Your Child's First Day at School
Start with a good breakfast. Come to the class on time on the day. Give a hug, say
good-bye, give an assurance that you will collect him/her at the proper time
· The leave! Almost all children are busy and happy within minutes of their parents
leaving
· For the first week your child will have a short day so give a small healthy lunch
· New Infants are usually very tired when they start school first, so please help them by
making sure they go to bed early
· Towards the middle of September the children will be in school for the full infant day:
9.00a.m.—1.40p.m. , the teacher will bring the children out to the appropriate door for
going home
· Please ensure you are on time. Your child’s ability to separate from you will be
enhanced if they know you will be there on time
good-bye, give an assurance that you will collect him/her at the proper time
· The leave! Almost all children are busy and happy within minutes of their parents
leaving
· For the first week your child will have a short day so give a small healthy lunch
· New Infants are usually very tired when they start school first, so please help them by
making sure they go to bed early
· Towards the middle of September the children will be in school for the full infant day:
9.00a.m.—1.40p.m. , the teacher will bring the children out to the appropriate door for
going home
· Please ensure you are on time. Your child’s ability to separate from you will be
enhanced if they know you will be there on time
Our School Day
Assembly: 9.00a.m.
Junior & Senior Infants: 9.00a.m. - 1.40p.m.
1st - 6th Class: 9.00a.m. - 2.40p.m.
Morning Break: 11.00a.m. - 11.10a.m.
Lunch Break: 12.45p.m. - 1.10p.m.
Junior & Senior Infants: 9.00a.m. - 1.40p.m.
1st - 6th Class: 9.00a.m. - 2.40p.m.
Morning Break: 11.00a.m. - 11.10a.m.
Lunch Break: 12.45p.m. - 1.10p.m.
THE FIRST YEAR:
· Starting school is a milestone in the life of your child
· You can help to make this transition easier for your child by providing safe opportunities
for him/her to spend time away from you and with other children in order to learn to
share and take turns
· Your child will have an opportunity to visit the classroom/school before starting in
September and will be familiar with the school setting
· All children are different
· In school we encourage each child to do his/her best through individual, group and whole
class activities. All children learn at their own pace. Just as children walk and talk at
different stages, they also read and write when they are ready
· Our school motto is “Mol an Óige is Tiocfaidh si” - “Praise the young and they will
flourish”.
· Nowhere is this more crucial than in their first faltering steps to independence