Information for Parents
School Uniform
The highest standard of personal appearance is expected at all times while attending Scoil Aodha Naofa. Hair should be neat and tidy. We encourage all pupils to wear the standard uniform for Scoil Aodha Naofa.
Contact Tina Scally for jumpers 04492-23525 or 086-8239034. It is very important that each child makes a major effort to wear the complete uniform, please try to have uniform washed at weekends so that the children are not without their uniform during the week. We will be very strict that the uniform is worn properly as it represents the standards set by our school.
The uniform should not have logos , stripes or brand motifs or names visible on the garment. The sweatshirt or jumper should have the official school crest on the upper left side of the garment.
For physical education runners are compulsory and it is recommended that each child wear a navy tracksuit bottoms during P.E. Children should have their names on their uniforms, coats and other personal belongings. Skirts or pinafores are not practical on a daily basis where physical activities are part of everyday activities at the school. If worn they must be accompanied by leggings or tights.
If your child cannot tie laces, shoes with a Velcro fastener will enable him/her to change quickly and independently.
School Day
School begins at 9 o'clock. All Junior and Senior Infants go home at 1:30pm o’clock. All other classes finish at 2:40pm. If there are any special collection arrangements please let us know by note.
Absences
All pupil absences must be explained by written note to the teacher. This information may be required by the Child and Family Agency, TUSLA. Please note that the school is legally obliged to inform TUSLA if any child is absent in excess of 20 days. Your child will be removed from the roll book if absent for a continuous consecutive 3 weeks
Sick Children
Do not send your child to school if he/ she is sick as they will not be allowed to stay in during break periods due to supervision regulations. Also it is unfair on other children as the risk of contagion is high in a crowded classroom.
Collection and Drop-Off
At the end of the school day the children will be escorted to the gate. Make sure that your child always knows who is collecting him/her at all times. If it is necessary to allow children home during school hours a parent/ guardian must provide a written note and the person collecting them must do so by personally signing the child out of class.
As soon as possible in September, try to leave your child at the gate in the morning in order to promote independence. Children will line up in their class groups in the yard before the bell rings.
Lunches
We have children in our school with severe nut and egg allergies so please be mindful of this if your child wishes to bring his/her own lunch.
Health and Safety
As part of health and safety in the school, we encourage regular washing of hands, particularly around eating time and after toilet use. We are not however always able to oversee this so please remind your child of its importance. Unfortunately germs and viruses spread very quickly in a classroom environment so it is vital that the children are encouraged to use a tissue when blowing their nose and to cover their mouth and turn away when coughing.