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Trim Educate Together NS

The Maudlins,

Trim,

Co. Meath,

C15 KA9P.

Principal: Karen Reilly

Phone: 046 9009106

Email: info@trimeducatetogether.com

Web: www.trimeducatetogether.com

Welcome Booklet

TRIM EDUCATE TOGETHER NATIONAL SCHOOL

School Opening Times:

Junior & Senior Infants: 8.30am – 1.10pm

First – Fourth Class: 8.30am – 2.10pm

Children will be supervised from 8.20am

Office Opening Hours:

9.30am – 1.30pm

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday only.

School Day

Our school year begins on Friday 30th August 2019. School begins at

8:30am. Please ensure that your child is punctual. Children miss out on

essential social elements if they are late. Supervision will be provided from

8.20 am to allow pupils to assemble so that class work can commence

promptly at 8.30 am.

Fri 30th Aug – Thurs 12th Sept: 8:30 am – 11:00 am. (Junior Infants only).

From Friday 13th September onwards: Junior Infants will attend school

from 8:30 am - 1:10 pm, as normal.

Morning Break 10am -10:10 am

Lunch Time 12:00 – 12:30pm

Attendance Your child should attend school every day, unless they are sick. Schools

have an obligation to report absences of twenty days or more to Tusla.

Please do not phone the school if your child is absent. Upon your child’s

return to school, please submit absence notes as follows:

Junior & Senior Infants should complete one of the blank absence

notes which they are supplied with at the start of term. Additional

notes can be downloaded from the school website.

1st – 4th Class can fill out the slips at the back of their School Diary.

Certificates for Perfect Attendance will be handed out to students with

100% attendance on the last day of term.

For safety reasons children will not be released during school hours to

anyone except parents. Children should only be collected early if it is

absolutely necessary. If your child is ill, please do not send them to school.

Subjects

The Department of Education and Skills is responsible for the education of

children in Ireland. Under the 1999 Revised Primary School Curriculum all

students will be taught the following subjects – English, Gaeilge, Maths,

SESE (Social, Scientific and Environmental Education), Music, Physical

Education, SPHE, Visual Arts and Drama. An ethics programme will also be

taught to children.

Ethics- Learn Together Programme

In Trim Educate Together we celebrate all

cultures and belief systems and none. Children

learn all about the main festivals and

celebrations e.g. Christmas, Chinese New Year,

Diwali, Ramadan etc. The belief systems are

only a small part of our programme. Other

strands include Moral & Spiritual, Equality and

Justice and Ethics and the Environment.

Homework

Homework given to Junior Infants will be given

Monday to Thursday. Homework should take

around 10 minutes to complete. Try and

encourage your child to complete their

homework when they come home from school,

as they are still in school mode.

Special Education Teaching (SET)

We welcome all children into our school. In relation to applications for the

enrolment of children with special needs, we do request a copy of the

child’s medical and/or psychological report or where such a report is not

available, to request that the child be assessed immediately. The purpose of

the assessment report is to assist the school in establishing the educational

and training needs of the child relevant to his/her difficulties or special

needs and to profile the support services required. Following the report the

school can then assess how the needs specified in the report can be met.

If you notice that your child is struggling with any aspect of schooling, let us

know. Likewise we will inform you if we have any concerns regarding your

child’s educational, physical or emotional development.

Special Education Training will be made available to all children identified as

having a need. This may be in the form of in-class support or withdrawal,

either individually or in small groups. This will be in accordance with best

practice and the needs of each individual child.

Contact Numbers/Mobile Phones

It is very important that you keep us up to date

with contact numbers in case of emergency.

Remember to let us know, if you change your

mobile or landline number or email address.

Lunches

The school day is short and we want your child

to receive the best education they can. Diet

plays a big part in your child’s behaviour. Treats

can be given outside of school time. We

promote a healthy eating policy in the school.

The following are not allowed: crisps, chocolate

bars, biscuits, cakes, sweets, fizzy drinks, high

sugar drinks, chewing gum.

An example of a healthy lunch:

Sandwiches/crackers/breadsticks/rice

cakes/yoghurts (low sugar)/cheese

Fruit-apples, oranges, grapes ,bananas, melon,

Vegetables :carrot sticks/peppers/tomatoes

As per HSE guidelines non-flavoured Water &

Milk are the recommended drinks.

Parental Involvement

We believe that parents, the school and community

working together enhance the education of our students. Parental

involvement in Trim Educate Together is encouraged, welcomed and

appreciated.

A Parent Association (PA) is in the process of being formed and will

welcome parental involvement in policy formation, fundraising and general

events in the school (such as outings, school celebrations, parents

meetings).Please sign up for the PA if you are interested in becoming a

member.

The Board of Management for Trim ETNS was appointed, for a four year

term, from 1st December 2015 to 30th November 2019.

In Trim Educate Together we want to have an “open door” policy. Parents

can meet with teachers before or after school time and also on more formal

occasions such as Parent Teacher meetings later on in the year.

Throughout the year we will be inviting parents to help us in the school and

the classroom. This gives parents a chance to play an active part in their

child’s education.

Uniform

There is no uniform in Trim Educate Together NS. We would ask that

parents would ensure that children wear suitable footwear and clothing

that allow for safe and free movement during sports activities.

Minimal jewellery such as a watch or stud earrings are permitted.

Please ensure to label all coats, jumpers

and jackets. Encourage your child to put

on and take off their coat, hats, scarves

and gloves themselves.

Velcro fastenings on footwear are ideal for

young children and promote their independence.

Common School Infectious Illnesses

It is important that we are aware of any infectious illnesses that your child

may have been diagnosed with. As per HSE guidelines, standard letters

regarding the illness will be sent home, advising parents that their child may

have been exposed to the infectious illness. All reports regarding your

child’s health will be treated confidentially and no child will be identified in

the above communication. Please just let the class teacher know in person

or by note. You can also email the office at info@trimeducatetogether.com

if you prefer.

Examples of such illnesses, include the following: -

Chicken Pox Hand, Foot &

Mouth Disease

Head Lice/Nits Impetigo

MRSA Ringworm Rubella

(German Measles)

Scabies

Scarlet Fever Slapped Cheek

Syndrome

(Parvovirus B19)

Winter Vomiting Disease

(Norovirus)/General Gastroenteritis

Head lice are unfortunately common in all primary schools. Where possible

tie your child’s hair back. Check your child’s hair weekly. If infected please

inform the school and treat your child.

Birthday Party Invitations

We would ask parents not to send party invitations into the classroom for

distribution. In the best interests of all children, invitations should be sent

by text, email or handed out by parents to each other directly.

We greatly appreciate your co-operation with this matter.

Birthday Celebrations in the Classroom

Please refrain from sending in treats or cakes for the class to mark your

child’s birthday. Whilst of course, we know that these are sent in with the

best of intentions, we are keen to promote healthy eating within the

school. During term, a large number of class birthdays can fall within a

short period of time, which can result in lots of treats being eaten during

school time. We are also mindful that an expectation of this practice should

not be placed upon any child or their parents on the occasion of their child’s

birthday.

School Book Rental Scheme The School is operating a book rental scheme for all classes for 2018/19. At

present only English Readers will be included in this scheme for Junior

Infants. Further details are available on the book list.

All other books listed on your child’s booklist can be purchased from local

bookshops or online. We would recommend that these books are ordered

as soon as possible, to ensure that the children have them for the start of

the school year.

A copy of all class booklists will be available to download from the school

website.

Allergies/Administration of Medication

We have a duty to safeguard the health and safety of pupils. However

teachers/staff do not personally undertake the administration of

medication (e.g. inhalers, injections, application of cream).

The school requires parents to ensure that staff are made aware in

writing, of any medical condition suffered by their child. This

information should be provided at enrolment or at the development

of any medical conditions at a later date.

Where children are suffering from life threatening conditions or

allergies, parents should outline clearly in writing, what should and

should not be done in a particular emergency situation, with particular

reference to what may be a risk to the child.