CIRCULAR TO ALL PARENTS, No. 3, 8th October 2009

Dear Parents,

Joint AGM, Board of Management and Parents’ Association

Monday October 12th, 8.00 p.m. All parents are invited to attend.

Agenda

  1. Minutes of AGM 2008 & Matters Arising
  2. Address of Chairperson, Board of Management
  3. Address of Chairperson, Parents’ Association
  4. Principal’s Report, Maintenance Report, Treasurer’s Report & Ratification of Statement of Accounts
  5. Questions
  6. Guest Speaker: Claire Connolly. Theme: Confident, Competent Children

Independence, Assembly Period (All Pupils!)
In the last circular, I asked parents of Junior Infants to allow their child to enter the classroom him/herself and not to linger. I expressed the hope that all pupils will have achieved this level of independence by mid-term. I now appeal to parents of pupils in Senior Infants and older classes to encourage their children’s independence by allowing them to enter school/classroom themselves. This approach is best for your child and teachers can use the 8.40-9.00 assembly period more productively.
Please note that the school accepts no responsibility for pupils before 8.40a.m. ( Even in inclement weather, we can’t let the pupils in before this time. We’re not insured and they’re your responsibility)

  Uniform
All pupils are expected to wear the school uniform every day. The school tracksuit may be worn on  timetabled PE days (this does not include after-school activities). The school tracksuit is the uniform for Infants and Rang 1.
Most pupils are compliant, but there is a minority who make implementation of the policy difficult. The parent body chose the uniform and decided the policy a number of years ago. The design of the uniform leaves considerable scope for personal preference. Many parents have asked me to adopt a more rigorous approach in implementing the uniform policy, as non-compliant pupils are making life more difficult for the majority. Teachers have agreed and I thank you in anticipation of your cooperation.

  Parent –Teacher Meetings
The “official” parent-teacher meetings are scheduled for November. However, teachers have always been generous with their time and if you have a difficulty or would like to discuss something, please make an appointment to see the teacher. (The homework notebook can be used for this purpose, if desired). “Ambushing” the teacher is unfair and will rarely produce satisfactory results. (Full Grievance Procedure in information booklet & on website)

  Jersey Day
This annual fundraiser for Goal takes place tomorrow. Pupils wear jersey of choice and contribute €2 to Goal. If child does not have a jersey, it doesn’t matter, you can regard it as a non-uniform day.

  Le dea ghuí,

  Proinsias Ó hÓgáin. (Príomhoide)