Take a look at St Joseph’s.
Over the last few weeks, there have been some changes to our school in order to comply with advice re COVID-19. You and your child won’t need to memorise these changes – we are looking forward to seeing our pupils return, and we will be delighted to explain everything to them in school.
Pupil tables are organised in small groups/ spaced out around the room. There are hand-sanitizers inside the door of every classroom. A sink with thermostat has been fitted in every classroom. Teachers’ tables have had perspex screens fitted.
The yard has been divided into zones, marked out with paint and signs. There are lines showing students where to line up in each zone. Teachers will collect their class from the zone at their start time.
Check out these photos to give you an idea of what the school looks like now.
Advice for Parents- HSE
COVID-19 Response Plan and Policy Statement
In accordance with the ‘Return to Work Safely Protocol’ issued by the Government, all employers are required to prepare a COVID-19 Response Plan. This applies to all Boards of Management of Primary and Special Schools. The Department of Education and Science (DES) published the following plan on 27th July 2020 and it will be used as is by all schools.
COVID-19 Response plan for primary and special schools
COVID-19_Policy Statement for St. Joseph’s Primary School
Update regarding uniforms for the start of this school year
Regarding Uniforms
Parents / Guardians,
We have had some queries regarding the wearing of uniforms in September .
The current advice is as follows:
Uniforms will be worn as normal with best practice that children will change out of their uniform after school.
Please see attached article.
Thank you,
Ms. Tobin
Letter from Minister for Education
Booklists and other expenses for back to school
Click HERE to see your daughter’s booklist for September 2020.
The booklist for 1st class has been updated to include the following handwriting books: Mrs Murphy's 1st class Copies (pack), CURSIVE, from B.C.M. Publishing.
Click HERE to view other requisites such as Book Rental cost, homework journal, etc.
Proposed School calendar 2020-2021
6th Class Graduation-June 2020
Congratulations to 6th class on graduating from St. Joseph’s Primary School!
6th Class Graduation Video – https://youtu.be/9MYEG2BSYRk
Memories from infants to 6th class – https://youtu.be/S2Kub4yrfDA
Surprise message! – https://youtu.be/jgyNA7jCHSI
A guide to help children with the move to secondary school
Earlier this year, Folens launched a practical guide for parents to help support their children with this transition, authored by experienced counsellor and teacher Graham Richmond.
This booklet includes advice on several different topics including the practicalities of adapting to a new timetable, screentime etc.
You can view the booklet here.
folens-primary-to-post-primary-transition-booklet
Graham gives talks and webinars to parents and can be contacted at richmondpresentations@gmail.
6th class student wins international art competition
Celebrating our 10th Green Flag
Preparing your child for starting/ going back to school?
As children prepare to return to early learning and childcare services or make the move to pre-school and school for the first time, parents can be assured that there are a number of actions they can take at home to support these important transitions. Click on the link to learn more.
https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/1e8a3-lets-get-ready/?referrer=http://www.gov.ie/letsgetready/
