Dear parents/guardians,

We were asked to pass on this information to you on behalf for Bus Éireann:

 As you are aware Bus Éireann operates the school transport scheme on behalf of the Department of Education.  Applications for the next academic year are currently being received from parents.  

The local school transport office has concerns due to the decreased numbers that families have not yet enrolled their children and they could miss out in securing a seat on the school bus.

 Applications for School Transport for the new school year are currently open and can be accessed online at www.buseireann.ie/inner.php?id=522

• Details of the scheme are also available on Bus Éireann’s website and Department of Education’s website gov.ie/schooltransport.
• The closing date for NEW school transport applications is Friday 26th April 2024 – critical date, 2 weeks to go
• Existing school transport applications will automatically roll over into the new school year
• Payments or medical cards can be received up to Friday 7th June 2024

 Yours Sincerely,

School Transport Team, Bus Éireann

As discussed with all year groups in assemblies over the past week, the TY Mini Company Market will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) at the school. All students will have the opportunity to visit the market at some stage during the school day. There will be some fantastic products and services on offer which the students in TY have designed including sorbet, baked goods, second hand clothes etc. Please make sure your child brings cash if they would like to purchase any of the goods. 

Dear Parent, Guardian, Carer

We hope that this letter finds you all well. We are writing to update you on our permanent accommodation and seek your help in contacting local elected representatives to outline the need for the construction process to commence as soon as possible.

Recently, we were contacted by our patron, Educate Together to inform us that the tenders for our school have been opened, are being processed and that we should expect a decision mid 2024 with construction to commence very shortly after the contractor has been announced.

As you know, we were previously informed that we could expect a decision at the latest by the end of Quarter 1 2024 and construction to commence shortly thereafter. We are hugely frustrated with yet another delay and need your help.

We seek your support in contacting each of our local elected representatives (details attached) to highlight our concerns and ensure that there are no further delays. Please see attached proposed text.

In order to maximise the impact of our school’s communication, we ask that all emails/letters be sent on Monday 4th March 2024.

Thank you for your continued support.

Kind regards,

Padraig Conaty,

Principal/Secretary to Board of Management

Reminder - As per our calendar, the school will be closed on Monday 15.04  to facilitate Staff Planning Day. There are no after school clubs on that day.

Kind regards, School Office

Dear parents and guardians,  

 We would like to invite parent applications for the Parent Plus Adolescent Programme which we will be taking place on Thursday mornings from 8:30 - 11.00am in the school.

 The Parent plus programme is a 6-week course where you will learn about positive parenting and positive discipline. The Parent Plus course was developed by the Mater hospital and is an evidence-based programme. It is open to all parents/guardians of current students. We provide a supportive environment where participants can share parenting challenges while also building connections with other parents and guardians.

 Programme dates:

• session 1  - 11th of April
• session 2 - 18th of April
• session 3 - 25th of April
• session 4 - 2nd of May
• break for 2 weeks - 9th and 16th of May
• session 5 - 23rd of May
• session 6 - 30th of May

 If you are interested in participating in this programme, please contact: jennytynan@hcetss.ie

The programme is free of charge and will be offered on a first come first serve basis.

I look forward to hearing from those interested,

Jenny Tynan

Dear parents/guardians,

Going forward all Attendance Notes (Absence, Late and Permission To Leave) must be sent through your Harold’s Cross ETSS App in time.  This will allow school staff time to process your form(s).

Students are to present themselves at the school office where a member if staff will confirm their permissions and sign them out.

Please see attached PDF on how to use the app to submit attendance information about your student(s).

Kind Regards, School Office

Reminder - school reopens on Monday 8th April at 10.43 am for all students.

Kind regards, School Office

Want to stay warm while showing school spirit? The PSA has organized some cozy embroidered HCETSS logo hoodies for €27 each.

 Hoodie colour options include dark green, navy blue, bright blue, and black. We also have inclusive sizing from X Small to 3XL.

 To place an order please send an email to psa@hcetss.ie with the following information:

 Size and Colour hoodie you prefer

Student's Name and Base Classroom

 Once your order is placed, the PSA will send you an email confirmation and you will be billed through the HCETSS app. All orders will be shipped to the school and delivered to your student in their base classroom.

 A portion of every sale is donated to the school to purchase school equipment.

 The PSA thanks you for your continued support!

Dear parents, guardians,

Please note that no students are permitted to leave school at lunchtime to access shops, local park etc.

Students who have medical/dental appointments etc. must sign out and back in at school office and parent/guardian must notify the school in advance via the school app.

Thank you for your support with this important school protocol.

Kind regards,

Padraig Conaty, Principal