Dear Parents, we would like to inform you that head lice has been reported. To prevent spread, we kindly ask that you check your child's hair for head lice and nits. If you discover any please treat accordingly and notify the school so we can continue to monitor the situation. Thank you for your cooperation.

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Our Attendance Challenge is underway! All students have been assigned to one of ten teams, aiming to reduce the number of unexplained days off. 

The first 3 days have reinforced some of the findings of the recent Parent Survey. When asked to identify the top reason for absences, almost 84% of parents reported that "ILLNESS" is the No. 1 cause of their child being off school. 

Please find attached a link to an interesting article entitled "When is it ok to keep my child off school?"

https://www.irishnews.com/life/when-is-it-ok-to-keep-my-child-off-school-as-new-drive-launched-to-tackle-absences-H5EILBAVIRMP5J74D3NII4H5AQ/

Please also see attached some examples of acceptable and unacceptable reason for absences. 

Don't forget that you should contact the school & arrange to meet with the Home School Liaison Officer if there are issues around your child's attendance that you need help with. A meeting in the school or a home visit can be arranged.

Mary Mc Eneaney

HSCLO

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Please find attached a poster for the next adolescent programme (11-17) due to run on the 13th of May.

Studies in secondary schools and mental health settings have shown that families who complete the Adolescents programme report:

·         Increased teen positive social behaviour

·         Reduced behaviour and emotional problems

·         Decreased parental stress

·         Improved family communication

·         Increased parental confidence.

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

Please see PDF file outlining the Teen Dance Program Pilot we are running in two weeks. This is a study to encourage young girls to get involved in some form of physical activity/movement. It is open to all girls in the school. Participation is voluntary. Activity will take place at lunchtime on Thursdays for four weeks commencing 20th March.

Well done to those who participated in the first session of our after school Boxing! Professional Boxer, Dominic put the first participants through their paces in the introduction session.

The sessions will continue every Tuesday from 4-5pm until Easter break. There is room for another 10-15 interested participants. If you have a consent form signed, please return it to reception.

Interested students can also collect a consent form at reception and return it signed - to reception or to Home School Liaison Officer, Ms. Mc Eneaney.