Archive for November, 2024
November Newsletter
Nov 18th
Dear Parent/ Guardian,
Parent’s Association
The PA are hosting a table quiz in Nora’s Bar this Friday, 8th November (Adults only). Your support is appreciated. Spot prizes on the night.
The PA are holding a meeting in the school on Tuesday, 12th November at 8pm. The agenda will include Road Safety concerns at the school. All are welcome.
The PA are holding a Christmas Fair in the School Hall on Sunday 1st December from 11.30am until 4pm. Donations for tea/sandwiches etc & all help appreciated. Contact Terri, Organiser
In other News,
GAA coaching lessons will take place for all classes this term on Fridays of each week. Second and Fifth class pupils have started swimming lessons this term.
We wish to our Debating Team all the best in Round One of the Donegal Concern Debating Competition next week.
The Parent-Teacher Meetings are scheduled for the afternoon/early evening of Thursday 21st November. Class teachers will arrange an appointment form in due course.
Guth Ghoill, an Irish language poetry event, is scheduled to be held in Downings on Saturday 7th December. Please let us know this week if your child is interested in participating.
Tomorrow, Friday 8th November is the last day to place Design a Christmas Card orders.
School Closures:
There will be no school for pupils on Thursday 28th November (Staff training).
There will be no school for pupils on Friday 29th November (Election Day; to be confirmed)
Reminder: to refresh names on jumpers, t-shirts, coats, personal belongings etc; particularly needed by swimming groups as items of clothing mix-ups can often happen.
Reminder: No parents to drop/collect their child by car at the School Gate. This area is reserved for bus/staff parking/permit holder only.
This Newsletter is also posted on www.kilmacrennanschool.com (under School News).
Kilmacrennan NS
Attendance Note
Nov 18th
Attendance Note
Please note that our pupil attendance rate has fallen somewhat in recent years, particularly so during Covid times, but recovery rates are a little slower than expected. The Board of Management has an Attendance Strategy and, as we seek to promote good attendance, we respectfully ask that you pay particular attention to planned absences that can impact on schooling, particularly in relation to holidays etc. I attach an information sheet from Tusla in this regard.
————————————————————————————————Dear Parent/Guardian
I am writing to tell you a little about the Education Welfare Act, 2000 (amended by the Child and family Agency Act 2013) and about some of the responsibilities we share under the Act. As you know, a good education gives your child the best possible start in life. A good education helps young people to obtain secure employment and develop into mature and responsible citizens. The purpose of the Education (Welfare) Act 2000 is to encourage regular school attendance and participation in education and training for as long as possible. It is desirable that every child stays in school and completes the Leaving Certificate.
Under the law, every child must attend school regularly up to sixteen years of age or complete at least three years education in a post primary school whichever comes later.
As a parent, you must let the school know if your child is absent and the reason why. It is school policy that reasons must be given in writing. The school will notify Tusla – Child and Family Agency if a child is absent for 20 days or more or where the absence gives rise to concern.
If your child is sick or is absent for other good reasons, no action will be taken by Tusla – Child and Family Agency. However, if there is concern about your child’s attendance at school or about the reasons given, you may be visited by an Educational Welfare Officer who will discuss your child’s education with you. The Officer will work with you and take full account of the circumstances of the child and the family before deciding what further action is necessary to ensure that the child receives his/her entitlement to an education.
Further information concerning the new service and about school attendance matters generally can be obtained from the national Lo-Call Education Helpline – 1890 36 36 66.
