LeabhránEolaisInformation Booklet for Parents and Guardians

Carraig Uí LeighinCo. ChorcaíKWP Print & Design Ph. 021 4373096

teaching and learning.

We as a school firmly believe in our school motto at all times: “Molan óige agus tiocfaidh sí. Cáin an óige is titfidh sí”.We ask for your co-operation and support to help us to provide aneducational environment that will develop confident, caring,understanding and conscientious adults in the future. Is mise le meas

_________________________Séamus de LóndraPríomhoide

Leabhrán Eolais dothuismitheoirí

Gaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighin

A thuismitheoir, a chara,Fearaimíd céad míle fáilte romhat féin agus do leanbh go dtí’n scoilseo. Tá súil againn go mbeidh na blianta a chaithfidh do leanbh inárdteannta, ina am tairbheach agus taitneamhach dó/dí agus gombeidh do theagmháil leis an scoil ina chúis áthais duit.

Ainm na scoile: Gaelscoil Charraig Uí LeighinSeoladh: Carraig Uí Leighin

Co. Chorcaí.

Fón: 021 4373399Ríomhphost: oifig@gaelscoilcul.ieSuíomh idirlíon: www.gaelscoilcul.ie

Príomhoide: Séamus de LóndraPríomhoide Tánaisteach: Siobhán Ní ChuanaPríomhoide Cúnta: Seán Mac Cárthaigh

Éiteas na ScoileIs bunscoil comhoideachais, lán ghaeilge í Gaelscoil Charraig UíLeighin atá ag feidhmiú faoi phathrúnacht Easpag Chorcaí agus Rois.Cuirtear curaclam agus treoracha na Roinne Oideachais agusScileanna i bhfeidhm.Tá éiteas dearfach, tacúil, Caitliceach inár scoil. Ullmhaítear na páistí

Mol an Óige

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• Read children’s stories to your child• Introduce Irish words at home• Use “Gaeilge” if possible,especially in the school environment• Create a positive relationship with the school

Coiste Cairde/Parents’ AssociationThis is a group of parents that supports the school in every aspectespecially organising fund-raising and social events. They organise many school activities throughout the year for thechildren as well as social activities for parents eg. Healthy Eating Dayand Trad-night… just to mention a few! They also assist in theformation of policy decisions eg. Homework.We are always grateful to Coiste Cairde for creating a positive, co-operative atmosphere in our school.For your informationAt times notes are distributed electronically/hard copy through theschool informing families of events, times of staff meetings, schoolclosures etc. Please read these notes carefully and ensure that youare aware of these. You may also check our school website forrelevant information.

Email/TextsEmail is now our main source of contact with parents. Please ensurewe have current details in our system. Texts may be used ifnecessary. Texts and email are used to ensure that short messagesare relayed in a quick and efficient manner so please ensure we haveyour correct email and mobile number.

We wish you and your child every joy during his/her time in ourschool. We ask for your co-operation and support now, and in thefuture.We believe that we all need to work together to create a positiveattitude and atmosphere throughout the school. This enhances the

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do Shacraimint na hAithrí, Sacraimint an Chomaoineach agusSacraimint an Chóineartú.Mar chuid d’oideachas an pháiste, deirtear paidreacha go laethúilagus leantar an clár ‘I nGrá Dé’.Cothaítear atmaisféar Gaelach, cabhaireach, comhoibreach ar fuaidphobal na scoile ina léirítear meas ar a chéile, meas ar dhaoine lecreideamh difriúil agus meas ar dhaoine ó thíortha eile.

Bord Bainistíochta Tá Bord Bainistíochta na scoile freagrach as bainistíocht a dhéanamhar an scoil agus a chinntiú go bhfuil sí á riaradh agus ag feidhmiú gohéifeachtach. Tá ochtar mball ar an mBord: an príomhoide,múinteoir roghnaithe ag an bhfoireann, beirt thuismitheoirroghnaithe ag tuismitheoirí na scoile, beirt roghnaithe ag an bpátrúnagus beirt ón bpobal áitiúil.

Baill den Bhord Bainistíochta 2019Cathaoirleach: Majella CrowleyRoghnaithe ag an bpátrún: Conor KirwanPríomhoide: Séamus de LóndraBall na foirne: Caitriona Uí LiatháinBaill na dtuismitheoirí: Trudy Caffrey

Patrick NagleBaill an phobail: Maire Uí Shuilleabhain

Syl Duane

Caomhnú LeanaíTá an scoil seo ag leanúint na treoracha - Children First Act 2015,National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2017,the Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post PrimarySchools 2017. Is é Seámus de Lóndra an duine ainmnithe caidrimh

behaviour on others• Develop a sense of personal responsibility • Develop self-discipline• Treat people in a conscientious, considerate manner at all

times to create a respectful and friendly environment.

In order to assist the child, parents, management, and teachers mustwork together in a co-operative and helpful manner. Through thisapproach of continuously striving together, we hope that each childwill reach his/her potential in all areas of his/her life. Our ‘CódIompair’ is on the school website.

Complaints procedureTeachers in our school are very willing to meet parents to discusstheir child’s progress, resolve issues, to inform, etc as long as ameeting has been scheduled. Many issues can be resolved whenpeople meet to discuss and analyse them. Often it is the result of amisunderstanding that many problems arise. Whilst every effort ismade to ensure good communication within our school, sometimesafter, talking to the class teacher and then the Principal and/or bothtogether, some may wish to make a formal complaint to the Boardof Management. All complaints to the Board must be made inwriting.

After school activitiesWe have a wide range of classes in the school for our after schoolactivities – art classes, music classes, tennis, Irish dancing.

Preparing your child for school you may;• Talk to your child in a positive manner about the school• Praise good behaviour

agus is í an Príomhoide Tánaisteach Siobhan Ní Chuana an leasduine ainmnithe caidrimh.

Stair na ScoileGrúpa de thuismitheoirí fadradharcach, mhisniúil, a bhunaigh anscoil i 1985. Ó bunaíodh an scoil, tá béim láidir ar an gcomhoibriúidir an scoil agus an baile, le dea- ghaol a fhorbairt. Is gnéithdearfach agus inmholta dúinn ar fad go bhfuil tuismitheoirí,teaghlaigh, leanaí agus múinteoirí ag oibriú as lámh a chéile, ar sonleasa an pháiste.

AidhmeannaIs é príomh aidhm na scoile seo ná iarracht a dhéanamh freastal gocóir, cothrom ar riachtanais foghlama gach leanbh atá mar dhaltainár scoil. Déantar timpeallacht spreagúil a chothú go laethúil,chomh maith le hatmaisféar dearfach, cáirdiúil a théann chun tairbhean pháiste ina s(h)aol scoile. Oibríonn pobal uile na scoile godícheallach le dea-chaidreamh agus dea chumarsáid a chur chuncinn i gcónaí, chomh maith le béim a chur ar an nGaeilge martheanga caidrimh sa scoil. Iarrtar ort tacú linn chun go leanfaidh anspiorad comh- oibritheach seo ag dul ó neart go neart.

Le pobal na scoile ag oibriú le chéile, déanfar iarracht ardchaighdéan oideachais a chur ar fáil do leanaí agus freastal ar nariachtanais pearsanta foghlama atá ag gach leanbh, chun go mbeidhan múineadh oiriúnach agus spreagúil do gach dalta. Cuirfear béimar shealbhú agus ar shaibhriú na Gaeilge chun go mbeidh na daltaílíofa sa Ghaeilge agus dá réir, dhá theangach.

Am ar scoil:Rang 1 - Rang 6: 08:50r.n - 02:30i.n.Tá Bord Bainistíochta na scoile freagrach as na daltaí ó 08:50r.n, amtosaithe, gach Lá-Luan go hAoine go dtí go ndúnann an scoil gohoifigiúil ar 02:30i.n

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We kindly ask all parents to ensure that they do not bring animalsinto the school yard.

Invitations to Birthday PartiesThe distribution of invitations to birthday parties etc by any classteacher or by a parent in the classroom is totally prohibited.

School AttendancePlease be aware that it is now the law that we inform the authoritiesNEWB, if your child has been absent for 20 days or more during theschool year.

Parent / teacher meetingsFormal parent teacher meetings usually occur during November/December. A timetable is issued and in our school all parents attendthis meeting. This gives the teacher and parents the opportunity totalk in a private capacity about the academic and overalldevelopment and achievement of the child.

Positive discipline/behaviourWe aim to provide an environment in this school that enables eachchild to enjoy a safe, secure, and helpful time at school. We striveto obtain and maintain a high level of co-operation and agreementin our community, especially between the school and the home.

We emphasise the importance of the following in all areas of ourschool life

• Learning• Good communication• Treating people with respect and dignity• Creating a safe environment

We ask all in our school community to:• Develop an understanding in our student of the impact of their

Naíonáin: 08:50r.n - 01:30i.n.Is féidir leis na Naíonáin dul díreach chuig an seomraranga nuair a thagann siad ar scoil ar maidin. Osclaítearan doras ag 08:40r.n. Bailíonn na leanaí ó Rang 1 goRang 6 sa chlós i línte de réir ranga, Má bhíonn sé ag curbáistí ar maidin, téann siad chuig an halla,áit a fhanann siad ina líntego 8.50r.n.

An ClósToisc go bhfuil an scoil ag fás, tá ceithre chlós difriúil anois ann. Bamhaith linn mar fhoireann go mbeadh gach deis ag gach leanbh rithtimpeall sa chlós, béicigh amach go hard, alán foghlama a dhéanamhsa chlós srl. Chun é seo a bhaint amach, ní foláir duinn a chinntiú gobhfuil féitheoireacht oiriúnach ar siúl agus go bhfuil spás ag naleanaí. Sin an chúis go bhfuilimíd ag roinnt na scoile, sa ceithre chuid.

Sos: Naíonáin: 10:10 i.n – 10:25 r.n Rang 1 & Rang 2: 10:30 i.n – 10:45 r.nRang 3 go Rang 4: 10:50 i.n - 11:05 r.nRang 5 go Rang 6: 11:10 i.n - 11:25 r.n

Lón: Naíonáin: 12:10 i.n – 12:25 r.nRang 1 & Rang 2: 12.30 i.n – 12:45 r.nRang 3 go Rang 4: 12:50 i.n - 01:05 r.nRang 5 go Rang 6: 01:10 i.n - 01:25 r.n

Ag teacht agus ag fágáil na scoileTugann tuismitheoir/ caomhnóir/ deartháir nó deirfiúr níos sine, naleanaí Naíonáin chuig an doras. Bailíonn gach éinne eile ina línteranga sa chlós.

PáirceáilIarrtar ort a bheith cúramach agus páirceáil ins na hionaid oiriúnachalasmuigh den scoil. De bharr baol do leanaí, ní bhíonn cead ag éinnepáirceáil i gclós na scoile agus gan dabht, gan páirceáil trasna na

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wear make-up to school. Plain stud earrings only may be worn.

HomeworkNaíonáin: The children will have 5 – 10 mins homework fromOctober onwards. Paired Reading with parents will be introduced.The children will bring home graded books for parents to discussand read with them along with worksheets and wordbox. Formalgraded homework is given Mon-Thurs to all our students in theseclasses.Rang 1 - Rang 6: Classes from 1st-6th have formal homework everynight from Monday to Thursday and School Diary is another meansof communication with school.

Label School uniform/tracksuit/books etc.Please ensure that all items belonging to your child are clearly labelled - schoolbag, uniform, tracksuit, books etc.Some parents use www.nametags.ie

Mobile PhonesWe ask you to support school policy in this area. Children may bringtheir mobile phones to school but they must ensure that the phonesare switched off during the school day. Your child will beresponsible for switching off the phone as soon as they come intothe school grounds. Children must take this responsibility veryseriously and abide by the school rules.

Cycling to schoolWhilst we would encourage children to cycle to school, childrenmust do so in a responsible manner. All children should dismountfrom their bikes within the school grounds. Children should alsowear their helmets when cycling. Cycle racks are available close tothe main school entrance.

Pets/Dogs in the school yard

geataí riamh, ag cur cosc ar ghluaiseacht.

Lón ar scoilTugann na leanaí lón leo ar scoil ina mbosca lóin gach lá.Tá cinneadh déanta ag an scoil, go mbeidh polasaídearfach againn i leith bia agus iarrtar ort a chinntiú go bhfuil an lóna thugann do leanbh leis/léi sláintiúil. Níl cead ag leanaí buidéilgloine, deochanna carbóin, guma coganta, criospaí srl a thabhairt arscoil. Iarraimid ort a bheith ciallmhar agus dea nósanna a chothú insan leanbh ó thús maidir le bia, ionas go mbeidh sé ina chuid lárnachdá s(h)aol sa todhchaí. Níl cead ag páistí nó tuismitheoirí milseáin nócácaí a roinnt nó a scaipeadh ar fud na scoile.

Scoil saor ó cnónnaDéanfar gach iarracht an scoil a choiméad saor ó cnónna. Tá páistí arscoil i Gaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighin le fadhb sláinte de bharr cnónna,mar sin níl cnó d’aon sort ceadaithe sa bhosca lóin, n-ithe timpeall nascoile. Níl cead brioscaí granola, barra seacláide snickers, reese cups,nó walnut whips. Mar chuid dár bpolasaí bia sláintiúil níl cead Nutellaa thabhairt ar scoil. Níl cead ag páistí a lón a roinnt le páistí eile.

Éide ScoileÉide Spóirt: Caitheann na leanaí ins na Naíonáin a n-éide spóirt maréide scoile. Tá ár n-éide spóirt féin againn sa scoil. Bíonn an éidespóirt ar fáil i 4orm i gCarraig Uí Leighin.

Éide Scoile (Rang 1- Rang 6): Tá éide iomlán na scoile le fáil go háitiúil. Carbhat le ceannach i4orm. Cailíní: Geansaí/cairdeagan, sciorta/pinafore/ bríste dubhghorm;blús gorm agus carbhat.Buachaillí: Geansaí + bríste dubhghorm; léine dubhghorm aguscarbhat.

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Personal InsuranceThe Board of Management ensures that insurance is paid annually.Pupil personal accident insurance with Allianz (24 hourcover) is included in the school bills.

Contact/Emergency NumbersIt is absolutely essential that the school has contactdetails for your child in case of emergency. Pleaseensure that these numbers are kept up to date. It is school policy tocontact parents in the event of their child being ill or injured inschool.

Notes to class teacherA note must be forwarded to the class teacher if your child:-

1. is absent from school 2. will leave the school during the school day e.g. going to the

dentist3. is being collected by anybody other than parent/

designated person4. is not to play in the yard due to illness or injury.

Collecting your child from schoolNo pupil is allowed to leave the school premises without the priorwritten consent of his/her parent and with the clear understandingthat he/she will be collected by a parent/guardian or a responsiblenamed person and must be signed out at the school office.* A note must also be provided if you wish to meet the class teacherand / or the principal. You are asked to strictly follow this policy asthe teacher’s primary duty of care is to his/her class.

Make-up/JewelleryWe ask you to co-operate with us in ensuring that children do not

Bróga Reatha: Bróga ‘non marking’ ag teastáil don halla agusbheimís ar fad an-bhuíoch dá mbeadh bróga gan iallacha ag daltaí!

Leabhair ScoileCeannaíonn an scoil na leabhair go léir a bheidh agteastáil ó do leanbh sna naíonáin bheaga. Tógtar ancostas iomlán leabhair as an airgead €75 a íocann tú,chomh maith le costas árachas phearsanta, ábhairealaíne, paipéar fótócóipeála srl. Beidh siosúir,marcóirí/twistables, pinnluaidhe, criáin srl ar fáil sa scoil freisin. Beidhsiad seo ar fáil sa scoil dó/dí nuair a thosóidh sé/sí i mí Lúnasa. Tabharfar na leabhair don leanbh ag tús na scoilbhliana le gur féidirclúdach oiriúnach a chur ar a leabhair féin. Tugann sé seo deis duitsemar thuismitheoir na leabhair a aithint, féachaint orthu agus eolas abheith agat faoi cad a bheidh ar siúl ag do leanbh.

An CuraclamTá an curaclam céanna á leanúnt sa scoil seo is atá i mbunscoileannaeile na tíre. Múintear na hábhair tré mhéan na Gaeilge.

Déanann foireann teagaisc na scoile seo gach iarracht gach ghnéithden churaclam a chur chun cinn go héifeachtach. Déanaimidiarracht freastal ar riachtanais foghlama gach dalta chomh maith lecabhrú le forbairt iomlán an pháiste.

Imeachtaí na bliana inár scoil De ghnáth, tárlaíonn siad seo a leanas i rith na bliana.

Dráma na Nollag / Seirbhís na Nollag

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green flag.

Speech and DramaChildren from Naíonáin – Rang 6 participate in this class at differenttimes during the school year and these classes are sponsored by ourBoard of Management.

FrenchRang 5 and Rang 6 have French lessons, which are also sponsoredby our Board of Management.

Christmas ConcertYour child will have the opportunities to participate in Dráma naNollag.

SwimmingRang 3 & 4 attend 8 weeks swimming classes. These classes aresupplemented by the Board of Management.

Other Activities & Weeks of Celebration include:STEMCatholic Schools & Grandparents DayFriendship Week Seachtain na GaeilgeBook Week

Special Education TeamSpecial Education teachers are available in the school to support theteaching and learning of the pupils with special needs. This is doneon a one to one basis and in small groups in the Special Educationclassrooms. The teachers also work in groups within the children’sclassrooms. It is vital that any reports/assessments are sent to theschool as soon as possible to ensure support systems are in placebefore your child starts school.

Turas ScoileTéann gach leanbh sa scoil ar thuras ag deireadh na scoilbhliana

SpórtIs gné tábhachtach é an spórt. Cuirmid béim mór ar sláinte choirp.Mar chuid dár imeachtaí bíonn cluichí forine, luchleasaíocht, rincegaelach, seachtain gníomhaíochta srl.

Banna CeoilBíonn na leanaí ó rang 3 ar aghaidh ag freastal ar rangdon bhanna ceoil. Buaileann an banna le chéile go míosúil le poirt achleachtadh.

An FheadógFoghlaimíonn na daltaí ó rang 2 ar aghaidh an fheadóg.

Cór na ScoileGlacann na leanaí sinsearacha páirt sa chór scoile. Canann siadd’imeachtaí scoile.

Brat GlasTá an coiste glas ag obair ar an 3ú brat faoi láthair.

Urlabhraíocht & DrámaGlacann na daltaí ar fad ó Naíonáin go Rang 6 páirt sna rangannaseo. Is é an Bord Bainistíochta a íocann as na ranganna seo.

FraincísFaoi láthair, tá múinteoir againn atá ag múineadh an Fhraincís doranganna 5 agus 6. Íocann an Bord Bainistíochta as an múinteoirseo.

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use in school.School curriculumThe school curriculum is the same as other National schools. Weteach all subjects through the medium of Irish. Our excellentteaching staff will do their utmost to effectively promote an interestand understanding in all areas of the curriculum. Every effort will bemade to meet the needs of your child, to foster a positive attitude

towards life and learning.

School activitiesThe following are examples of the activities children usuallyparticipate in during the school year:

School toursat the end of the school year all children go on a school tour.

SportSport is a very important aspect of our school. We place greatemphasis on healthy living in our school. Sport is an integral part of this.Activities include team sport, athletics, irish dancing, active week etc

MusicChildren from 2nd class upwards learn to play the tinwhistle.

School ChoirChildren in senior classes participate in our choir.

School BandChildren from Rang 3 - Rang 6 participate in our school band.

Brat GlasAt present the Coiste Glas are working towards achieving our 3rd

SnámhTéann daltaí ó Rang 3 & 4 go ranganna snámha. Beidh costas agbaint leis seo.

Imeachtaí lar agus Comh-Churaclaim & Seachtainí CeiliúradhSTEMSeachtain Scoileanna Caitliceacha & lá na seanthuismitheoiríSeachtain CairdisSeachtain LeabhairSeachtain na Gaeilge

Foireann Oideachais SpeisialtaTá foireann tacaíochta againn a thugann tacaíocht don fhoghlaimtríd an scoil agus a chabhraíonn le leanaí le riachtanais foghlama faoileith. Taréis ainilís a dhéanamh ar chonas is fearr déileáil leriachtanais aon leanbh, bíonn na leanaí ag teacht chuig na rangannaoideachais speisialta ina n-aonar, ina mbeirteanna, i ngrúpaí beaganó bíonn na múinteoirí oideachais speisialta ag dul isteach snaranganna. Braitheann an obair a bhíonn ar siúl ag an bhfoireann seoar an leanbh agus cad atá ag teastáíl ón leanbh chun go mbeidhgach deis aige/aici an caighdeán is fearr gur féidir leis/léi a bhaintamach.

Fón PócaIarraimid ort tacú leis an scoil agus sinn ag déileáil leis an gceist seo.Níl bac ar leanaí fón póca a bheith acu ach níl cead an fón a bheithar siúl sa scoil. Má thugann do leanbh fón ar scoil, tá an dualgasair/uirthi a bheith freagrach as agus an fón a mhúchadh laistigh degheataí na scoile. Iarrtar ort mar thuismitheoir agus príomhoideachasóir an linbh a chinntiú go bhfuil sé seo soiléir don leanbh.

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cups, walnut whips, etc. In keeping with our healthy eating policy,Nutella is not permitted. Children are not allowed to share items intheir lunch.

Toilet BagEach child is required to have a small toilet bag containing a smallbar of soap and small towel (facecloth). This encouragesresponsibility for personal hygiene.

School UniformRang 1-6: The school uniform is available in most department stores.Girls: Navy pinafore or navy trousers blue blouse

and school tie. Navy cardigan or navyjumper. Navy tights/white socks.

Boys: Navy trousers, navy jumper, blue shirt andschool tie.

Infants - School Track-suit: In the infant classes, the children weartheir school tracksuit as the school uniform. School tracksuit and school tie may be purchased in4orm, Carrigaline.

Runners: Non-marking soles on runners are required for school hall.N.B: Clearly mark your child’s name on all items of clothing,schoolbags etc.Some parents use www.nametags.ie

Book ListsAll the books for Junior Infants will be available from class teacherwhen your child starts school. The €75 you covers the cost of thesebooks. It also covers 24 hour personal accident insurance for yourchild, all their art materials, photo-copying etc. It also covers thecost of scissors, twistables, pencils crayons etc. that your child will

Málaí LeithrisBíonn mála leithris ina bhfuil gallúnach agus tuáille beag aggach leanbh sa mhála scoile ag teacht ar scoil.

Uimhir ThagarthaTá sé rí-thábhachtach go mbeadh uimhreacha thagartha, atáoiriúnach le húsáid agus suas chun dáta le fáil ag an scoil. Is é anpolasaí atá sa scoil, ná fios a chur ar thuismitheoirí má bhíonn leanbhag gearán faoi thinneas, i bpian srl nó má thárlaíonn gortú dó/dí.

Nótaí chun na scoile Iarrtar ort comhoibriú linn agus nóta i scríbhinn a chur isteach má tádo leanbh -

• As láthair ón scoil ar aon lá scoile• Ag fágáil na scoile i rith an lae scoile m.sh ag dul go fiaclóir• Á choiméad istigh ón gclós ar feadh tréimhse de bharr

gortú nó breoiteacht• Á bhailiú ag duine éigin nach bhfuil aithne ag an múinteoir

ranga air/uirthi.

Ag bailiú leanbh ón scoilBa cheart duit dul chuig an oifig i gcónaí le leanbh a thógáil ón scoil,chun a chur in iúl go bhfuil tú sa scoil agus leis an mbileog achomeádann cuntas ar na leanaí, a shíniú. Bíonn an bileog seo ar fáilar dhoras na hoifige. Siníonn tú an bileog nuair atá do leanbhdéanach ag teacht ar scoil agus nuair a fhilleann sé/sí ar ais ar scoil.

Ag bualadh le múinteoir nó príomhoideMá theastaíonn uait bualadh le múinteoir, nó príomhoide, ba chóircoinne a dhéanamh roimhré. Cabhraíonn sé seo le gach duine abheith réidh don chruinniú agus an fiúntas is fearr a bhaint as angcruinniú.

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The Board of Management is responsible for children on the schoolpremises from 8.50am to 2.30pm only each school day.

Collecting your child from school during the school dayIf you wish to collect your child from school, you should alwaysinform the office first and then sign your child out from school. Sheetmust also be signed if your child is late or returning to school.

ParkingDue to Health and Safety restrictions, vehicle access is not permittedbeyond the school gate except to staff and emergency services. Weinsist that the school gateway is kept clear of traffic at all times andthat children are dropped off at the allocated parking areas. We askthat you co-operate with us in strictly adhering to road safety at alltimes.

LunchChildren bring a light snack to school (no crisps, sweets, chewinggum, glass bottles, fizzy drinks etc) in their lunchboxes.A positive attitude towards “healthy eating” isencouraged and we expect your co-operation in thisarea. Our school makes every effort to create a positiveattitude towards food, in order for this to prevail in theirown lives as they grow. Children & parents are notallowed to distribute cakes/sweets within the school. Our healthyeating policy is on the school website. Our Coiste Cairde organise‘Healthy Eating Day’ annually.

Nut - FREE School: We are a nut-free school. Students in Gaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighinhave life threatening allergies to peanuts and tree nuts. For theirsafety, no nuts are allowed in your child’s lunch or astreats/snacks/etc. This includes granola bars, snickers bars, reese

Obair BhaileRang 1 – 6: Bíonn obair bhaile foirmeálta ag na daltaí ó ranganna 1go 6 gach Luan go Déardaoin.Naíonáin: Bíonn cleachtaí beaga ag na Naíonáin nó bíonn leabhairleabharlainne á dtabhairt abhaile acu le go mbeadh tú ag léamhdóibh. Bíonn bosca focal acu níos déanaí sa bhliain. Is am é seo inar féidir leat a bheith gníomhach agus dearfach maidirle hoideachas agus eolas a fháil faoi cad é go díreach atá ar siúl agdo pháiste ar scoil. Ba chóir go mbainfeadh do leanbh agus tú féintaitneamh agus tairbhe as an am seo le chéile. Usáidtear an dialannranga chun teagmhaíl a dhéanamh leis an scoil. Tinreamh ar scoilTá sé de dhualgas dleathach ar an scoil asláithreachtaí de 20 lá nó osa gcionn, a chur in iúl dos na heagraíochtaí oiriúnacha anois. Bícinnte go bhfuil nóta mínithe scríofa agat faoi haon asláithreachtchuig an múinteoir ranga.

Dea Iompar sa scoil Tá béim faoi leith ar an dea iompar a fhorbairt sa scoil agus goháirithe ins na daltaí, le meon aigne dearfach a chothú maidir lehiompar inár scoil. Cuirtear an bhéim ar….

• Dea-fhoghlaim• Dea-chumarsáid• Meas• Sábháilteacht• Dígnit an duine• Féin-mheas • Féin-smacht

Caithfidh comhoibriú agus comhaontas láidir a bheith i meascphobal na scoile chun ard chaighdeán iompair a bhaint amach. Táan scoil ag súil le comh oibriú maith idir an scoil agus an baile le deachleachtas iompair a chur i bhfeidhm. Chun ard chaighdeán a bhaintamach, éilimid go gcuirfear na haidhmeanna seo i gcrích....

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appropriate and motivates the child to succeed to his/her potential. From the start, we emphasise immersion in our language, in Gaeilge,where the children will be listening to the language and they get theopportunity to be totally bilingual, learning the language in a naturalway throughout their time in school.Our school community places great emphasis on teamwork, co-operation and positive communication. We appreciate your supportand co-operation to enable this work to grow from strength tostrength.Together, we will strive to diligently provide a high standard ofeducation for every child and attend tohis/her learning needs in a happy, secure and stimulatingenvironment. The benefits and importance of positive home-schoolco-operation and communication is vital.

The School DayInfant Classes: 8.50am to 1.30pmRang 1- Rang 6: 8.50am to 2.30pm

Sos: Naíonáin 10.10am - 10.25am Rang 1 & Rang 2 10.30am to 10.45amRang 3 & Rang 4 10.50am – 11.05amRang 5 & Rang 6 11.10am – 11.25am

Lunch: Naíonáin 12.10pm - 12.25pmRang 1 & Rang 2 12.30pm - 12.45pmRang 3 & Rang 4 12.50pm - 1.05pmRang 5 & Rang 6 1.10pm – 1.25pm

Arriving/departing school premisesJunior and Senior Infant children are accompanied to the classroomby parent/older sibling. The doors are opened after 8.40am Childrenare collected from the classroom at 1.30pm

• A chur ar chumas na scoile agus an pobal as adtagann sí, feidhmiú i slí tuisceanach, coinsiasach,ionas gur féidir le leanaí dul chun cinn adhéanamh i ngach gné dá bhforbairt

• Atmaisféar a chruthú ina bhfuil meas agus tuiscint againn ara chéile agus go dtugtar aitheantas do dhínit gach duine.

• Iompar dhearfach, freagracht phearsanta agus féinsmacht achothú, ag tabhairt aird ar na difríochtaí idir leanaí agus angá atá le freastal ar na difríochtaí sin.

Ba mhaith linn go mbeadh gach leanbh ábalta a dtréimhse ama achaitheamh linn, i n-atmaisféar taitneamhach, cabhrach agussábháilte. Tá sé seo riachtanach le go mbeidh deis ag gach leanbhatá ag freastal ar an scoil a mbuaicphointe pearsanta féin a bhaintamach mar is dual dó/dí. Leis seo a bhaint amach, ní foláir dothuismitheoirí, múinteoirí agus na páistí a bheith ag obair le chéile, arson leasa an pháiste agus leasa an phobail scoile ar fad.

Ainm ar éadaí/ leabhair srlBí cinnte led’thoil go bhfuil ainm do pháiste ar gach rud a bhaineannleis/léi sa scoil – mála, cóta, éide scoile, éide spóirt, leabhair srl. Is féidiré seo a scríobh le marcóir.

Cuireadh chun féastaBíonn an-áthas orainn leanaí a fheiscint ag baint taitneamh ascomhluadar a chéile. Tá sé suas chuig tuismitheoirí féin modh eile aroghnú le cuireadh a thabhairt amach. Níl aon bhaint ag an múinteorranga leis. Ní bheidh ‘Secret Santa’ ag na leanaí ar scoil.

Nóta EolaisTá sé tábhachtach nótaí a théann abhaile ón scoil a léamh go cúramachi rith na bliana. Tugann na nótaí seo eolas faoi chruinnithe foirne,laethanta inseirbhíse, imeachtaí scoile, dea-scéal srl don phobal.

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RíomhphostTéann formhór dos na nótaí a bheidh ag dul abhaile, chugat iríomhphost nó tríd an téacs scoile. Mar sin, iarrtar ort a chinntiú gobhfuil an seoladh/uimhir teagmhála ceart ag an scoil.

Sula dtosaíonn do leanbh ar scoil, iarraimid ort:• Labhairt go dearfach le do pháiste faoin scoil• Dea iompar a aithint agus a mholadh• Scéalta/Leabhair a léamh dod’ leanbh go rialta• Focail Ghaeilge a labhairt sa bhaile• An Ghaeilge a labhairt, (fiú cúpla focal nó nathanna srl), i

dtimpeallacht na scoile.• Teagmháil/gaol dearfach a chothú leis an scoil

Coiste Cairde na scoile: Is grúpa de thuismitheoirí an Coiste Cairde a thugann tacaíochtiontach don scoil. Tagann an coiste le chéile go míosúil sa scoil. Táan coiste an-ghníomhach i saol laethúil na scoile ag eagrú imeachtaídifriúla m.sh Cóisir na Nollag, Lá Bia Folláin sa scoil agus imeachtaíshóisialta do thuismitheoirí. Uaireanta, eagraíonn siad imeachtaí freisin le hairgead a bhailiú donscoil. Cuireann an coiste go mór le saol na scoile agus le hatmaisféardearfach, comhoibritheach a chothú sa timpeallacht scoile.

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Members of our Board of Management 2019…Chairperson: Majella CrowleyPatron nominee: Conor KirwanPrincipal: Séamus de LóndraMember of staff: Catriona Uí LiatháinParent nominees: Trudy Caffrey

Patrick NagleMembers of our community: Máire Uí Shúilleabháin

Syl Duane

Child ProtectionPlease be aware that Gaelscoil Charraig Ui Leighin abides by theguidelines in Children First 2015, National Guidance for theProtection and Welfare of Children 2017, the Child ProtectionProcedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools 2017. Theprincipal Séamus de Lóndra is our designated liason person andSiobhan Ní Chuana is our deputy liason person.

Our schoolGaelscoil Charraig Ui Leighin was established in 1985, when a groupof innovative and forward thinking parents worked tirelessly to starta Gaelscoil in the area. The main aim of our school is to make every effort to ensure that anenvironment is created where each child can achieve his/her fullpotential. This environment is crucial and has a friendly, positiveattitude in its core that benefits all in our community. We strive to create, good positive communication within ourcommunity whilst also emphasising Gaeilge as the language ofcommunication in our school. We ask you to support us in order tocontinue this co-operative spirit. With all members of our school community working together, everyeffort will be made that each child receives a wide curriculum and issupported in his/her learning needs in order that the teaching is

School EthosGaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighin is an Irish medium primary school. It is aco-educational school under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop ofCork and Ross. Irish is the language of the school community and allsubjects are taught through Irish.

Our school operates under the rules and guidelines of the Departmentof Education and Skills. The curriculum of the Department of Educationand Skills is fully implemented.

We support a positive, catholic ethos in our school. Children areprepared for the sacrament of penance, sacrament of holy communionand the sacrament of confirmation. We teach the programme Grow inLove and prayers are recited daily.

In Gaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighin our aim is to enable every child to reachhis/her full potential and to make every effort to address the learningneeds of all the children in our school. Great effort has been made tocreate a stimulating environment, along with a friendly, positiveatmosphere which benefits the child in his/her school life.

Information is supplied in this booklet, which will help you and yourchild. We hope it will be of assistance to you. We believe that whenparents, children, teachers and management are seen to work togetherwith dedication and co-operation, this creates a sense of pride and self-esteem in all our community.

Board of ManagementThe Board of Management is responsible for managing the school andensuring that it functions effectively. The Board provides assistance andsupport to the staff to enable them to teach in a friendly, well organisedschool. There are eight members on the Board of Management. Twomembers are nominated by the Patron, the Bishop of Cork and Ross,the school Principal, a member of the teaching staff, tworepresentatives of the parent group and two members from the localcommunity make up the board.

Is é manna na scoile seo ná:“Mol an óige, is tiocfaidh sí”.

Creidimid sa scoil go mairimíd faoi scáth a chéile, go bhfuil gáagainn oibriú le chéile chun dearcadh agus meon dearfach a chothúagus le h-atmaisféar floscach, bríomhar a fhorbairt inár scoil. Iarraimid ort tacú linn san obair thábhachtach seo. Ba mhaith linndaoine óga a bheidh tuisceanach, muiníneach agus coinsiasach afhorbairt don todhchaí.

“Ní neart go cur le chéile”.

Is mise le meas

____________________Séamus de LóndraPríomhoide.

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Information Booklet forparents of children starting inGaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighin

Dear Parent/Guardian,We welcome you and your child to our school community. We hopethat the years your child will spend with us will be pleasant andbeneficial and that your contact with us will be a positive experience.We want school and home to work together in a co-operativemanner in order for each child to achieve his/her potential.

Ainm na scoile: Gaelscoil Charraig Uí LeighinAddress: Carraig Uí Leighin,

Co. Chorcaí

Telephone: 021 4373399Email: oifig@gaelscoilcul.ieWebsite: www.gaelscoilcul.ie

Principal: Séamus de LóndraDeputy Principal: Siobhán Ní ChuanaAssistant Principal: Seán Mac Cárthaigh

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Mol an Óige

School EthosGaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighin is an Irish medium primary school. It is aco-educational school under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop ofCork and Ross. Irish is the language of the school community and allsubjects are taught through Irish.

Our school operates under the rules and guidelines of the Departmentof Education and Skills. The curriculum of the Department of Educationand Skills is fully implemented.

We support a positive, catholic ethos in our school. Children areprepared for the sacrament of penance, sacrament of holy communionand the sacrament of confirmation. We teach the programme Grow inLove and prayers are recited daily.

In Gaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighin our aim is to enable every child to reachhis/her full potential and to make every effort to address the learningneeds of all the children in our school. Great effort has been made tocreate a stimulating environment, along with a friendly, positiveatmosphere which benefits the child in his/her school life.

Information is supplied in this booklet, which will help you and yourchild. We hope it will be of assistance to you. We believe that whenparents, children, teachers and management are seen to work togetherwith dedication and co-operation, this creates a sense of pride and self-esteem in all our community.

Board of ManagementThe Board of Management is responsible for managing the school andensuring that it functions effectively. The Board provides assistance andsupport to the staff to enable them to teach in a friendly, well organisedschool. There are eight members on the Board of Management. Twomembers are nominated by the Patron, the Bishop of Cork and Ross,the school Principal, a member of the teaching staff, tworepresentatives of the parent group and two members from the localcommunity make up the board.

Is é manna na scoile seo ná:“Mol an óige, is tiocfaidh sí”.

Creidimid sa scoil go mairimíd faoi scáth a chéile, go bhfuil gáagainn oibriú le chéile chun dearcadh agus meon dearfach a chothúagus le h-atmaisféar floscach, bríomhar a fhorbairt inár scoil. Iarraimid ort tacú linn san obair thábhachtach seo. Ba mhaith linndaoine óga a bheidh tuisceanach, muiníneach agus coinsiasach afhorbairt don todhchaí.

“Ní neart go cur le chéile”.

Is mise le meas

____________________Séamus de LóndraPríomhoide.

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RíomhphostTéann formhór dos na nótaí a bheidh ag dul abhaile, chugat iríomhphost nó tríd an téacs scoile. Mar sin, iarrtar ort a chinntiú gobhfuil an seoladh/uimhir teagmhála ceart ag an scoil.

Sula dtosaíonn do leanbh ar scoil, iarraimid ort:• Labhairt go dearfach le do pháiste faoin scoil• Dea iompar a aithint agus a mholadh• Scéalta/Leabhair a léamh dod’ leanbh go rialta• Focail Ghaeilge a labhairt sa bhaile• An Ghaeilge a labhairt, (fiú cúpla focal nó nathanna srl), i

dtimpeallacht na scoile.• Teagmháil/gaol dearfach a chothú leis an scoil

Coiste Cairde na scoile: Is grúpa de thuismitheoirí an Coiste Cairde a thugann tacaíochtiontach don scoil. Tagann an coiste le chéile go míosúil sa scoil. Táan coiste an-ghníomhach i saol laethúil na scoile ag eagrú imeachtaídifriúla m.sh Cóisir na Nollag, Lá Bia Folláin sa scoil agus imeachtaíshóisialta do thuismitheoirí. Uaireanta, eagraíonn siad imeachtaí freisin le hairgead a bhailiú donscoil. Cuireann an coiste go mór le saol na scoile agus le hatmaisféardearfach, comhoibritheach a chothú sa timpeallacht scoile.

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Members of our Board of Management 2019…Chairperson: Majella CrowleyPatron nominee: Conor KirwanPrincipal: Séamus de LóndraMember of staff: Catriona Uí LiatháinParent nominees: Trudy Caffrey

Patrick NagleMembers of our community: Máire Uí Shúilleabháin

Syl Duane

Child ProtectionPlease be aware that Gaelscoil Charraig Ui Leighin abides by theguidelines in Children First 2015, National Guidance for theProtection and Welfare of Children 2017, the Child ProtectionProcedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools 2017. Theprincipal Séamus de Lóndra is our designated liason person andSiobhan Ní Chuana is our deputy liason person.

Our schoolGaelscoil Charraig Ui Leighin was established in 1985, when a groupof innovative and forward thinking parents worked tirelessly to starta Gaelscoil in the area. The main aim of our school is to make every effort to ensure that anenvironment is created where each child can achieve his/her fullpotential. This environment is crucial and has a friendly, positiveattitude in its core that benefits all in our community. We strive to create, good positive communication within ourcommunity whilst also emphasising Gaeilge as the language ofcommunication in our school. We ask you to support us in order tocontinue this co-operative spirit. With all members of our school community working together, everyeffort will be made that each child receives a wide curriculum and issupported in his/her learning needs in order that the teaching is

appropriate and motivates the child to succeed to his/her potential. From the start, we emphasise immersion in our language, in Gaeilge,where the children will be listening to the language and they get theopportunity to be totally bilingual, learning the language in a naturalway throughout their time in school.Our school community places great emphasis on teamwork, co-operation and positive communication. We appreciate your supportand co-operation to enable this work to grow from strength tostrength.Together, we will strive to diligently provide a high standard ofeducation for every child and attend tohis/her learning needs in a happy, secure and stimulatingenvironment. The benefits and importance of positive home-schoolco-operation and communication is vital.

The School DayInfant Classes: 8.50am to 1.30pmRang 1- Rang 6: 8.50am to 2.30pm

Sos: Naíonáin 10.10am - 10.25am Rang 1 & Rang 2 10.30am to 10.45amRang 3 & Rang 4 10.50am – 11.05amRang 5 & Rang 6 11.10am – 11.25am

Lunch: Naíonáin 12.10pm - 12.25pmRang 1 & Rang 2 12.30pm - 12.45pmRang 3 & Rang 4 12.50pm - 1.05pmRang 5 & Rang 6 1.10pm – 1.25pm

Arriving/departing school premisesJunior and Senior Infant children are accompanied to the classroomby parent/older sibling. The doors are opened after 8.40am Childrenare collected from the classroom at 1.30pm

• A chur ar chumas na scoile agus an pobal as adtagann sí, feidhmiú i slí tuisceanach, coinsiasach,ionas gur féidir le leanaí dul chun cinn adhéanamh i ngach gné dá bhforbairt

• Atmaisféar a chruthú ina bhfuil meas agus tuiscint againn ara chéile agus go dtugtar aitheantas do dhínit gach duine.

• Iompar dhearfach, freagracht phearsanta agus féinsmacht achothú, ag tabhairt aird ar na difríochtaí idir leanaí agus angá atá le freastal ar na difríochtaí sin.

Ba mhaith linn go mbeadh gach leanbh ábalta a dtréimhse ama achaitheamh linn, i n-atmaisféar taitneamhach, cabhrach agussábháilte. Tá sé seo riachtanach le go mbeidh deis ag gach leanbhatá ag freastal ar an scoil a mbuaicphointe pearsanta féin a bhaintamach mar is dual dó/dí. Leis seo a bhaint amach, ní foláir dothuismitheoirí, múinteoirí agus na páistí a bheith ag obair le chéile, arson leasa an pháiste agus leasa an phobail scoile ar fad.

Ainm ar éadaí/ leabhair srlBí cinnte led’thoil go bhfuil ainm do pháiste ar gach rud a bhaineannleis/léi sa scoil – mála, cóta, éide scoile, éide spóirt, leabhair srl. Is féidiré seo a scríobh le marcóir.

Cuireadh chun féastaBíonn an-áthas orainn leanaí a fheiscint ag baint taitneamh ascomhluadar a chéile. Tá sé suas chuig tuismitheoirí féin modh eile aroghnú le cuireadh a thabhairt amach. Níl aon bhaint ag an múinteorranga leis. Ní bheidh ‘Secret Santa’ ag na leanaí ar scoil.

Nóta EolaisTá sé tábhachtach nótaí a théann abhaile ón scoil a léamh go cúramachi rith na bliana. Tugann na nótaí seo eolas faoi chruinnithe foirne,laethanta inseirbhíse, imeachtaí scoile, dea-scéal srl don phobal.

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The Board of Management is responsible for children on the schoolpremises from 8.50am to 2.30pm only each school day.

Collecting your child from school during the school dayIf you wish to collect your child from school, you should alwaysinform the office first and then sign your child out from school. Sheetmust also be signed if your child is late or returning to school.

ParkingDue to Health and Safety restrictions, vehicle access is not permittedbeyond the school gate except to staff and emergency services. Weinsist that the school gateway is kept clear of traffic at all times andthat children are dropped off at the allocated parking areas. We askthat you co-operate with us in strictly adhering to road safety at alltimes.

LunchChildren bring a light snack to school (no crisps, sweets, chewinggum, glass bottles, fizzy drinks etc) in their lunchboxes.A positive attitude towards “healthy eating” isencouraged and we expect your co-operation in thisarea. Our school makes every effort to create a positiveattitude towards food, in order for this to prevail in theirown lives as they grow. Children & parents are notallowed to distribute cakes/sweets within the school. Our healthyeating policy is on the school website. Our Coiste Cairde organise‘Healthy Eating Day’ annually.

Nut - FREE School: We are a nut-free school. Students in Gaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighinhave life threatening allergies to peanuts and tree nuts. For theirsafety, no nuts are allowed in your child’s lunch or astreats/snacks/etc. This includes granola bars, snickers bars, reese

Obair BhaileRang 1 – 6: Bíonn obair bhaile foirmeálta ag na daltaí ó ranganna 1go 6 gach Luan go Déardaoin.Naíonáin: Bíonn cleachtaí beaga ag na Naíonáin nó bíonn leabhairleabharlainne á dtabhairt abhaile acu le go mbeadh tú ag léamhdóibh. Bíonn bosca focal acu níos déanaí sa bhliain. Is am é seo inar féidir leat a bheith gníomhach agus dearfach maidirle hoideachas agus eolas a fháil faoi cad é go díreach atá ar siúl agdo pháiste ar scoil. Ba chóir go mbainfeadh do leanbh agus tú féintaitneamh agus tairbhe as an am seo le chéile. Usáidtear an dialannranga chun teagmhaíl a dhéanamh leis an scoil. Tinreamh ar scoilTá sé de dhualgas dleathach ar an scoil asláithreachtaí de 20 lá nó osa gcionn, a chur in iúl dos na heagraíochtaí oiriúnacha anois. Bícinnte go bhfuil nóta mínithe scríofa agat faoi haon asláithreachtchuig an múinteoir ranga.

Dea Iompar sa scoil Tá béim faoi leith ar an dea iompar a fhorbairt sa scoil agus goháirithe ins na daltaí, le meon aigne dearfach a chothú maidir lehiompar inár scoil. Cuirtear an bhéim ar….

• Dea-fhoghlaim• Dea-chumarsáid• Meas• Sábháilteacht• Dígnit an duine• Féin-mheas • Féin-smacht

Caithfidh comhoibriú agus comhaontas láidir a bheith i meascphobal na scoile chun ard chaighdeán iompair a bhaint amach. Táan scoil ag súil le comh oibriú maith idir an scoil agus an baile le deachleachtas iompair a chur i bhfeidhm. Chun ard chaighdeán a bhaintamach, éilimid go gcuirfear na haidhmeanna seo i gcrích....

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cups, walnut whips, etc. In keeping with our healthy eating policy,Nutella is not permitted. Children are not allowed to share items intheir lunch.

Toilet BagEach child is required to have a small toilet bag containing a smallbar of soap and small towel (facecloth). This encouragesresponsibility for personal hygiene.

School UniformRang 1-6: The school uniform is available in most department stores.Girls: Navy pinafore or navy trousers blue blouse

and school tie. Navy cardigan or navyjumper. Navy tights/white socks.

Boys: Navy trousers, navy jumper, blue shirt andschool tie.

Infants - School Track-suit: In the infant classes, the children weartheir school tracksuit as the school uniform. School tracksuit and school tie may be purchased in4orm, Carrigaline.

Runners: Non-marking soles on runners are required for school hall.N.B: Clearly mark your child’s name on all items of clothing,schoolbags etc.Some parents use www.nametags.ie

Book ListsAll the books for Junior Infants will be available from class teacherwhen your child starts school. The €75 you covers the cost of thesebooks. It also covers 24 hour personal accident insurance for yourchild, all their art materials, photo-copying etc. It also covers thecost of scissors, twistables, pencils crayons etc. that your child will

Málaí LeithrisBíonn mála leithris ina bhfuil gallúnach agus tuáille beag aggach leanbh sa mhála scoile ag teacht ar scoil.

Uimhir ThagarthaTá sé rí-thábhachtach go mbeadh uimhreacha thagartha, atáoiriúnach le húsáid agus suas chun dáta le fáil ag an scoil. Is é anpolasaí atá sa scoil, ná fios a chur ar thuismitheoirí má bhíonn leanbhag gearán faoi thinneas, i bpian srl nó má thárlaíonn gortú dó/dí.

Nótaí chun na scoile Iarrtar ort comhoibriú linn agus nóta i scríbhinn a chur isteach má tádo leanbh -

• As láthair ón scoil ar aon lá scoile• Ag fágáil na scoile i rith an lae scoile m.sh ag dul go fiaclóir• Á choiméad istigh ón gclós ar feadh tréimhse de bharr

gortú nó breoiteacht• Á bhailiú ag duine éigin nach bhfuil aithne ag an múinteoir

ranga air/uirthi.

Ag bailiú leanbh ón scoilBa cheart duit dul chuig an oifig i gcónaí le leanbh a thógáil ón scoil,chun a chur in iúl go bhfuil tú sa scoil agus leis an mbileog achomeádann cuntas ar na leanaí, a shíniú. Bíonn an bileog seo ar fáilar dhoras na hoifige. Siníonn tú an bileog nuair atá do leanbhdéanach ag teacht ar scoil agus nuair a fhilleann sé/sí ar ais ar scoil.

Ag bualadh le múinteoir nó príomhoideMá theastaíonn uait bualadh le múinteoir, nó príomhoide, ba chóircoinne a dhéanamh roimhré. Cabhraíonn sé seo le gach duine abheith réidh don chruinniú agus an fiúntas is fearr a bhaint as angcruinniú.

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use in school.School curriculumThe school curriculum is the same as other National schools. Weteach all subjects through the medium of Irish. Our excellentteaching staff will do their utmost to effectively promote an interestand understanding in all areas of the curriculum. Every effort will bemade to meet the needs of your child, to foster a positive attitude

towards life and learning.

School activitiesThe following are examples of the activities children usuallyparticipate in during the school year:

School toursat the end of the school year all children go on a school tour.

SportSport is a very important aspect of our school. We place greatemphasis on healthy living in our school. Sport is an integral part of this.Activities include team sport, athletics, irish dancing, active week etc

MusicChildren from 2nd class upwards learn to play the tinwhistle.

School ChoirChildren in senior classes participate in our choir.

School BandChildren from Rang 3 - Rang 6 participate in our school band.

Brat GlasAt present the Coiste Glas are working towards achieving our 3rd

SnámhTéann daltaí ó Rang 3 & 4 go ranganna snámha. Beidh costas agbaint leis seo.

Imeachtaí lar agus Comh-Churaclaim & Seachtainí CeiliúradhSTEMSeachtain Scoileanna Caitliceacha & lá na seanthuismitheoiríSeachtain CairdisSeachtain LeabhairSeachtain na Gaeilge

Foireann Oideachais SpeisialtaTá foireann tacaíochta againn a thugann tacaíocht don fhoghlaimtríd an scoil agus a chabhraíonn le leanaí le riachtanais foghlama faoileith. Taréis ainilís a dhéanamh ar chonas is fearr déileáil leriachtanais aon leanbh, bíonn na leanaí ag teacht chuig na rangannaoideachais speisialta ina n-aonar, ina mbeirteanna, i ngrúpaí beaganó bíonn na múinteoirí oideachais speisialta ag dul isteach snaranganna. Braitheann an obair a bhíonn ar siúl ag an bhfoireann seoar an leanbh agus cad atá ag teastáíl ón leanbh chun go mbeidhgach deis aige/aici an caighdeán is fearr gur féidir leis/léi a bhaintamach.

Fón PócaIarraimid ort tacú leis an scoil agus sinn ag déileáil leis an gceist seo.Níl bac ar leanaí fón póca a bheith acu ach níl cead an fón a bheithar siúl sa scoil. Má thugann do leanbh fón ar scoil, tá an dualgasair/uirthi a bheith freagrach as agus an fón a mhúchadh laistigh degheataí na scoile. Iarrtar ort mar thuismitheoir agus príomhoideachasóir an linbh a chinntiú go bhfuil sé seo soiléir don leanbh.

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Speech and DramaChildren from Naíonáin – Rang 6 participate in this class at differenttimes during the school year and these classes are sponsored by ourBoard of Management.

FrenchRang 5 and Rang 6 have French lessons, which are also sponsoredby our Board of Management.

Christmas ConcertYour child will have the opportunities to participate in Dráma naNollag.

SwimmingRang 3 & 4 attend 8 weeks swimming classes. These classes aresupplemented by the Board of Management.

Other Activities & Weeks of Celebration include:STEMCatholic Schools & Grandparents DayFriendship Week Seachtain na GaeilgeBook Week

Special Education TeamSpecial Education teachers are available in the school to support theteaching and learning of the pupils with special needs. This is doneon a one to one basis and in small groups in the Special Educationclassrooms. The teachers also work in groups within the children’sclassrooms. It is vital that any reports/assessments are sent to theschool as soon as possible to ensure support systems are in placebefore your child starts school.

Turas ScoileTéann gach leanbh sa scoil ar thuras ag deireadh na scoilbhliana

SpórtIs gné tábhachtach é an spórt. Cuirmid béim mór ar sláinte choirp.Mar chuid dár imeachtaí bíonn cluichí forine, luchleasaíocht, rincegaelach, seachtain gníomhaíochta srl.

Banna CeoilBíonn na leanaí ó rang 3 ar aghaidh ag freastal ar rangdon bhanna ceoil. Buaileann an banna le chéile go míosúil le poirt achleachtadh.

An FheadógFoghlaimíonn na daltaí ó rang 2 ar aghaidh an fheadóg.

Cór na ScoileGlacann na leanaí sinsearacha páirt sa chór scoile. Canann siadd’imeachtaí scoile.

Brat GlasTá an coiste glas ag obair ar an 3ú brat faoi láthair.

Urlabhraíocht & DrámaGlacann na daltaí ar fad ó Naíonáin go Rang 6 páirt sna rangannaseo. Is é an Bord Bainistíochta a íocann as na ranganna seo.

FraincísFaoi láthair, tá múinteoir againn atá ag múineadh an Fhraincís doranganna 5 agus 6. Íocann an Bord Bainistíochta as an múinteoirseo.

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Personal InsuranceThe Board of Management ensures that insurance is paid annually.Pupil personal accident insurance with Allianz (24 hourcover) is included in the school bills.

Contact/Emergency NumbersIt is absolutely essential that the school has contactdetails for your child in case of emergency. Pleaseensure that these numbers are kept up to date. It is school policy tocontact parents in the event of their child being ill or injured inschool.

Notes to class teacherA note must be forwarded to the class teacher if your child:-

1. is absent from school 2. will leave the school during the school day e.g. going to the

dentist3. is being collected by anybody other than parent/

designated person4. is not to play in the yard due to illness or injury.

Collecting your child from schoolNo pupil is allowed to leave the school premises without the priorwritten consent of his/her parent and with the clear understandingthat he/she will be collected by a parent/guardian or a responsiblenamed person and must be signed out at the school office.* A note must also be provided if you wish to meet the class teacherand / or the principal. You are asked to strictly follow this policy asthe teacher’s primary duty of care is to his/her class.

Make-up/JewelleryWe ask you to co-operate with us in ensuring that children do not

Bróga Reatha: Bróga ‘non marking’ ag teastáil don halla agusbheimís ar fad an-bhuíoch dá mbeadh bróga gan iallacha ag daltaí!

Leabhair ScoileCeannaíonn an scoil na leabhair go léir a bheidh agteastáil ó do leanbh sna naíonáin bheaga. Tógtar ancostas iomlán leabhair as an airgead €75 a íocann tú,chomh maith le costas árachas phearsanta, ábhairealaíne, paipéar fótócóipeála srl. Beidh siosúir,marcóirí/twistables, pinnluaidhe, criáin srl ar fáil sa scoil freisin. Beidhsiad seo ar fáil sa scoil dó/dí nuair a thosóidh sé/sí i mí Lúnasa. Tabharfar na leabhair don leanbh ag tús na scoilbhliana le gur féidirclúdach oiriúnach a chur ar a leabhair féin. Tugann sé seo deis duitsemar thuismitheoir na leabhair a aithint, féachaint orthu agus eolas abheith agat faoi cad a bheidh ar siúl ag do leanbh.

An CuraclamTá an curaclam céanna á leanúnt sa scoil seo is atá i mbunscoileannaeile na tíre. Múintear na hábhair tré mhéan na Gaeilge.

Déanann foireann teagaisc na scoile seo gach iarracht gach ghnéithden churaclam a chur chun cinn go héifeachtach. Déanaimidiarracht freastal ar riachtanais foghlama gach dalta chomh maith lecabhrú le forbairt iomlán an pháiste.

Imeachtaí na bliana inár scoil De ghnáth, tárlaíonn siad seo a leanas i rith na bliana.

Dráma na Nollag / Seirbhís na Nollag

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wear make-up to school. Plain stud earrings only may be worn.

HomeworkNaíonáin: The children will have 5 – 10 mins homework fromOctober onwards. Paired Reading with parents will be introduced.The children will bring home graded books for parents to discussand read with them along with worksheets and wordbox. Formalgraded homework is given Mon-Thurs to all our students in theseclasses.Rang 1 - Rang 6: Classes from 1st-6th have formal homework everynight from Monday to Thursday and School Diary is another meansof communication with school.

Label School uniform/tracksuit/books etc.Please ensure that all items belonging to your child are clearly labelled - schoolbag, uniform, tracksuit, books etc.Some parents use www.nametags.ie

Mobile PhonesWe ask you to support school policy in this area. Children may bringtheir mobile phones to school but they must ensure that the phonesare switched off during the school day. Your child will beresponsible for switching off the phone as soon as they come intothe school grounds. Children must take this responsibility veryseriously and abide by the school rules.

Cycling to schoolWhilst we would encourage children to cycle to school, childrenmust do so in a responsible manner. All children should dismountfrom their bikes within the school grounds. Children should alsowear their helmets when cycling. Cycle racks are available close tothe main school entrance.

Pets/Dogs in the school yard

geataí riamh, ag cur cosc ar ghluaiseacht.

Lón ar scoilTugann na leanaí lón leo ar scoil ina mbosca lóin gach lá.Tá cinneadh déanta ag an scoil, go mbeidh polasaídearfach againn i leith bia agus iarrtar ort a chinntiú go bhfuil an lóna thugann do leanbh leis/léi sláintiúil. Níl cead ag leanaí buidéilgloine, deochanna carbóin, guma coganta, criospaí srl a thabhairt arscoil. Iarraimid ort a bheith ciallmhar agus dea nósanna a chothú insan leanbh ó thús maidir le bia, ionas go mbeidh sé ina chuid lárnachdá s(h)aol sa todhchaí. Níl cead ag páistí nó tuismitheoirí milseáin nócácaí a roinnt nó a scaipeadh ar fud na scoile.

Scoil saor ó cnónnaDéanfar gach iarracht an scoil a choiméad saor ó cnónna. Tá páistí arscoil i Gaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighin le fadhb sláinte de bharr cnónna,mar sin níl cnó d’aon sort ceadaithe sa bhosca lóin, n-ithe timpeall nascoile. Níl cead brioscaí granola, barra seacláide snickers, reese cups,nó walnut whips. Mar chuid dár bpolasaí bia sláintiúil níl cead Nutellaa thabhairt ar scoil. Níl cead ag páistí a lón a roinnt le páistí eile.

Éide ScoileÉide Spóirt: Caitheann na leanaí ins na Naíonáin a n-éide spóirt maréide scoile. Tá ár n-éide spóirt féin againn sa scoil. Bíonn an éidespóirt ar fáil i 4orm i gCarraig Uí Leighin.

Éide Scoile (Rang 1- Rang 6): Tá éide iomlán na scoile le fáil go háitiúil. Carbhat le ceannach i4orm. Cailíní: Geansaí/cairdeagan, sciorta/pinafore/ bríste dubhghorm;blús gorm agus carbhat.Buachaillí: Geansaí + bríste dubhghorm; léine dubhghorm aguscarbhat.

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We kindly ask all parents to ensure that they do not bring animalsinto the school yard.

Invitations to Birthday PartiesThe distribution of invitations to birthday parties etc by any classteacher or by a parent in the classroom is totally prohibited.

School AttendancePlease be aware that it is now the law that we inform the authoritiesNEWB, if your child has been absent for 20 days or more during theschool year.

Parent / teacher meetingsFormal parent teacher meetings usually occur during November/December. A timetable is issued and in our school all parents attendthis meeting. This gives the teacher and parents the opportunity totalk in a private capacity about the academic and overalldevelopment and achievement of the child.

Positive discipline/behaviourWe aim to provide an environment in this school that enables eachchild to enjoy a safe, secure, and helpful time at school. We striveto obtain and maintain a high level of co-operation and agreementin our community, especially between the school and the home.

We emphasise the importance of the following in all areas of ourschool life

• Learning• Good communication• Treating people with respect and dignity• Creating a safe environment

We ask all in our school community to:• Develop an understanding in our student of the impact of their

Naíonáin: 08:50r.n - 01:30i.n.Is féidir leis na Naíonáin dul díreach chuig an seomraranga nuair a thagann siad ar scoil ar maidin. Osclaítearan doras ag 08:40r.n. Bailíonn na leanaí ó Rang 1 goRang 6 sa chlós i línte de réir ranga, Má bhíonn sé ag curbáistí ar maidin, téann siad chuig an halla,áit a fhanann siad ina líntego 8.50r.n.

An ClósToisc go bhfuil an scoil ag fás, tá ceithre chlós difriúil anois ann. Bamhaith linn mar fhoireann go mbeadh gach deis ag gach leanbh rithtimpeall sa chlós, béicigh amach go hard, alán foghlama a dhéanamhsa chlós srl. Chun é seo a bhaint amach, ní foláir duinn a chinntiú gobhfuil féitheoireacht oiriúnach ar siúl agus go bhfuil spás ag naleanaí. Sin an chúis go bhfuilimíd ag roinnt na scoile, sa ceithre chuid.

Sos: Naíonáin: 10:10 i.n – 10:25 r.n Rang 1 & Rang 2: 10:30 i.n – 10:45 r.nRang 3 go Rang 4: 10:50 i.n - 11:05 r.nRang 5 go Rang 6: 11:10 i.n - 11:25 r.n

Lón: Naíonáin: 12:10 i.n – 12:25 r.nRang 1 & Rang 2: 12.30 i.n – 12:45 r.nRang 3 go Rang 4: 12:50 i.n - 01:05 r.nRang 5 go Rang 6: 01:10 i.n - 01:25 r.n

Ag teacht agus ag fágáil na scoileTugann tuismitheoir/ caomhnóir/ deartháir nó deirfiúr níos sine, naleanaí Naíonáin chuig an doras. Bailíonn gach éinne eile ina línteranga sa chlós.

PáirceáilIarrtar ort a bheith cúramach agus páirceáil ins na hionaid oiriúnachalasmuigh den scoil. De bharr baol do leanaí, ní bhíonn cead ag éinnepáirceáil i gclós na scoile agus gan dabht, gan páirceáil trasna na

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behaviour on others• Develop a sense of personal responsibility • Develop self-discipline• Treat people in a conscientious, considerate manner at all

times to create a respectful and friendly environment.

In order to assist the child, parents, management, and teachers mustwork together in a co-operative and helpful manner. Through thisapproach of continuously striving together, we hope that each childwill reach his/her potential in all areas of his/her life. Our ‘CódIompair’ is on the school website.

Complaints procedureTeachers in our school are very willing to meet parents to discusstheir child’s progress, resolve issues, to inform, etc as long as ameeting has been scheduled. Many issues can be resolved whenpeople meet to discuss and analyse them. Often it is the result of amisunderstanding that many problems arise. Whilst every effort ismade to ensure good communication within our school, sometimesafter, talking to the class teacher and then the Principal and/or bothtogether, some may wish to make a formal complaint to the Boardof Management. All complaints to the Board must be made inwriting.

After school activitiesWe have a wide range of classes in the school for our after schoolactivities – art classes, music classes, tennis, Irish dancing.

Preparing your child for school you may;• Talk to your child in a positive manner about the school• Praise good behaviour

agus is í an Príomhoide Tánaisteach Siobhan Ní Chuana an leasduine ainmnithe caidrimh.

Stair na ScoileGrúpa de thuismitheoirí fadradharcach, mhisniúil, a bhunaigh anscoil i 1985. Ó bunaíodh an scoil, tá béim láidir ar an gcomhoibriúidir an scoil agus an baile, le dea- ghaol a fhorbairt. Is gnéithdearfach agus inmholta dúinn ar fad go bhfuil tuismitheoirí,teaghlaigh, leanaí agus múinteoirí ag oibriú as lámh a chéile, ar sonleasa an pháiste.

AidhmeannaIs é príomh aidhm na scoile seo ná iarracht a dhéanamh freastal gocóir, cothrom ar riachtanais foghlama gach leanbh atá mar dhaltainár scoil. Déantar timpeallacht spreagúil a chothú go laethúil,chomh maith le hatmaisféar dearfach, cáirdiúil a théann chun tairbhean pháiste ina s(h)aol scoile. Oibríonn pobal uile na scoile godícheallach le dea-chaidreamh agus dea chumarsáid a chur chuncinn i gcónaí, chomh maith le béim a chur ar an nGaeilge martheanga caidrimh sa scoil. Iarrtar ort tacú linn chun go leanfaidh anspiorad comh- oibritheach seo ag dul ó neart go neart.

Le pobal na scoile ag oibriú le chéile, déanfar iarracht ardchaighdéan oideachais a chur ar fáil do leanaí agus freastal ar nariachtanais pearsanta foghlama atá ag gach leanbh, chun go mbeidhan múineadh oiriúnach agus spreagúil do gach dalta. Cuirfear béimar shealbhú agus ar shaibhriú na Gaeilge chun go mbeidh na daltaílíofa sa Ghaeilge agus dá réir, dhá theangach.

Am ar scoil:Rang 1 - Rang 6: 08:50r.n - 02:30i.n.Tá Bord Bainistíochta na scoile freagrach as na daltaí ó 08:50r.n, amtosaithe, gach Lá-Luan go hAoine go dtí go ndúnann an scoil gohoifigiúil ar 02:30i.n

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• Read children’s stories to your child• Introduce Irish words at home• Use “Gaeilge” if possible,especially in the school environment• Create a positive relationship with the school

Coiste Cairde/Parents’ AssociationThis is a group of parents that supports the school in every aspectespecially organising fund-raising and social events. They organise many school activities throughout the year for thechildren as well as social activities for parents eg. Healthy Eating Dayand Trad-night… just to mention a few! They also assist in theformation of policy decisions eg. Homework.We are always grateful to Coiste Cairde for creating a positive, co-operative atmosphere in our school.For your informationAt times notes are distributed electronically/hard copy through theschool informing families of events, times of staff meetings, schoolclosures etc. Please read these notes carefully and ensure that youare aware of these. You may also check our school website forrelevant information.

Email/TextsEmail is now our main source of contact with parents. Please ensurewe have current details in our system. Texts may be used ifnecessary. Texts and email are used to ensure that short messagesare relayed in a quick and efficient manner so please ensure we haveyour correct email and mobile number.

We wish you and your child every joy during his/her time in ourschool. We ask for your co-operation and support now, and in thefuture.We believe that we all need to work together to create a positiveattitude and atmosphere throughout the school. This enhances the

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do Shacraimint na hAithrí, Sacraimint an Chomaoineach agusSacraimint an Chóineartú.Mar chuid d’oideachas an pháiste, deirtear paidreacha go laethúilagus leantar an clár ‘I nGrá Dé’.Cothaítear atmaisféar Gaelach, cabhaireach, comhoibreach ar fuaidphobal na scoile ina léirítear meas ar a chéile, meas ar dhaoine lecreideamh difriúil agus meas ar dhaoine ó thíortha eile.

Bord Bainistíochta Tá Bord Bainistíochta na scoile freagrach as bainistíocht a dhéanamhar an scoil agus a chinntiú go bhfuil sí á riaradh agus ag feidhmiú gohéifeachtach. Tá ochtar mball ar an mBord: an príomhoide,múinteoir roghnaithe ag an bhfoireann, beirt thuismitheoirroghnaithe ag tuismitheoirí na scoile, beirt roghnaithe ag an bpátrúnagus beirt ón bpobal áitiúil.

Baill den Bhord Bainistíochta 2019Cathaoirleach: Majella CrowleyRoghnaithe ag an bpátrún: Conor KirwanPríomhoide: Séamus de LóndraBall na foirne: Caitriona Uí LiatháinBaill na dtuismitheoirí: Trudy Caffrey

Patrick NagleBaill an phobail: Maire Uí Shuilleabhain

Syl Duane

Caomhnú LeanaíTá an scoil seo ag leanúint na treoracha - Children First Act 2015,National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2017,the Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post PrimarySchools 2017. Is é Seámus de Lóndra an duine ainmnithe caidrimh

teaching and learning.

We as a school firmly believe in our school motto at all times: “Molan óige agus tiocfaidh sí. Cáin an óige is titfidh sí”.We ask for your co-operation and support to help us to provide aneducational environment that will develop confident, caring,understanding and conscientious adults in the future. Is mise le meas

_________________________Séamus de LóndraPríomhoide

Leabhrán Eolais dothuismitheoirí

Gaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighin

A thuismitheoir, a chara,Fearaimíd céad míle fáilte romhat féin agus do leanbh go dtí’n scoilseo. Tá súil againn go mbeidh na blianta a chaithfidh do leanbh inárdteannta, ina am tairbheach agus taitneamhach dó/dí agus gombeidh do theagmháil leis an scoil ina chúis áthais duit.

Ainm na scoile: Gaelscoil Charraig Uí LeighinSeoladh: Carraig Uí Leighin

Co. Chorcaí.

Fón: 021 4373399Ríomhphost: oifig@gaelscoilcul.ieSuíomh idirlíon: www.gaelscoilcul.ie

Príomhoide: Séamus de LóndraPríomhoide Tánaisteach: Siobhán Ní ChuanaPríomhoide Cúnta: Seán Mac Cárthaigh

Éiteas na ScoileIs bunscoil comhoideachais, lán ghaeilge í Gaelscoil Charraig UíLeighin atá ag feidhmiú faoi phathrúnacht Easpag Chorcaí agus Rois.Cuirtear curaclam agus treoracha na Roinne Oideachais agusScileanna i bhfeidhm.Tá éiteas dearfach, tacúil, Caitliceach inár scoil. Ullmhaítear na páistí

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