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Enrolment 2022/2023
We are now accepting applications for admission to St. Patrick's National School from next Monday 18th October. Please familiarise yourself with the Admission Notice Sept 2022 of which there is a link below. You may download the Enrolment Form which is also below or you can email, phone or write to the school to request the form.
Mission Statement
We the Principal and staff of St. Patrick’s National School strive for excellence in meeting education needs of our pupils, to enable them to live full lives as children to equip themselves of further education. We do this in a caring and pleasant environment in which the essential contribution of each member of the school community is valued. The values of human dignity, compassion, justice, equality and respect guide us in our work. We will always within the foregoing context, make every effort to maintain high standards in teaching while reflecting the changes in our society and educational development. Enrolment Equality of access is the key value that determines the enrolment of children to our school. No child is refused admission for reasons of ethnicity, special educational needs, disability, language/accent, gender, traveller status, asylum seeker/refugee status/political beliefs and values, family or social circumstances. Parents seeking to enrol children are requested to complete an Enrolment/Application form. New Junior Infants and their parents meet with the Junior Infant class teacher at the end of June prior to classes starting in September. The Board of Management determines the maximum number of children in each classroom, bearing in mind. Size/available space in classroom. Educational needs of children with special educational/behavioural needs. Department of Education and Science maximum class average directives. Green Schools Travel Programme |
About Us St. Patrick’s N.S. is a co-ed Church of Ireland School in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. It has a staff of 8 teachers from Junior Infants to Sixth Class. We have 4 SEN Teachers (one shared) and a special class for children with autism. Along with this we have six special needs assistants (S.N.A's). Ethos The school aims at fostering a sense of community between management, teachers, parents and pupils. The teaching staff aim at making the school a centre of excellence in which high professional standards are maintained and where pupils learn in a safe and happy environment. A spirit of mutual respect is promoted within the school. The pupils are drawn by example and teaching to appreciate and respect people of different nationalities and religious affiliations. The Code of Behaviour reflects the Christian values promoted within the school with an emphasis on forgiveness and reconciliation. The teachers are sensitive to the needs and particular circumstances of pupils. Contact is maintained between the school and the home. Ancillary staff in the school are highly respected and it is recognised that their work makes a valued contribution to the process of education. | ||||||||||
We are delighted with the response to our Green Schools Travel Programme of walking, cycling, scooting, park & stride, bus and carpool to school. We have had a big increase in the number of people walking, cycling, scooting and doing park & ride/walk coming to school, which is fantastic for the environment and also for reducing the amount of traffic on our roads.
Over the past 7 weeks we have had a steady increase in the numbers participating and this week we have an average number of 91% of our children from Senior Infants to 6th class following our Green Schools Travel Programme. This is an exceptional figure and we are very proud of everyone and thank you to the parents for encouraging and participating in this.
Over the last 7 weeks we have had an average of 81% of our school population walking, cycling etc. to school. The weekly winner this week was 6th class with 98% and the lowest score being 83% in Senior Infants so we have had a big increase as the prize approached. The winning class of the trip to the cinema with an average of 90% over the 7 weeks is 3rd class. They will be going to the cinema next Wednesday at 10.30am.
A big congratulations to everyone for taking part and hopefully we will continue to maintain these numbers or increase them when we come back after the Halloween break. There will be another prize on offer for the winning class coming up to the Christmas holidays. We are all contributing our little bit to hopefully making the environment a brighter future for our children and generations to come. Keep walking, cycling etc. "Go raibh míle maith agaibh" from the staff.
Wishing you all a happy and safe Halloween!
Over the past 7 weeks we have had a steady increase in the numbers participating and this week we have an average number of 91% of our children from Senior Infants to 6th class following our Green Schools Travel Programme. This is an exceptional figure and we are very proud of everyone and thank you to the parents for encouraging and participating in this.
Over the last 7 weeks we have had an average of 81% of our school population walking, cycling etc. to school. The weekly winner this week was 6th class with 98% and the lowest score being 83% in Senior Infants so we have had a big increase as the prize approached. The winning class of the trip to the cinema with an average of 90% over the 7 weeks is 3rd class. They will be going to the cinema next Wednesday at 10.30am.
A big congratulations to everyone for taking part and hopefully we will continue to maintain these numbers or increase them when we come back after the Halloween break. There will be another prize on offer for the winning class coming up to the Christmas holidays. We are all contributing our little bit to hopefully making the environment a brighter future for our children and generations to come. Keep walking, cycling etc. "Go raibh míle maith agaibh" from the staff.
Wishing you all a happy and safe Halloween!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We have updated our Critical Incident and Anti-Bullying policies and I would encourage you to familiarize yourself with it. You will find it under Policies on the website. Below is a link to a booklet from the National Education Welfare Board and Tusla for parents called 'Don't let your child miss out'
http://www.tusla.ie/uploads/content/EW_parents_leaflet_english.pdf
Please be mindful and aware of what apps and sites your child is on.
http://www.tusla.ie/uploads/content/EW_parents_leaflet_english.pdf
Please be mindful and aware of what apps and sites your child is on.
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