ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY: We have a very high attendance and punctuality rate in Saint Mary's and for that we are very thankful and appreciative to all parents and guardians.
The twice annual 'School Attendance Returns' are due soon, so now is an opportunity to explain how attendance recording and reporting works in schools.Attendance is recorded daily by the class teacher on our online roll books via Aladdin 40 minutes after school starts at 09:15 in accordance with National School Rule number 55. If later than 8:35, the time of arrival is also recorded here (this is calculated by Aladdin into learning time missed at the end of the year).There are two reporting mechanisms for attendance where attendance is reported to TUSLA, the child and family agency. Please see link for more details on these two attendance referrals. Information Note on Attendance Referrals.
Can we please ask you to continue to ensure your child is on time for school every morning. We understand that children may be late occasionally. That is a given. Please inform the class teacher, so they can input the reason on Aladdin. If you feel that you are unable to have your child in school by 08:35 every morning can you please give me a call at 01-2886830 to discuss.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS: All have already started or will start this week.
- After School Sports: Ms. Cartwright/ Ms. Doyle Monday afternoons. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Homework Club: Monday to Thursday afternoons. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Johnny's After School PE Club: on Tuesdays for junior classes and Thursdays for senior classes in Booterstown Park. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Chess Club with Paul: Thursday afternoons: Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Spanish Club with Olé: Thursday afternoons. Contact Cristina @ ✆ +353857884001 | ︎ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Art Club with Evelyn: Tuesdays afternoons. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Alto School of Music: Ukulele and guitar lessons. Monday afternoon. Piano lessons have started on Friday afternoons. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.
- STEAM Academy. Wednesday afternoons. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please liaise directly with the club organiser if you have any queries regarding starting dates, days, times, costs, holiday breaks, and dates the relevant after school clubs finishes etc.
TRAINING DATES & MATCH DATES: for soccer, hurling, and football will be given to classes and students involved when up and running throughout the school year.
Kind Regards,
Noel Scully.