Tips for Parents - St. Mary's Boys National School, Booterstown

Academic Calendar 2025-2026

SCHOOL STARTS	Thursday 28th August. School gates open at 08:25.
MID TERM BREAK	School closes on Friday 24th October 14:15. School Reopens Monday 3rd November
PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS	17th November-28th November. Teachers will be in touch nearer time to organise meetings.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS	School closes at 12.00 noon Friday 19th December. School Re-opens Monday 5th January.
SAINT BRIGID'S DAY	Monday 2nd February. School Closed.
MID TERM BREAK	School closes Friday 13th February at 14:15. School Reopens Monday 23rd February
ST PATRICK'S DAY	Monday & Tuesday 16th & 17th March. School Closed.
EASTER HOLIDAYS	School closes at 12.00 noon Friday 27th March School Reopens Monday 13th April.
MAY BANK HOLIDAY	Monday 4th May. School Closed.
STANDARDISED TESTING	Tuesday 5th May-Thursday 28th May.
JUNE BANK HOLIDAY	School closed Monday 1st June
ACTIVE WEEK/ MULTICULTURAL DAY	Active Week will be from Monday June 15th-Friday June 19th. Multicultural Day Friday 19th June 12:45-14:00. School Yard.
GRADUATION CEREMONY	Wednesday June 24th at 10:30.
SUMMER HOLIDAYS	School closes at 12.00 noon on Friday 26th June

Details regarding Staff Training Days, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, Sports Days & 6th Class Graduation will be shared once the dates are confirmed.

Academic Calendar

The school is positive in its encouragement of parents and supplies tips, and provides talks in association with the PA from time to time.

Summer Boredom Busters Challenge

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New Primary Curriculum

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Undertsanding Standardised Tests Tips and Supports for Parents

Downloads: 62

Primary School Books Scheme 2025-2026

Downloads: 45

DLR Libraries Opening Hours

Downloads: 38

Supporting your Child when they are Reluctant to Attend school.

Downloads: 72

Primary Schoolbook Scheme

Downloads: 43

The What, Why and How of Your Child's Learning: Overview

Downloads: 71

The What, Why and How for 5th & 6th Classes

Downloads: 56

The What, Why and How for 3rd & 4th Classes

Downloads: 53

The What, Why and How for 1st & 2nd Classes

Downloads: 44

The What, Why and How for Junior Classes

Downloads: 69

Back to School Clothing & Footwear Allowance

Downloads: 70

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Incoming Junior Infants Welcoming Presentation

Downloads: 169

Helping Schools and Families keep Children Safe Online

Downloads: 119

Information Note for Parents on ECCE

Downloads: 92

Information Note Explaining Attendance Referrals

Downloads: 143

Parental Complaints Procedure Updated 2023

Downloads: 93

Junior Infants Parents Welcome Presentation 2023.

Downloads: 146

National Parent Council: Transition from Primary to Secondary.

Downloads: 172

Webwise Cyberbullying Checklist

Downloads: 121

Webwise: Online Reputation Checklist

Downloads: 119

Online Safety Tips for Parents

Downloads: 138

The Internet: A Parents Guide

Downloads: 141

Cyber Bullying Tips from Webwise

Downloads: 117

Online Safety Talking Points

Downloads: 165

BIAP Assessment Explained.

Downloads: 332

Tips for Parents of Children in Primary Schools

Downloads: 213

Back To School Lunchbox Tips

Downloads: 146

My Starting School Checklist

Downloads: 210

Moving From Pre-School to Primary

Downloads: 135

Mo Scéal Template from Pre-School to Primary School

Downloads: 142

Incoming Junior Infants Leaflet

Downloads: 185

STEN Scores Explained

Downloads: 202

Hints and Tips for Supporting Children in Early Years

Downloads: 142

Below are links to some websites which you may find useful

Incoming Junior Infants 2026-2027. Information Morning.

Downloads: 25

Junior Infants Information Morning for Parents-Guardians. 2026-2027.

Downloads: 71

NCCA: Resources for Parents

Downloads: 107

Webwise: Support and Tips for Parents

Downloads: 56

Online Safety Advice and Screen Time Balance

Downloads: 160

Webwise: Setting Parental Controls

Downloads: 137

Webwise: Aps, Games and Age Limits

Downloads: 138

Help My Kid Learn

Downloads: 121

NRich Maths for Primary School Children

Downloads: 147

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Barnardos Online Safety Programme

Downloads: 158

Primary Language Curriculum Resources for Parents

Downloads: 178

Moving to Secondary School - Useful Links

Department of Education Letter Regarding Admissions to Secondary.

Downloads: 49

NEPS-HSE Transition to Secondary Sample Pack

Downloads: 190

Citizen's Advice Bureau: Moving To Secondary Schools

Downloads: 188

Schooldays: Transition from Primary School to Secondary School

Downloads: 146

Jigsaw Supporting the Transition to Secondary School

Downloads: 83

National Parents Council: Transition to Secondary School

Downloads: 160

Step Up to Secondary School

Downloads: 167

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