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

Academic Calendar 2026-2027

SCHOOL STARTS	Thursday 27th August. School gates open at 08:25.
STAFF CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING	SCHOOL CLOSED Wednesday 9th September
MID TERM BREAK	School closes on Friday 23rd October 14:15. School Reopens Monday 2nd November
PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS	16th November - 27th November. Teachers will be in touch nearer the time to organise meetings.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS	School closes at 12.00 noon on Tuesday 22nd December School reopens Wednesday 6th January.
TEACHER TRAINING DAY LANGUAGE AWARENESS	SCHOOL CLOSED Friday 22nd January
SAINT BRIGID'S DAY	Monday 1st February. School Closed.
MID TERM BREAK	School closes Wednesday 17th February at 14:15. School Reopens Monday 22nd February
ST PATRICK'S DAY	SCHOOL CLOSED Wednesday 17th March.
EASTER HOLIDAYS	School closes at 12.00 noon on Friday 19th March School Reopens Monday 5th April.
MAY BREAK	School closes at 14:15 on Friday 30th April School Reopens Monday 10th May
STANDARDISED TESTING	Monday 17th May – Friday 28th May
JUNE BANK HOLIDAY	SCHOOL CLOSED Monday 7th June
ACTIVE WEEK/ MULTICULTURAL DAY	Active Week will be from Monday, June 14th to Friday, June 18th. Multicultural Day: Friday 18th June, 12:45-14:00. School Yard.
GRADUATION CEREMONY	Wednesday June 23rd at 10:30.
SUMMER HOLIDAYS	School closes at 12.00 noon on Friday 25th June

Details regarding Staff Training Days, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, Sports Days etc. 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

Downloads: 18

New Primary Curriculum

Downloads: 43

Undertsanding Standardised Tests Tips and Supports for Parents

Downloads: 69

Primary School Books Scheme 2025-2026

Downloads: 53

DLR Libraries Opening Hours

Downloads: 43

Supporting your Child when they are Reluctant to Attend school.

Downloads: 80

Primary Schoolbook Scheme

Downloads: 51

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

Downloads: 79

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

Downloads: 67

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

Downloads: 60

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

Downloads: 56

The What, Why and How for Junior Classes

Downloads: 80

Back to School Clothing & Footwear Allowance

Downloads: 72

Downloads: 102

Incoming Junior Infants Welcoming Presentation

Downloads: 179

Helping Schools and Families keep Children Safe Online

Downloads: 126

Information Note for Parents on ECCE

Downloads: 103

Information Note Explaining Attendance Referrals

Downloads: 149

Parental Complaints Procedure Updated 2023

Downloads: 102

Junior Infants Parents Welcome Presentation 2023.

Downloads: 152

National Parent Council: Transition from Primary to Secondary.

Downloads: 177

Webwise Cyberbullying Checklist

Downloads: 129

Webwise: Online Reputation Checklist

Downloads: 126

Online Safety Tips for Parents

Downloads: 145

The Internet: A Parents Guide

Downloads: 147

Cyber Bullying Tips from Webwise

Downloads: 123

Online Safety Talking Points

Downloads: 174

BIAP Assessment Explained.

Downloads: 340

Tips for Parents of Children in Primary Schools

Downloads: 219

Back To School Lunchbox Tips

Downloads: 151

My Starting School Checklist

Downloads: 219

Moving From Pre-School to Primary

Downloads: 144

Mo Scéal Template from Pre-School to Primary School

Downloads: 148

Incoming Junior Infants Leaflet

Downloads: 192

STEN Scores Explained

Downloads: 215

Hints and Tips for Supporting Children in Early Years

Downloads: 148

Below are links to some websites which you may find useful

Incoming Junior Infants 2026-2027. Information Morning.

Downloads: 28

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

Downloads: 81

NCCA: Resources for Parents

Downloads: 119

Webwise: Support and Tips for Parents

Downloads: 60

Online Safety Advice and Screen Time Balance

Downloads: 164

Webwise: Setting Parental Controls

Downloads: 143

Webwise: Aps, Games and Age Limits

Downloads: 145

Help My Kid Learn

Downloads: 127

NRich Maths for Primary School Children

Downloads: 151

Downloads: 167

Barnardos Online Safety Programme

Downloads: 161

Primary Language Curriculum Resources for Parents

Downloads: 184

Moving to Secondary School - Useful Links

Department of Education Letter Regarding Admissions to Secondary.

Downloads: 58

NEPS-HSE Transition to Secondary Sample Pack

Downloads: 194

Citizen's Advice Bureau: Moving To Secondary Schools

Downloads: 196

Schooldays: Transition from Primary School to Secondary School

Downloads: 149

Jigsaw Supporting the Transition to Secondary School

Downloads: 90

National Parents Council: Transition to Secondary School

Downloads: 168

Step Up to Secondary School

Downloads: 171

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