Dear Parents
We are delighted to be welcoming back our pupils for a new academic year and look forward to an exciting year ahead filled with fun, laughter and learning. In addition to this we are all very excited to meet our pupils joining us for the first time.
Below is an outline of important information for parents and carers as we enter this new academic year.
If you do have any other queries or would like any more information, please do not hesitate to contact the school office on 02843778460.
School Restart Details
Reception new starts & Primary 1
Children will be brought into school on Thursday 31st August from 9.00am – 11.00am to help them settle in. Only reception pupils with a 31st August starting date can attend on this day. Pupils may bring a small break with them on this day. Information has been sent to parents, however, if you need to clarify or have any concerns regarding your child please contact the school office on 02843778460.
Primary 2 – 7
School reopens after the holidays on Friday 1st September 2022 for the rest of our pupils.
Breakfast Club and After school club will also operate from Friday 1st September. If you wish to book a place for your child please contact the office on 02843778460 or email hcairns221@c2ken.net .
School Holiday List 2023/24
31st August – New Primary 1 pupils start school
1st September – All pupils return to school
30th October – 3rd November – Halloween break
22nd December – School closes at 12.00 noon for Christmas holidays
23rd December – 4th January – Christmas break
5th January – Pupils return to school
12th – 16th February – Mid-term break
18th March – St Patrick’s Day
28th March – School closes at 12.00 noon for Easter holidays
29th – 5th April – Easter break
8th April – Pupils return to school
6th May – Bank holiday weekend
27th – 31st May – Bank holiday and mid term break
28th June – School closes at 12.00 noon for Summer holidays
Uniform:
Pupils should wear a full school uniform / PE gear (on designated days) to school every day. All items of uniform should be clearly labelled to avoid loss. School Bags and Lunch boxes / Bags are permitted.
UNIFORM:
Boys: navy trousers, green jumper, white shirt, navy / green striped tie.
Girls: navy pinafore / skirt, green cardigan / jumper, white shirt, navy / green striped tie.
P.E. UNIFORM:
A white unbranded polo shirt
Navy jogging bottoms
School jumper (which can be removed during P.E. lessons)
P.E. timetables have yet to be finalised, pupils should wear school uniform until P.E. dates are announced.
School Timetable:
Start: 9am
Break: 10.45-11am
Lunch: 12.30-1.05pm
Hometime:
- P1, 2, 3 1.45pm
- P4, 5, 6, 7 2.45pm
Friday early finish:
- P1, 2, 3 - 1:05pm
- P4, 5, 6, 7 - 2:05pm
Child Protection Procedures
All schools are now required to inform parents of their child protection procedures. All staff, both teaching and support, have received training in this area.
Mr P Higgins and Mrs O McEvoy are the school’s designated teachers. If you have any concerns regarding the safety of a pupil in our school please contact them at your nearest convenience. The Child Protection policy can be found at the school’s website.
https://www.stmarysaughlisnafin.co.uk/our-school/policies/
School Website & Messaging System
Regular updates will be shared via the school website www.stmarysaughlisanfin.co.uk and through our messaging system using the Schools NI App. If you are not receiving messages via the app please contact the office via 02843778460 or email hcairns221@c2ken.net. New start pupils will receive a letter to sign up to the messaging system.
