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Please check school app regularly for any notices, events etc.
Please check school app regularly for any notices, events etc.
School will reopen for the 2021/2022 school year on Tuesday 31st August 2021. All information regarding the return to school has been posted on the school app.
Updated Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) attached below.
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APPLICATIONS FOR JUNIOR INFANTS AND OTHER CLASSES 2021/2022
Applications for Junior Infant classes closed at 3pm on Thursday 4th February 2021. Any applications received after this date will be deemed as late applications and will be placed at the bottom of the list as per Enrolment Policy.
Applications for Junior Infant classes closed at 3pm on Thursday 4th February 2021. Any applications received after this date will be deemed as late applications and will be placed at the bottom of the list as per Enrolment Policy.
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OUR SCHOOL IS 40!
On this day 40 years ago, Holy Child School opened for the first time.
On 1st September 1980, the school opened to 239 pupils. There were 7 teachers employed - Patricia Kennelly (Principal), Teresa Callaghan (Deputy Principal), Joan Boland, Susan Woods, Noreen Lynch, Gerry Moore and Bridget Greaney. There were no ancillary staff such as a secretary or caretaker.
The first morning began with all the children and their parents gathered in the hall. There were no microphones so Ms Kennelly had to stand on a table and call out names of children for each class. As the day progressed it was discovered that there were only 100 chairs in the school for the 239 pupils. Those who went to the toilet lost their seat and had to sit on the floor! Delivery of furniture took the entire 1980/1981 school year.
There were no school uniforms for the first two years and the children got one hour for lunch each day.
Fr. John Shorthall was responsible for overseeing the building of the school and was appointed as Chairperson of the Board of Management. Teachers, parents, members of the Board of Management and volunteers worked extremely hard to get Holy Child School up and running and this great work continues today by the countless number of people who help to make the school the great educational establishment it is today. We currently have 37 staff and 472 pupils in the school.
We have a number of staff members who were past pupils of the school and also many present students have parents and family members who are past pupils and it is great to see the connection to the school being passed down through generations.
On this day 40 years ago, Holy Child School opened for the first time.
On 1st September 1980, the school opened to 239 pupils. There were 7 teachers employed - Patricia Kennelly (Principal), Teresa Callaghan (Deputy Principal), Joan Boland, Susan Woods, Noreen Lynch, Gerry Moore and Bridget Greaney. There were no ancillary staff such as a secretary or caretaker.
The first morning began with all the children and their parents gathered in the hall. There were no microphones so Ms Kennelly had to stand on a table and call out names of children for each class. As the day progressed it was discovered that there were only 100 chairs in the school for the 239 pupils. Those who went to the toilet lost their seat and had to sit on the floor! Delivery of furniture took the entire 1980/1981 school year.
There were no school uniforms for the first two years and the children got one hour for lunch each day.
Fr. John Shorthall was responsible for overseeing the building of the school and was appointed as Chairperson of the Board of Management. Teachers, parents, members of the Board of Management and volunteers worked extremely hard to get Holy Child School up and running and this great work continues today by the countless number of people who help to make the school the great educational establishment it is today. We currently have 37 staff and 472 pupils in the school.
We have a number of staff members who were past pupils of the school and also many present students have parents and family members who are past pupils and it is great to see the connection to the school being passed down through generations.
UPDATE ON SCHOOL REOPENING
The Board of Management are working on the sustainable and safe reopening of the school as per the guidelines set out by the Department of Education and Skills. This is an enormous task which faces the Board of Management and the entire school community. The safety of the children and staff is paramount. Please read the documents below for the most up to date information.
The Board of Management are working on the sustainable and safe reopening of the school as per the guidelines set out by the Department of Education and Skills. This is an enormous task which faces the Board of Management and the entire school community. The safety of the children and staff is paramount. Please read the documents below for the most up to date information.
SCHOOL APP
We have recently launched our school app. This is available to all parents, staff and students in the school. All news will be posted on the app, photos of the various activities the children do in school and much more.
From September all book fees will be payable via the app also.
If you need more information on the app please see below file.
To install app search 'Scoil an Linbh Iosa' on Apple or Android store.
We have recently launched our school app. This is available to all parents, staff and students in the school. All news will be posted on the app, photos of the various activities the children do in school and much more.
From September all book fees will be payable via the app also.
If you need more information on the app please see below file.
To install app search 'Scoil an Linbh Iosa' on Apple or Android store.
| School app parents presentation |
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION
The HSE and HPSC have developed an information leaflet for schools and pre-school settings and for parents of children on the Coronavirus nCov-2019. The leaflet outlines the symptoms of the virus, how to protect people from the virus, what to do if you come into contact with an infected person and links to other useful information. The leaflet can be downloaded from here.
The HSE and HPSC have developed an information leaflet for schools and pre-school settings and for parents of children on the Coronavirus nCov-2019. The leaflet outlines the symptoms of the virus, how to protect people from the virus, what to do if you come into contact with an infected person and links to other useful information. The leaflet can be downloaded from here.
On Tuesday 8th September we had some very important visitors to the school! The Naas senior Hurling Team won the county championship last weekend and the team came in to show the children the trophy.
A lot of the children in the school play with Naas GAA and no doubt there will many more victorious teams in the future with past pupils of Holy Child School on the team.
Photo Credit: Martin Rowe
A lot of the children in the school play with Naas GAA and no doubt there will many more victorious teams in the future with past pupils of Holy Child School on the team.
Photo Credit: Martin Rowe
UNDER 11'S GIRLS FOOTBALL
On Friday 20th September our Under 11's Girls Football team played against Gaelscoil Nas Na Riogh. The girls played well and gave their everything in the match but unfortunately the result did not go their way. And we wish them the best of luck in their next match.
INTERSCHOOLS SHOWJUMPING LEAGUE
We are delighted to have Lucy Gaffney represent Holy Child School at the Interschools Showjumping League this year. Lucy and her pony Zazu competed in Coill Og Equestrian Centre on Sunday 22nd September. She did us proud with a super clear round in the 70cm class and just one pole down in the 80cm class. We look forward to hearing how she progresses throughout the year. Well done Lucy!
On Friday 20th September our Under 11's Girls Football team played against Gaelscoil Nas Na Riogh. The girls played well and gave their everything in the match but unfortunately the result did not go their way. And we wish them the best of luck in their next match.
INTERSCHOOLS SHOWJUMPING LEAGUE
We are delighted to have Lucy Gaffney represent Holy Child School at the Interschools Showjumping League this year. Lucy and her pony Zazu competed in Coill Og Equestrian Centre on Sunday 22nd September. She did us proud with a super clear round in the 70cm class and just one pole down in the 80cm class. We look forward to hearing how she progresses throughout the year. Well done Lucy!
FRIDAY FOR FUTURE - PRAYER SERVICE
Our school took part in a prayer service for Climate Action to highlight the issue of climate change.
In his letter 'Laudeto Si', Pope Francis asks us to work together to create a better world for future generations to take care of, respect and value our common home.
Our school took part in a prayer service for Climate Action to highlight the issue of climate change.
In his letter 'Laudeto Si', Pope Francis asks us to work together to create a better world for future generations to take care of, respect and value our common home.
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CONTACT US
Holy Child School,
Ballycane,
Naas,
Co. Kildare
Tel: 045 866964
email: office@holychildschoolnaas.com
Holy Child School,
Ballycane,
Naas,
Co. Kildare
Tel: 045 866964
email: office@holychildschoolnaas.com
