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IMPORTANT:
Please check website regularly for any notices, events etc. School calendar for the year is here, booklists are here, current PE timetable is here.
Please check website regularly for any notices, events etc. School calendar for the year is here, booklists are here, current PE timetable is here.
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.
| Letter to parents 10th August 2020 |
| Board of Management Information for Parents 20th August |
| Reopening FAQ's August 2020 |
CLASS ALLOCATION FOR 2020/2021
Here is the list of where each class from this school year will be going in September.
Here is the list of where each class from this school year will be going in September.
We are very excited to meet all the new children who will be starting with us in the next school year. Under normal circumstances, we would invite all the new Junior Infants in to the school to meet their teacher and to see their new classroom. This year, however, due to COVID19, this was not possible. So, we have put together a video so the children can see some of the areas in the school, hear a message from the Principal, Deputy Principal, our Secretary and the two Junior Infant teachers.
We look forward to welcoming all the new boys and girls in September.
Here is the virtual tour video.
We look forward to welcoming all the new boys and girls in September.
Here is the virtual tour video.
TRANSITION FROM PRE SCHOOL TO PRIMARY SCHOOL
Kildare Education Centre have developed a list of resources to help children with the transition from Pre-School to Primary School. The resources may be accessed here.
There is also some useful resources developed by the HSE in conjunction with Paediatric Occupational Therapists. This may be viewed here.
Kildare Education Centre have developed a list of resources to help children with the transition from Pre-School to Primary School. The resources may be accessed here.
There is also some useful resources developed by the HSE in conjunction with Paediatric Occupational Therapists. This may be viewed here.
SCHOOL WORK DURING COVID-19 CLOSURES
All work for each class is posted weekly on the school app. Any updates from Department of Education will be communicated to parents via the app as necessary also. For any families without app please see below for more information.
All work for each class is posted weekly on the school app. Any updates from Department of Education will be communicated to parents via the app as necessary also. For any families without app please see below for more 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.
NOTE: All work to be completed by the children during the COVID-19 closures will be posted every Friday on the app.
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.
NOTE: All work to be completed by the children during the COVID-19 closures will be posted every Friday on the app.
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.
ENROLMENT FOR JUNIOR INFANTS 2020/2021
Enrollment for Junior Infants for the school year 2020/2021 is now closed.
To enquire about a place for your child in other classes please contact the school office. Waiting lists are in operation where necessary.
IMPORTANT: Application forms must be accompanied by a copy of the child's birthcert and also a utility bill showing your address. Applications without these cannot be processed. Thank you.
Enrollment for Junior Infants for the school year 2020/2021 is now closed.
To enquire about a place for your child in other classes please contact the school office. Waiting lists are in operation where necessary.
IMPORTANT: Application forms must be accompanied by a copy of the child's birthcert and also a utility bill showing your address. Applications without these cannot be processed. Thank you.
Each year the school gets involved in the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox appeal. The shoeboxes are filled with different items (hygiene, treats, toys, pencils, books and more) and are sent to the poorest and neediest children in parts of Africa and Eastern Europe. Many come from families with very little income, others live on the margins of society or in areas affected by conflict. Shoeboxes are given based on need alone and bring joy and excitement to children living in often very difficult situations.
This year we filled almost 90 shoeboxes! We are delighted to be able to play a small part in helping children less fortunate than us have a better Christmas.
This year we filled almost 90 shoeboxes! We are delighted to be able to play a small part in helping children less fortunate than us have a better Christmas.
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: holychildoffice@eircom.net
Holy Child School,
Ballycane,
Naas,
Co. Kildare
Tel: 045 866964
email: holychildoffice@eircom.net
