GOAL Jersey Day takes place on Friday, 8th of October. With our unplanned closure due to ESB disruption we will be running Goal Jersey Day on Thurs 7th of Oct instead.
We ask that all students don their county's, country's or favourite team's colours for the day in support of this worthwhile cause and donate €2
All funds raised will go directly to GOAL Charity.
Thank You
As part of Bike week the children got to take part in Bike Refresher/Beginner Training with Hugh McHugh on Friday 24th Sept. The children got to use their own bikes within the school grounds and they learned valuable lessons regarding using their bike safely to enjoy being active and cycling. The weather was great on the day and everyone had great fun taking part.
Thanks to Hugh McHugh from Cycling Ireland.
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Please see below links issued by the HSE to provide information for parents about the changes to contact tracing and testing for children aged between 3 months and 13 years in early learning and care, school aged childcare, education, primary school sports and social settings. You can find it here:
Further Links and info which parents may find helpful:
NEPS psychologists developed advice and resources for parents, students and school staff about returning to school. Access wellbeing advice and resources during COVID-19.
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Please see below important information regrading changes made to contract tracing of asymptomatic close contacts in children >3months - 13 years. These guidelines come into effect from today Monday 27th Sept 2021
As per updated contact tracing guidance Contact tracing under 13s.pdf (hpsc.ie), it is now recommended that:
Anyone who has symptoms of Covid-19 should self-isolate at home immediately and contact their GP for advice and guidance, and to arrange a Covid-19 test if appropriate.
All children should attend for vaccination when eligible.
Automatic contact tracing is no longer recommended for children aged > 3months to under 13 years of age who are asymptomatic but were close contacts of cases outside of household settings and vulnerable settings (e.g. Special Educational Needs (SENs), respite/ residential care).
Children >3 months to under 13 years of age, who are identified as a close contact in non household settings and who are asymptomatic will no longer be routinely required to restrict movements, unless advised by Public Health Risk Assessment. This applies regardless of the number of confirmed cases identified in the non-household settings.
Children > 3 months to under 13 years of age who are identified as household contacts who are not fully vaccinated, or have not had a confirmed infection with Covid-19 in the last 9 months, will still be required to restrict their movements and will have testing arranged for them by the HSE contact management programme (CMP) .
Public Health advice remains the same that any child > 3 months to under 13 years of age with symptoms consistent with Covid-19 should immediately self-isolate, should not attend childcare or school or socialize and follow current public health advice.
Does this guidance change apply to children who are household close contacts?
This guidance does not apply to children living in the same household as a case of Covid-19. Unvaccinated children, with no confirmed previous infection with Covid-19, in these circumstances will still be identified as close contacts and asked to restrict their movements, in line with national guidance. * The definition of a household contact, will now include a child aged under 13 years, who was present over-night, in the house or in close contact in a residential setting, of a case whilst they were infectious i.e., any child who was attending a ‘sleepover’ when someone in the household was infectious with Covid-19, will also be designated a close-contact and required to restrict their movements and be tested.
Reminder of core important information:
Pods: Q. Do ‘pods’ still need to be organised and implemented?
A. Yes. We have asked children to be in pods as per last year and that indoors these pods are kept in place as much as possible. This is to ensure that the number of people (adults and children) who are in close contact with a case of Covid-19 is as limited as possible, and therefore the risks to others (albeit that the risks are low within a class setting) are kept to the lowest number.
Close contact testing: Q. If a child or adult is identified as a close contact within your school – has the period of restricted movements required of a pupil/student or staff member deemed to be a “close contact” who are not vaccinated changed? A. Unvaccinated children and adults who are household contacts , who have not had a recent confirmed infection of Covid-19 (in the previous 9 months) are still required to restrict their movements for 14 days and the HSE will refer them for 2 free Covid-19 tests. Restricted movements can end after ten days with a Not Detected result and providing they have no symptoms.
The guidance remains the same regarding a child who is showing symptoms of COVID19:
Step 1: Please keep your child at home and contact the school to advise of absence
Step 2: Please contact your GP who will advise you of what the next steps are
Step 3: If you are advised by your GP to bring your child for a Covid test please follow the HSE guidelines in this respect
If you are advised by your GP that your child does not need a Covid test, they should then advise you what the illness is, and whether your child is fit and safe to return to the education setting
If you are unsure of the symptoms of COVID19 please log onto https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/covid19/symptoms/symptoms-child/ for further information.
Thank You
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!
Dear Parent/Guardian,
We have booked a table at the next scheduled Car Boot Sale at Jack Whites Inn on Sat 02nd Oct to raise funds for the school.
Covid restrictions have been in place for the past 2 years and we have missed out greatly on our normal fundraising opportunities and with our funds being used for the new school playground, we now need to focus on getting our fundraising thinking caps on and raising some much needed money for the school.
Please see below a poster seeking donations from parents/grandparents and family for items that we can use to sell at the Car Boot Sale.
All donations/items can be dropped to the school from Monday 20th Sept - Thursday 30th Sept during drop off or collection only. Note if supplying clothing, if possible please bring alone some hangers.
We are also looking for some volunteers to sort through our items on Friday 01st Oct before the Car Boot sale on Sat and to help out on the stall if possible on the Sat. Please contact Cathy Nolan if you available to help on either of the days.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Please spread the word to family and friends to come support our stall on the day!
Thank You
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Some info for events happening this week:
Bike Refresher/Beginner Training with Hugh:
Please be advised that the cancelled bike refresher/beginner training for National Bike Week that was scheduled to run on Friday 17th Sept has been rescheduled for this coming Friday 24th Sept. Again If your child has a bicycle and helmet this can be dropped to the school between now and Friday so they can use it on the day. Hugh will have a limited amount of bikes with him for those pupils who don't have their own bike
Non Uniform Day
As this Friday is the last Friday of the month we will be having a non-uniform day for all pupils. Please bring €2. These non uniform days will run on the last Friday of each month as a fundraiser for the school.
Mobile Library
The mobile library will be visiting the school on Friday 24th. If you are a new pupil please ensure your membership form is completed and given to the office
Please see below the details for our new Parent Reps for the term ahead. As we did not receive a parent rep for each class grouping, Parent Reps this year will be representing the whole school as opposed to a particular class grouping.
Parent Reps for Term 2021/2022
Cheryl Mulligan (Parent of Eva/Emma Mulligan/Jackson - Junior Infants)
Audrey Browne (Parent of Ryan Lacey - Senior Infants)
Kim Crowley (Parent of Corey Hughes - First Class)
Melanie Byrne (Parent of Benjamin/Samuel Byrne - Second Class)
Cleo Griffin (Parent of Suzy/Emma Griffin - Third/Sixth Class
We would like to thank the new Parent Reps for putting their name forward and we look forward to working with them for the term ahead!
Our fabulous new playground is up and nearly completed (we are waiting on new grass turf to be fitted and a large seat swing to be added before it is fully completed) but the majority of the hard work is done.
The children from both classes have been lucky enough to get to use this fantastic new addition to our schoolyard and we are sure that there will be many happy days ahead for the children of Scoil San Eoin while using the area.
The playground was partially funded by our fundraising account and this would not of been possible without the year on year fundraising completed at the school. This also highlights the importance of the need for support for our fundraising events as this is the final result of what can be achieved through the hard work put in by our parents and the staff of the school.
We hope the children all enjoy this fantastic new area in the school for many years to come! Thank you to everyone who helped with preparing the area for work to be completed.
On Tuesday we not only had fabulous sunshine but a wonderful surprise arrived for the children in Scoil San Eoin at lunchtime. The gates were opened and much to the amazement of the children a Teddy’s ice cream van drove into our school yard! 99s for all and fun in the sun!
This special surprise was arranged to mark the occasion of the First Holy Communion and Confirmation ceremony which took place on Sunday last and also to celebrate Scoil San Eoin achieving our Active School Flag. Thanks to our caretaker Fiach who obliged on the day with the flag raising ceremony. We are very proud to now have this flag flying high as the children here in Scoil San Eoin truly are an active bunch who worked hard to achieve this recognition. Well done all.
Dear Parent/Guardian,
As COVID19 is still a part of our society, and will be for quite some time to come, you will need to know what to do in the event that your child becomes unwell. Regarding COVID19 symptoms and queries - Please see below instructions - This relates to all pupils regardless of previous medical conditions etc.
Step 1: Please keep your child at home and contact the school to advise of absence
Step 2: Please contact your GP who will advise you of what the next steps are
Step 3: If you are advised by your GP to bring your child for a Covid test please follow the HSE guidelines in this respect
If you are advised by your GP that your child does not need a Covid test, they should then advise you what the illness is, and whether your child is fit and safe to return to the education setting
COVID19 procedures are changing constantly, if you have any questions these must be directed towards your GP or the HSE Website. We have been very fortunate in being successful in keeping our school covid free to date and we would like to continue with this. We also would like to acknowledge the efforts of parents/guardians in following the guidelines and keeping child/ren at home when sick. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Our pupils finally got to celebrate and make their much anticipated First Holy Communion and Confirmation in Avoca Church on Sunday 05th Sept.
It was a beautiful day and Fr. McKittrick done a great job in making it very special day for our pupils. The children all done a fantastic job and we are very proud of them.
Our First Holy Communion Pupils were Lilly Kenny, Cormac de Brún, Callan Keogh, Edward Allen and Suzy Griffin
Our Confirmation Pupils were Emma Griffin, Conor Kinsella, Emily Allen, Luke Finnigan, Niamh Kenny, Ruby Stronge, Jack Nolan, Leah Keogh and Jack Browne.
Congratulations to you all and we hope that everyone had a lovely day celebrating.
Dear Parent/Guardian,
We have been asked to post the following 2 information posts for parents who may be wishing to join Avoca Scouts or attend a drama class. Please use the contact information listed below if you have any queries!
Thank You
Action Arts-Established in Wicklow for 20 years - is a Drama Song and Dance Class who’s aim is to instil Confidence , inspire Creativity in a fun atmosphere. Re opening Thursday 23rd September in The Methodist Church , Wicklow Town . Classes @ 3.15pm , 4.15pm and 5.15 pm. For further details Text Hazel Lowry A.I.B.S.D. on 0876869329 or email Hazellowry4@gmail.com
We have very exciting news!!! Construction will be beginning on our new playground on Monday 6th Sept.
To all parent/guardians/childminders:
Please be mindful that there will be extra traffic and most likely parking issues for a few days while the playground is being constructed.
Please can all parent/guardians be extra careful when dropping or collecting children over the coming days. Please do not let children run freely once collected - We ask that parents leave the school grounds straight after collecting children.
Once collected from the gate in the mornings, teachers will supervise the children from that point.
There will be some noise interruption next week around the school, but we know that it will be all worth it to have a lovely new addition to our schoolyard.
Please advise any person collecting your child/children to adhere to the above for next week during collection/Drop off
We hope you will all love the new changes coming!!
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Please find attached links provided by the Dept of eduction with information regarding COVID 19
Protecting your child from COVID 19 - Please click on the attached link to the Dept website
A general back to school document for parents during covid19 - Please click on the attached document
Back to school advice for new junior infants - This is an excellent youtube video for smaller children to explain hand hygiene etc regarding covid19 - Please click on the attached document
Back to school advice for senior infants to second class - This is a youtube video which can be shown to pupils from senior infants to second class with back to school info - Please click on the attached document
Back to school advice for third to sixth class - This is a youtube video which can be shown to pupils from third to sixth class with back to school info - Please click on the attached document
A very big welcome back to all our pupils and parents especially to our new Junior Infants and their parents.
As a new term is upon us, these are general reminder points to note for the year ahead:
Please note: - From Monday 06th Sept, collection times for new junior infant pupils will be 2pm.
For all new parents our secretary is available in the school office on Mondays, Wednesdays and every second Friday from 9am-3.30 daily.
· Due to COVID19 no visitors are allowed into school grounds unless strictly neccesary. If you do require a meeting with a staff member or have any queries please contact the school office via email on schoolofficeredcross@gmail.com or via phone on 0404-41727 (on office days). We have been advised by the Dept of Education that all covid19 procedures that were in place from last term and our covid19 response plan remains the same for the foreseeable future.
· Reminder that the whole school is now a nut/marshmallow free zone - Please ensure all lunches/snacks are free from these foods.
· Information: To ensure we have all important information up to date for all pupils - Please inform the office immediately if there have been any changes to parent/emergency contact phone numbers, pupil addresses, emails, or if authorized personnel to collect child/children has been changed.
· Late Arrival – All pupils arriving to school late must be accompanied into school by a parent/guardian through the front door and the late book must be completed. Please buzz the school reception for assistance.
· Hair – For the health and safety of children during class lessons and PE we are requesting that all parents ensure that their child/ren have their hair tied up at all times. This is a measure put in place to also prevent the spread of head lice in the school
· Parking – Reminder to parents to be vigilant when dropping off and collecting their children. Please ensure that you park in a safe position and do not block the drop off zone. Please also ensure all pupils use footpaths when getting out of cars.
Labelling - Please ensure that all your child's belongings are labelled.
Appropriate clothing - Due to the weather changing, all pupils should bring a light raincoat to school or as per weather conditions
Books and stationary - Please ensure that you child has all the necessary books and stationery as per the book lists sent in June 2021
Lunches - As per our healthy eating policy listed on the school website - Please ensure all lunches for children are healthy and that they have a small treat on Friday only. Please ensure all children have adequate drinks per day.
Homework - Please ensure that your child is into a good routine from the beginning for completing homework, they will need to have a suitable place to do their homework and that in all classes that homework is checked and signed each night.
Twitter – We have set up a twitter account to enable parents to access quick updates to keep up to date with events and activities in the school. Please follow us for all updates (@saneoin)
Our website is also used for updates and information – Please check this regularly.
Monies - The following is a list of due dates for school fees. All payment for fees must be made online. Links have been issued to all parents via email. If you have any issues or need a new link please contact the school via email.
Book Rental Fees - All book rental fees from 1st class to 6th are due by Monday August 30th 2021
Homework Journal fees - Due by Monday August 30th 2021 (These are required at start of term for pupils to note daily homework)
Pupil Insurance (€6.50) Due Friday Sept 03rd
School annual requisite fee - Due Sept 3rd 2021 (This can be paid in 2 installments if this option is preferable - 1st installment of 40e is due Sept 3rd 2021 and 2nd installment of 40e is due Jan 07th 2021
An up to date school covid response plan will be issued to parents in the coming days. There will only be some minor adjustments to our current one in circulation and on the school website.
We are all looking forward to a great year ahead!
Thank You,
Linda Greene
Our 6th Class of 2021 finished their time at Scoil San Eoin today and Ms. Greene presented them all with a gift bag of a personalized hoody, a class photo and a personalized candle for them to all remember their time at Scoil San Eoin. We are all very proud of the young adults that you have turned into and we wish you the very best of luck on your next adventure of secondary school.
We will miss you all.
Come back and visit us!
The pupils all had a fantastic last week of activities at Scoil San Eoin and there were lots of sports and games played outside in the glorious sunshine. We have lots of new additions to our sports equipment and the new ball rebounder was a big hit. There was a day trip to River Valley on Tuesday where the pupils got to go-kart and play mini golf and use the park’s facilities while there. The day was a huge success and the kid’s all had a fantastic time. For our final day we had lot’s of activities and the children all received lovely treats of ice cream with toppings.
Have a lovely safe and enjoyable Summer everyone and we will see you all in Sept.
We have been making the best of the nice weather in the month of June doing lots of outdoor activities. We took our maths work outdoor to measure, science work outdoor in floating and sinking and art activities where we painted and decorated stones and fairy doors. The children have certainly gotten their vitamin D this month! Wishing everyone a very happy and safe Summer.
Pupils will be going to River Valley tomorrow Tuesday 22nd June for our planned trip - Please ensure your child/ren are wearing suncream if needed and a light rainjacket if weather is bad. Please also wear comfortable footwear and bring their own sanitizer in bag. If you have not already paid please complete payment online of €6
Pupils will be spending lots of time outdoors this week, please ensure they are wearing sun protection if needed and have extra drinks on warm days
Parents of 1st-6th class pupils for sept 2021, please complete an expression of interest form for primary planet magazines if you would like to order. these magazines are being used at times in class and are a great resource for your child. Cost is €20 per year for monthly subscription.
If you haven’t already returned your child’s covid pack please do so by tomorrow 22nd June
If you require a jumper order please advise the school office by 3.30 on Monday 21st June as no further orders will be taken after today.
End of year reports for your child/ren, Booklists, school calendars, fees and stationery lists have all by now been sent by email to all parents. If you have not received any of the above, please contact the school as soon as possible.
During the holidays, the school booklists and calendar etc are listed on the website under parent information. Payment links have also been sent to all parents for fees, book rental, pupil insurance, family requisite etc via email. This will give parents the opportunity to pay as they would like before school is back in Sept if they wish.
Schools summer holidays are this Thursday 24th June and we finish at 12.30
Have a lovely safe and enjoyable summer and we will see you all in Sept!
Dear Parents,
The Summer Stars Reading Adventure is back and running until 31st August 2021 in all public libraries across Ireland. Children are invited to register for Summer Stars in Arklow Library and be a part of the reading adventure.
The aim of Summer Stars is to encourage children to continue reading during the summer months. There is a lot of research which shows that children who read over the summer maintain their reading levels and return to school more prepared for the new school year.
Reading Cards: All participants will be given a Summer Stars Reading Card to record and track their own progress. They will receive a Summer Stars sticker for each book read, in print or online. There will be rewards along the way and a certificate at the end for all participants.
Online Summer Stars Book Collection: If digital reading is your thing, the BorrowBox Summer Stars eBook and eAudiobook collections are now available. Borrowbox is free to all library members.
Short Story Competition: The Summer Stars National Short Story competition is also back with the theme: "Of all the places in the world, I never thought I would be here..." There are three categories: age 6-9, age 10-14, age 15-18. Prizes include tablets and €50 vouchers. All entries must be submitted in digital copy to summerstarsstory@lgma.ie by 5pm on Tuesday 31st August.
Please contact Arklow Library for further information
School Office: 0404 41 727
Email: schoolofficeredcross@gmail.com
Roll No: 14829M
“This school now has high speed broadband connectivity through the Department of Education School Broadband Programme, delivered as part of the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) under the Recovery and Resilience Facility funded by the European Union through NextGenerationEU.”