School Opening Hours:
School opens at 9.00a.m. Pupils are expected to attend school punctually. If children continue to be late the principal will ring parents or organise a meeting with them. Children have access to the school from 8.45a.m and children are supervised until class begins at 9a.m. Children finish school and exit at 2:40pm.
Contacting you child’s Teacher:
From time to time you may have concerns about your child that you need to discuss with their class teacher. Should you need to speak to your child’s teacher, please make an appointment through the office 022-42211. Formal parent teacher meetings usually take place in November.
Collecting Children for an Appointment:
In the event that you need to collect your child for an appointment during school hours, please call the office. Due to Covid restrictions parents/guardians cannot enter the school building. Your child will be brought outside the main door of the school to be met by you.
Communication from our School:
- We use a variety of media for communicating with parents including The Convent Primary School App, Text-a-Parent, Facebook, Twitter and our school website.
- Please ensure that the office has correct contact details for you including email & contact mobile phone number.
- Please inform the office if you have recently moved house or have a new phone number.
- We also use Microsoft Office 365 for Education and communicate with students for blended learning using Microsoft Teams.
Book Rental Scheme:
- A Book Rental Scheme is available in The Convent Primary School.
- This scheme begins in May/June for the upcoming school year in September. Details of books and cost can be found on the Book list/Book Rental page of the website.
- Please contact the school at 022-42211 for further information or email info@conventps.ie
Mobile Phones:
Mobile Phones are not allowed in The Convent Primary School.
Teachers/Secretary will contact parents on behalf of children should it be necessary during the school day.
Homework Journals – Check/Sign:
- Homework journals are used not only for children to note their homework but also as a communication diary between parents and teachers.
- Pleases read/check/sign this journal nightly.
- ease inform the office if you have recently moved house or have a new phone number.
- Your child’s homework is also available on her class Microsoft Team.
Office Opening Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
- 9:00 – 10:30
- 10:45 – 12:30
- 13:00 – 15:00
Thursday
- 9:00 – 10:30
- 10:45 – 12:30
- 13:00-14:00