St. Patrick's GNS News

If your daughter has asthma, the school needs to be aware of, this. Please complete this form so we can support her properly:

👉 Asthma/Medication Form

Thank you for helping us keep your child safe and well at school.

What is Bullying?

Bullying is when:

• One child or group keeps hurting another child on purpose.

• It happens again and again, not just once.

• The child being hurt feels they have less power (for example, fewer friends, smaller, or not as strong).

Bullying can be:

• Physical – hitting, pushing, taking things.

• Verbal – name-calling, teasing, threats.

• Social – leaving someone out, spreading rumours.

• Online – mean messages, posts, or images.

• Identity-based – picking on someone because of who they are (race, culture, gender, disability, family, etc.).

What Parents Should Do

• Listen to your child and let them know it’s not their fault.

• Tell the school quickly – speak with the teacher or another staff member.

• Give details – what happened, when, where, and who was involved.

What we will do?

• Take it seriously and act quickly.

• Support your child and make sure they feel safe.

• Work with everyone involved to stop the bullying.

• Keep you informed and check to make sure it has stopped.

Together, we can make our school safe, kind and welcoming for every child.

After-School Clubs

In response to requests from the Parents Group, and our successful trial last year, we are excited to offer after-school clubs for a 5-week block starting the week of September 22nd. Each club will require a minimum number of pupils to go ahead, and the clubs will run from 2:30 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. each day.

Children will be collected after school at the main entrance.

The final week of the clubs will take place during the week beginning 20th October.

Payment links for the after-school clubs will be available online from today.

We look forward to offering this opportunity and hope the pupils enjoy the clubs!

Homework Reminder

Homework will begin next week, and we thank you in advance for your support at home. The recommended time allocations are:

• 1st Class – 10 minutes

• 2nd Class – 20 minutes

• 3rd Class – 30 minutes

• 4th Class – 40 minutes

• 5th Class – 50 minutes

• 6th Class – 60 minutes

Remember, reading and learning are just as valuable as written work, and together they help children develop good study habits.

We kindly ask parents to sign the Homework Journal each evening, as this helps us keep track and encourages the children. If you ever need to get in touch with your child’s teacher, the journal is also the best place to leave a short note.

Thank you for working with us to support your child’s learning journey!

Please remember to pay your child's school fees. These fees help us to pay for the extras not normally covered by school grants such as swimming, violin tuition, dancing classes, camogie and football training as well as Aladdin Connect and online payments. Bar codes were sent home last Monday

Some families have had problems using the Glanmore app. If you’re having trouble ordering hot lunches, please check that you’ve downloaded the new app from your app store.

To log in, use your email. If you forgot your password, click “Forgot Password” and follow the steps to reset it.

As shared in class meetings this week:

• If you want to cancel a hot lunch, go to Recurring Meals and save your changes. (You can still order a snack this way.)

• If you’d like the same meals every week, select Recurring Meals so you don’t have to order again each week.

• You can still change your meals any time in the app, but make sure Recurring Meals is turned on if you don’t want to re-select every week.

Thanks for your patience while we sort out these updates!

Application forms will be sent home on Monday. Check your daughter's bag for these. Please fill in the forms and return to the office and pay the fee online via the easypayment button on the school website.

Homework Club started last on Monday . There are still spaces available. It is a great service Contact Lisa at 0873155681 for further information. It runs until 4 p.m. each day and is part of the ECCE scheme

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Swimming for 3rd, 5th & 6th Classes will take place at Mayfield Swimming Pool on:
Fridays – Sept 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17 at 10 a.m.
(Cost: €25, included in school fee)

What to Bring:

• Proper one-piece swimsuit , towel, swim cap & goggles (if needed).

• School tracksuit (named) to be worn.

• Separate swim bag (cross-body/backpack).

• Hair tied in high ponytail or bun.

• Coat for walk to/from pool.

Reminders:

• No armbands (pool provides).

• Quick rinse only – no shampoo/bodywash.

• No photos.

• No money for vending machines.

👉 Please gather these items now. If you have difficulty getting anything, let the class teacher know.

Our Sciath na Scol campaign kicks off with three exciting fixtures this round:

• Wednesday, 17th September at 12.30pm – Na Piarsaigh Sportsgrounds vs Scoil Aiséirí Chríost

• Thursday, 25th September – The Tank Field vs. Scoil Bhride GNS, Crosshaven

• Final Match – Against Scoil Barra in Ballincollig (date and venue to be confirmed)

We look forward to great support from pupils and parents at each game!

Secondary School Open NIghts

Mayfield Community School

Open night is on Tuesday 17th September from 6-9pm.

St. Patrick's College

Monday 29th September at 7 pm