Latnamard NS

School Hours 9:20am - 2:00pm (Infants)/3:00pm

 

The Board of Management does not accept responsiblity for children arriving before 9:10am or staying on after home time at 2:00pm/3:00pm.

Supervision is provided from 9:10am-9:20am.

Regular attendance at school is very important from the beginning. The school is obliged to notify the Welfare Board if children miss more than 20 days.

Parents are asked to avoid taking children on holidays during school time.

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School Uniform

 

The school uniform is worn on all days except on days of PE.

• Navy jumper or cardigan with school crest
• Grey trousers, pinafore or skirt
• White shirt (girls) grey shirt (boys)
• Navy tights/ white or navy socks(girls)
• Low heeled shoes
• PE uniform

• Navy tracksuit top with school crest (Can be ordered in the School Office)
• Navy tracksuit bottoms (plain)/ Navy Shorts (knee length for the month of June)
• White polo shirt
• Runners

Bags and clothes should be marked with your child's name.

The school cannot be responsible for items lost.

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Parking at the School

 

Parents are asked to observe Traffic Rules when parking.

The car park directly infront of the school is for staff parking and the school bus only.

Thank you

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Notes

A note from parents to child's teacher is needed if:

Child has been absent

Child has to stay in at playtime

Child has to be excused from some activity

Bus arrangements have changed

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Signing Out Note

 

Any child leaving school early must be signed out through the Secretary's Office.

 

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Latnamard National School

Staff September 2023

Mainstream Class Teachers

Post	Name	Class
Principal Mainstream Class Teacher	Gina Curley	Junior Infants Senior Infants
Deputy Principal Mainstream Class Teacher	Imelda Howell	1st Class 2nd Class
Mainstream Class Teacher	Edel Sherry	3rd Class 4th Class
Mainstream Class Teacher	Martina Mc Elroy	5th Class 6th Class

Special Education Teachers

Name	Base School	Shared Schools
Dympna Cudden	Latnamard N.S.	25 hours
Lisa Greenan	Latnamard N.S.	Rockcorry N.S. Scoil Mhuire, Gransha

 

Ancillary Staff

 S.N.A.: Teresa Hurson

Secretary: Mary Kierans

Cleaner: Rita Leonard

 

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Latnamard National School

Board of Management

The Board of Management has eight members: two members nominated by the Patron, two members elected by the parents, the School Principal and a teacher elected by the staff. These six members then nominate two other members from the community. The term of office for the Board is four years. The function of the Board is to govern the school, policy formation and implementation, appoint staff (subject to the Minister‘s and the Patron‘s approval). The Board must, at all times, comply with legislation, the Rules for National schools, the Constitution of Boards of Management and directives from the Department of Education and Science.

 

Appointed December 2023

 

Bishop’s Nominees	Fr Corrigan Paddy O'Brien (Chairperson)
Principal Teacher	Gina Curley (Secretary)
Staff Representative	Imelda Howell
Parents’ Representatives	Michelle Mc Bride  Seamus Mc Menamin
Community Representatives	Donal Hegarty  Evelyn Dinkin (Treasurer)

 

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Latnamard National School

Parents

Our school is a community where pupils, parents and teachers collaborate and work in partnership for the children. When parents decide to send their children to our school, they are entering a relationship that has a shared sense of purpose and mutual respect. In keeping with the principles of education, our school is democratically run by a Board of Management where the involvement of parents is sought and encouraged both at Board and Parent Association level. Respect for professional role of the teacher and the statutory responsibilities of the Principal, Patron and the Board of Management are always an important consideration. Parents are invited to become involved in the school in many ways and at many levels:

• Serving on school bodies – Board of Management & Parents’ Association
• Attending Parent-Teacher Meetings
• Fundraising.
• Parents are kept informed of school activities through the school Newsletter and are invited to attend school sporting and cultural activities

 

Benefits of Parental Involvement

Parental involvement actively supports and encourages the child‘s learning.

It promotes good parent/teacher relationships and a better level of understanding between home and school.

It enhances communication, trust and respect between parents and teachers.

Parental involvement allows children to see that school is an extension of home and therefore fosters the idea of the ―school family.

Parental involvement provides the opportunity of making lifelong friends.

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