Scoil an Chroí Naofa, Ballinasloe.

   Important Information for all Parents 

The School Day:

Parents are advised that supervision is not provided outside the official opening and closing times. If children arrive
at school before the official starting time they must wait in their line in the yard until they are collected by their teacher.

School Uniform:

Both boys and girls wear official Scoil an Chroí Naofa tracksuit with lemon or white t shirt with a collar and runners
on P.E. days only.

The school uniform is available locally in Sheridan's and Michael Ward's. 

Books:
Each teacher distributes their class booklist before the summer holidays each year. Extra copies are available
from the school office.

Book Grant for Needy Pupils:
The Department of Education & Science provides an amount of money each year towards the cost
of books for families who are experiencing financial difficulty. Parents who are eligible to avail of this
service pay a rental fee to the school of €10 per child for the year. Application forms are available from the school.

Lunch:
Scoil an Chroí Naofa has a healthy eating policy in place which discourages sweets, crisps, chocolate, fizzy drinks etc.
Each child can avail of a healthy lunch provided by the school each day free of charge. This lunch consists of a sandwich,
a drink and fruit.

School Calendar:
At the start of the school year each family receives a copy of the school closures for the year. Any additional closures,
parent teacher meetings, staff meetings, tour dates etc. will be notified to you as they arise.

Attendance:
It is important that children come to school every day. If your child is absent from school a written note should be sent
to the class teacher on the first day back explaining the absence. The Education Welfare Officer monitors pupils
attendance every month and will contact families where there is a concern over attendance. Prizes are awarded to
children with excellent attendance each term.

Homework:
Children are given homework from Monday to Thursday evening and is an essential part of school life. There is a
homework club every Monday and Tuesday evening run by teachers from the school. Places are limited and application
forms are available from class teachers at the beginning of each school year.

Communication:
If a parent needs to speak to the class teacher or principal at any stage during the year a meeting can be arranged
at a suitable time by telephoning the office and making an appointment.

School Rules:
The DFL (Discipline for Learning) school rules are kept to a minimum and are devised with regard for the health,
safety and welfare of all members of the school community. If a school is to function efficiently, it is necessary that
rules and regulations are clearly stated and enforced consistently and fairly. Our policy is to reward good behaviour
and have sanctions in place for unacceptable behaviour.

DFL Rules Inside

Be fair, be polite, do what is right.

Children should greet all adults politely, remembering to use excuse me, please, thank you, good morning, afternoon and
goodbye. Give way to adults in the corridor and remember to hold the door for others. Knock before entering a classroom.

5. Play, share and show you care.

Don't be a space invader. Respect your own and others property. Always ask before borrowing and return. If you have
nothing nice to say. ZIP IT! 

Rules Outside

1. Follow instructions from all staff straight away.
2. No rough or dangerous play.
3. Play in your own area.
4. Get permission to go to the toilet.
5. Do not go inside during break time.
6. When bell rings walk to your line immediately.
7. No talking or sitting in the sin bin.
8. Silence when lining up.
9. No pushing or shoving in the line.