# data[].attributes.body
At Grace Park ETNS we use Aladdin as our main platform for communication with our school community. You will receive an email/text with a link to set-up an account for your child on the Aladdin Connect App. A registration explainer can be found here along with an app set-up explainer here. If you have multiple children attending Grace Park ETNS you can follow the steps here to add them to your Aladdin Connect app.

​

Aladdin is used to record attendance and absences, share class/whole school updates and a weekly "Five on Friday" from your child's class with snippets of their learning in school that week. You can find out how to add attendance notes for your child here.

​

We also use Aladdin to record permissions, collect school payments, book Parent-Guardian Teacher Meetings, share School Reports and monthly Connect Menus.

​

There is the option to send a short message to your child's teacher using the Aladdin Connect app. Any long messages should request a phone call instead. Teachers do not give out their emails to parents/guardians and will not check Aladdin messages during the school day. Please allow at least 48 hours for a response during working hours. We ask that no messages be sent to staff outside the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm. We expect respectful communication from all members of our school community.

If an urgent message needs to be passed on during the school day please ring the School Office and Teresa will pass on the message to your child's teacher.

# data[].attributes.body
Please find your child's Class Padlet below. This will contain information specific to your child's class and will be updated by their class teacher throughout the school year. These are password protected. Your child's teacher will share the password with you via Aladdin and at the Acquaintance Meeting.

# data[].attributes.body
We are a strictly nut free school to ensure an allergen safe environment for all students and staff. Please do not send any nut based products to school with your child.

Some classes are also egg-free, you will be informed if this applies to your class.

# data[].attributes.body
School starts at 08:30

Small Break in Class 10:00-10:15

Small Yard 10:15-10:30

(Please no early collections during this time)

Hot Lunch in Class 12:00-12:15

Big Yard 12:15-12:40

(Please no early collections during this time)

School ends at 13:10

# data[].attributes.body
School starts at 08:30

Small Break in Class 10:00-10:15

Small Yard 10:15-10:30

(Please no early collections during this time)

Hot Lunch in Class 12:00-12:15

Big Yard 12:15-12:40

(Please no early collections during this time)

School ends at 14:10

# data[].attributes.body
Please find all of our School Community Newsletters here.

# data[].attributes.body
Our school was part of the pilot scheme for the hot school lunches programme for primary school children in Ireland. We have a kitchen on site in our school where our hot lunches are prepared by The School Food Company.

​

All children are able to order a hot lunch daily using the School Food Company App. You can find a guide on how to use the app here. The food options vary daily with a wide range of choices for children and all dietary requirements catered for. There are vegetarian and gluten free options available daily and all of our lunches are strictly nut free to ensure an allergen-safe environment for pupils in our school. Some favourites from our students include "The Italian Job Ciabattini", "Spicy Meatballs and Pasta" and "Chargrilled Chicken with Green Beans and Potatoes".

​

The lunches are served in a washable, reusable container and with reusable cutlery. All food waste is disposed of in a compost bin.

​

The children receive their hot lunches in their classrooms at 12:00pm daily.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
THE SCHOOL FOOD COMPANY LOGO FA OUTLINES

# data[].attributes.body
Our school day begins at 8:30am with all classes entering the school yard via the back gate to join their Líne.

We operate a one way system in the yard to ensure a quiet access zone via the front gate for children in our Autism Classes and other children who may need it.

Junior and Senior Infants line up beside the bus play structure;

1st, 3rd and 5th Classes line up beside the PE Hall doors;

2nd, 4th and 6th Classes line up beside the fire door nearest the Staff Car Park.

Children in our Autism Classes enter their classrooms via the Autism Class Yard gates.

# data[].attributes.body
All children have their small break in their class at 10:00am followed by playtime in the yard from 10:15-10:30am.

All children have their big break and hot lunch in their class at 12:00pm followed by playtime in the yard from 12:15-12:40pm.

Please do not arrange early collections during yard times.

# data[].attributes.body
The Infant Day ends at 1:10pm with Junior Infants exiting via the fire door nearest the PE Hall and Senior Infants exiting at the green gate beside the PE Hall.

The rest of the school ends at 2:10pm with 1st Classes exiting via the green gate beside the PE hall, 2nd and 4th Classes exiting via the green gates beside the Staff Car Park, 3rd Classes exit via the fire door nearest the PE Hall, and 5th and 6th Classes exit via the front doors of the school by Teresa's Office.

# data[].attributes.body
Wednesday 26th August - School Reopens for Term 1

Acquaintance Meetings for All Classes - Times TBC (early September)

# data[].attributes.body
Grandparents Day Assembly 1st Class - 2nd Oct ' 26

Early Closure (12pm) for Staff Meeting - 7th Oct ' 26

Friday, 23rd October 2026 - One Day Together Dress-up Day

Monday, 26th - Friday, 30th October 2026 - Mid Term Break (School Closed)

# data[].attributes.body
4th Class Science Show Assembly - 11th Nov ' 26

# data[].attributes.body
Infant Classes Winter Show - 2nd Dec ' 26

Friday, December 2026 - Fáilte Friday - 11th Dec ' 26

Whole School Cinema Trip

Tuesday, 22nd December 2026 - 11:30am finish for Winter Break

Wednesday, 23rd December 2026 - Tuesday, 5th January 2027 - Winter Break (School Closed)

# data[].attributes.body
Wednesday, 6th January 2027 - School Reopens for Term 2

Thursday, 21st January 2027 - Parent-Guardian Teacher Meetings Evening

# data[].attributes.body
Monday, 1st February 2027 - Bank Holiday (School Closed)

2nd Class Lunar New Year Assembly - 3rd Feb ' 27

Early Closure (12pm) for Staff Meeting - 10th Feb ' 27

Monday, 15th February - Friday, 19th February - Mid Term Break (School Closed)

# data[].attributes.body
5th Class Seachtain na Gaeilge Assembly - 10th Mar ' 27

Wednesday, 17th March 2027 - St Patrick's Day Bank Holiday (School Closed)

Friday, 19th March 2027 - 11:30am finish for Spring Break

Monday, 22nd March - Friday, 2nd April 2027 - Spring Break (School Closed)

# data[].attributes.body
Monday, 5th April 2027 - School Reopens for Term 3

Early Closure (12pm) for Staff Meeting - 14th Apr ' 27

3rd Class Earth Day Assembly - 21st Apr ' 27

# data[].attributes.body
Standardised Testing

Monday, 3rd - Friday, 7th May 2027 - Mid-Term Break (School Closed)

# data[].attributes.body
6th Class Graduation

Sports Day

Pride

Monday, 7th June 2027 - Bank Holiday (School Closed)

Wednesday, 30th June 2027 - 11:30am finish for Summer Holidays

# data[].attributes.body
Parking is available at the Ierne Sports and Social Club on the Grace Park Road (please allow 7 mins to walk up from the car park).

Directions available here.

There is no parking on site for families as all spaces are allocated, with other staff members also parking in Ierne. Thank you for your cooperation with this arrangement.

Access Permits are available for families who need it due to their individual circumstances (e.g. Blue Badge holders). These must be applied for in the office and is for use of the Drop Off/Set Down Bays only. Please do not use these spaces without a permit.

There is no parking in the DCU Car Parks with Clamping in Operation. All members of the school community are expected to respect this.

# data[].attributes.body
Grace Park ETNS,

DCU All Hallows Campus,

Grace Park Rd,

Drumcondra,

Dublin 9,

D09 KDW4

(01) 482 6967

info@graceparketns.com

Roll Number: 20486R

# data[].attributes.body
Please find all of the PGTA Meeting Minutes on the Padlet linked above.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Grace Park Educate Together National School Glance Document.docx

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Mobile phone and electronic device policy

# data[].attributes.headline
1st & 2nd Classes Support - Conor & Sarah

# data[].attributes.subject
1st & 2nd Classes Support - Conor & Sarah

# data[].attributes.headline
3rd & 4th Classes Support - Rebecca & Lauren

# data[].attributes.subject
3rd & 4th Classes Support - Rebecca & Lauren