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The Parents' Association is made up of all the parents/guardians of the children attending our school. The Parents' Association committee is a group of parents/guardians who have been elected to perform duties on behalf of the Parents' Association. For more information and to get involved please contact secretarypadcns@gmail.com.

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As a school, we are part of the Music Generation Education programme. This involves weekly lessons with a musician educator. The cost for this is €20 per pupil per year.

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For information regarding the school transport scheme and eligibility, please see the link above.

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Bus Éireann | Irish School Transport Services on behalf of the Department of Education

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The school uses Way2Pay, an online platform designed to help schools to manage, receipt, track and audit school money such as yearly fees and/or school tours etc.

It provides a comprehensive and flexible system for parents.

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The school fees for 2026/27 are €80. This includes the payment for the Aladdin app, 24-hour pupil insurance, art and craft supplies, photocopying and the end of the year school tour. Payment of these fees must be made through Way2Pay. Way2Pay is a secure online banking platform. A Way2Pay link will be sent to your phone to pay these fees. Please contact the school if you would like to discuss payment of these fees.

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We would like to warmly welcome the families of our new pupils. The purpose of this Padlet is to share key information and resources to support you and your child as they start school with us here at Dunshaughlin CNS.

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If your child has a medical condition that we should be aware of, please fill in this form and return to the school prior to your child starting.

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Our school day commences at 9.00a.m. Supervision is provided from 8.50 a.m. The first break is from 10.40a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and the second break is from 12.40p.m. to 1.00p.m. Junior & Senior Infant classes go home at 1.40p.m.

*Please be aware that for the first 9 days of school the school day for Junior Infants is from 9.00a.m. to 12.00 noon.

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As we are a new school, we are developing our policies in line with the arising needs of our school.

Our current polices can be found through the link above

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Dunshaughlin Community National School's policies will be created in conjunction with staff members, school community and Board of Management. They will be tailored to suit the needs of our school. Our policies are working documents which will change with the changing needs of our school.

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Dunshaughlin Community National School's policies will be created in conjunction with staff members, school community and Board of Management. They will be tailored to suit the needs of our school. Our policies are working documents which will change with the changing needs of our school.

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This guide explains how children learn in primary school, what they learn, and how parents can work with schools to support their child’s learning and development.

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Multi- Belief and Values Curriculum: Goodness Me Goodness You

Please note that as a multi-denominational school, we do not teach religion. We also do not prepare the children for any religious sacraments. Instead, we teach a multi-belief and values curriculum, of which the children learn about and from different beliefs of the world. Goodness Me, Goodness You!

(GMGY) is a multi-belief and values curriculum that has been developed for Community National Schools in collaboration with children, parents and teachers of the schools, the local Education and Training Boards, the Education and Training Board of Ireland, the Department of Education and Skills and assisted by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. Please see the attached document for more information.

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The Department of Education provides a grant to schools for the purchase of schoolbooks, workbooks, and copybooks for your child. Please be aware that your child will have the use of these items but all items remain the property of the school.

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Class Stationery Lists- Items to Purchase 

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Class Stationery Lists- Items to Purchase 

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Senior Infants

2x tubs of playdough 112g (Playdoh brand)

2x gluesticks (white glue)

1x pack of Crayola Twistables

1x pack of HB writing pencils

2x erasers

2x whiteboard markers (blue/black)

1x sharpener

1x pencil case (zip close)

1x colouring book for wet day breaks

First Class

4x large gluesticks (white glue)

1x pack of Crayola Twistables

1x pack of colouring markers

1x pack of HB writing pencils

1x erasers

3x whiteboard markers (blue/black)

1x sharpener

1x 30cm ruler

1x pencil case (zip close)

1x colouring book for wet day breaks

Second Class

4x large gluesticks (white glue)

1x pack of Crayola Twistables OR colouring pencils (not markers)

2x sharpie markers (black)

1x pack of HB writing pencils

1x 30cm ruler

1x erasers

4x whiteboard markers (blue/black)

1x sharpener

2x red pens

1x pencil case (zip close)

1x colouring book for wet day breaks

Third Class

4x large gluesticks (white glue)

1x pack of Crayola Twistables OR colouring markers

1x pack of colouring pencils

1x sharpie markers (black)

1x pack of HB writing pencils

1x 30cm ruler

1x erasers

4x whiteboard markers (blue/black)

1x sharpener

2x red pens

1x pencil case (zip close)

1x colouring book for wet day breaks

Fourth Class

4x large gluesticks (white glue)

1x pack of Crayola Twistables OR colouring markers

1x pack of colouring pencils

1x sharpie markers (black)

1x pack of HB writing pencils

1x 30cm ruler

1x erasers

4x whiteboard markers (blue/black)

1x sharpener

2x red pens

1x pencil case (zip close)

1x colouring book for wet day breaks

Fifth Class

4x large gluesticks (white glue)

1x pack of Crayola Twistables OR colouring markers

1x pack of colouring pencils

1x sharpie markers (black)

1x pack of HB writing pencils

1x 30cm ruler

1x eraser

1x black pen

4x whiteboard markers (blue/black)

1x sharpener

2x red pens

1x scientific calculator

1x pencil case (zip close)

1x colouring book for wet day breaks

The school will supply your child with all necessary books and copies. Parents are asked to provide stationery items (see above). All items should be labelled with your child's name. The Teachers may ask you to replenish these items throughout the school year

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The school uniform for pupils is:

1. School crested tracksuit (available from Uniform World, Unit 10, Dunshaughlin Business Park, Dunshaughlin). Eircode A85 DC03.

2. A white polo t-shirt (t-shirt with a collar).

3. Runners/trainers with a suitable closing e.g velcro close for younger children.

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School Communications- Aladdin Connect App

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School Communications- Aladdin Connect App

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Aladdin is used for official school communications between the school and parents/guardians. Some classes may use ClassDojo (app) to share information about the work going on in the class. To register for Aladdin, you will need a link from the school. The school will send you this link shortly after enrolling. Please check your junk email section as it can be found there.

Once you have received the link, follow the instructions to register with Aladdin. Please see the sheet above for further details.

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Class Dojo is a software programme that facilities the sharing of class news with parents/guardians. Class news will include information about the teaching and learning experiences the children are engaging in. Your child's class teacher will send you a link to register for access.

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As a developing school we have classes from Junior infants to Fifth Class!

The current staff allocations are:

Yvonne - Principal

Jake- Class teacher and Acting Deputy Principal

Joanna- Secretary

Aoife- Class Teacher

Rita- Class Teacher

Muriel- Class Teacher

Kevin- Class Teacher

Tanya- Class Teacher

Eimíle- Class Teacher

Noeleen- Class Teacher

Jean- Class Teacher

Aisling- SNA

Jill- SNA

Joanna- Secretary

Aideen- SET Teacher

Lorraine - SET Teacher

Parent Volunteer- Tugce

Ancillary Staff- Karen

Staff are referred to by their first name to help create a warm, welcoming, and child‑friendly school environment.

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Dunshaughlin Community National School strives to achieve the highest possible standards for all its pupils in a happy, supportive, inclusive and caring environment, with due emphasis given to the individual needs of each pupil.

As a Community National School our core school values of excellence, care, equality, community, and respect underpin the development of our school ethos and thus every aspect of school life in Dunshaughlin Community National School.

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Photographic and Videographic Consent Form

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Photographic and Videographic Consent Form

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Please see the attached form regarding the use of photographic and videographic images and content. Please complete, sign and return this form to your child's class teacher.

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Please see the attached document with additional information on the ethos of ETBI CNS Schools.

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Please review our school Acceptable Use Policy and complete the form linked above.

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Acceptable Use Policy Parent/Guardian Form

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Acceptable Use Policy Parent/Guardian Form

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As a multi‑denominational school, we kindly ask parents/guardians to note that the school is not involved in, or responsible for, informing families about community faith‑based milestones such as First Communion, Confirmation, or Bar/Bat Mitzvahs.

These celebrations are family and community based, and the school does not take part in their preparation. If you require further information, we recommend contacting your own faith community leader, such as a priest, rabbi, or imam, who will be happy to advise you.

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Our school currently offers cold lunch options provided by Glanmore Foods. Once you are registered (via a link sent to your email) on the Glanmore Good app, you can order food for your child. Meals are delivered to the school daily and distributed to the children. Please also ensure your child brings a daily snack and a drink.

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The school fees include the cost of pupil insurance cover. More information is available in this booklet.

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Please be aware that our Healthy Eating policy outlines that nuts are not permitted in school. Please also be mindful not to send nut butters (e.g. peanut butter) and other items that may contain nuts as part of the children's lunches.

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Please consult the chart above regarding your child's return to school following illness.

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Contingency Plan for Prolonged School Closures 

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Contingency Plan for Prolonged School Closures 

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Uniform World will hold fittings for Dunshaughlin CNS from Mon 29th June - Sat 11th July as follows:

Mon-Fri 9.30-1pm and 2-4.30pm.

Sat 9.30-1pm and 1.30-2.30pm.

No appointment is necessary.

After this time, Uniform World will still be able to do fittings but will not be able to guarantee availability of stock by the start of term.