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North Kildare Educate Together National School - School Tour Policy

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Child safeguarding statement and risk assessment October 2023

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Child safeguarding statement and risk assessment October 2023

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Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment October 2023

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Please note that the Code of Behaviour is scheduled for review in 2023

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Here in NKETNS, we recognise that it can be a difficult transition for children to move from short preschool days to the longer days of Junior Infants.

As such, we operate a modified timetable for the Junior Infant classes for their first week and a half of school. This helps them gradually adjust to the new situation in which they find themselves and keeps them separate from the rest of the school reducing the chances of them becoming overwhelmed.

The timetable for 25/26 will  be as follows;

Thursday 28th August and Friday 29th August: 9:15-12:00

Monday 1st to Friday 5th Sept: 8:35-12:00

Monday 8th Sept onwards; Regular timetable of 08:35 -1:20

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All children enter the school via the main entrance beside the office. You will collect your child from what we refer to as the Junior Yard. Don't worry there will be plenty of people around on your first few days to guide you in the right direction.

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Address;
North Kildare Educate Together National School
Clane Rd
Celbridge
Co. Kildare
W23HFX0

Phone;
Landline; 01 627 4388
Mobile; 089 443 3500

Email;
office@nketns.ie

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Some children travel to NKETNS by bus. This is not organised through the school but through Bus Eireann. You will find all relevant information via this link.

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The School Transport Scheme provides transport to and from school for children who live remote from their nearest school. The scheme is operated by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department of Education.

Applying for School Transport

Applications for Primary or Post Primary School Transport Schemes must be made online. The closing date for applications is the last Friday in April for the forthcoming School Year.

Please note that only new pupils need apply, for example pupils starting Primary school or moving to Post Primary School, or those who are changing home address or school.

Details of all existing pupils who currently hold tickets are already recorded and the email address provided in the registration process previously is used to communicate with families each summer when it is time to pay the school transport charges for the forthcoming school year.

For applications for pupils with special educational needs arising from a diagnosed disability, please refer to the section 'Transport for Children with Special Education Needs'.

New Users register here:

Returning Users login here:

Concessionary Transport

Children who are not eligible, under the terms of the schemes may apply to Bus Éireann on a concessionary basis. The conditions are:

that Bus Éireann determines that a suitable service exists to school or education centre

that the service has spare capacity

that routes are not extended or altered, additional vehicles are not introduced, larger vehicles or extra trips using existing vehicles are not provided. No additional State cost is incurred

that the appropriate annual charge is paid, Medical Cards are not applicable (not relevant in 2022/23)

Availability may vary from year to year and is not available on public scheduled services. Concessionary transport cannot be guaranteed for the duration of the school cycle.

Bus Éireann determines the allocation of the tickets when the number of applications exceeds the number of seats available.

Terms & Conditions of School Transport

1. All applications are processed and eligibility is determined in line with the rules of the Department of Education School Transport Schemes.

2. All passenger tickets are issued subject to bye-laws, regulations and conditions contained in the publications and notices of or applicable to Bus Éireann.

3. Request of a ticket is deemed to imply acceptance of these conditions.

4. Request of a ticket does not guarantee a seat on a School Transport Service. Those not accommodated will have their payment refunded once seating has been fully allocated.

5. No pupil will be allowed to travel without a current valid School Transport Travel Ticket.

6. Any application for a refund where a ticket has been purchased and received but is then not required, must be submitted online and the School Transport Travel Ticket must be returned to your local Bus Éireann School Transport Office (with the exception of those who cannot be catered for due to lack of accommodation).

7. School Transport Travel Tickets are not transferable.

8. School Transport Travel Tickets must be carried at all times when travelling and must be produced for inspection by the driver or any authorised official of Bus Éireann. School Transport Travel Tickets must be surrendered to an authorised company official upon request, and in any event at the end of the School Term.

9. School Transport Travel Tickets are only valid for travel between the locations indicated on the ticket.

10. School Transport Travel Tickets may only be used for travel to and from school on school days during the School Term.

The Terms & Conditions which apply to the purchase of tickets issued under the School Transport Scheme may be amended at any time at the discretion of Bus Éireann and/or the Department of Education.

Primary School Transport Scheme

The Primary School Transport Scheme supports the transport to and from school of children who reside not less than 3.2 kilometres from and are attending their nearest national school, having regard to language and ethos.

For the purposes of school transport provision, ethos relates to the religious ethos of minority religion schools, while language relates to the Irish or English language. In practice this means that:

1. Children who, for reasons of their religious ethos, choose to attend their nearest minority religion denominational school may be eligible for school transport to that school, even if it is not their nearest school/li>

2. Children who choose to attend their nearest all-Irish school/unit may be eligible for school transport to that school/unit, even if it is not their nearest school

3. Children who choose to attend their nearest all-English school/unit may be eligible for school transport to that school/unit, even if it is not their nearest school

Full details of the Primary School Transport Scheme can be found here.

Post Primary School Transport Scheme Information

The Post Primary School Transport Scheme supports the transport to and from school of children who reside not less than 4.8 kilometres from and are attending their nearest post-primary education centre/school.

Under the terms of the Department's Post-Primary School Transport Scheme children may be eligible for transport where they reside 4.8 kilometres or more from their nearest education centre, subject to limited exceptions relating to ethos and language. While it is the prerogative of parents to send their children to the post-primary school of their choice, eligibility for school transport at post primary level is to the nearest education centre/school, subject to limited exceptions.

For the purposes of school transport provision, ethos relates to the religious ethos of minority religion schools, while language relates to the Irish or English language. In practice this means that:

Children who, for reasons of their religious ethos, choose to attend their nearest minority religion denominational school may be eligible for school transport to that school, even if it is not their nearest school.

Children who choose to attend their nearest all-Irish school/unit may be eligible for school transport to that school/unit, even if it is not their nearest school.

Children who choose to attend their nearest all-English school/unit may be eligible for school transport to that school/unit, even if it is not their nearest school.

Full details of the Post Primary School Transport Scheme can be found here.

Transport for Children with Special Education Needs

The purpose of the scheme is, having regard to available resources, to support the transport to and from school of children with special educational needs arising from a diagnosed disability.

Application forms should be completed and signed by the parent, school principal and the Special Education Needs Organiser. Please visit the Department of Education 's own website for more details.

Full details of the Scheme can be found here.

Data Protection

Bus Éireann adheres to the principles of the Data Protection Act, 1988 & 2003 when collecting, processing, storing and disclosing personal data.

Bus Éireann is the Data Controller with regard to personal data collected for school transport applications. Applicants may access their personal data following an access request under S.4 of the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003.

The personal data collected from you will be used by Bus Éireann to provide and manage school transport services in accordance with the terms of the school transport schemes. Bus Éireann may share your data with Third Parties solely for the purpose of providing and managing the school transport services. Personal data will be retained by Bus Éireann for the period during which school transport services are provided and for a further period of up to 6 years.

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The School Transport Scheme provides transport to and from school for children who live remote from their nearest school. The scheme is operated by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department of Education. Applications for Primary or Post Primary School Transport Schemes must be made online.

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The following items are not allowed in school or on school outings for reasons of health & safety.
- Nut Products
- Chewing Gum
- Runners with wheels
- Rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, skates
- Electronic equipment such as MP3 players, Tablets, Nintendos etc
- Mobile Phones

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There is an Afterschool childcare service available in the school called Hopscotch. Children can avail of this from 1:20pm until as early as 2:20pm or as late as 6:30pm. For information and to book a place, contact Julie on 0861408479 or email hopscotchafterschoolcelbridge@gmail.com

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The school facilitates a number of after-school classes which children in Junior & Senior Infants can attend between 1:20pm and 2:20pm. Details of these classes will be circulated in September each year via email. When the children reach 1st class there are additional after school classes for children from 1st - 6th classes starting at 2:20pm

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Communication & Complaints 2024 Final Draft

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Relationship & Sexuality Education Policy

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Relationship & Sexuality Education Policy

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What will my child learn in Junior Infants?

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What will my child learn in Junior Infants?

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Here is a list of some of the activities your child will engage in when they join Junior Infants.
- Fine motor activities eg. threading, peg work
- Learn to write patterns, letters, words and numbers
- Learn their colours
- Learn basic shapes
- Draw, paint, colour, use scissors & glue
- Experiment with clay and printing
- Learn simple rhymes, songs and poems
- Listen and respond to stories
- Play with jigsaws
- Play co-operative games
- Take part in PE activities
- Learn about number
- Learn the sounds of letters and how to blend sounds to make words
- Learn social skills
- Learn simple Irish songs, poems and phrases

This list is not exhaustive!

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Learn Together Ethical Education Curriculum

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Strands of the Learn Together Curriculum

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Strands of the Learn Together Curriculum

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There are many ways you can get involved in life here in North Kildare Educate Together National School.

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Financial Support for Your Child's Education

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Financial Support for Your Child's Education

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Another way you can help your child's school is through financial support.

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nketns.ie | North Kildare Educate Together National School

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Welcome to the revamped website of North Kildare ETNS. You can browse through the menu bar above to find out more about our wonderful school. Use the quick links to the right of our homepage for relevant information for Parents/ Guardians, Students or General School Community information. The ’Wha…

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You have chosen to send your child to our school and so you are likely familiar with the ethos of Educate Together National Schools but if you want further information, you are likely to find it here.

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We have a very active instagram page that gives a great insight into all of the exciting events taking place in our school. Your child's photo will only be included if you have given permission and we will never print children's names.

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The school facilitates a service with a company called The Lunch Bag. It is possible to order your child's lunch online using their dedicated app. The lunch is then delivered directly to the school. You can download the Lunch Bag app from the Play Store or App Store.