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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 1.00 p.m. Junior & Senior Infant classes go home at 1.40p.m.

*Please be aware that for the first 7 days of school in September, the school day for Junior Infants is from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon.

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Mo Scéal is a transition document that shares information about a child’s learning and development to support a smooth move from preschool to primary school; if your child’s preschool has provided you with this document, please submit it to the school.

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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 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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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 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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Junior Infants

3x tubs of playdough 112g (Playdoh brand)

3x gluesticks (Prittstick white glue)

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) at the beginning of the school year and to ensure they are replenished as needed during the school year.

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Contingency Plan for Prolonged School Closures 

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Contingency Plan for Prolonged School Closures 

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Contingency Plan School Closures 2026.27 (2) (2)

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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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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. If you experience issues with the app or orders, please contact customerservice@glanmorefoods.ie .

Please also ensure your child brings a daily snack and a drink.

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Please see the attached document that may assist in preparing your child to start school.

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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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We would like to warmly welcome the families of our new Junior Infants pupils. The purpose of this Padlet is to share key information and resources to support you and your child as they start school.

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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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Dunshaughlin Community National School (CNS) is a state funded, co-educational, multi-denominational school under the patron of Louth Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB). At Dunshaughlin CNS we strive to achieve the highest possible standards for all our 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 every aspect of school life in Dunshaughlin CNS.

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

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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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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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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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Forms Administration of Medications in Schools DCNS 25.26

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

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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.

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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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As a developing school we have classes from junior infants to fifth class.

The staff allocations for this school year are:

Yvonne - Principal

Joanna- Secretary

Eimíle- Junior Infants class teacher

Aoife Junior Infants class teacher

Muriel- Senior Infants class teacher

Megan-Senior Infants class teacher

Tanya- First Class teacher

Sharon- Second Class teacher

Kevin-Third Class teacher

Jake- Fourth Class teacher and Acting Deputy Principal

Fiona- Fifth Class

Aisling- SNA

Jill- SNA

Sofia- SNA

Aideen- SET

Lorraine - SET

TBC-SET

TBC- SET

Cleaning Staff- Karen

Staff are referred to by their first name.