Information Pack North Kildare Educate Together National School by Principal NKETNS https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape This is an information pack to support new families joining our school. en-us 2023-02-06 11:04:23 UTC 2026-08-20 16:30:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1953180834/8eac801a8b22d7f0a2a35677c3f5cd2d/20230130_132425.jpg A note from Jenny principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2469879916 2023-02-06 11:06:51 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2469879916 School Staff principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2469890519 2023-02-06 11:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2469890519 Anti-Bullying Policy principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2469999487 2023-02-06 12:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2469999487 Mobile Phone & Electronic Device Policy principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470001660 2023-02-06 12:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470001660 Dress Code principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470007054 2023-02-06 12:55:27 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470007054 Administration of Medication principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470012884 2023-02-06 13:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470012884 Homework Policy principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470013208 2023-02-06 13:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470013208 GDPR Policy principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470014635 2023-02-06 13:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470014635 Healthy Eating Policy principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470016001 2023-02-06 13:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470016001 Acceptable Use Policy principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470017240 2023-02-06 13:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470017240 Relationship & Sexuality Education Policy principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470018136 2023-02-06 13:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470018136 Communication & Complaints Procedures principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470021624 2023-02-06 13:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470021624 Information Regarding our Custody/Seperation Policy principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470025510 2023-02-06 13:10:25 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470025510 Code of Behaviour principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470088323 Please note that the Code of Behaviour is scheduled for review in 2023]]> 2023-02-06 13:52:48 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470088323 Health & Safety Notice principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470109420 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]]> 2023-02-06 14:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470109420 After School Classes principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470112628 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

]]> 2023-02-06 14:06:41 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470112628 Lunch Bag Service principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470115277 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. ]]> 2023-02-06 14:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470115277 Afterschool Childcare Service principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470119817 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

]]> 2023-02-06 14:11:03 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470119817 School Transport principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470123137 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. ]]> 2023-02-06 14:12:24 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470123137 What will my child learn in Junior Infants? principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470128807 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!

]]> 2023-02-06 14:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470128807 What is Aistear? principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470129809 2023-02-06 14:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470129809 Safety Notice for Drop Off & Collection principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470131494 2023-02-06 14:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470131494 Individual Pupil Towels principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470230473 2023-02-06 15:09:28 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470230473 School Health principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470262828 2023-02-06 15:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470262828 Parental Involvement principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470292516 There are many ways you can get involved in life here in North Kildare Educate Together National School.]]> 2023-02-06 15:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470292516 Financial Support for Your Child's Education principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470294950 Another way you can help your child's school is through financial support. ]]> 2023-02-06 15:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470294950 What is an Educate Together School? principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470312093 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. ]]> 2023-02-06 15:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470312093 Strands of the Learn Together Curriculum principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470327493 2023-02-06 16:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470327493 Learn Together Ethical Education principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470330721 2023-02-06 16:05:58 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470330721 principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470335336 2023-02-06 16:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470335336 Visit our website principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470365665 2023-02-06 16:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2470365665 Tips for Parents principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2471748299 2023-02-07 13:33:31 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2471748299 Follow us on Instagram principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2538170251 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. ]]> 2023-03-30 10:17:33 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2538170251 Contact Us principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2541952817 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]]> 2023-04-03 08:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2541952817 Settling Your Child into NKETNS principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2570180737 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

]]> 2023-04-27 10:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2570180737 Which door do we use? principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2570185104 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. ]]> 2023-04-27 10:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2570185104 Custody Policy principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2671932896 2023-08-24 17:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2671932896 Board of Management nkeatingnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2853437161 2024-01-18 14:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/2853437161 nkeatingnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3006449713 Swimming

]]> 2024-05-24 13:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3006449713 principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3008673761 2024-05-27 11:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3008673761 Parent Teacher Association nkeatingnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3010047394 2024-05-28 10:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3010047394 Mandatory reporting nkeatingnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3010209111 2024-05-28 13:08:07 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3010209111 Child safeguarding statement and risk assessment October 2023 principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3136540537 2024-09-24 21:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3136540537 Letter from Principal principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3136540664 2024-09-24 21:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3136540664 Education and Welfare Act principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3136541398 2024-09-24 21:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3136541398 Anti-Bullying Policy principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3136542352 2024-09-24 21:15:15 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3136542352 School Payments 2026 - 2027 nkeatingnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3364625239 2025-03-13 12:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3364625239 nkeatingnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3463161651 2025-05-22 12:09:10 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3463161651 The School Day nkeatingnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3769156340 2026-01-29 11:44:05 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3769156340 School Tour Policy nkeatingnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3788008082 2026-02-12 13:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3788008082 School Closures 2026/2027 principalnketns https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3886604016 2026-04-27 09:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/principalnketns/9scfluwgksql3ape/wish/3886604016