We look forward to welcoming you and your child to St. Joseph’s NS. Please see below information about our school.

 

School Day

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Junior and Senior Infants: 9.20am - 2pm (12.30pm for first two weeks)

1st class to 6th class: 9.20am - 3pm

 

Morning break: 10.55 am - 11.10am

Lunch Break: 12.25pm - 1pm

 

Infant children are to be collected at the classroom door.

For safety reasons, we will only allow children to be collected by the named person/people on the enrolment form. Please advise the school if anyone other than the authorised named person is coming to collect your child.

 

Absent children must submit a note with details on Aladdin. Children leaving early must also be signed out at on Aladdin.

 

School Uniform

-Grey trousers/skirt

-Grey jumper with red stripe

-Red polo shirt-Grey, white or red socks/ tights

-Plain black supportive shoes​

 

Change in School Uniform

**From September 2026 the children will only require to wear the navy tracksuit and white polo t-shirt. The jumper must contain the school crest.

 

All items can be purchased in Stan & Tony’s in Wicklow Town.

All clothing and books/ belongings must be labeled with the child’s name.

 

PE day for all classes is every Wednesday and Friday.

 

Healthy Lunches

The school operates a Healthy Lunch policy. School hot lunches are provided by Carambola for every child.

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​Settling in

Every effort is made to ensure that the settling period is as easy and pleasant as possible for the children and their parents/carers. For the first week the parent/guardian is encouraged to leave the child at the classroom door and to avoid entering the classroom after the first day.

 

Childhood Illnesses / Medication

Should your child contract a contagious illness please advise the school as soon as possible. On occasion we have encountered head lice and we would ask all parents to be vigilant in checking for and treating them promptly. If your child requires specific medication please make an appointment with the class teacher to discuss. ​​​​​​​​​​

 

Communication

The school calendar will be provided in early September.

Communication will also be received by messages on Aladdin so please ensure that the school has your up to date email/phone details at all times.

 

If you wish to meet with the class teacher please arrange an appointment in advance with the school secretary or contacting the teacher through Aladdin.

 

Parking

For safety reasons, please do not park at the school gates.

 

Contact details

Phone: 0404 44884

Email: secretary@glenealy2ns.com

Our website address is www.stjosephsglenealy.com.

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