Information for Parents
Opening Times
School starts at 9am sharp. Children and parents access the school through the front door.
Sos: 10.45am - 10.55am
Lón: 12.25pm - 12.55pm
School Day Ends:
Junior and Senior Infants: 1.40pm
1st - 6th Class: 2.40pm
Parking:
In the interest of Health and Safety, we would ask parents to reverse park where possible and take due care when leaving the parking area outside of the school.
Communication - Home/School Links
The school communicates with parents via email and the Aladdin app. Please ensure your contact details are up to date and inform the school if your details change.
Please do not hesitate to contact a teacher if you need to discuss an issue relating to your child. Please arrange a convenient time with your teacher via the Aladdin app.
Absences
If your child is absent due to sickness, family reasons etc. please inform the school via the Aladdin app. If a child misses 20 or more days from school, the Principal has a duty to report these absences to the National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB). When a report is forwarded to the NEWB, parents will be informed.
School Lunches
Kilnamona N.S. has a healthy eating policy.
Children are encouraged to bring a healthy lunch to school. We have a school lunch programme that parents can use to order lunches for their children at their convenience. These lunches are delivered fresh to the school each morning. To avail of this service please see thelunchbag.ie.
Mini’s Pre-school & After-school
Conveniently located a stone’s throw away from Kilnamona National School, Mini’s comprises of a Pre-school and After-school, catering for children from pre-school age up to sixth class. For more information, visit minis.ie.