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NEXT PA Meeting:

In School Staff Room

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School Bus Queries to: Bus Eireann 091 537694

Sign Up For Sports Club Here!
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The idea behind the Sports Club is to provide children with the opportunity to try and experience different sports to help their physical and fitness development and help them to find a sport they might like.
After one year of Sports Club we have found it a great success and the kids are having a great time. We have changed the format to changing the sports from week to week depending on the levels of enjoyment.

After School Sports Club is €15 for the 1st child in a family and €5 for every subsequent child (This fee is on a PER TERM basis). These funds go directly back into the Sports Club.
 Sports Club's second term starts Friday 2nd March 2018
Junior & Senior Infants (and all Preschoolers). We have found that this age group get a lot out of the club and we can accommodate this age group if the parent is present.
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    Registration
    ​Would you be able to assist with Supervision?
SORRY Games Club is now Full!

GAMES CLUB WILL BEGIN ON FRIDAY JANUARY 26TH 2.40-3.40
​(then weekly every Friday 2.40-3.40)
The idea of Games Club is to introduce children to a variety of board games. These will include the more traditional chess, draughts etc....plus other board games to provide choice and fun for everyone.

​The club is more suited to children from 1st class upwards but children from Infant classes are very welcome if a parent can be present.

Games club fee is €15 per term for 1st child and €5 per term for siblings​
​***Limited places as classroom based club***
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    Please register Child/Children below
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    Internet Safety Training

    The NPC will be holding a Parent Training session in school on the topic of Internet safety.

    ​The overall objective of the session is to provide parents with information and skills to be able to engage in their children's lives online. As parents it is vital for us to have good open communication with our children about their internet use as with all aspects of their lives. Parents will be introduced to strategies to help their children be responsible, effective and safer internet users. The programme also explores the setting of rules and boundaries around children's internet usage as an important aspect of keeping them safe online.

    ​    Please let us know if you are interested and whether daytime or evening suits best.
    ​There will only be one session so it will be decided on level of response. Thanks.

School Hoodies - Click the Picture to Order Yours!

The NEXT order will be placed on 15th November 2017

Cash For Clobber

Did you know that you can raise money for your school and get rid of unwanted Clothing and Shoes at the same time!

Please drop off any unwanted
Shoes (in Pairs) and Clothes
to The Cash for Clobber Bin inside
the main gate to the LEFT

If you have heavy bags please buzz the intercom at the barrier and you can drive to the gate to drop them off.

THANK YOU for your continued support

If you haven't already given your 'Expression of Interest' for an Educate Together Secondary School, please click here.

The Expression of Interest tells the Government how many people want an
Educate Together Secondary School in Galway.

NPC Annual Conference - 2016

Internet Safety Training:
Many thanks to Helen Butler who ran this training.
​Here are some pointers for those of you who couldn't make it.
An Excellent parental resource is:
www.webwise.ie
Consider Setting Some Rules:
  • What Equipment at What Age?
  • Where Can They Use It?
  • Length of Time?
  • With or Without Supervision?
  • What Sites or Apps Can They Use?
  • Passwords - Does the Parent Know It?
  • What To Do If Something Goes Wrong?

Be a Role Model and Be a Parent - Don't Be Afraid To Say No

Tips for Parents:
  • Get Basic Learning
  • Get Involved in Online Life
  • Engage With Your Child About the Internet Early
  • Agree Rules, and Meaningful Sanctions
  • Network with Other Parents
  • Assert Yourself As A Parent
  • Know What To Do IF Things Go Wrong
If Things Go Wrong:
  • STAY CALM
  • Gather Evidence
  • Reassure Your Child
  • Network with Other Parents
  • Talk to the Authorities
  • Help Them Recover After a Bad Experience
  • Forgive Your Child For Mistakes

One of the main reasons a child does not tell a parent about inappropriate internet content or usage is the fear of losing their phone or tablet.

Resources:

Other Parents

An Garda

Using Safe Mode

www.hotline.ie
Anti-Bullying Training:
For those of you who were not able to make this Valuable Training, please find some info below:
Anti-Bullying Procedures from the Dept of Education. It was recommended that you know this document.
National Parents Council Helpline 01 887 4477
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​Please Download the Bullying Leaflet here ----->
bullying_leaflet.pdf
File Size: 793 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
Click here to access the valuable information
given at 2015 Summer NPC Conference

Lunchbox Ideas from MyKidsTime

Click on this file to get your Ideas  -->>
lunchbox_ideas.pdf
File Size: 590 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
Gardai Vetting Form
You will need to return the form in person to Anna with Passport/Driving licence ID and Proof of Address (P45, Utility bill (but not mobile bill), bank/building society statement etc)
This process has now gone online. Please email PA@kilcolganetns.com for Information.
   The Kilcolgan Educate Together Parents Association would like to welcome you to the school. ​

   Every single parent is a member of this PA, with around 30 parents being part of a active group. This group works through meetings, email and the school website.

   I know that TIME is something that is difficult to make and I also know that Parental involvement is a must for your child to do well at school. 

​   Research shows that children do better in school when parents are engaged in their child's school. Engaged can be anything from knowing what is happening in school to participating in events, or simply having a voice. 

   This YouTube link is from a talk last year at the NPC Conference by Annie Kidder who conducted the research.
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   To enable communication, we would like to add your contact details to our Class Lists.

Why do we want your information?
  • To create a class list that can be shared only with the parents of that class to facilitate play dates and birthday parties etc. 
  • To keep you up to date with events happening in the school. Such as; International Day, School Sports Day & other clubs & events (By email once or twice a month)
What we won't do with your information:
  • Send out advertisements and non school related material
  • Share that data with anyone else.​
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You can at any point remove your information.

    Update or Add your Parent Contact Details
We are trialling a more central communication system with a dedicated PA email address and no longer using Parents as Class Reps. Please use the Get In Touch Link for any assistance. The new Email address is PA@Kilcolganetns.com
As a parent or guardian, there are many ways to be involved and to support the school, one of the most important of which is the Parent Association (PA). 

The PA has the role of building a sense of community around the school, allowing families to get to know each other. We work in partnership with the Principal, Board, Staff, Parents and Children for mutual support and to create a positive atmosphere. 

Our PA is a member of the National Parents Council (NPC), a representative organisation for parents of children attending primary school, which provides support and training for parent associations.
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We are not just fundraisers. Throughout the year we organise social gatherings and workshops to help parents be parents.

The PA committee also helps with larger projects like the Christmas Show, International Day and Sports Day.
Our Parent Association was first established in 2010 with the first committee meeting held on the 12th of March the same year. The committee has grown steadily each year since alongside our growing school community.
    If you would like to get in touch with us please fill in the form below.
Here's a glimpse of some past events.
If you have an idea for a future event please let us know.

Winter Walk 2016

The KETNS Art Show 2014