Welcome back to a new school term! We hope everyone had a great Summer and that you are enjoying the last week off!

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at 8.30am on Tuesday 31st August. (We won’t see the new Junior Infants until Wednesday of course!) Here are a few notices and reminders to help everyone start off on the right foot!

School starts at 8.30am each morning. NETNS will not accept responsibility for any child until the bell rings and the staff collects the children from the yard at 8.30am. Please line up in your old line on Tuesday morning. We will show you your new spot on Tuesday so you will know where to go each morning after that. We would like to remind parents, guardians and minders that the children are not permitted to go over or past the fence at the side of the yard or to climb on the basketball nets. Thank you for helping to maintain this safe, fun space for our children.

Awareness of car park safety is of utmost importance in these early weeks. Please remember that there will be new families trying to find their way and extra cars until families settle into sharing school runs, etc. Allowing an extra few minutes each morning will help to keep your trip to school calm and safe.

- Our car park operates a one-way system. The entry is on the left as you come in.

- Please reverse into your space and take care to use one space only.

- The spaces along the footpath outside the Junior Infant classrooms, GP hall and yard are for staff only.

- If you are just dropping someone off and not parking, please do not obstruct the flow of traffic.

- Keep the bus spaces clear.

- Walk on the footpaths only, even if this means a longer walk for you. Follow the path from your car all the way around and please make sure smaller children are accompanied by bigger ones so that they can be spotted by drivers.

Please take some time to browse through our website. In particular, please read our Code of Behaviour and our Positive Language policies. Having everyone work together to promote these policies is a large part of how we create our positive school atmosphere. Remember – children learn more from what their parents and teachers do than what they preach!

Finally, we suggest that parents and guardians whose children travel to school on the school bus take some time to remind their child or children of good bus etiquette and safety guidelines e.g.

- Always wear your seatbelt. If you think there is something wrong with the seatbelt, move seats and let the driver know about the concern before you get off the bus.

- Be respectful of others on the bus, of their property and of the bus itself.

- Keep your bag(s) under your seat to avoid causing a safety hazard.

- Once you get off the bus, walk safely to your line, staying on the footpath.

Thank you for helping to make back-to-school a calmer, safer time for all involved. We look forward to seeing you all next week!