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Dear Parent/Guardian;

School reopens this coming Thursday 06/01/22.

I hope you, your son and family are well and were able to enjoy a restful Christmas and New Year. I appreciate that this is not the case for all families and wish you good health and a speedy return to normality.

As you are aware, COVID cases are extremely high in our local and wider community. We are delighted to be opening the doors again for our boys this Thursday morning but will all need to remain extra vigilant to ensure classroom and whole school safety. To help ensure that St. Patrick's Boys' School opens safely; we ask all parents and pupils to be aware of and adhere to the following guidelines.

1. Before sending your son to school,  parents must complete the Return to School Declaration on Aladdin this Wednesday evening or Thursday morning. Only send your son to school if he is well. Please do not send any pupil to school who is unwell or showing symptoms of COVID. Please be respectful to staff if informed that your son is unwell in school and needs to be collected.

2. If there is a COVID case in the household, please follow current HSE isolation and close contact guidelines as per HSE website for your family.

3. We ask parents to inform the school by email (stpatricksboysschool@gmail.com) if you wish the principal/teachers to be aware of COVID cases in your home.  

4.  School classes begin at 8:50 every morning. All pupils should arrive in their classrooms before 8:45 am. Boys should not arrive before 8:30 am.

5. Windows will be open in classrooms and throughout the building as part of Departmental Ventilation Guidelines for schools. A colder spell of weather is en route.  Please ensure your son has an extra layer/body warmer under his uniform/tracksuit to keep him warm in class. Also every boy needs a warm coat for the yard. Hats etc. optional

6. All pupils from 3rd to 6th class are required to wear a facemask in school. (Some exceptional circumstances were identified and supported before the Xmas holidays. These exceptional circumstances will continue to be supported.) Any pupil in 1st and 2nd class who wishes to wear a facemask is supported in doing so. However this is a personal and non pressurised choice for 1st + 2nd class pupils and parents.

7. Boys should continue to use the uniform/tracksuit/own clothes system in place in their class before Xmas.

8. All adults are asked to wear facemasks when on school site. Social distancing when dropping and collecting your son is best practice.

9. Homework/Afterschool Clubs will begin next week.

Thank you to our boys, parents and staff for all your efforts thus far in promoting whole school safety. Despite the many challenges, we look forward to a very positive start to 2022 in St. Patrick's B.N.S..

Thanking you for your continued support.

Míle buíochas,

Shane Foley

Principal

We are St. Patrick's!
Rooted in the community, invested in its future.

Please visit our campus website pages below if you wish to find out more about our school community or if you wish to express interest in one of our schools for your son or daughter. You may wish to request a call back from the school to discuss what our campus schools have to offer.

St. Patrick's Preschool                  St. Patrick's Infants School          
  
stpatrickspreschool@yahoo.ie     https://stpatricksinfants.net/

  St. Patrick's Girls School                        St. Patrick's College
https://stpatricksgirls.net/       https://www.stpatrickscork.org/





                          




 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

To All Our Graduating Boys and Parents who finish their time in St. Patrick's B.N.S. this Wednesday:

A special note of congratulations and thanks to our graduation classes of 2020. For the past 6 years( 7 for some), because of these 43 young men's dedication, talents, personalities, successes and challenges; St. Patrick's B.N.S. has been made even more a special place to learn, work and grow for so many of these boys, their parents and their teachers. The Parents Group has grown from strength to strength and been very well supported by these parents. Thank you for your time and care. Ms. Murphy, Mr. Mullins and the boys teachers are preparing a Video Graduation this Tuesday for each class and maybe a little surprise on Wednesday.
Mr. Mullins and Mr. M. O' Mahony put their vip contacts and video editing skills to good use to create the heartfelt, memorable and special videos above for our Graduation Class of 2020. We hope you enjoy them!

We will be having a special graduation ceremony when the opportunity arises.
But for now, Boys and Parents: We are so proud of each and everyone one of you. Well done all!
Boys you have so many special memories and learning from St. Patrick's to help you on the road ahead. We know that your St. Patrick's foundation offers you so much potential in your lifelong learning journey.

Go-néirí an bothar libh go léir!


Update 21/06/2020

Dear Parents/Boys;

Mr. Horgan (Sport and Wellbeing Coordinator) and the teachers have been busy putting an active fun remote learning week together for our boys to try at home. He's been trying it out at home with his own busy bunch and they all give it a thumbs up!
Why not have a look at your classwebpage and take on an activity or more each day this week, our last school week and give it your best, have lots of fun. You deserve it!

Well done on all your learning connections, online activities, emails to teachers, Zoom Calls, phone calls, video messages, Google Classroom learning, projects and huge efforts in continuing your school work at home.
We at school think you are absolutely amazing and we want to especially thank the mums and dads for becoming the teachers, snas, caretakers, secretaries and principals of your home school during this closure.
As  always, St. Patrick's boys, parents and teachers have worked together and played a blinder in spite of the many challenges we faced together. And again, our school motto guides and defines our work together and our pathway to resounding success!

Ó gach duine a dhícheall!
From each person their best!

We are back to school on August 27th. We  we will know more about how those returning days will look in the near future. You, your sons and all our St. Patrick's B.N.S. staff safety and wellbeing will be our first priority as we follow Departmental guidelines for schools.
For now, enjoy our last week of school in difficult circumstances. Have a lovely summer break and if you need anything just let us know
stpatricksboysschool@gmail.com

Take a bow mums, dads and boys. You just stole the show! Maith sibh go léir!

Shane Foley
Principal



Update 14/06/2020

Dear Parents/Guardians;

We are nearing the end of an exceptional school year. We at school wish to thank you for all your support this year, especially  in very difficult circumstances. We have been inspired by the positive stories and news from so many of you and our boys.

We have felt honored to provide many supports to you and your sons' learning, social care and wellbeing. We look forward to our return and we will know more about how schools will operate in the near future. We will as always be keeping you up to date with any changes.

A special note of congratulations and thanks to our graduation classes of 2020. For the past 6 years( 7 for some), because of these 43 young men's dedication, talents, personalities, successes and challenges; St. Patrick's B.N.S. has been made even more a special place to learn, work and grow for so many of these boys, their parents and their teachers. The Parents Group has grown from strength to strength and been very well supported by these parents. Thank you for your time and care.  They will be having a special graduation ceremony when the opportunity arises but for now, parents and boys, we are so proud of you all. We know that your St. Patrick's foundation offers you so much potential in your lifelong learning journey.

New safety systems/restrictions/guidelines: We at St.Patrick's B.N.S. are awaiting safety guidelines from the Department of Education and Skills and the Department of Health with regards to reopening and returning to schools. As of yet, we have no new information for parents but will ensure to plan accordingly and inform you as soon as we know.

Parents To Do List

1. Return Books: We ask all parents/boys who have taken books from school before or during the school closure to firstly ensure the books are tidied/cleaned before returning the school books to school this coming Thursday 11/18th June.  These books will need to be prepared for next year's classes. The teachers in school will prepare to ensure that your sons will not need their school books for the remainder of the  school closure.
Please clean the book covers, erase any pencil/pen marks from the school books which need returning. One person (where possible) should return all the books to school at allocated times below. You will be met by a school staff member at the front door. There will be a one way, sanitized, social distancing, drop and pay system in place in the school.

Thursday 11/18th June between 10:00 and 11:00
Ms Tavolieri + Mr. Doolan 1st Classes Return: Starlight Core Reader  and any other school books/library books you may have.
Ms. Kelleher's 2nd: Return  Busy at Maths, Starlight Core Reader  to school and any other school books/library books you may have.

Thursday 11/18th June between 11:15 and 12:15
Mr. Duffy's + Mr. O' Mahony's 3rd Classes Return
Mr. Walsh's + Ms. Mullane's 4th Classes: Return Books to school

Thursday 11/18th June between 12:30 and 13:30
Ms. Butler's + Mr. O' Mahony's 5th Classes Return: Small World, Earthlink, New Wave English, Away with Words, Busy at Maths, Maths Challenge, Bun go Barr, Starlight  to school and any other school books/library books you may have.  
Mr. Mullin's + Ms. Murphy's 6th Classes: Return Books (********) to school Thursday 11th June between 12:30 and 13:30

2. Pay Book Rental Fees of €75 for all classes:
Any parent who wishes to avail of the school rental scheme should pay the €75 on Thursday 11th of June. There will be a payment desk set up to do so. If unable to pay on Thursday 11th of June, there will be another opportunity on Thursday the 18th of June. It is very important that parents pay for book rental on either of these dates, if you wish the school to provide books for your son next academic year. (If you have two sons, the fee is €140, three sons €210)

3. Pupil Insurance Fees: If parents wish to avail of Pupil 24hr insurance, there will be a fee between €5-10 on return to school in September. We will know exact price closer to the time. This insurance and fee is optional for parents/pupils,

4. End of year reports: will be posted to family addresses before the 23rd of June. The school closure on the 12th March and  the fact that each pupil has received a mid year February report  has been taken into consideration whilst preparing these reports.

5. Next Year's Classes:
Your son's class teacher for 2020/2021 is listed here. There will also be Special Education Teachers and Special Needs Assistants support allocated to each class.

First Classes: Ms. Joy Murray, Ms. Ruth O' Connor

Second Classes: Mr. Damien Horgan (with Mr. Doolan's first Class), Ms. Clair Harrington (with Ms. Tavolieri's first class)

Third Class: Ms Kelleher (same boys)

Fourth Class: Mr. O' Mahony (same boys + Mr. Duffy's boys)

Fifth Classes: Mr. Walsh (same boys), Ms. Mullane (same boys)

Sixth Classes: Ms. Butler (same boys), Mr. Mullins (Mr. O' Mahony's fifth)

5. Uniforms/Tracksuits/Shoes/Trainers:
Buckley Uniforms (Shandon St.) will have a social distancing customer system in place. They may not be sizing boys in the store. If you are visiting Buckleys, it may be best to give them a ring first and check availability on 0214304426.
School tracksuit is €55. This can only be purchased in Buckleys.
School tie is €9. This can only be purchased in Buckleys.
School Jumper is €25. (If you wish to purchase a plain dark green school jumper elsewhere, please do)
School Pants are €15 (If you wish to purchase a grey/dark grey school pants elsewhere, please do.)
A plain grey school shirt can be purchased anywhere.
Boys should wear black shoes/trainers with their school uniforms.
Boys should wear comfortable trainers on PE days with their school tracksuit.


6. Items you will need to purchase for your son:

The class teacher will have emailed you your son's list of any books/ items are NOT covered by the scheme and are to be provided by parents/guardians:

Homework Journal @ €3 – available in school

7. Personal Wash/Hygiene Bags:
Each pupil is asked to have a small personal hygiene bag in his school bag coming to school. It should include hand sanitiser, baby wipes/wipes and a small hand towel. This is to help promote good hygiene practices for your son, his classmates and the school.  

Questions/Queries/Concerns

Please let us know by emailing back if you have any



Thanking you for your continued support;

Shane Foley
Principal





Update 07/06/2020

Dear Parents/Guardians;

Keep up the great parenting/teaching/entertaining/coaching/caring jobs you are all doing at home for your wonderful sons and families. We are getting there. St. Patrick's B.N.S. is continuing its learning and wellbeing support of your boys and we are already planning our much anticipated return to school in September. As of yet in the changing climate of national phases and restrictions, there has been much speculation and media talk of what may happen in schools in September with regards to safely returning. For now, be assured that we will be putting every necessary precaution in place once the guidelines for schools have been issued by the Department of Health and the Department of Education.

As we prepare to end this exceptional school year, you will receive information emails and correspondence from the school. These emails, messages or phonecalls will require you to complete forms, return schoolbooks, pay school fees and prepare for next year. Please keep an eye on the school Facebook Page/your email address for any updates or required actions.

Thinking of you and your boys;

All at St. Patrick's B.N.S.

https://www.education.ie/en/Parents/

Update 23/05/2020

Dear Parents/Guardians;

It has been lovely to hear from our teachers and staff how well you are doing during the lockdown. The reports back from our boys and parents through video call, phone call, gmail and now Google Classroom in senior classes have been inspiring. Keep up the great work at home. Be kind to eachother! Be safe!

We have also noted and are very aware of how difficult the current school closure is for some families and are very glad to help in any way we can. Any support that we offer is done so in a non-pressurising way and in the knowledge that each home is in different situations.

A special mention to our Communion boys and teachers in Ms. Kelleher's second class. Unfortunately, they miss out on their special day this weekend. Ms. Kelleher, Ms. Fitzgerald and Ms. Kiely are very sad for the boys and families but are also looking forward to planning their new communion date when the opportunity arises. We hope you like the Communion Message video for the boys prepared by Ronan Lettis, Ms. Kelleher and the teachers.Don't worry boys and parents, our special day will come!



Update 16/05/2020

Dear Parents/Guardians;

Our country is beginning Phase 1 and we look forward to working with you and your sons to finish this school year and prepare for our hopeful return in September. Please stick to all necessary restrictions to help ensure that our country, you and your boys will return to normal as quickly as possible.

https://www2.hse.ie/coronavirus/?source=banner-www

Our teachers and staff have been enjoying connecting with our boys and families using the website, emails, phonecalls, class video conference calls, post cards and now in senior classes the Google Classroom Online Platform for teaching and learning.
Our Secretary, Homeschool and School Completion teachers have felt of great purpose  providing food, wellbeing and social support to many families in the school who are glad of the hand during this difficult time.
If you need to contact the school office, you can email stpatricksboysschool@gmail.com
If you need food, wellbeing or social support at this time you can ring or text Ronan(HSCL) during school hours on 0867844845
If you need to contact your son's teachers, the email addresses are available on the class webpage.

Department of Education updates can be found at
https://twitter.com/Education_Ire?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor


Update 02/05/2020

Dear Parents/ Guardians;

It was very welcoming news to hear Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announce the ‘Roadmap to Recovery Plan’ from our current crisis. Even though we still have some way to go, there is light at the end of the tunnel with a plan and possible dates for the whole country returning to the 'new' normal.

https://www.gov.ie/en/news/58bc8b-taoiseach-announces-roadmap-for-reopening-society-and-business-and-u/

We now know that St. Patrick’s B.N.S. will not be re-opening until September/October 2020. The actual date will be decided as we advance through the 5 phases of the new recovery plan. During this time, we hope you, along with your family and friends will be safe and healthy and remain vigilant to the guidelines we are being given along the way.

I would like to say thank you and well done to all our parents, teachers, SNAs, pupils and school community in ensuring that the connections between us have remained supportive and fluid and that the opportunity for your sons to continue their connection with learning in this very difficult time has been well established. The teachers have been adaptive, intuitive and enthusiastic in providing educational and wellbeing support to the pupils, in spite of all the challenges which were presented to them. The secretary, SNAs, Home School Community Links and School Completion staff have all worked together to provide activity resources, food and support for many boys and families throughout this testing time and will continue to do so. The Parents’ Group have been refreshing the school Facebook Page with fun activities and links to keep parents and boys active and happy and have many more to come.

The teachers will provide educational support for your son by updating the website weekly with learning links and activities.  They will continue to engage and respond to the many emails they are receiving and will check in from time to time via phonecalls and stimulating class video calls for all pupils. It is a good idea to keep an eye on the class website page as it is updated weekly. You will also be receiving occasional emails from the school or your son's teachers. If you need to contact the school or class teachers, please do so by replying to the  email address you’ve received correspondence from.  To contact the Principal or Secretary, please use stpatricksboysschool@gmail.com

We understand these are very trying times and know that each home has different circumstances and appreciate that not every child or parent will have the opportunity to engage in learning activities. We fully appreciate that in some homes on some days the added pressure of learning links can make home life extremely difficult. Please use these provisions when and if you deem fit.  Take only what you need, when you need it, from what we have to offer and only what is helpful to your son. If you need any assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Regarding the First Holy Communion we understand how disappointing it must have been for you but please do not worry. You will have your big day in St. Joseph's church at some point during the next academic year. The teachers are keeping a watchful eye on the Diocesan Office website for any updates and once we know the exact date we will let you know and begin planning and preparing.

A special mention and thought for our 6th class boys and families who not only missed  out on their Confirmation celebration but now because of the extended closure, they will not be returning to schooling in St. Patrick's B.N.S..  While we fully appreciate how distressing this has been for them and their families, it is genuinely upsetting for the teachers and staff of St. Patrick's B.N.S. also.  Rest assured that when we return to normal,  we  will ensure that they return to school and celebrate their graduation together. We will also be following the guidelines from the Diocesan Office with regards to Confirmation celebrations and keep you up to date. Between now and the end of June, 6th class boys can still look forward to linking in with their teachers and classmates via website, email, google classroom and video calls. We will still be preparing for secondary school together and giving our best!

I would like to take this opportunity to say how proud we are as a staff to hear through phonecalls, video calls and emails how great so many of you are doing, keeping active, supporting each other, learning at home and most importantly staying safe. The positive feedback the teachers and staff, along with myself have been getting is so encouraging and uplifting.

On a final note: We will return to a sense of normality soon, school will resume, the boys will skip into their classrooms and with it we will have another great year in St. Patrick's B.N.S. full of  learning, fun and reaching our potential together.

But firstly, we will endeavour to finish this school year, using these new digital connections to stay together in learning.  Ó gach duine a dhícheall!

Stay safe, best wishes and thank you all for your continued support in these unusual times.

Shane Foley
Principal


 


 





Update 26/04/2020

Dear Parents/ Guardians:

We hope you are all well. Stay Safe. Follow the Guidelines!

For this phase of school closure; please note the following:
It is very likely that Communion and Confirmation will be cancelled or postponed to a more suitable time in the future when school returns to normal.
This website will be updated weekly at your son's class teacher page with weekly learning links and supports which may be helpful at this time. Should you need any assistance, you can contact teachers using their teacher emails on the class webpage. Teachers will be using your parent emails to contact you with class social connection or teaching and learning updates which may be helpful to our boys st this time. Please ensure we have your current email address and keep an eye out for this contact.
If you need to contact school office, Secretary or Principal please use stpatricksboysschool@gmail.com


Update 20/04/2020

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Our thoughts are with our school past teacher Miriam O Driscoll's family, friends and colleagues at this awfully sad time of her passing. For many years, Miriam was a stalwart in St. Patrick's B.N.S., a brilliant educator and a huge influence in the lives and learning of many boys, families, teachers, SNAs and whole school community. She fought a brave battle with illness since her retirement from teaching in St. Patrick's B.N.S. but always ensured she lived life to the full. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. RIP Miriam.

We hope that you, your boys and families are all safe. From the phonecalls home before Easter, it was great to hear from the teachers, parents and boys how well families are doing in lockdown. The phonecalls were very positive all around.
We would love to be in our classrooms today hearing about their Easter break, but it will make school return all the more sweeter whenever that is. It looks like the school will be closed for at least another few weeks.
The school website will be updated tomorrow evening (TUES) with your son's class teacher weekly learning links and support email address. These may be of help to you and your son for weekly home learning during the closure.
The school teachers will be in contact with you and our boys again in the coming weeks to provide and offer support and an opportunity for a social connection with his classmates. We reiterate again, that all these supports are offers of help, but ask parents and families not to feel pressurised by school connections. Please ensure the school has an up to date email address for you. You can email stpatricksboysschool@gmail.com with your son's name and class if you are unsure.
During school closure on an ongoing basis, if you need any food support from school, please text Ronan (HSCL) at 0867844845 before 5 pm in any Tuesday.

Thinking of you all. Stay Safe.

The Principal, teachers and staff of St. Patrick's B.N.S



Update 06/04/2020

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Have a lovely restful Easter with your boys and families.
We know this is difficult in our current circumstances but it's important to try to enjoy this time at home together as much as possible.

It was lovely to hear back from all St. Patrick's B.N.S. teachers that the phonecalls home last week informed them of how well you as parents and your sons are doing at home in spite of all the challenges.
We heard many stories of boys and families working as a team and being creative and productive at home   to face this lockdown challenge. The teachers were delighted to hear this good news and also offer any support we can.
 
Stay Safe! Stay apart! Follow all HSE and Government Guidelines!

Assuming further school closure, your son's class webpage will be updated again after the Easter Break with learning links and support from his class teacher. For this Easter Break, we have included some optional fun activities on each class page which may help at home.

Safe, Happy and Healthy Easter Break to you, your boys and your families,

Shane Foley (Principal)


Update 27/03/2020

Teacher's learning connection to their boys can be found at your son's Class Page on this website. Just click on the link above.

Parents/Guardians: Please ensure that you and your family
stay safe at this time by following all government and hse guidelines

https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/protect-yourself.html


Update 25/03/2020


Please click here for a pdf of  St. Patrick's B.N.S. Extended Closure Information
below

Dear Parents/ Guardians:  Please read this full school information update.

As you are probably aware; all school closures have now been extended by the Government until 19th April at least. Again this date may be extended but for now, I would like to let you know that myself, our teachers, our SNAs and staff are all thinking of you, your boys and your families wellbeing at home. We hope that you are all keeping safe by following all necessary government guidelines during this difficult time. Stay safe, stay apart!

Keeping a happy, healthy and stress-free home at this time can be testing but as parents, you are the primary caregivers and you know best how to ensure that your home, your boys and your family get through this difficult time. We know as parents and family members ourselves that this is a new and challenging experience for you all. For public safety, we are bombarded with new restrictions and guidelines in a national crisis. The Easter holidays will  have a different feel.

This is a whole new experience for the staff of St. Patrick's B.N.S. also. Thank you to all parents who responded to our parental survey on how the school can support any optional home learning at this time. There is a lot of praise for the system used on last closure date 12th March and we will continue to provide this mode of optional home learning support. Thanks to your responses, we now have great food for thought and school learning idea plans for  future development when our school community is back at learning, work and fun.

As a parent, you are your child’s prime educator and this is now more relevant than ever. Any school learning activities are optional. Whether you have the opportunity to help your son complete some or all of these is a choice you need to make. My own son is sitting across from me as I type, excited to be nearly finished with his Maths Challenge, whilst the youngest is trying to climb my leg and use my laptop as a drum kit. We understand!

We at St. Patrick's B.N.S. are providing these activities and resources as something which may bring  a bit of learning  routine and normality to your home. But we know that every home and every learner has different needs, so you decide what's best in your home. There will be no pressure on pupils/parents when returning to school to have all of these activities completed. We in school will be busy teaching when we return, so parents should not be stressing at home about difficult items to cover or putting unnecessary pressure on themselves or our boys. When we return, our staff will be ensuring  that any necessary steps will be taken to cover the learning curriculum with your boys. When preparing learning activities for your son,  all teachers have considered the extended closure, and Easter holiday until 19 April.
All learning activities can for now be accessed through the use of this school website at your son’s class page in the classes tab above.  Your son’s class webpage will be updated by his teacher  this Friday.  There will be activities,digital links to activities and digital links to online books which you and your son may access and use. Your son’s schoolbooks  should be non-essential during this time. All the main book companies are offering free access to online schoolbooks to help in this closure. These links will be posted on your son’s webpage.
Remember these are optional activities designed to not put any unnecessary pressure on families. We understand that not all families have suitable laptops/wifi/tablets for access to our learning digitally. We know that every pupil is different. If the school/staff can help with your son’s learning wellbeing in any way please email stpatricksboysschool@gmail.com We will do our best to assist in the current climate!

None of us know when schools will return, but be assured that our teachers and staff will continue to offer optional support for your son’s learning wellbeing at home.  We will work together to get through this difficult time until the school bell in St. Patrick's B.N.S. rings again, the staff and boys all fill their classrooms with fun and learning and we are all ready to return to normality.

To stay informed, monitor our website home page  http://www.stpatricksboys.net/  or Facebook Page  https://www.facebook.com/groups/197972123960878/   If you need to contact the school/ staff, please email stpatricksboysschool@gmail.com. School Secretary Sandra can be contacted at 0214502024  this Thurs and Friday morning from 10-12. Ronan Lettis our Home School Community Link teacher can be contacted on 0867844845 during school hours.

Again, thinking of you, your wonderful boys and families; take care!

Shane Foley (Principal), teachers and staff of St. Patrick's B.N.S.




Update 21/03/20


Dear Parents/Guardians,
We hope that you, your sons and your family are keeping safe at the moment. The staff and teachers of the school are thinking of you at home and we know as parents and family members ourselves that this is a new and challenging experience for us all. Keeping a happy, healthy and stress-free home at this time can be testing but as parents, you are the primary care givers and you know best how to ensure that your home, your boys and your family get through this difficult time.
Before the school closure last Thursday, all of our staff worked efficiently and proactively in a short time frame, to help ensure that your son can continue his educational journey at home. We did so by ensuring every parent/pupil has access to learning activities which can support his time at home. These activities have been posted by your son's teachers on our school website class pages and  more general fun activities have been posted on the school facebook page. The National Parents Council, and teacher organisations (IPPN and INTO) have praised schools for using Distance Learning strategies.
As a parent, you are your child’s prime educator and this is now more relevant than ever. These learning activities are optional. Whether you have the opportunity to help your son complete some or all of these is a choice you need to make. We at St. Patrick's B.N.S. are providing these activities and resources as something which may bring  a bit of learning  routine and normality to your home. But we know that every home and every learner has different needs, so you decide what's best in your home. There will be no pressure on pupils/parents when returning to school to have all of these activities completed.
As we are all aware, none of us know when  schools will return to normal. We want to give our pupils and parents learning support which works for you.To best support you, we need feedback from you in relation to Distance Learning  and we are asking you to complete the short questionnaire below. We would like to know if you and your son have used our online resources and how they have helped you recently. Your answers will help us greatly and be assured that all answers are anonymous. There are 12 questions to complete. Please click on the link below and complete before 6p.m. on this Sunday 22nd.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeu3ryHlcyMPtvGTS3sCosW9SL9hpkSlxXPr8EUZLeQgxzlHA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1-7NuA5dDMKDgTIlKndtLi90qg8D6iy5FIn_ZZfldT2wMoRtLdXaEzGn0

We will be using your feedback to help the school plan any future possible Distance Learning. We will work together to get through this difficult time until the school bell in St. Patrick's B.N.S. rings again, the staff and boys all fill their classrooms with fun and learning and we are all ready to return to normality.

Thank you for your continued support.

S. Foley Principal,
R. Lettis HSCL,
Staff of St. Patrick's B.N.S.


Department of Education: https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2020-press-releases/PR20-03-19.html

https://twitter.com/Education_Ire?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

HSE advice: https://www2.hse.ie/coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIi9yB8ayr6AIVia3tCh2QhgmeEAAYASAAEgIF1vD_BwE

Update 18/03/20

Possibility of extended closure past 29th March: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar hinted that schools may be closed for longer than initially perceived. We can assume from his COVID-19 address to the Nation last night that it is possible that we will not be returning to  school on the 30th March. All questions/queries regarding this possibility will be addressed in due course if and when we have received confirmation from the Department. We hope your boys have plenty to keep them busy learning and having fun until 29th of March.

https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/0317/1123774-taoiseach-to-broadcast-to-country-on-covid-19-at-9pm/


Update 13/03/2020

Parents, today we are hearing many reports from our national broadcaster, news sources and social media about social distancing for all children and adults during school closures. The idea of social distancing is to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. Please consider you, your sons and families social interactions during this testing time. There are also guidelines for parents about protecting the vulnerable elderly members of our families and communities (grandparents) from coming in contact with younger carriers of COVID-19.

Please read below and click on the links for official Government advice for parents.

Department of Health advisory video: https://twitter.com/roinnslainte/status/1238437570645823488?s=04&fbclid=IwAR1zxmLSpVeGaTPg8wJi8MF7IKkNoSueOYEP9XZGFNxEbcVPMKW_TkdZnOU

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/178c07-covid-19-coronavirus-health-advice-for-children/?fbclid=IwAR0IZV4hMDrDe4J0_FcZNuRLdcLHQ4Xv93xz9_s3RzMOxAlMugHm_-vrXfw

13/03/2020 Department of Education Guidelines schools: General Secretary Seán Ó Foghlú

During school closure:

All pupils in schools are urged to practise social distancing, and to minimise physical
contact with each other, to help avoid the spread of Covid-19. This should include
minimising social contact, avoiding meeting up and keeping physical space between
them. Parents and guardians are urged to support their children to maintain this
approach.

During school closure, If you need to contact the school, you can email stpatricksboysschool@gmail.com or ring the school secretary Sandra on 0214502024  in the office on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th between 10-12 in the mornings.


Update 12/03/2020

All contact parents will have received a text message regarding COVID-19 school closure. Preliminary info: All schools finishing today 12/03 until 30/03. Your school text message will have a link to your son's class web page on this website where activities for home to support your son's learning during the school closure can be found and are encouraged. The teachers have specifically designed these activities for their pupils. We hope that they will keep those young minds buzzing and give them a break from the gaming. Please try to ensure your sons don't spend the whole closure on the gaming consoles.


All information from the Department of Education regarding COVID-19 can be found at this link:

https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/information-for-schools-preschools-and-third-level-institutions-on-the-coronavirus.html


All information from the HSE regarding COVID-19 can be found at this link:

https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.html

If you need to contact the school, you can ring the  secretary on 0214502024  in the office on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th between 10-12 in the mornings.

Take care of your boys, and yourselves. Hopefully we will be back to normal in the not too distant future. We wish you and yours well during this closure.

Míle buíochas,

Shane Foley
Principal.

School Support

''And here we learn the golden rule,
to help eachother everyday.
From everyone their best, we say!''





Parents and boys: During this closure, can the school or teachers be of any support to you or your boys?



If there's anything you need from St. Patrick's B.N.S. or our caring staff thinking of you, please email stpatricksboysschool@gmail.com and we will do our best to help.
Ronan Lettis HSCL Teacher is available during school hours at 0867844845

St. Patrick's Boys' National School is situated in Gardiner's Hill, Montenotte, on the north side of Cork City. We are a Catholic boys' primary school under the patronage of the Bishop of Cork and Ross. Pupils of other faiths who respect the Catholic ethos are welcome to enrol. The school serves a wide catchment area comprising Montenotte, Dillon's Cross, Mayfield, The Glen and Lower Road areas.

The academic tradition of St. Patrick’s Boys’ National School dates back to 1841 when the school was located at St. Luke’s Cross, Cork. We have had many illustrious past pupils over the years, including the writer, Frank O’ Connor, and Donal Lenihan, the former Irish Rugby Captain, to name but a few.

We aim to provide a caring, happy and stimulating environment,which promotes the holistic development of our pupils.
Our school motto is “Ó gach duine a dhícheall” (From each person, their best). Our staff is committed to helping each pupil realise his full potential with the help of his parents. Indeed our Parents’ Association provides great support to the school on an ongoing basis.In addition to the Principal and mainstream class teachers, we have highly qualified teachers working in the areas of Learning Support,Resource/Special Needs, Language Support and Home/School liaison. Our Special Needs Assistants cater for pupils’ individual care needs. We provide a homework club and after school activities for pupils attending the school.

We welcome performers from the Dramatic and Visual Arts to the school on a regular basis. Sport is an integral part of the curriculum at St. Patrick’s B.N.S. with many different sports being played. Information technology is also well catered for in the school and we have a dedicated computer room for that purpose.

If you would like your child to be part of the St. Patrick’s experience please contact us to arrange a visit or to find out more about enrolment procedure.

Shane Foley - Principal


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