Home/School Communication

Please see the school’s policy on General Data Protection Regulations in the policy section of this website.

Frequent communication is of vital importance in developing and nurturing co-operation between home and school.

Aladdin App: The school uses the Aladdin App for schools. Each parent is requested to download the app. The app gives parents access to pupil information, school reports, pupil attendance, standardised test results and much more. The app will also be used to send messages to parents from the school and class teachers.

Website:                                              www.callystownnationalschool.ie

The school uses this website to update parents on school policy, calendar and activities.

Newsletter: The school will send home a newsletter at the end of each term to update the school’s community on the events of the school.

Notes Home:  From time to time, pupils will be given notes to bring home to inform parents of upcoming events and issues. These notes will also be sent home by email.

Students’ Journal: Pupils from First class upwards will receive a school homework journal. Its primary purpose is to inform parents of their child’s homework, however it both teachers and parents may use it to communicate with each other.

Meetings:

Parent / Teacher meetings: Parent/Teacher meetings will be held during February for all classes except 6th class, which take place in October.

Individual consultation: This occurs where a parent has asked for an interview with a teacher or has been invited to visit the school to exchange information or to discuss matters of concern. A note to the class teacher or a phone call to the secretary requesting such an appointment is always essential. It is also necessary that the purpose of the visit be stated so that teachers may undertake whatever preparation is necessary with regard to information and records.

Appointment with Principal: Parents should contact the secretary at 041-9822873 if they wish to make an appointment to meet with the Principal.

New Parents meeting: A meeting is held in the first week of September of each year with parents of the new infants.