Knock National School

Dear Parents/Guardians,

In recent years, as a society, we have become very aware of the problem of child abuse through neglect, emotional, physical or sexual abuse.

Each one of us has a duty to protect children and Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2011) notes that teachers, who are the main care givers to children outside the family, are particularly well placed to observe and monitor children for signs of abuse. In response to this, the Department of Education and Skills published Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools (2011) in relation to child protection and welfare. These procedures promote the safety and welfare of all children and are to be welcomed.

The Board of Management of Knock NS has adopted these procedures as school policy. Consequently, if school staff suspect or are alerted to possible child abuse (neglect, emotional, physical and/or sexual abuse) they are obliged to refer this matter to Children and Family Service of the HSE. The HSE will then assess the situation and provide support for the child concerned. In our school the Designated Liaison Person for dealing with Child Protection is Ms. Máire Boyle

Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children may be accessed on the website of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (www.dcya.ie) and the Department of Education and Skills Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools can be read on the Department’s website (www.education.ie). Parents/Guardians are also welcome to look through the procedures and Child Protection Policy here at the school.

We are having a green and red day on Friday, children can dress up in red and green colours.  We ask that the children bring in €2 please and the proceeds will go towards purchasing a tunnel for gardening.

Mums ir zaļā un sarkanā diena piektdien, bērni var pārģērbties sarkanā un zaļā krāsas. Mēs lūdzam, ka bērni celt € 2 Lūdzu, un ieņēmumi tiks novirzīti iegādājoties tuneli dārzkopība.

Mes, turintys žalią ir raudoną dieną, penktadienį, vaikai gali apsirengti raudona ir žalia spalvomis. Mes prašome, kad vaikai atsineša € 2 Prašome, o gautos lėšos bus eiti link perkant sodo tunelį.

Jesteśmy po zielony i czerwony dzień w piątek, dzieci mogą ubierać się w kolory czerwony i zielony. Pytamy, że dzieci wprowadzą w € 2 proszę i wpływy zostaną przeznaczone na zakup tunelu dla ogrodnictwa.

Back to school assembly will take place on Wednesday 12th September at 12pm. All parents are invited to attend.

The School Photographer will visit on Monday 17th September at 9.20am. Children may have their photo taken, there is no compulsion on parents to purchase the photos.