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Nametages on all clothing
Please ensure that all uniform and coats have a clear name tag on them. Please check uniform from last year to ensure the name is still legible.
The PA and School do our best to get clothing back to its owners but it is nearly impossible if the items are not named.
If you have lost something, the lost property box it to the side of the Reception door
Birthday parties
While neither the school nor the PA have a written policy on birthday parties, our suggestion is that if you are planning a large party, in the spirit of inclusivity that we like to foster, each child in the class gets an invite. Note that as the children get older (4th class onwards for eg) you tend to more often see single gender/smaller parties which is absolutely normal but for the younger classes our suggestion is that every child gets an invite..
Contacting the PA
If you have any queries please feel free to contact the PA at anytime at parentsatcarysfortns@gmail.com
Parents often ask about how best to deal with head lice. Here you’ll find some helpful tips that we hope will help keep those nasty bugs at bay.
What are head lice?
Head lice are grey-brown tiny wingless insects about the size of a pinhead when they hatch and 3mm long (the size of a sesame seed) when fully grown. They are spread by head-to-head contact and cannot fly, jump or swim. Children are most commonly affected by head lice as they tend to have more head-to-head contact while at school or during play.
How do I detect them?
Head lice often cause the scalp to itch actually caused by an allergy to the lice. In some cases of head lice, a rash may appear on the back of the neck. This is caused by a reaction to louse droppings. It is very difficult to identify head lice by inspecting the head. Detection combing involves using a special fine-toothed head lice comb that you can buy from your local pharmacy. If you discover head lice in your child’s hair, check the rest of your family, and alert your child’s school and treat immediately.
How can I treat my child?
Treatment should only be carried out after live head lice have been found. You can treat the lice at home by using a head lice comb or medicated lotions. However, neither treatment method will protect against re-infestation if head-to-head contact is made with someone with head lice during the treatment period.
How can I prevent head lice?
A head lice infestation cannot be easily prevented. Keeping long hair tied back/plaited and avoiding sharing of hats, hair brushes etc. can help. Regular detection combing – for example, on a weekly basis, is the best way to find new lice quickly.
In Carysfort National School standardised testing starts in 1st class. All classes are assessed in English Reading and Maths with spellings also assessed in 1st, 3rd & 5th classes. Standardised tests are used to measure your child’s achievement compared to other children throughout the country at the same age or class level.
Standardised tests are not intelligence tests. The main purpose of testing is to help the teacher identify your child’s strengths and needs and to plan your child’s learning. More information on the test and interpreting the scores is available here.
Research suggests that parental involvement in a child’s learning has more of an impact on a child’s educational outcomes than any other demographic measure including social class, level of parental education or income (Feinstein & Symons, 1999).
Useful links for parents
Webwise: https://www.webwise.ie/parents/
Here you will find information advice and free educational resources addressing a range of internet safety issues and concerns for young people, teachers and parents. Under the parents tab you will find advice, videos, apps explained, talking points, resources and other information. The Webwise Parents’ Guide to a Better Internet is a helpful guide for parents.
Here are some websites which offer parents some practical guides on how to enhance user privacy, restrict age-inappropriate access.
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