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Irish Dancing will continue tomorrow, Wednesday in school. Our rugby coach Wesley has a great treat for us tomorrow bringing the Heineken Cup to school for a visit. Rugby will continue on Thursday also in school. School Lunchtime football league resumes tomorrow also for 4th-6th class. Go raibh míle maith agaibh.
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About Arles National School
Short History Of The SchoolArles N.S. is a rural 4 teacher school in South Co. Laois. The present school was built in 1961 and was extended in 1985. It caters for both boys and girls. For a comprehensive history of the School and area, Click here.Board Of ManagementThe Board of Management is charged with the direct governance of the school. It comprises of eight members, three nominees of the Bishop, two representatives of the parents, (elected by parents) One representative from the teaching staff (elected by teachers) and the principal teacher. Also one representative from the local community nominated by above members.Your Child In The First YearThis will be an exciting and interesting experience for your child even though he/she will miss you and you her/him. Now that he/she is going to school he/she will continue to learn under your guidance and that of her teacher. Many of the skills your child has learned at home will help him/her feel secure in his/her surroundings. He/she should be able to button/unbutton, zip up her/his jacket and hang it up unaided. He/she needs to be able to open and close their lunch box, bottles etc.What Your Child Will LearnYour child will learn to be independent and interact with other children. She/he will get to know the school environment and learn to co-operate with others. Your child will learn – Irish, Number work, English, Religion, Social and Environmental Studies, Music, Art and Craft and SPHE.ReligionWe are a Catholic school and our ethos is Catholic. Children are taught to respect and appreciate each others values and traditions. You will be involved in your child’s religious training in the use of “Alive O” Series. Great emphasis is placed on the preparation of pupils for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. Your child will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in second class and her/his Confirmation in fifth / sixth classes. Your child will also experience Religious formation through School Assemblies.Support TeachingWe are very fortunate to have Learning Support/Resource Teacher and 2 Special Needs Assistant in the school to cater for individual needs.Home School LinksArles N.S. encourages good communication between home and school. We strive to achieve constant and regular interaction by parent/teacher meetings. Formal parent/teacher meetings are organised in the second term annually.Homework Journal: this provides parents with the opportunity to know the day-to-day running of the school and to keep in touch with the class teacher. Homework: Homework is a practical means for parents to keep abreast with your child’s progress. Please refer to Code of Behaviour for details of homework policy. School Newsletter: A school newsletter is issued once a term. Parent’s Council: This is a great way for parents to become actively involved in their child’s school. The council meets a few times a term. Their A.G.M. is at times when new members are welcome. Sacramental Programme: The program for the sacraments Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation require maximum parental involvement. |
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