School rules are devised with regard for the health, safety and welfare of all members of the school community.

                 

                 (1) RESPECT AND COURTESY – SCHOOL PROPERTY   

                 All pupils are expected to treat staff, their fellow pupils and visitors with respect and courtesy at all times.  The use of foul language                                       and any form of bullying are unacceptable.  Pupils must respect all school property and keep the school environment clean and litter                                   free. Posting graffiti is absolutely forbidden. No writing on or defacing school property allowed. Chewing gum destroys our schoolyard                                 and is not allowed.  St. Brigid’s is a Smoking/Vaping free zone.​

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                 (2) PUNCTUALITY: 

                         The official opening time is 8.50 a.m. for Junior Infants – 6th class mainstream classes and children should assemble in the schoolyard in their                     class groups from 8.40am.  Parents are asked to allow their children “enter” and “exit” the building on their own as yard supervision is provided                   by members of the school staff from 8.40am. daily.

 

                 Children attending The Orchard start at 9.10am and should be escorted to the gate of The Orchard yard at that time where they will be                                 received by The Orchard staff members.

                 Classes for Infants end at 1.30 p.m. Classes for the other pupils end at 2.30 p.m.

                 No responsibility is accepted for the pupils outside of these times.

 

                 If a pupil needs to leave the school before the appropriate time for any reason, advance notice from the parents must be given to the school                       through Aladdin.  Pupils must be collected by a parent, or a responsible adult nominated by the parent in their note on the Aladdin

                 system. Students will not be released to minors or individuals not indicated on the parents/guardian’s communication through Aladdin. 

                 No child is allowed to return to the school premises after 2.30p.m. for any reason.

 

                 (3) PERSONAL PROPERTY:

                 Children should have their names on their coats and other personal property, such as schoolbooks, copies etc.  The school cannot take

                 responsibility for items lost or stolen on the premises.

 

                 (4) UNIFORM: 

                 School uniform consists of: 

                 Light-blue long-sleeved Blouse (Polo shirt in May and June Not September)

                 Grey Skirt/Pinafore.

                 Standard school grey straight legged trousers (No other colour or type of trouser will be acceptable and this rule will be strictly enforced)

                 Black Tights/White knee

                 Royal-blue Cardigan or Jumper

                 School Tie.

                 Flat black shoes or flat black boots.

                 Runners with adequate support on PE days only. Laces must be tied. Runners should not be worn on uniform days.

                 Navy, knee length, tracksuit material shorts may be worn in warmer months instead of tracksuit bottoms, on designated PE days only.

 

                 Full Uniform must be worn, tracksuit on PE days only.  Plain Navy tracksuit with school crest only allowed (no zips, brand logos or hoods                               with/without cords).  Crests available at office.

 

                 Loop type/long style earrings are not allowed.  Rings are not allowed. Watches and one pair of stud earrings only permitted.

 

                 Body painting, transfers, and body piercing (other than one stud in an ear) are not permitted.

 

                 Makeup of any description is not permitted including false eyelashes, false nails, fake tan etc. This list is not exhaustive.

 

                 NO MOBILE PHONES, under any circumstances.

 

                 (5) BEHAVIOUR IN CLASS: 

                 Pupils should have all their books and complete written work.  Pupils should respect their teacher and fellow pupils and themselves.  

                 Pupils are taught to respect their own property and that of others.  They should respect the right of other pupils to learn.

 

                 (6) LUNCH:

                 St. Brigid’s G.N.S. operates A Healthy Eating Policy.  Every effort should be made to ensure that children have a wholesome lunch. Friday will                         be treat day. On Friday children may bring one fun size chocolate bar, one small cereal bar or a small bag of jellies. Popcorn, chewing gum,                         fizzy drinks, energy drinks, crisps, mints, lollipops are not allowed. Children should not share food or lunches in case classmates have food                           allergies.

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                 (7) BEHAVIOUR OUT OF CLASS:

                 Walking ONLY allowed on corridors – pupils stand back to allow an adult or teacher pass.  Any instructions or directions given by

                 the supervising teacher are to be complied with.  Rough behaviour is not acceptable whether inside or outside school. In the interest

                 of general good behaviour in the school any teacher may correct any child from any class. Pupils remain the responsibility of their parents                           until 8.50 a.m. and after 2.30 p.m. (1.30pm for Infants classes).

 

                 (8) HOMEWORK: 

                 It is the policy of the school to assign homework on a regular basis.  Homework is rarely assigned at weekends.  If homework is not

                 done or if a pupil is absent a note of explanation should be given.  Parents should check pupils’ homework daily.

 

                 (9) YARD:

                 Pupils are expected to behave in a mannerly fashion.  They should not behave in any way, which endangers themselves or others.  Chasing,                         fighting, spitting, or pushing are not allowed. Safe running" on yard is permitted. This means that the children will be allowed to run in a safe                         way but if a child is running in an unsafe or in a way that poses a risk of harm to themselves, other children, or the staff members on the yard                     they will be asked to stop running for the remainder of the break.  No child is allowed to stay in at the “breaks”, except in exceptional                                     circumstances (ongoing illness or recovery from injury) Written permission from their parents will be required in these instances.  No pupil may                   leave the yard without the teachers’ permission. Children who wear glasses may not do so on the yard unless parents have given written                             consent. Children may not bring toys, pencils etc. on to the yard but they may bring books.

 

                 (10) DOGS:

                 For Health and Safety reasons the Board of Management requests that dogs are NOT brought onto the school grounds at any time with the                       exception of guide dogs/service dogs where appropriate.

 

                 (11) ABSENCES:

                 Every absence of a child must be accounted for.  Please inform the school if your child is absent through the Aladdin system.   Please notify the                   school if your daughter has an infectious disease or head lice. Each child must supply a home phone number, mobile phone number and two                       alternative contact numbers, so parents can be contacted in the case of illness or emergency on their Personal Profile.

 

                 (12) BIRTHDAY PARTIES:

                 Invitations may not be distributed during school hours.