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Attendance & Punctuality • Casual absences are not acceptable. It is critical
that students commit to regular and punctual
attendance. All students are expected to be in their
designated classroom at 8.45am each morning and
Regular and punctual attendance is crucial for
1.55pm each afternoon.
effective progress and for academic achievement
in school. It should also be noted that under the • Absences must be explained by a signed note from
parents/ guardians. Parents are requested to
Education (Welfare) Act 2000 there is a
statutory obligation to attend school and the inform the Principal if a student is going to be
absent for a prolonged period.
Principal is legally required to inform Túsla when
• Under the Education Welfare Act, non-attendance
absences of more than 20 days in a school year occur.
at school may lead to prosecution. Parents will be
• School hours are from 8.50am to 4pm Monday – formally notified if a student’s attendance is
Thursday and 8.50am - 1.05pm on Friday. causing concern.
• Students are expected to attend school every day • Junior Students may not leave the school during
and to be punctual and regular in attendance. the day.
• All students must have an ANSEO student card and • Students who become ill during the day should
must register attendance each morning by report to the Main Office/Nurse's Office where if
scanning in at one of the three terminals. necessary, contact will be made with a parent or
• Scanning terminals will de-activate after 8.50am guardian by telephone. The school nurse will assess
each morning. Late-comers must report to the situation and decide on an appropriate course
reception to scan in and sign the late register. of action.
