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    Personal Information

    Name of Child as on Birth Certificate:

    Sex of child:

    Pronunciation:

    Date of Birth:

    PPS Number:

    Year to be Enrolled:

    Class applying for:

    JISI1st2nd3rd4th5th6thASD Class

    Child's Address:

    Nationality:

    Country of Birth:

    Religion:

    Do you wish your child to attend & participate in school Religious Services/Mass:

    YesNo

    Special Religious Notes (dietary/participation):

    Parents Details

    Mothers Details

    Mothers Name:

    Mothers Address:

    Contact Number:

    Occupation:

    Nationality:

    Email:

    Fathers Details:

    Fathers Name:

    Fathers Address:

    Contact Number:

    Occupation:

    Nationality:

    Email:

    Alternative Emergency Contact Name & Number: (Grandparent/Relation/Friend)

    Has your child attended St Audoen's Pre-School?

    If NO: Name of Pre-School/Childcare Setting attended

    Has Applicant siblings currently attending St Audoen’s NS:
    YesNo

    (If yes) Name:

    Has Applicant siblings who are Past Pupils of St Audoen’s NS
    YesNo
    (If yes)Name:

    Has Applicant a Parent who was a past pupil of St Audoen’s NS
    YesNo
    (If yes)Name:

    If leaving another primary school in the state, please state reason:

    Medical & Developmental Information

    Has your child attended speech therapy?
    YesNo

    Has your child attended an Educational Psychologist?
    YesNo

    Has your child ever attended an Occupational Therapist?
    YesNo

    Has your child ever attended CAMHS?
    YesNo

    If you have answered Yes to any of the previous medical questions please give the details here:

    Are there any other details regarding your child’s development that you feel the school should be made aware of?

    MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE

    This information will be held in the strictest of confidence.

    Has your child had any of the following?
    Asthma
    YesNo

    Heart Condition
    YesNo

    Fits, fainting or blackouts
    YesNo

    Epilepsy
    YesNo

    Diabetes
    YesNo

    Blood Disorder
    YesNo

    Allergies to any known drugs or medication
    YesNo

    Other Allergies (Materials/Creams/Insects)
    YesNo

    Does your child use any medication including inhalers, injections, creams, tablets, liquids...?
    YesNo

    If the answer to any of the questions above is YES please give details here.

    Does your child have any illness/condition that he/she is currently being treated for? Please give details here.

    Medication/Medical Treatment/ Dosage:

    Sight

    Does he/she have a known visual problem?
    YesNo

    Does he/she wear glasses?
    YesNo

    Hearing

    Does he/she have intermittent ear problems?
    YesNo

    Dietary

    Please let us know of any dietary restrictions/food allergies your child may have:

    Please note; withholding information regarding your child’s developmental or educational needs may affect your application. Please enclose any relevant reports or documents regarding the above.

    Parental Declaration

    Please tick the box to confirm you will comply with the school’s Fee Policy. This yearly fee includes books Book Rental (optional) & insurance, supplementary resources, IT equipment, photocopying and parent app access ‘Connect’. This fee must be paid before your child begins each new academic year. Any damage to school property will incur an extra fee.
    Yes

    Please tick the box to confirm you will comply with the school’s Code of Behaviour, including our school behaviour expectations and values which encourage and develop a strong sense of personal responsibility and respect.
    Yes

    Please tick the box to confirm you will comply with the school’s Uniform Policy. Children must wear the official crested school uniform (jumper, tie & tracksuit) which is available from John Lawrence Clothing on Thomas Street.
    Yes

    Please tick the box to confirm you will comply with the school’s Presentation Policy (Dress Code & Regulations). Children are expected to be neat, tidy and well groomed. Dyed hair is not allowed. Excessive wearing of earrings, chains, bracelets and facial jewellery may not be worn in school or at any public school occasion.
    Yes

    Please tick the box to confirm you will comply with the school’s Special Educational, Inclusion & Support Policy. The school aims to support each individual child to ensure that they receive support in order to access the curriculum and achieve their learning potential. For example; the school may recommend your child receive extra tuition in a small classroom setting with a support teacher for a specific subject.
    Yes

    Please tick the box to confirm you are happy for your child to engage in our Story Massage Programme. Story Massage combines the benefits of positive touch with the creativity of storytelling. It is a fun and therapeutic activity; done on the upper parts of the body, such as the neck, shoulders and back, while the child is in a seated position and fully clothed. It is gentle, respectful and encourages positive touch in school, home or wider community.
    Yes

    Please note: Your child may be photographed and/or pictured on the school’s website and publications occasionally. Please note this is done strictly in line with our Child Protection Policy, GDPR and Social Media & Website Use Policy.

    Please send any the following relevant reports and/or information you have regarding your child’s needs to info@staudoens.ie:

    Please ensure you have included the following with your application:

    1. Fully completed application form

    2. Copy of Birth Certificate

    3. Reports from previous school (if applicable)

    4. Reports from relevant HSE/CAMHS/Medical & Support Services, if applicable (All reports must be included with your application. Withholding of relevant information may result in admission refusal).

    Please note:

    Junior Infant Applications will be accepted any number of years in advance of desired admission date but early application does not guarantee admission. Priority criteria will be applied.
    Applications for Classes for SI - 6th will be held for a maximum of two years, thereafter, if a place has not become available, parents/guardians must re-apply or notify the school in writing of their wish to continue with said application.
    Incomplete forms will not be processed and will not added to the list of applicants.
    For further information please phone reception

    Distance Learning Policy

    In response to this time of uncertainty regarding Covid-19  school closures, we have formulated this policy to outline how the school will maintain the link between school and home. In the event of another whole or partial school closure, we aim to continue to communicate with our pupils through various means. We recognise that online safety is of huge importance and the aim of this document is to help to protect both school staff and pupils, while teaching and learning online.
    This policy does not set out to replace our Acceptable Usage Policy. Rather, it is proposed as an important addition to the area of learning from a digital platform. The policy presented here should be read also in tandem with our school’s Code of Behaviour Policy and Anti-Bullying (including Cyber Bullying) Policy.

    The primary obligation of all schools is to the welfare of the learners in their school. This policy, therefore, seeks to ensure that remote learning is safe for all student learners and that personal and sensitive data is also protected under GDPR legislation. Schools must ensure that learning takes place in an environment that is respectful and fair and meets its statutory duties.

    This Policy has been formulated in accordance with the provisions of the Department of Education and relevant sections of:
    (a) The Education Act (1998)
    (b) Education (Welfare) Act (2000)
    (c) Equal Status Act (2000)
    (d) Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act (2004)
    (e) Disability Act (2005)
    (f) Children First Act (2017)
    (g) GDPR
    (h) Data Protection Act (2018)
    (i) Department of Education: Child Protection Procedures for Primary schools
    (j) NEWB Guidelines for Developing a Code of Behaviour (2008).
    (k) DES Guidance on Continuity of Schooling for Primary Schools (May 2020)
    (l) DES Guidance on Continuity of Schooling: Supporting Primary Pupils at very High Risk to Covid 19 (August 2020).

     

    This is a working document; as we continue to explore options available to support distance learning, the document will be updated accordingly.

     

    Teaching and Learning is always evolving, especially, as we move deeper into the 21st century. Developments in IT provide us all with great opportunities as learners and teachers. Never before has there been greater scope to learn using technology and it continues to change the learning relationship between teachers and students. Advances in technology mean that assignments can be delivered remotely and that greater access to information on the internet affords the opportunities for real learning to take place under the watchful and professional guidance of the teacher.
    However, whether a child is being directed remotely or via a traditional classroom environment, it is very important that all partners are aware that once a learning exchange takes place between a student and teacher, whether at home or school, the same statutory rules apply i.e. the school’s Code of Positive Behaviour and all of the school’s policies apply.
    We recognise that online collaboration is essential for distance learning and that families are in favour of increased opportunities to maintain the connection between school and home. St Audoen’s uses a variety of child friendly, online tools, which assist in providing more effective teaching and learning, while also enabling greater communication between staff, families and students.

     

    Guidelines for Good Online Communication in St Audoen’s NS

     

    • Under no circumstances should pictures or recordings be taken of video calls.
    • Staff, families and students are expected to behave in an appropriate, safe, respectful and kind manner online.
    • It is the duty of parents/guardians to supervise children while they are working online and to ensure that any content submitted to their teacher is appropriate.
    • Staff members will communicate with pupils and their families via Aladdin Connect, Google Meet or through an established app (e.g. Seesaw).
    • Any electronic forms of communication will be for educational purposes and to allow for communication with families.
    • Students and staff will communicate using tools which have been approved by the school and of which parents have been notified (Seesaw, Google Meet).
    • Parental permission will be acquired before setting up a profile for a pupil on a communication forum.
    • For video calls, parental permission is implied, as the link to a video call will be communicated via the parent/guardian’s email address. Essentially, by virtue of the pupil logging on to the call, permission is assumed.
    • For security reasons, passwords will be provided to families, where applicable.
    • St Audoen’s NS cannot accept responsibility for the security of online platforms, in the event that they are compromised.

     

    St Audoen’s NS will use four online platforms for communicating and connecting with our families / pupils. Our ‘Remote Teaching and Learning Plan’ will include a combination of assigned work, lessons (Seesaw & Google Classroom) and when needed video calls via Google Meet.

    1: Aladdin Connect

    Staff will communicate regularly with parents and pupils via Aladdin Connect. All families are asked to download the Aladdin Connect and log into the School’s account and to check it daily for updates and important information from the principal and teachers.
    Parental queries will be addressed during school hours only (8:30-2:30) and should relate strictly to your child’s teaching and learning.

    2: Seesaw

    Seesaw Class App is for all our pupils to connect to their folder and they then have the option of uploading items to their folder for their teacher to see. This app is used from Junior Infants – Sixth Class and requires a code which can be accessed through Aladdin Connect. Parental consent is required prior to using this app. Each child will be assigned an individual access code. Unfortunately, single family log in is not facilitated on Seesaw.

    3. Google Classroom

    Google Classroom is an online platform which may be used with senior class pupils and again it enables our pupils to connect to their folder of work and it also allows access to their teacher when required. Our teachers may also provide feedback and communicate with pupils via Google Classroom. Parental consent is required prior to using this app.

    4. Google Meet

    Google Meet is a video-conferencing platform which will enable teachers, staff and pupils to connect via a live link. Teachers will connect with pupils regularly using pre-arranged Google Meetings.

     

    Rules for Pupils using Online Communication Methods

     

    For submitting learning:

    • Submit work and pictures that are appropriate, having an adult look over the work before submitting is recommended,
    • Use of kind and friendly words.

    For video calls:

    • Remember to ensure you join each meeting using your family name.
    • Pictures, screenshots or recordings of the video calls are not allowed.
    • Remember our school rules – they are still in place, even online.
    • Set up your device in a quiet space, with no distractions in the background.
    • Join the video with your microphone muted.
    • Raise your hand before speaking, just like you would do in class.
    • If you have the chance to talk, speak in your normal voice, using kind and friendly words.
    • Show respect by listening to others while they are speaking.
    • Ensure that you are dressed appropriately for the video call.
    • Be on time – set a reminder if it helps.
    • Enjoy! Don’t forget to wave hello to everyone when you join!

     

    Guidelines for Parents / Guardians

    For learning:

    • It is the responsibility of parents and guardians to ensure that pupils are supervised while they work online.
    • Check over the work which pupils send to their teacher, ensuring it is appropriate.
    • Continue to revise online safety measures with pupils.

     

    For video calls:

    • Under no circumstances should pictures or recordings be taken of video calls.
    • Ensure that the school has the correct email address for inviting you to join apps and meetings.
    • The main purpose of a video call is to engage in online learning activities while maintaining a social connection between the school staff and pupils. Encourage pupils to listen and enjoy the experience.
    • Be aware that when participating in group video calls, you can be seen and heard unless you are muted or have disabled your camera.
    • Please note that school staff will only accept users into video call if you can be identified by the display name on your zoom account. (i.e. Family Name)
    • Please ensure that your child is on time for a scheduled video, or they may be locked out. Please request to join the call approximately five minutes before the scheduled start time. This will give school staff time to verify your email address.
    • Make sure to familiarise your child with the software in advance. For video in particular, show them how to mute / unmute and turn the camera on/off.
    • Participants in the call should be dressed appropriately.
    • It is important to note that any breach of the above guidelines will result in a discontinuation of this method of communication. A breach may also result in a person being immediately removed from a meeting or a meeting being immediately terminated.

     

    Remote Teaching and Learning Protocols for Students:

    • Check assigned work each week
    • Communication may only take place during normal school hours
    • The normal school calendar will apply
    • The following school policies apply to remote teaching and learning:
    • Code of Behaviour
    • Anti- Bullying Policy
    • Acceptable Use Policy
    • Teaching and Learning best practice will continue to apply, with students expected to present all assignments to the best of their ability and on time, where possible in this evolving and unprecedented situation
    • In so far as possible, provision for SEN students will be made when using Remote Learning methodologies,
    • In so far as possible, provision for student at very high-risk to Covid 19 will be made when using Remote Learning methodologies.
    • Remote Teaching & Learning Protocols for Parents

     

    Parents / guardians are asked:

    • to ensure protocols for pupils are adhered to,
    • to check-in on their child’s school work on a daily basis and talk to their child about the work being assigned,
    • The health and wellbeing of all is paramount. Circumstances may change for any of us unexpectedly; teachers or parents, so please keep schooling in perspective and do not allow anything school related to impinge on your child negatively. You are the primary educator of your child and you make those calls. We encourage a little work every weekday for routine. We provide work and guidance and ask parents and pupils to do their best and that is all.

     

    Remote Teaching & Learning Protocols for Teachers / SNA’s

    • Check uploaded work each week,
    • Communication may only take place during normal school hours,
    • The normal school calendar will apply,
    • The following school policies apply to remote teaching and learning:
    • Child Protection Policy,
    • Data Protection Policy,
    • Teaching and Learning best practice will continue to apply with students expected to present all assignments to the best of their ability and on time, where possible.

     

    Remote Teaching & Learning Provision specifically for the following Covid-19 related scenarios

    Provision for children who are at very high risk to Covid 19
    The school will engage directly with relevant parents, regarding remote educational provision for children who are deemed to be at very high risk to Covid-19 (see HSE Guidelines) where medical certification has been provided to the school.

     

    In the case of all other children who are instructed to self-isolate by their GP or HSE Public Health, educational provision will be provided as follows:

    Children who are awaiting Covid 19 test results for themselves or a family member and have been instructed by their GP to isolate at home for a few days. These pupils will be supported to catch up on their learning on their return to school
    Children isolating at home on instruction from their GP due to a confirmed case within their own family/close contact outside of school (14-day isolation period). Teacher will link in with the pupil via See-Saw.
    School POD (group of six) instructed by HSE Pubic Health to self-isolate. Teacher will link in with the pupils via See-Saw.
    School bubble (whole class) instructed by HSE Public Health to self-isolate (14 day isolation period). Teacher will engage with the bubble daily on Seesaw/Google Classroom and Google Meet
    Whole school closure as instructed by HSE Public Health (duration of closure will be advised by Public Health). Teachers will engage with pupils, using a blended approach of pre-recorded lessons, Seesaw/Google Classroom and regular contact on Google Meet.
    Please note that the current situation is quite fluid and these circumstances may vary throughout the year.

     

    Summary:

    Do what you can, within your circumstances. Forget about following books and workbooks outside of the work set by teachers for the moment.
    There will be no school work set for planned school closures / holidays: there will be no interaction on Google Meet, Seesaw or Google Classroom during these times.
    Please keep note of postings on the school app as it is our main mode of communication going forward.
    We ask parents/guardians, students and teachers to ensure protocols are adhered to at all times.
    If you have yet to connect to any of the on-line platforms/school App, please do so. If you are experiencing difficulties please contact the school and we will assist you in any way that we can and please contact the school with any further queries you may have.
    We thank the school community for adhering to the above guidelines for everyone’s safety and welfare.
    Our Distance Learning Policy will be subject to regular monitoring and reviewed by the DP and the Digital Learning Team and is subject to change, in light of any guidance or instruction received from Department of Education and Skills and / or HSE Public Health.

     

    *Recommended Apps

    In addition to a pared back plan of work for your child/children, we suggest the following Apps for your child’s use too, if you can access them. If not, do not worry, they are helpful but not essential.

    Cúla 4: Excellent for younger pupils for Irish vocab – very child friendly. There are also videos of your children’s favourite cartoons here as Gaeilge which would be useful to watch occasionally to keep up with Irish
    Doulingo: most suitable from 2nd class upwards. Excellent app. Tests your child Irish ability level at the start and they work away at their own level for 10mins daily
    Mathduel: For tables. Fun and interactive
    Starfall: For spellings. Again, very child friendly and useful to keep spellings progressing without feeling like schoolwork
    Jolly Phonics App: to keep up phonics learning for infant classes
    Dolch Words Apps: (there is a wide range available): for the development of sight words
    Nessy Apps: for reading for pupils with dyslexia or difficulties
    PinkFong: Digital stories for infant classes. Excellent and engaging
    Khan Academy: Useful for maths for older pupils especially
    Kahoot: for general knowledge and quizzes
    Toontastic: probably the best app ever for digital storytelling – pupils can devise their own digital story, picking a range of characters, settings, even musical background. They plan a beginning, middle and end to their story and can record their own voices to tell the story
    Puppetpals: similar to toontastic – useful for younger pupils. They can record themselves telling the story also
    Lightbot – Coding app – super for all ages.