Welcome back after the midterm break. The clocks are gone back and the mornings are getting darker and then so it is a good time to talk about attendance. As mentioned here before the Government have launched their ANSEO campaign to raise awareness around the issues of school attendance. During’Lockdown’ the daily routine of school became disrupted. People witnessed the softening of the old norms and as a result the daily attendance rates at school took a hit particularily around 2022-23, world wide as well as here. Now our attendance figures here are steadily moving in the right direction. One of the best things a parent/guardian can do for their child is to get them into school everyday and on time. Their educational and later on their career prospects greatly improve. Good mental, physical and financial wellbeing are linked to a solid education and having positive career options as a result. The department offer good advice through this link If you click on the second level section this leads to information on ways to help your school refusing/anxious child. I f you have any issues getting your child to school, don’t be afraid to talk to tyour child’s yearhead, principal and deputy principal. As HSCL I am happy to help you to make arrangments to meet up with staff on this matter. Please call me at 0861857703 or if you would like to call to my room in school for a chat.
On that note- instead of running a workshop tomorrow in the parents club, I would like to invite parents/grandparent/guardians for a cuppa at 10am tomorrow morning(Wednesday). These events are never crowded but it is a nice chance to meet others , find a little more about the school and have a word in my hear if you like. It will be in room 34. I would love to see some first year parents too
ISPCC is delighted to deliver a FREE online webinar to parents/ carers on ‘Online Harm – Protecting Children & Young People’ on Tuesday the 11th of November at 7pm. Please note that this is a repeat session due to high demand. During the session ISPCC Childline Services Manager, Aoife Griffin will look at what you need to know as a parent and how to support your child if they are exposed to financial and sexual extortion online with an opportunity for questions at the end.
Key areas covered in the webinar:
• Learn about the current and growing harm to children and young people
• Trends and issues for children and young people online – AI and Nudify apps
• How to support your child if something does go wrong
(emotional support and sign posting to relevant support services)
You can register for this webinar please click HERE. We have attached a flyer for interested parents to this email for your convenience.
I picked out a few events from the calender of Ballymun library for your delectation;
Legal Services @ 7.00 – 8.00pm – Thursday 6th NovBallymun Library Tel. 01 8421890 FREE
Ballymun Library Tel. 8421890 FREE
Ballymun Library Contact: Lynda Ward – 087 6648989 FREE
