First Penance Seating Plan
NOTE: candidates sit with their parents on either side of them. Due to the size of the church, there is only enough room for parents on their child’s allocated pew. Extra siblings etc will find a limited number of seats at the back of the church.
Fairtrade Big Breakfast
Due to our recent status as ‘Fairtrade School’ we’re delighted to have a guest speaker from a coffee farm in Honduras come visit our school as part of Fairtrade Fortnight. The event is taking place on Wednesday 2nd March at 10am in the school hall. Our Greenschools Committee will be hosting a Fairtrade tea/coffee & treats morning to coincide with the guest speakers. You’ll also get to hear about the origins of a typical breakfast. There will be lots of other fun things happening as well. ALL ARE INVITED !
Deputy Principal
We would like to inform you that as of the 1st February 2016 Ms. Roche has stepped down from the position of Deputy Principal in Rathmore N.S. for personal reasons. We would like to take this opportunity to thank her for all that she has done for the school over the past five years in her role as Deputy Principal. We are delighted that Ms. Roche will remain on the teaching staff of Rathmore N.S.
Ms. Caitriona Lancaster has now taken over the position of Deputy Principal, and we wish her well in her future role.
Eadestown Funzone
Will be returning to Rathmore N.S. from Mon 4th to Fri 8th July 2016
For more details contact the office on 045 862145
Child Protection
In recent years, as a society, we have become very aware of the problem of child abuse through neglect, emotional, physical or sexual abuse.
Each one of us has a duty to protect children and Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2011) notes that teachers, who are the main care givers to children outside the family, are particularly well placed to observe and monitor children for signs of abuse.
In response to this, the Department of Education and Skills published Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools (2011) in relation to child protection and welfare. These procedures promote the safety and welfare of all children and are to be welcomed.
The Board of Management of Scoil Chéile Chríost, Rathmore N.S. has adopted these procedures as school policy. Consequently, if school staff suspect or are alerted to possible child abuse (neglect, emotional, physical and/or sexual abuse) they are obliged to refer this matter to Children and Family Services of the HSE. The HSE will then assess the situation and provide support for the child concerned. In our school the Designated Liaison Person for dealing with Child Protection is Mr. Robbie Jameson and the Deputy Designated Person Liaison is Ms. Erika Roche. Ms. Breda Carroll is the Board of Management representative for Child Protection.
Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children may be accessed on the website of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (www.dcya.ie) and the Department of Education and Skills Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools can be read on the Department’s website (www.education.ie). Parents/Guardians are also welcome to look through the procedures and Child Protection Policy here at the school.
Robbie Jameson
PRINCIPAL