Electronic Medical Declaration

Parents of pupils in Junior Infants to 2nd class that are planned to return to school on Monday, 1 March 2021, are being asked to fill out an electronics medical declaration regarding their child. This is part of the guidelines associated with returning to school safely and can be done online via the Databiz Solutions website using the instructions outlined in the following guide. Please login and virtually sign the declaration before Monday, 1 March 2021.

February 25, 2021 Covid, Parents

School Reopening

Following recent announcements by the Government in relation to phased return of schools as part of the National Living with Covid Plan, Gaelscoil Philib Barún will reopen for Junior Infants to 2nd class on Monday, 1 March 2021. The school has received additional guidelines from the Department to effectively manage this return while level 5 restrictions remain in place and further details are available in a letter from the Minister of Education to all parents and guardians. In summary, we

February 11, 2021 Parents, Teachers

Parent Teacher Meetings

Please see the attached letter regarding arrangements for optional Parent Teacher meetings from Monday to Wednesday, 15-17 February 2021 (i.e. during the week before mid-term break). Note also that online classes will pause Thursday and Friday, 18-19 February 2021.

January 26, 2021 Parents

Pre-Enrolment Update

As stated in our Annual Admission Notice, applications for enrolment in Junior Infants for the School Year 2021-2022 will be accepted during the month of February 2021. Please complete in the 2021 Application for Enrolment form here and return to the school (either by post to this address or by email to eolas@pilibbarun.com). Applications should be received no later than Sunday, 28 February 2021.

January 8, 2021 Community, Parents

School Closure and Online Learning

As you are aware the DES have closed all schools across the country for the month of January. Teachers will begin teaching online from next Monday through the use of their Padlet pages. These Padlet pages are listed and can be accessed here. Parents are not expected to be able to complete the same amount of work that might be completed in school and we ask only that pupils and parents engage with the work as best they can under

September 28, 2020 Parents

Parents Association AGM

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Parents Association will take place virtually on Wednesday, 30 September 2020 at 19.30 via zoom. To access an invitation, please subscribe to the association mailing list gpbparents@gmail.com. The AGM, and all subsequent meetings, are conducted in English. All parents are welcome to join all meetings without being part of the committee.

September 25, 2020 Parents

New Policies for 2021/22

A new and revised Admissions Policy has been recently approved by the school patron and is available to view here. An Admissions Notice regarding 2021/22 is also available to view here.

August 24, 2020 Parents

Reopening Plan

Please see attached plan for the reopening of the school next Friday, 28 August 2020. We hope it clarifies for parents questions that may arise regarding the safe reopening of Gaelscoil Philib Barún for all its pupils.

August 17, 2020 Parents

Teachers, Classes and Book Rental

Details of classes and teachers are available here. Please note arrangements for safe return of pupils to the school. Also, those still wanting to avail of book rental should please indicate same by registering with Databiz Solutions and paying for the books online. Even if you are buying the books you still need to pay for art and craft, reading resources, online resources and photocopying. See full details on the book rental blog.

August 13, 2020 General, Parents

School Reopening

The Gaelscoil will reopen on Friday, 28 August 2020 for all classes and staggered times will apply, as follows: Naíonáin Bheaga agus Mhóra at 8:45am Rang 1,2,3,4, at 8:55am Rang 5 agus 6 at 9:05am Information on the safe return to school is available on this letter. Please be aware that further updates will be communicated on this website and through text.

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