Saint Brigid’s National School, is a primary school situated in the centre of Greystones, Co. Wicklow. Our mission is to provide the highest quality education for all our children in a happy, safe and stimulating Christian environment, focusing on their academic, social, personal, moral and spiritual development to help them be the best they can be.

Homework

Re: Allocation of Homework/ Schoolwork when a child is Absent from School

Dear Parents/ Guardians,

Allocation of Homework / Schoolwork when a child absent from school.

Scenario 1

Our School Policy in relation to providing homework / schoolwork for children who are absent due to a short term illness or away on holiday during term time still applies i.e. they are not provided with work. We would encourage them to read while they are absent. There are also a number of useful educational links on our school website which they can tap into. The teacher will work with them when they come back to school.

Scenario 2

Awaiting on COVID Test Result – No homework/ schoolwork is provided. Again, there are educational links on the school website that children can use while they are absent from school.

Scenario 3

If your child has to quarantine due to a positive COVID test or is designated as a close contact of a person who tested positive – Homework/ schoolwork will be provided.

Scenario 4

If a child has an underlying illness and is not attending school, work will be provided.

On a personal note, I would like to thank all the parents for the part you are playing in keeping your children home from school when they are unwell. We are all in this together and the health and safety of the whole school community is a top priority for us all.

Thanks again for your support and cooperation as we adapt to new routines and protocols.

Kind regards,

Ms. Costello