The aim of this Internet Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is to ensure that pupils will benefit from the learning opportunities offered by the school’s internet resources in a safe and effective manner. This policy was reviewed and updated in October 2025.
Our Bí Cineálta Policy was reviewed by our BOM on 22/04/2026.
Please find our Bí Cineálta Policy here. This policy was reviewed by our BOM on 22/04/2026.
Our Child Friendly Version of our Bí Cineálta Policy can be found here.
Following a meeting on the 16/09/2026, the Board of Management of St Patrick’s National School has formally adopted the school’s updated Child Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment, in accordance with the Child Protection Procedures for Schools 2025.
The Board of Management has reviewed our Child Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment and this is notification of this review.
Our Class Formation Policy was reviewed, amended and ratified by the BOM on 09/04/2025.
This policy was developed by the staff of St.Patrick’s NS, Bruree in consultation with the Board of Management and the Parents Association. The policy was updated and reviewed in November 2023.
St. Patrick’s N.S., Bruree is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all our staff and a safe learning environment for all our pupils.
This Covid-19 Response Plan is designed to support the staff and Board of Management (BOM) in putting measures in place that will prevent the spread of Covid-19 in St. Patrick’s N.S., Bruree.
Isolation quick guide for parents and guardians of children older than 3 months and up to 13 years of age
As parents and educators, we are all very conscious of the importance of our children’s diet and how it impacts on their health, development and well-being.
Ideally, homework will contain a balance between reading tasks, learning tasks and written work.
This policy deals with Specific Toileting and Intimate Care Needs of Children
These procedures will come into effect from 01 January 2024 . The parental complaints procedure was revised and agreed by the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation and the management bodies of primary schools, the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association, the Church of Ireland, An Foras Pátrúnachta, the Muslim Primary Education Board, Educate Together and the National Association of Boards of Management in Special Education in 2023.
St. Patrick’s N.S. recognises the importance of good school attendance.
Our SEN policy was coordinated and developed by the SET teachers and Principal in consultation with the classroom teachers and SNAs in the school.
Please take the time to read our Remote Learning Plan here.