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COVID-19 Policy Statement

Kealkill National School is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all our staff and a safe learning environment for all our pupils.

To ensure this, we have developed the following COVID-19 Response Plan. The Board of Management and all school staff are responsible for the implementation of this plan and a combined effort will help contain the spread of the virus.

We will:

  • Continue to monitor our COVID-19 response and amend this plan in consultation with our staff
  • Provide up to date information to our staff and pupils on the Public Health advice issued by the HSE and Gov.ie
  • Display information on the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and correct handwashing techniques
  • Agree with staff a worker representative who is easily identifiable to carry out the role outlined in this plan
  • Inform all staff and pupils of essential hygiene and respiratory etiquette and physical distancing requirements
  • Adapt the school to facilitate physical distancing as appropriate in line with the guidance and direction of the Department of Education
  • Keep a contact log to help with contact tracing
  • Ensure staff engage with the induction / familiarisation briefing provided by the Department of Education
  • Implement the agreed procedures to be followed in the event of someone showing symptoms of COVID-19 while at school
  • Provide instructions for staff and pupils to follow if they develop signs and symptoms of COVID-19 during school time
  • Implement cleaning in line with Department of Education advice

All school staff will be consulted on an ongoing basis and feedback is encouraged on any concerns, issues or suggestions.

This can be done through the Lead Worker Representative(s), who will be supported in line with the agreement between the Department and education partners.

Signed: Darragh Carey

Date: 12/08/2020

See also the government’s COVID-19 Response Plan for the safe and sustainable re-opening of Primary and Special Schools

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1 year ago

Enrolment for the 2021-2022 school year is now open. Please visit https://www.kealkillns.ie/enrolment/ where you can find all the information you will need. This year we have made it easier for parents by providing an online form-this can be filled out on your phone, laptop or PC. No need for printing.

Our Admissions Policy and Admissions Notice can also be viewed on our website.
Final date for enrolment submissions is March 5th.
If you need more information please contact the school via email on info@kealkillns.ie.
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2 years ago

Our pupils have been working very hard this past week. Very important to get some exercise breaks. A healthy body leads to a healthy mind. ... See more

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