St Brendan's N.S.Scoil Naomh Breandáin · Loughshinny

School is closed on Wednesday 14 October and Wednesday 21 October because of the INTO strike days.

Policies and school documents

In line with the Education Act and the Education Welfare Act, the school keeps a range of policies covering how the school runs and how children are looked after. Everything here opens as a PDF.

Applying for a place

If you are enrolling a child, read these two first, then apply online through Aladdin. The Annual Admissions Notice carries this year's dates.

Admissions Policy 2027How places are offered and the criteria if the school is oversubscribed. Annual Admissions Notice 2027The dates for this year's application cycle. Applications open Wednesday 6 January 2027. Apply online through AladdinApplications are made through Aladdin, from 6 January 2027.

Keeping children safe

Safeguarding, child protection and our approach to bullying behaviour.

Child safeguarding contacts. Our Designated Liaison Person (DLP) is Ms Kathy Lundy, Principal. Our Deputy Designated Liaison Person (Deputy DLP) is Ms Carole Doyle, until a Deputy Principal is appointed. Contact either through the office on 01 849 0394.

Child Safeguarding StatementOur statement and risk assessment under the Child Protection Procedures. Child Protection PolicyHow concerns are raised, recorded and acted on. Bí Cineálta Policy (Anti-Bullying)Our anti-bullying policy, to prevent and address bullying behaviour. It replaces our earlier anti-bullying policies. Anti-Cyber Bullying Policy Critical Incident PolicyWhat the school does in the event of a serious incident.

The everyday running of the school

Behaviour, attendance, medicine, health and safety and how devices are used.

Code of BehaviourWhat we expect and how behaviour is supported and managed. Attendance PolicyAbsences, lateness and when to let the office know. Administration of MedicineIf your child needs medication during the school day. Health and Safety Policy Internet Acceptable Use PolicyHow devices and the internet are used in school. Mobile Phone and Device Policy General School PoliciesThe smaller everyday policies, gathered in one document.

Support and privacy

Additional needs and what the school does with the information it holds about your family.

Special Needs and Learning Support PolicyHow additional needs are identified and supported here. Data Protection PolicyWhat information the school holds and how it is looked after.

Cannot find what you are looking for?

The office is happy to post or email any document and to talk you through anything that is not clear.