We are beyond frustrated with car park issues. We are receiving complaints on a daily basis from fellow parents. The rules and guidelines are clear. NO PARKING AT ANY TIME OF DAY ANYWHERE PAST THE BUILDERS YARD. Offending cars will be stickered without warning. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Dear Parent/Guardian,
There has been a case of hand, foot and mouth disease within your child’s school and your child may have been exposed. What is hand, foot and mouth disease? This is a disease caused by a group of viruses which usually affects young children. It causes blisters on hands and feet, and mouth ulcers inside the cheeks and on the tongue. They may also have a sore throat and high temperature. These symptoms last for 7–10 days. Is it dangerous? No. All make a full recovery. Is it the same as foot and mouth disease in cows? No. A completely different virus causes foot and mouth disease in cows. How is it spread? The virus is spread by coughs and sneezes, and is also found in the faeces of infected children. Some children infected with the virus do not have symptoms but can still pass it to others. Is there any treatment? There is no specific treatment for hand, foot and mouth disease – it is usually a mild and self-limiting illness. If a child feels unwell paracetamol may help. Antibiotics and creams or ointments for the blisters are not effective. Children recover just as quickly without them. What is the incubation period? Symptoms start 3-5 days after exposure to the virus. How long are children infectious? Children who are ill are infectious. Also they may carry the virus in their faeces for many weeks after they have recovered and so can continue to pass on infection. How long should children stay away from school? Children who are unwell should be kept off school until they are feeling better. Keeping children off school for longer than this is unlikely to stop the virus spreading. There may be other children in the school who appear well but are spreading the virus. How can spread be prevented? Since the virus is found in faeces, scrupulous attention must always be paid to hand washing after using the toilet. Can you catch it more than once? Yes, but children who are ill during an outbreak at school or nursery are unlikely to get it again during the same outbreak. Thank you for giving this your attention. Your GP will be able to answer any further questions that you might have about hand, foot and mouth disease. Kind Regards, Caitriona Hand School Principal Welcome back to school! Please remember that there is no parking after the builder's yard AT ANY TIME of day for ANY reason. Thank you.
Following on from our email to parents of 20th October, regarding a suspected case of Viral Meningitis, we have been informed that it was not Meningitis at all.
Thank you. Dear Parent/Guardian,
We have been informed of a suspected case of Viral Meningitis in your child’s class. Below is important information about Viral Meningitis and what you should do if your child develops any of the symptoms of Viral Meningitis. Please read it carefully. If you have any concerns or think your child may be affected please contact your doctor. Sincerely, Caitríona Hand Principal 6.13 Viral Meningitis There has been a case of Viral Meningitis in your child’s classroom and your child may have been exposed. What is Viral Meningitis? Meningitis is an infection of the delicate linings that cover the brain and of the fluid in these linings. There are 2 types of meningitis: Bacterial meningitis is very serious and can be life threatening. It is caused by a number of different bacteria and needs urgent medical attention. Viral meningitis is caused by one of three viruses and will get better by itself. The symptoms for both types of meningitis are the same. What causes Viral Meningitis? A number of different viruses can cause Viral Meningitis. Most of the commonly involved viruses reach their peak activity during the summer so infection is more common during the warmer months Although the early symptoms are similar, Viral Meningitis is different to the much more serious and potentially lethal bacterial meningitis. Children and adults with Viral Meningitis can be quite ill but they will get better without any specific treatment. What are the symptoms of Viral Meningitis? It is very difficult for anyone other than a doctor to decide which type of meningitis a child or adult has. The first symptoms are the same for both types of meningitis. Symptoms often develop quickly and may include: High temperature, Chills – shivering with a high temperature, Severe headache, Vomiting, it hurts to move the head or neck, the person may complain that light is hurting their eyes. Many cases of Viral Meningitis are accompanied by a fine pink rash over the body. This may cause confusion, as it can resemble the rash found in the much more serious Bacterial Meningitis. What should I do now? Because it can be very difficult to distinguish between Viral Meningitis and the more serious Bacterial Meningitis, all children with symptoms of Meningitis need to be seen by a doctor immediately. Let your doctor know that the child has been in contact with a case of Viral Meningitis. What should I do if I suspect Meningitis in my child? If your child develops any of the symptoms of meningitis, at any time, contact your doctor immediately. If you cannot contact your doctor quickly, bring your child to the nearest Casualty department (A&E). Your doctor and local health clinic will be able to answer any further questions that you might have about Viral Meningitis. PA AGM and Board of Management elections in the school this evening 7pm to 9pm. Please attend this important meeting. Thank you.
2 more days to bring in clothes, shoes, bags, bed linen, towels,... Please gather from family, friends, neighbours so we can turn them into books! THANKS!
Email to all families: *To read this in another language, go to our website. Cake sale is coming! Dear Parents & Guardians, We are very excited to celebrate the end of term on Friday 23rd of October by hosting a Hallowe'en-themed cake sale for everyone to enjoy! This will be a wonderful opportunity to get creative with your ‘little monsters’ coming up with some spooky treats and raise money for our school! Here are some handy links with great ideas: Mykidstime & Spaceshipsandlaserbeams Cakes and treats in any shape or form are always gratefully accepted so please don’t feel under pressure to stick to a theme – all contributions gratefully received! All funds raised from this event will go towards purchasing ‘Small World’ Learning through Play equipment for our school. Cakes and treats will be accepted from 8.30am by Parents’ Association members at reception or the Drop-Off volunteers in the car park. Children in 1st, 2nd and 3rd class should bring €3 to school. They will be choosing their own treats from the cake sale. Parents of children in Infant classes can arrive from 1pm to take their children to the cake sale. For those with children attending after-school classes, the cake sale will run up to 3pm provided there are cakes left! So please feel free to pop up before collecting time and get yourself a little treat! Please label any plates or containers so we can return them to you. As always we are extremely grateful for your support! Kind regards, Citywest ETNS Parents’ Association citywestetns.parents@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/393679434107255/ http://www.citywestetns.ie/parents-association.html  Text sent to all families:
Reminder that Drop Off is 8.30 to 8.40 only. Scoil Niamh have Drop Off from 8.40. Their volunteers do NOT escort Citywest ETNS children into school. Thanks. Text sent to all families:
We had an eventful day today. Our fire alarm went off and we thought we smelled smoke so we called the fire brigade. Three units came out, assessed the building and declared it safe and without fire. Our evacuation procedure worked well and everyone was kept safe. It is crucial that no parents drive into or park in the staff car park at ANY time, without express permission. This space is needed for times of evacuation. Thank you for your cooperation. |
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