As a staff, we are very aware that the children have been away from the school building since March 12th. We appreciate the time and effort that went into Distance Learning, and we recognise the challenges that this presented for all families. Each child will be in a different place in relation to his/her learning, and we wish to assure you that staff will take that into consideration when planning for Teaching and Learning during the 2020/2021 school year.
In Scoil Barra we will prioritise:
1) Covid-19 Safety of children and staff: taking time to establish new hygiene routines and safety procedures
2) Well-being: we will promote a sense of safety, calm, hope, belonging and connectedness
3) Curriculum: “Slow Down to Catch Up”: The Department of Education and Skills has published Curriculum guidelines, all priorities in these guidelines will be observed in Scoil Barra.
In recognition of the unprecedented challenges presented by the return to school in the current circumstances, children will not be asked to complete homework during September.
Supporting the Learning of Children who cannot attend school
If a child is not able to attend school for an extended period of time, the class teacher (and/or support teacher, where relevant) will provide suggested activities to support the child’s learning at home. This will be addressed on a case by case basis.