On Tuesday October 25th an information meeting for parents of 4th to 6th classes was held and the following issues discussed . Those who could not attend are requested to make an appointment with the school principal to receive the information . A copy of the survey given to parents is included underneath .

1. Socialisation ….how children make friends and preventing bullying.
2. Children’s Use of Social Media and the danger of Cyber bullying in particular.
3. Physical and mental health Issues for children .
4. Sexuality and Body Changes from 4^th to 6^th . Issues relating to hygiene and peer conversations.
5. Religion and School Ethos .
6. Preparation for secondary school .
7. Gaeilge and Gaeltacht . Should a Gaeltacht trip be facilitated for our pupils .
8. Preparation for Confirmation ( 6th Class Catholic pupils )  Hosted by Fr Oliver Kelly and Sr. Kathleen Mc Garrigal.

 The following questionnaire was given to the attending parents . 

Parent    / Guardian  of      _______class pupil. 

I think the facts of life regarding sexuality and relationships should be introduced in

4^th     /   5^th    /  6^th class

I think primary school children should be offered the chance to attend the Gaeltacht.

Yes       /      No     /   Don’t Know

My child has a phone / tablet / computer / xbox with internet access

Yes     / No     / Don’t know

 My primary school child has unsupervised access to the Internet sometimes

 Yes     /     No    /   Don’t Know

I regularly check my child’s online communications and I know the password to the devises he/ she uses

 Yes    /     No     /    don’t Know  

I would like my school to….. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________