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Principal of St John’s Parochial School, Aoife Benton, in the classroom with pupils on ‘Pyjama Day’ on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
ST John’s Parochial School, which is adjacent to the Church of Ireland church on Ashe Street, is holding an open day on Saturday, to show parents the advantages of sending their children there.
“The open day is a great chance for parents to come in, get a feel of the positive atmosphere here, to talk to the teachers and I think they’ll get great insight from even 20 minutes in the building,” said Principal Aoife Benton. “There’s a few activities planned for the children while the parents speak with staff,” she said.
“Any parent who is enrolling their child in a school will have worries, so it’s very important to us to alleviate those fears. Starting school is a big moment for the child but it’s also huge for parents. Every parent wants to get it right, so we’re here to answer any questions they might have. The safety and happiness of the child is so important to them and us,” said Aoife.
The open day takes place from 1pm next Saturday, January 28, so if you have a child about to start school it’s well worth going down to Ashe Street (the school is accessed to the right of the church). Check out the school website here To read more about the school and its facilities read the full article here
Ms Patricia Fitzell with the junior pupils at St John’s Parochial School on Ashe Street. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils in the multi-sensory room at St John’s Parochial School. Photo by Dermot Crean
The senior infants at St John’s Parochial School on Ashe Street during ‘Pyjama Day’. Photo by Dermot Crean
