Letter from the Mr. FitzGerald and Ms. Murray
Dear Parents/Guardians,
I am sure you are well aware by now but the Department of Education reversed its decision to partially open schools last night. This means that all year groups will be learning remotely from Monday 11th Jan for the rest of the month. No doubt there will be further updates and I will bring them to your attention accordingly.
This is a testing time for us all and your safety is the most important element right now. Our examination years face a particularly challenging time but I wish to reassure you that our dedicated teachers will be available throughout this uncertain time and please do not hesitate to contact us if you require assistance. We are here to help you.
I encourage each of you to reinforce to your son/daughter what we can do, to continue learning, to engage and to highlight what we can control. All students have access to our Google Suite (Google Classroom, Google Docs etc.) platform. It is here that we will be engaging each day with students. We will be using our school’s Remote Learning Guide as we deliver remote learning.
Please see this on our school website available at http://stlaurencecollege.com/Content/2020/9/pz59-Remote_Learning_Guide.pdf
This guide should be read with reference to the Code of Behaviour, the Acceptable Use Policy and the Anti-Bullying Policy. Students are expected to read and respond to communication from the school on a regular basis. Deadlines still exist and parents/guardians will be contacted for late submissions, missing work and inappropriate behaviour.
Any student who needs to collect materials from the school can do so from 11am - 1pm on Monday 11th January. Please phone school reception to book an appointment. Upon arrival to campus please follow all health guidelines. If you are feeling unwell or exhibiting symptoms of Covid -19 please do not come to the school.
For now, I wish you and your loved ones a safe start to 2021.
Principal – Mr Shane FitzGerald
Deputy Principal – Mrs Brigid Murray
To view/download this letter as a pdf click here.
For more support with Google Classroom and Remote Learning click here to access our support page.
Please click here for information on a number of educational, mental health, counselling and support services than can provide help, guidance and advice in the month ahead.