Covid-19 Information
- HSE https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.html
- HSE Live: 1850 241850
- Covid-19 Information across 17 languages –/https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/partner-resources/covid-19-translated-resources/
- For updated guidance specific to education settings please visit the HSE’s Health Protection Surveillance Centre’s (HPSC) website https://www.hpsc.ie/Link to HSPC guidance on vulnerable groups
Covid- 19 Department of Education Statements & Press Releases:
- 24 March, 2020 Schools to remain closed until April 19th 202o – https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2020-press-releases/PR20-03-24.html
- 10, March 2020– https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2020-press-releases/covid-19-statement-10mar20.html
- 10 April 2020 -https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2020-press-releases/PR20-04-10.html
Chief Medical Officer advice to parents and schools
- 10 March 2020: Letter from the Chief Medical Officer of the Department of Health, Dr Tony Holohan to school principals
- 02 March 2020: Letter from the Chief Medical Officer to Parents of School & Pre School Children
- 01 March 2020: Letter from the Chief Medical Officer of the Department of Health, Dr Tony Holohan to school principals
- 27 February 2020:The Chief Medical Officer from the Department of Health, Dr Tony Holohan, has issued the following letter to parents of school children travelling from affected regions.
NEPS Advice & Resources for keeping Children and Young People well during Covid-19
The Department of Education and Skills’ NEPS psychologists have developed advice and some resources for young people to manage and stay well when schools are closed.
- Advice to young people while schools are closed
- Plan for the Day
- Blank Plan for the Day
- Relaxation techniques (text)
- Relaxation techniques (podcast)
NEPS psychologists have developed guidance for parents supporting children to create new routines at home. Having a Plan for the Day is key for children/young people to manage and stay well at this time.
NEPS psychologists have developed advice for parents and schools on talking to children and young people about Covid-19 here.
Continuation of home tuition Information
- Letter to parents: COVID-19: Arrangements for continuation of Home Tuition by distance learning for the duration of the pandemic emergency
- Information for tutors: Available resources and training which may support in the continuation of home tuition
Letters to the School Community From the Principal.
Letter from Principal 19th Mar 2020
Letter from Principal 26th Mar 2020 (1)
Letter from Principal 27th Mar 2020
