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Parents/guardians please see below general information for all students including incoming 1st Years.
School App:
The App has been updated to Version 5 and is live in the App store and Google Playstore to download.
School App Help & Support - Parents/Guardians
All queries from parents/guardians regarding accessing the School App can be directed to support@uniqueschools.ie
Updating the App if previously downloaded:
If a user has auto update switched on in the settings on the phone the update process will be done automatically. Otherwise they will see an UPDATE message in the Notifications screen. They should select UPDATE to complete the process. The user will be asked to verify their mobile number during the update process. This must be the mobile number you have supplied to the school. If a user has changed their mobile number of if they have not supplied a mobile number to the school they will not be able to access the App.
The App will be the main communication method for parents/guardians in the future. The App will also allow a direct link to access VS Ware and the school website from the same portal. From a systems viewpoint the App is not intended to replace our main ‘Teaching/Learning’ & organisational platform (Microsoft Office/Teams) or our Management Information System for school reports (VS Ware) but as more effective communication service which is GDPR compliant and reduces handling and use of paper.
Please see below advice and guidance document for the new school year 2022/23
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How to access VS Ware via the School App.
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Access to VS WARE (only create a login when advised by school management) |
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Insurance Letter
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School Costs
The costs for the academic year include;
book rental fee applicable to each year available from Book Rental Scheme section, resource fund €50, locker rental €30, school journal €7 and insurance €8 (see below).
Insurance
The school encourages all students to take part in the ‘Dunne Ltd. Insurance Scheme’ which enables parents/guardians to recoup medical expenses which they would not otherwise be able to do. Insurance Forms and policy details accompany this handbook and are also available from the school website in the parent’s section. The cost of insurance is €8 for 24hr cover.
Resource Fund
The Resource Fund is used to subsidise student activity costs in the school and also helps pay for the printing and copying services for students. Every student benefits from this and every family should contribute through the online payment system. The €40 resource fund compares very favourably with other schools and we encourage all parents/guardians to contribute. The cost of trips to events varies depending on the distance to travel generally €8-€12-€20, and prices will also vary for buses/numbers attending events. All of these can be paid online.
Lockers
Students are given lockers to store their books. They are located in the extension area. A rental fee of €30 is charged for the locker and lock. Students are not permitted to go to lockers between classes. This will mean that they prepare for each group of three classes before school, break time and lunch time. Valuables or large sums of money should not be brought into school. In addition, bag racks are placed around the school for the temporary storage of bags during the day.
The costs for the academic year include;
book rental fee applicable to each year available from Book Rental Scheme section, resource fund €50, locker rental €30, school journal €7 and insurance €8 (see below).
Insurance
The school encourages all students to take part in the ‘Dunne Ltd. Insurance Scheme’ which enables parents/guardians to recoup medical expenses which they would not otherwise be able to do. Insurance Forms and policy details accompany this handbook and are also available from the school website in the parent’s section. The cost of insurance is €8 for 24hr cover.
Resource Fund
The Resource Fund is used to subsidise student activity costs in the school and also helps pay for the printing and copying services for students. Every student benefits from this and every family should contribute through the online payment system. The €40 resource fund compares very favourably with other schools and we encourage all parents/guardians to contribute. The cost of trips to events varies depending on the distance to travel generally €8-€12-€20, and prices will also vary for buses/numbers attending events. All of these can be paid online.
Lockers
Students are given lockers to store their books. They are located in the extension area. A rental fee of €30 is charged for the locker and lock. Students are not permitted to go to lockers between classes. This will mean that they prepare for each group of three classes before school, break time and lunch time. Valuables or large sums of money should not be brought into school. In addition, bag racks are placed around the school for the temporary storage of bags during the day.