👋🏻Hello to everyone joining us in September,
Each child has reached a very important milestone in their lives. Our team understand the importance of a successful transition from pre-school to the primary classroom. Healthy home school links are the cornerstone of our school’s success. Parents and teachers must work closely together for children to reach their full potential.
It was lovely to meet many of you last week at our open house. If you were unable to attend, please find information provided on the morning: click here
We want to know your child’s story/scéal… We have created a short parent questionnaire to give you the chance to share any information you think will be important to set your child up for success in Ard Rí. If you have not completed this already, please click on the link below. The information you share will allow us to best support your child from day one. We want your child to be happy in school. We will have two Junior Infant classes, if your child has a friend also starting with us you can let us know in the survey which we will consider during class allocation.
Mo Scéal (My Story)- Parent Survey
🏫We are looking forward to welcoming all our new pupils to Ard Rí Community National School for their first day of big school on Tuesday, 1st September 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
⏰School times for Infants:
- Tuesday 1st, Wednesday 2nd, Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th September: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Monday 7th September to Friday 11th September: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Monday 14th September and on: 9:00 a.m. to 1:40 p.m.
📅 School Calendar:
Our school calendar for 2026/27 is now available on our website: click here
👔 School Uniform:
Our school uniform supplier is Geoghegans, Trimgate Street, Navan. Do not wait until August to order the uniform. For full information on our uniforms: click here
Our Parent Association also makes pre-loved (second-hand) uniforms available. You’ll be able to pick one up during the Summer Camp.
Places are still available in summer camp from Monday 22nd to Friday 26th June. It provides a great opportunity for your child to meet new classmates, school staff and get used to the school ahead of September. More information available here.
🖊️Label Everything:
Clearly label all belongings with your child’s name, preferably on the inside collar. Regularly check that labels remain legible.
🍴🍱Lunches:
We are delighted to be a part of the Hot School Meals scheme. At Ard Rí CNS every child has access to a hot dinner and fruit (apples and oranges) every day. Please visit our hot meals provider website for more info: www.thelunchbag.ie
Children will need a morning snack. Ard Rí CNS Adheres to a Healthy Lunch Policy: no sweets, biscuits, chocolate, cereal bars, fizzy drinks, diluting juice, lollipops, chewing gum, crisps or popcorn. To view our Healthy Eating Policy click here. As a ‘Green School,’ single-use plastics like foils and cling film are discouraged. Please provide a reusable water bottle.
🥜Nut Free School:
Strictly no nuts, nut products, or chocolate spreads are allowed due to severe allergies.
🎒School Bags:
Choose a bag large enough for an A4 zippy folder and a lunchbox. Ensure your child can easily open and close the bag independently.
📚Free School Books & Student Costs 2026/27:
As part of the Free School Books Scheme, all schoolbooks, workbooks, copybooks, classroom resources, shared books, photocopying and Art & Craft materials will be provided free of charge to every child in Irish primary schools.
However, there are some additional costs not covered by the grant.
The total cost to parents for the 2026/27 school year will be €52 per child, which covers:
• €6.32 – Irish Public Bodies (IPB) Student Personal Accident Insurance (more info)
• €10 – Text-a-Parent & Aladdin communication tools
• €35.68 – School Tour*
*The €35.68 school tour fee covers the cost of the annual school tour in May. Due to significant increases in bus transport costs, we are including this amount in the yearly Student Direct Costs to allow for early planning and booking. Thank you for your continued support in helping us provide a rich and well-organised school experience for all our pupils.
A Way2Pay bill for the €52 Student Direct Costs will be raised on your account in the coming days. Please remember, there is an option to pay in instalments. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support.
✏️Stationery:
To help children to navigate starting school, libraries have put together a bag with a book just for them that can be collected at any library. For more info: click here
🚸After-School – Primary Pals and Primary Pals Plus
We understand childcare is a huge challenge for families in our community. Primary Pals is a club for pupils in Junior and Senior Infants which runs daily from 1:40-2:40 p.m. Primary Pals Plus runs from 2:40-3:30 p.m. each day. If you are interested in this service please contact Jana on 0863445115 to discuss.
We will be back in touch shortly with more information. If you have any questions please get in touch. You can give us a call on 087 1341007 or drop an email to [email protected].
Places for Junior Infants 2026 are now full. If for any reason your child will not be joining us for September please pick up the phone, call 0871341007, and let us know immediately so we can release the place to other children on our waiting list.
May 2026
Hello and welcome to all families of Junior Infants joining us in September 2026
We’re so excited to begin this journey with you. Over the coming months, we’ll share everything you need to know right here on this thread. We’ll let you know each time new information is added.
Each child starting school has reached a very important milestone, and we understand how crucial a smooth transition from pre-school to primary school is. Our team is here to support you every step of the way.
We’re delighted to invite you to our first orientation event; an Open House on Thursday, May 28th, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midday. You’re welcome to pop in at any stage during that window of time. This short visit will give your child a chance to see their new classroom and have a look around. Parents stay with their child for the duration of the short visit.
Term 1 Begins
We are looking forward to welcoming all our new pupils to Ard Rí Community National School for their first day of big school on Tuesday 1st of September at 10:00 a.m.
School Uniforms
Our school uniform supplier is Geoghegans, Trimgate Street, Navan. Please don’t wait until August to place your order. Our Parent Association also makes pre-loved (second-hand) uniforms available. You’ll be able to pick one up during the Summer Camp. For full details on our uniforms, [click here].
Stay Connected
Follow us on Instagram @letsgoardri to get a glimpse into the daily life of our school community.
Important Note
Places for Junior Infants September 2026 are now full. If, for any reason, your child will not be joining us in September, please phone us right away so we can offer the place to another child on our waiting list.
We’ll be back in touch soon with more information. In the meantime, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch:
087 1341007
[email protected]
Happy days ahead,
Darragh and all the team at Ard Rí CNS
