Newsletter September 2026
September is a busy month at Ard Rí CNS. Here are some updates and reminders. It’s Enrolment Time: Ard Rí CNS are delighted to announce the publication of our Admissions Notice and Admissions Policy for children starting Junior Infants or the Special Class (for all class groups) in September 2027. For all info CLICK HERE: Admission Notice Ard Rí CNS 2027/28 Policy for Admission to Ard Rí CNS Application Form for Admission to Junior Infants or the Special Class (for all class groups) 2027/28 Code of Behaviour Please invite your friends and neighbors to attend our Open Night on Tuesday 29th of September at 6.30pm: The Importance of School Attendance: Regular school attendance plays a vital role in every child’s learning, wellbeing, and social development. Each day in school provides valuable opportunities to learn new skills, build friendships, and participate fully in school life. While an occasional absence may seem minor, days missed here and there can quickly add up, resulting in significant lost learning time over the course of a school year. Nationally, it is estimated that one in five students misses a month or more of school annually. We encourage all families to support excellent attendance by ensuring that children attend school every day whenever possible. Every school day matters, and every day presents a new opportunity for children to learn, grow, and achieve their full potential. School Photographer: Memory Lane school photographer will visit the school on Friday 2nd of October. All children wear formal uniform. There will be group photos of Junior Infants and 6th Class and a portrait taken for every family in...Sacramental Preparation 2026/27
Ard Rí CNS is a multi-denominational school. There is no Catholic sacramental preparation at Ard Rí CNS during the school day. Roughly half of our pupils receive the Catholic Sacraments of Penance, Communion and Confirmation. These children attend after-school classes in St Oliver’s Church, Blackcastle. We work in co-operation with Parish Catechetical Volunteers in St Mary’s Parish and our own Catholic parents to support our Catholic children receive their sacraments. The Parish Catechetical Programme (PCP) will begin in the coming month. PCP prepares children in schools, which are not under the patronage of the Bishop of Meath for the Sacraments. It is a 2-year programme to prepare for the Sacraments of First Penance and First Holy Communion or for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Here are relevant links to the Navan Parish website: https://www.navanparish.ie/sacraments Here is a link to the Application Forms: Navan Parish Catechetical Programme 2026/27 Parents of children in 2nd Class or above are welcome to register their children for Year 1 of the programme to prepare for the sacraments of First Penance and First Holy Communion. Children in 4th Class or above may apply now for Year 1 of the programme to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation. I will send forms home in your child’s bag today and if I miss anyone forms will be available from the school office. If you return the form to us before Friday 25/09/2026 we will pass them on to the parish directly. If your child has completed the Year 1 of either programme you can now register for the year 2 of the Programme to prepare for the Sacraments of First...New Entrants September 2026
11th September 2026 A Positive Start to School Life Our Junior Infants have made a wonderful start to their school journey. They are settling well into classroom routines, making new friends and engaging enthusiastically in all aspects of school life. We are very proud of the progress they have made during their first weeks in Ard Rí. To support our learning activities, we ask that each child brings in a pair of wellington boots, an old oversized t-shirt to wear during painting and messy play activities, and a family photograph. Family photographs are an important resource in the classroom, helping to support language development, communication skills and a sense of belonging. Please ensure that all items brought to school, including coats, lunch boxes, water bottles, wellies and clothing, are clearly labelled with your child’s name. This makes it much easier to return misplaced items promptly and helps children to become more independent in managing their belongings. From next week, Junior Infant children will finish school at 1.40pm each day. This is another significant milestone for them as they move into the full school day routine. While many children will be excited by this new step, it is perfectly normal for them to be more tired than usual in the evenings. Plenty of rest and consistent routines at home will help them to adjust over the coming weeks. We are also delighted that our Hot Lunch service from The Lunch Bag will begin next week. Please take some time to familiarise yourself with the Lunch Bag App and coordinate your child’s lunch choices. We recommend sending water (in a reusable...Return to School ’26
20th August 2026 Hi everyone, I hope you are all feeling ready and excited for the return to school on Tuesday, 1st September 2026. Pupils Senior Infants to 6th start school at 9am and Junior Infants start at 10am. (more info for Junior Infants) We’ve had a few phone calls and emails over the past week, so I thought it would be helpful to share some of the most frequently asked questions here for your information. Calendar: As part of the on-going rollout and enactment of the redeveloped Primary School Curriculum, there will be 5 designated curriculum and training closure days during the course of the 2026/27 school year. We have been notified that our first school closure day is on Wednesday, 9th September for Child Protection Training. We will notify you of further closure dates as soon as they are confirmed. We appreciate school closures are inconvenient for families. Please understand these closures are not optional for schools. School attendance is very important for your child’s learning and development. Please schedule any family holidays during the official school closures, which are clearly marked in yellow on the calendar. Thank you for your continued support! ( School Calendar 2026/27 ) Uniform: On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, all children should wear the grey formal uniform. If the weather allows, some children may prefer to wear plain navy shorts, which is absolutely fine. On Friday, all children can wear their school tracksuit. Your child’s teacher will confirm each class’ designated tracksuit days in due course. If there has been any problem getting the uniform, please don’t worry, we have spares! (...Active Week 2026
🤸🏻🏀🏃🏻♂️🎾Active and Wellness Week is Here! 🚶🏻⚽🤾🏻♂️🏐 PA Carnival The Ard Rí Carnival on Friday, 5th June will kickstart our Active and Wellness Week activities. Thank you to the Parents Association and volunteers for hosting our annual Carnival with lots of fun activities and games for all classes which will test strategy, throwing and coordination skills. From Monday 8th to Friday 12th June we will be celebrating Active and Wellness Week. There are lots of fun and engaging activities planned to encourage the children to be active, get outdoors, stay healthy and enjoy time with their friends. Written homework has finished for the year. Children will receive alternative, activity-based assignments and we encourage families to fully embrace these fun and healthy challenges. As we’ll be spending more time outside, please remember to: Slop on some sunscreen 🧴, slap on a hat 🧢 and bring plenty of water to stay hydrated 💦. 🌞 🌦️🌥️Be Prepared for the Weather – while we are hoping for some nice weather however that cannot be guaranteed! Unfortunately some showery weather is forecast, please ensure your child brings a rain jacket and a spare pair of runners and socks to school each day just in case they get wet during outdoor activities. We do not want the weather to stop the fun however some activities will be weather dependent! 🔰 Monday – Show Your Colours! Children are encouraged to wear a Meath jersey (if they have one) or green and gold clothing to show their support for the Boys in Green! 💚💛 Also on Monday will be GAA for all classes. 🏉⚽🥅🎾Tuesday – Ball Skills...
Admissions 2027-28
FULL INFO CLICK HERE23rd September 2026
Ard Rí CNS are delighted to announce the publication of our Admissions Notice and Admissions Policy for children starting Junior Infants or the Special Class (for all class groups) in September 2027.
- Admission Notice Ard Rí CNS 2027/28
- Policy for Admission to Ard Rí CNS
- Application Form for Admission to Junior Infants or the Special Class (for all class groups) 2027/28
- Code of Behaviour
