Internet and online safety is an area of extreme importance. Many apps and websites can be useful educational tools which aid learning. However, it is important to be aware of the risks that can lie behind popular sites. Many of these apps and websites have age restrictions, such as YouTube, Snapchat and Tiktok which are all aimed at 13+ years. Some of these also have privacy settings which allows for greater control over your child's online presence. For more information please see the 'Internet and Online Safety' section on the school website or follow the link below.

https://www.sacredheartdundrum.co.uk/internet-and-online-safety/

Dear Parent/ Gardian

Due to the current guidelines in respect of the Covid 19 pandemic, it will not be possible to celebrate the sacraments in the traditional way. The arrangements below have been agreed in consultation with Fr.Fleck and St.Joseph’s Primary School Tyrella.

The service will begin at 11am and all in attendance should be seated before 10.30am.

Children will be seated with their class and parents/ family members will be seated together.

Children are only permitted to be accompanied by two family members. Given the restrictions within the church, other family members may not attend. The service will be available to view on the parish website. https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/dundrum-and-tyrella-parish-dundrum

Fr.Fleck will instruct and guide children from the altar as children are unable to attend practice in the church.

Photographs can be taken outside the church and a photographer has been arranged for the community centre afterwards. Miss Crozier will provide each child with a time slot.

Children should wear normal First Holy Communion attire and are not required to wear a mask.

***Adults should wear a face covering whilst inside the church.***

If you have any additional queries, please don’t hesitate to contact the School Office.

Many thanks,

A. Doyle

Seesaw is a digital learning journal that we will begin to use at Sacred Heart. Each child will have their own account accessed via their individual QR code or text code. Children can show their work by adding it to their journal using photos, videos, drawings, text, PDFs, and links. Teachers are able to set activities and respond to pupil work online. Families can also connect to their child's account where they can access their journal, receive updates on the learning taking place in school and communicate with the class teacher.

Please see the 'Information for Parents' section on the school website for video tutorials on using Seesaw. 

https://www.sacredheartdundrum.co.uk/information-for-parents/

Do not send your child to school if:

• your child is feeling unwell or displays Covid 19 symptoms

• somebody in your household has Covid 19 symptoms or has tested positive for Covid 19

• the track and trace scheme has identified your child as being in close contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid 19

• staff or pupils in your child’s bubble have tested positive

• your child has travelled abroad and needs to quarantine

For further guidance or to find out how to arrange a test, you should contact the Public Health Agency (PHA) on 119 or alternatively visit the PHA website linked below for further information.

Please contact the School Office if your child is unwell, has developed symptoms or if you require further clarification.

https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/covid-19-coronavirus/testing-and-tracing-covid-19/testing-covid-19?

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