Parent Hub – Information & Support for Families

Welcome to the Parent Hub your go-to place for school life information.

Aladdin Connect – Communication & Information

Scoil Sinéad National School uses Aladdin Connect as an important tool for communication between home and school.

Aladdin Connect allows parents and carers to stay informed about key aspects of school life in a secure and efficient way.

What We Use Aladdin Connect For

Aladdin Connect may be used to share:

  • School announcements and messages
  • Newsletters and important updates
  • School reports and assessment information (where applicable)
  • Attendance and punctuality information
  • Permission requests and consent forms

This system helps ensure communication is timely, consistent and accessible.

Access for Parents

Parents and carers are provided with login details for Aladdin Connect. If you experience any difficulty accessing your account or require support, please contact the school office.

We encourage families to check Aladdin Connect regularly so they can stay up to date with school information.

Supporting Home–School Partnership

Clear communication is central to supporting children’s learning and wellbeing. Aladdin Connect helps strengthen partnership between home and school by providing a reliable channel for sharing information.

Aladdin Connect is our primary digital communication platform for sharing school information with parents and carers.

Parents’ Association

The Parents’ Association (PA) plays a vital role in building community and supporting school programmes.

What we do:

  • Fundraise for school resources.
  • Support school events.
  • Share ideas from the parent community.
  • Help strengthen home–school partnership.

Get involved:

We encourage shared leadership roles to spread responsibility and welcome all parents. Meetings are held regularly—dates are listed on the calendar.

Communication

We communicate with families through:

  • Weekly newsletters (emailed and posted on the website)
  • Text/email alerts
  • Class updates
  • School social media (Facebook/Instagram)
  • Office contact for queries

Clear, open communication ensures we work as partners for every child’s progress.

School Meals

Nutritious lunches are provided / catered (insert provider).
Please contact the office for:

  • Allergy forms
  • Meal change requests
  • Special diet needs

Healthy eating supports learning and wellbeing.

Uniform

Our school uniform supports identity and belonging.

Standard uniform includes:

  • Polo shirt with school colours/logo
  • Jumper / cardigan
  • Trousers / skirt / pinafore
  • Comfortable shoes (no high heels)

School Times

  • School starts: 08:00 am
  • Recess
  • Lunch
  • School ends: 02:00 pm

Please ensure punctual arrival every day supports learning and routine.

Helpful Parent Resources

  • Attendance guidelines
  • Homework support tips
  • Internet safety
  • Community supports.