Important information and dates on return to school for parents and guardians
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Important information and dates for Parents and Students
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As the academic year comes to a close, I would like to extend my thanks for your continued partnership and support. It has been a great year of learning and achievement for our students. A special well done to all our students who have completed their state exams. We're incredibly proud of what they have accomplished, and we wish them a safe and enjoyable summer break.
The arrangements for students' return to school are as follows:
Monday 31st August: 1st Years
Tuesday 1st September: 1st Years
Wednesday 2nd September: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, including LCAs
Thursday 3rd September: All years, including our TY classes, with normal timetabled classes for all students.
On the first day back, students should come in full uniform and bring a pen & copybook. They will meet with their tutor and will be provided with their timetable, journal & locker key.
Class Timetable for 2026/2027
Please note the following;
Monday - Thursday classes will start at 08.55 am and finish at 15.30 pm.
Friday - classes start at 08.42 am and finish at 13.50 pm.
Hot food will be on offer as usual for students at lunchtime and at the 20-minute break on a Friday.
Schoolbooks Scheme for 2026/27
The Department of Education school Book scheme will continue for all year groups. The scheme includes:
Access to school books.
A set amount of core stationery, as outlined by the Department of Education.
Additional subject-specific materials to support meaningful student engagement. These materials will be reviewed annually and are dependent on available funding.
A collection day will be scheduled for parents to collect stationary packs in August. Further details will follow on this.
1st & 2nd Year Subject Options
Students have already selected their subject options. Any student who requests to change a subject will be accommodated as best as possible on return to school in late August.
Standard School Year 2026/27
October 2026 mid-term break
All schools will close from Monday, 26th October 2026, to Friday, 30th October
2026 inclusive.
Christmas 2026
All schools will close on Tuesday, 22nd December 2026, which will be the final day
of the school term. All schools will re-open on Wednesday, 6th January 2027.
February 2027 mid-term break
Post-primary schools will close from Monday, 15th February 2027, to Friday, 19th
February 2027 inclusive, unless changes are required as part of contingency
arrangements to make up for time lost due to unforeseen school closures.
*Where contingency arrangements are required, a school authority may reduce the
length of the February mid-term break by remaining open up to and including
Wednesday 17th February 2027.
Easter 2027
All schools will close on Friday, 19th March 2027, which will be the final day of the
school term. All schools will reopen on Monday, 5th April 2027.
Last day of School Year
Friday 4th June 2027.
A parent friendly calendar with important dates is available HERE
A full school calendar will be published for parents in August. Live updates to the school calendar can be seen here - Google Calendar, through the school website or on the TYRO app.
School Service Charge
1st - 6th Year students- annual service charge of €60 per student for other school-related expenses. This covers the school locker fee, personal accident insurance, and additional classroom resources not covered by the scheme.
Transition Year 2026/27 cost of €150
The link for the Service charge will be sent via text message in late August.
Communication
We will continue to use email through our school's communication app/platform and our school website to keep you informed. Please ensure your contact information is up-to-date, and we ask that you notify the main office if any changes are required.
TYRO Parent/Guardian App:
We use the communication app TYRO to monitor our students' attendance, sign-out requests, behaviour records, assessment, reports, and more. All Parents/guardians have access to this information, and need to download this app and check it regularly for updates and correspondence from the school. Please note that notifications must be turned on through your phone's settings to receive these notifications.
Please note: Students should not be using this app. It is very important that login details to this app are not shared with anyone, as they could access your account at any time and submit requests to leave the school during the school day.
We do recommend that you reset your passwords at the beginning of the school year if you have shared your login details with anyone.
*Incoming first-year parents/guardians will receive login details to this app in late August via a text message.
If you have already received login details from the school but haven't logged on, please follow the instructions below.
Mobile Phones, Recording Devices & Internet Policy
No Phone Use During School Hours:Phones and electronic devices must be switched off and kept out of sight at all times on campus, including before and after class, during breaks, and lunch. Devices should remain stored in bags or lockers and not be carried in pockets.
Please see mobile phone policy attached HERE
Uniform Policy
The uniform policy was introduced by the inaugural Parents’ Association and remains a vital aspect of our school community, fostering a sense of belonging, equality, and pride among our students. The wearing of the correct school uniform by each student is the responsibility of his or her parent/guardian. The uniform will be monitored by all staff daily. All personal belongings, uniforms, etc., should be clearly marked with the owner’s name, as no responsibility can be taken by the school for the loss/damage to belongings or money.
Our full uniform policy is available through the school website.
In Summary, the uniform is:
A bottle green jumper with a crest affixed
Plain black trousers or a knee-length black skirt.
No denim/leathers and no leggings except on PE days.
Shirt - sage green or plain white.
School tie.
School coat with a crest or a plain all-black Jacket with no logos.
Black shoes with a black sole. No visible logos or markings.
Black socks/tights.
*Leggings are not permitted as part of the school uniform.
The PE uniform is as follows:
School half-zip with crest
Plain black t-shirt.
Black tracksuit bottoms or all-black leggings.
Black runners.
The full PE uniform should be worn to school on the day you have PE timetabled- the normal school uniform must be worn on non-PE days.
PE Half-Zip Order Link
Please see the attached link below that is live from now on and will be up until the 30th June 2026. Parents can choose 'click and collect' and the tops will be delivered to the school without having to pay a delivery charge.
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Wishing you all the very best for the summer months ahead.
Yours sincerely,
Caroline Doherty.
Principal
Moville Community College.
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