Parents

If you are a parent or carer, we hope you will find the web links below useful.

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Why do GMI schools not just have a Parent/Teacher Association (PTA) like other schools?

The experiences of those people who formulated the Articles of Association was that there was a tendency for teachers in PTAs to dominate proceeding...

Why must Grant-Maintained Integrated (GMI) Schools have a Parents' Council ?

Parental involvement is the cornerstone of integrated education and this was long ago recognised by those parents who established the early integrat...

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Recipe Card

Save into your own computer, add the recipe details, print and send into school.
File size: 38KB (Word File)

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Transfer Procedure 2008/2009

File size: 70KB (PDF File)

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Assessment presentation from Governor's AGM

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The Enriched Curriculum in P1 and P2

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Internet Safety for your children

Do your kids know how they can stay safe when you are using the Computer? Site which offers advice in a child friendly way on how to get the most our of their computer time but yet keep safe. What every parent wants for their child. This link aimed at 5-7 year olds but sections for older kids linkded from the bottom of the page.

Net Mums

New web site dedicated entirely to Northern Ireland mums (dads and families too!) Sections on your child, friends & support, special interest - food, holidays, working & childcare.., local activities and local boards - notices, household help, nearly new, childcare. You have the option of signing up for ezines and can even register (FREE) and log on to Southern Northern Ireland for our Armagh area. Lots of competitions and special offers.

BBC Parenting Site

tips for helping your child with school work; help with home/school life and games and worksheets

NI for Kids

Specifically for NI - where to go and what to do with your kids at the weekends and during the holidays. Includes competitions and general reading.

Family Education Network

lots of links for family activities, help with homework etc. and option of subscribing to email newsletters

Parent Pages

THE national directory of services aimed at parents

Parent Link

Practical tips on helping with children's school work.

DirectGov

The latest and widest range of public service information from the UK government.

SureStart Childcare

Where to find childcare in your area.

Parents' Resources

Articles written by practising teachers designed to help with the education of your child.

BBC Adult Learning

Lots of information about getting into learning.

BBC Parenting Site

Advice for parents of primary-aged children.

The Parents' Centre

For all parents and carers who want to help their child or children to learn.

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