Dear Parent/Guardian,
We hope this letter finds you and your family happy and healthy. We are pleased to welcome your son back to O’Connell School for the 2025/26 academic year.
The start dates are as follows
| Year Group |
Start Date |
Times |
| 1st Years Induction & 3rd Year Return |
Monday 25th August |
9-10:30am |
| All other year groups. |
Tuesday 26th August 2024 |
9:00-10:30am |
| ALL Students |
Tuesday 27th August 2024 |
9:00-11:15 |
UNIFORM & School Jackets
O’Connell School has a strict school uniform policy. All students are required to wear the following:
FULLY black shoes or runners. No other shoes will be accepted. Students who present without full uniforms will be returned home.
White Shirt, Grey Slacks, School Jumper & Tie
1st 2nd3rd Year wear the a BLUE Jumper,
TY, 5th, 6th & LCA wear a MAROON.
Available from the school’s website http://oconnellschool.ie/ or GRANTS, Manor St, Dublin 7.
On PE days students are required to wear the school tracksuit. I have attached a QR Code for a link to the site.
https://link.mfc-sports.com/E3GHY1
General Information for Parents/Guardians
School Day
School starts at 8:35 a.m. and ends at 3:25 p.m. daily, except for an early finish on Wednesday @12:55p.m.
Students who are absent, late, or leave early for a medical appointment must provide a note from a parent or a relevant healthcare provider through the school app.
Breakfast Club
Breakfast is available for each student (free of charge). The breakfast club starts at 8:10 a.m. each morning.
School Canteen
All students are provided with a hot meal (free of charge) at 11:20 and a snack at 1:35. No junior cycle students are allowed to leave the premises during the school day. Students who leave the school without permission will be asked to stay at home until a meeting is arranged with a parent/guardian.
Mobile Phone Policy
We have a strict NO PHONE POLICY in O’Connell School. We ask that you discuss this with your son before he returns to school. If your son insists on using his phone, the phone will be confiscated and sent to the office. Phones will be returned to students at 3:25.
School App
Thank you to all parents who are already using the app. If you are having difficulties downloading the School App please contact Mr. Hobbs on DHBOM@oconnellschool.ie. All communication with the school is carried out through the School App. All payments/permissions and notes to staff can be made through this app.
Contact Number/Address
Please inform the school if you have changed your address or contact number. We need a number for the school app to work. It is vital for communication that we have your most up-to-date details for emergency reasons.
School Phone Number: 01-8748307
Secretary Email: secretary@oconnellschool.ie
I look forward to working closely with you and your son to help him obtain the very best education. Have a fantastic summer. As always, if you have any queries please email me at MTBOM@oconnellschool.ie.
Warm Regards
___________________
Ms.Timmons
Deputy Principal
Please contact Grants Uniforms Manor St or purchase online through the following link
https://grantsclothing.ie/category/oconnells-secondary-school/
Grey trousers/ white shirts can be purchased in any store. School jumpers and tie are only available from Grants.
O Connell School Parents Association and Student Council are pleased to introduce the O Connell School Tracksuit. The tracksuit can be worn all day on PE days only.The tracksuit is available through the MFC Sports Website, or you can follow the link attached. There are also numerous options for school Jackets/Puffers. Jackets/Puffers can be worn daily.