Starting Nursery or Primary School in September 2021?

Do you have or do you know anyone who has a little child who is ready to start Nursery or Year 1 in September 2021 and would very much like to join our family here at St. Catherine’s?

Normally we would have Open Afternoons in November/ December but due to the present COVID 19 Restrictions we have to make slight adjustments.

If anyone would like to have a tour of the school (either Nursery or Primary)and a talk with the Principal about the arrangements for starting school in September 2021, we will arrange a SOCIALLY DISTANCED APPOINTMENT and TOUR for you!! To arrange this your should just drop a little email to Mrs B. Wilders (Principal) at her email address bwilders592@c2kni.net and this can be arranged asap. A School Prospectus will also be emailed to all parents of our school currently to let you know more about our little school (so spread the word!! ) or alternatively can be posted upon request if you email the Principal at the email address above or ring the school office on 02871 382614.

We have a little Nursery Video and Year 1 Video which is on our website which you can watch to learn a little more about our Nursery and Primary School. See links below.

Nursery: https://www.stcatherinesps.co.uk/welcome-new-pupils/nursery/

Primary One: https://www.stcatherinesps.co.uk/welcome-new-pupils/year-1/

See below for Guidance on how to apply for a place in our little school.

ONLINE DIGITAL Admission Process

Every year the application process for both NURSERY and YEAR ONE Places must be completed online by parents.

The ONLINE system will open at 12 NOON on Thursday 7th JANUARY 2021 and will close at 12 Noon on Friday 29th JANUARY 2021.

The ONLINE link is below www.eani.org.uk (Click on admissions)

We appreciate that this is new to some parents and some parents might find this process a little unnerving. Some parents may apply online with ease, however for any that would like a little extra support and guidance, we have arranged for little "Drop in Sessions" in school so that parents can come in and apply for a place for their child with staff there ready to help and guide in the process.

What should I do now?

 Parents need to set up an email account if you do not already have one

 Check out the Education Authority (EA) website regarding Guidance on applications….. www.eani.org.uk/digitaladmissions

 Plan for how to complete the application …perhaps plan to attend a drop in session in school. You can book today by emailing Mrs C Kelly (Admissions Officer on ckelly452@c2kni.net or ring the school to get booked in on 02871 382614 and asking for Mrs Clare Kelly!)

It should be noted that even though Parents make their applications for places ONLINE, they must also bring

 1. A paper copy of their PROOF OF ADDRESS,

 2. CHILD’s BIRTH CERTIFICATE

 3. DSS (Confirmation of Income Support)

to their first preference school by 5th FEBRUARY 2021 before 12 Noon at the latest.