Bandonbridge N.S.

**School Information**
School Hours: 8:45 a.m. - 2:25 p.m. (1:25 p.m. for Infants)
We follow a Healthy Lunchbox Policy, which prohibits sweets, crisps, and fizzy drinks. This policy may be relaxed on occasions, with prior notice to parents/guardians.
Hot school lunches are provided free of charge. Our provider is Glanmore Foods. Parents/guardians should order lunches for the week ahead by Thursday morning.
On Fridays, parents/guardians may choose to provide a small treat for students, such as a biscuit, mini-bar, or small bun/cake.
**School Uniform:**
Students are required to wear a light-blue polo shirt, a navy jumper or cardigan, and navy trousers, trackpants, shorts, or skirts. (Shorts and skirts should be knee-length) Runners should be worn on P.E. days.
Hair which is longer than shoulder-length should be tied back to reduce the spread of head lice.
Tattoos or fake tattoos are not allowed. Piercings, other than ears, are not allowed. Simple stud/short earrings are allowed. Necklaces and chains should be avoided, particularly on activity days.
The school will cover the cost of all textbooks, workbooks, and copybooks through the new School Books Grant. Some classes utilise book boxes for rental books, with charges payable in September. Bills will be distributed when school resumes in the autumn.
Bus Éireann operates three school buses. For details and application forms, please click this link: https://www.buseireann.ie/inner.php?id=257