General Information
Length of School Day
Classes | Daily Drop Off |
Collection Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri |
Collection Wed |
K1 to P2 | 8:30am | 2:40pm | 12:40pm |
P3 to P6 | 8:40am | 2:50pm | 12:50pm |
Break Times
K1 - P2 | 10:35 - 10:55am |
11:50am - 12:30pm | |
2:00 - 2:15pm |
P3 - P6 | 10:55 - 11:15am |
12:30 - 1:15pm |
Lunch
A hot lunch is provided. Lunch tickets can be purchased in advance from Reception at 11.00am on any day. If they wish, students may bring their own lunches and snacks. Milk is available during mid-morning break. Parents are informed of the details at the start of the school year.
Supplies and Books Required
St Andrew's supplies copybooks. Pupils need to provide pens, pencils, erasers and a schoolbag for carrying school books. We would also recommend a separate bag for carrying Sports Gear.
School Uniform
Girls:
- School Blazer
- Grey Skirt
- White blouse
- Grey V neck pullover
- School tie
- Navy anorak or raincoat
- Black leather shoes
- White/grey knee socks or tights
Boys:
- School Blazer
- Mid-grey trousers
- White shirt
- Grey V neck pullover
- School tie
- Navy anorak or raincoat
- Black leather shoes
- Grey socks
Sports Uniform:
- School shorts/skorts
- School sports tops
- School tracksuit bottoms
- School sport socks
- Runners
For the correct SACJS uniform items, please look on our official stockist's website: Uniformity Dun Laoghaire
A second-hand uniform sale is organised annually in June by the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Uniformity set up shop in the school for one day in June.
Weekly Bulletin
An information bulletin (The Scoop) is sent to parents every week. It includes details of current events and activities in the Junior School.
Reports
Computerised reports are issued at the October Half-term, at Christmas, at Easter and in Summer.
Lost Property
To enquire about or retrieve items of lost property, pupils should refer to their class teacher or check the Lost Property area at the Junior School reception.
Outings
The teachers and pupils of St. Andrew's College avail of the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of special outing whenever possible. These trips include:
- The Jeanie Johnston Famine ship
- The Zoo
- Airfield house
- Bray Head to Greystones Walk
- Baltinglass Outdoor Education Centre
- The Gaiety Theatre
- UCD “Let’s Go” activities
- The Art Museum
- The Cinema