1. Parent/Guardian Guide to Firhouse ETSS 2025/26
Below you will find a link to a PDF copy of our guide for the 2025/26 academic year. We hope this guide written specifically for parents and guardians will help you understand more about who we are and how we work:
Additionally, we have detailed information pages for our different year groups below:
3. School Extra Curricular Timetable 2025/26
To be added
4. School Insurance Letter
Allianz provides Firhouse ETSS with student insurance. Click here to access the document outlining the cover provided.
In the morning, the school yard is supervised from 8am-8:20am, with students being let into the building at 8:20am each morning.
5. Morning Late System in the School
Right now we are focused on reducing the amount of lates in the school on a weekly basis. Below is an outline of the new system in place to support students in getting to school on time. Check and Connect between 8:30 and 8:45 is an essential part of the day where students prepare themselves for learning, engage in school community updates and also develop links with their tutors and progress leaders.
Important note on the new late system: The above system applies to casual lateness after 8:30am. Please note that the above structures do not apply to students who for medical reasons arrive in later. Additionally, should a student come in late owing to a medical appointment (e.g. doctor, dentist, therapist, etc.) or serious family issue, this late will not be included in the weekly late figures.
6. Technology - Wriggle and VSware
We now have an entire section dedicated to technology on our website to guide you on Wriggle (our iPad service provider) and VSware (our school communication and updates software). Be sure to check out the 'Technology' tab on the main page of our website.
Vsware Checklist
7. Upcoming Online Events for Parents and Guardians.
Please see information below about upcoming events and community supports for parents and guardians. Scroll down for further details on each event and guidance on how to book a place.
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Online Webinar: Supporting Your Teen When They’re Feeling Socially Excluded
This free online session will focus on how parents can support teenagers who experience social exclusion. Dr. Malie Coyne, Clinical Psychologist, will discuss the importance of belonging for young people, the impact of exclusion on self-esteem and mental health, and practical ways parents can foster communication and resilience.
Hosted by WRDATF Planet Youth with Dr Malie Coyne, Clinical Psychologist
Emmet Major (Planet Youth Coordinator) will share recent data insights on social exclusion, and Maria Powers (WRDATF Family Support Coordinator) will outline supports that are available.
When: Nov 10, 2025 07:00 PM
Link to Booking Registration Page Here
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Webinar - Online Harm - Protecting Children & Young People
ISPCC will deliver this FREE webinar to support and help parents understand more about the emerging online harm in today’s world. This online event for parents entitled 'Online Harm - Protecting Children & Young people' will take place on Tuesday the 11th of November at 7pm.
Key take aways on the night:
- Learn about the current and growing harm to children and young people
- Trends and issues for children and young people online – AI and Nudify apps
- How to support your child if something does go wrong
- (emotional support and sign posting to relevant support services)
When: Tuesday the 11th of November at 7pm.
Click this link to go to the Registration Page for this event
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Online webinar for parents - The importance of sleep for our teenagers
With Lucy Wolfe, Sleep Consultant and Author
A webinar for parents that explores the importance of sleep, the reasons behind typical sleep challenges, and how parents can practically support their teenagers to understand and prioritise their sleep.
Thursday, the 13th November 2025, from 19:00 to 20:15.
Click this link to go to the registration page for this event
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Online Parenting Workshops -Hosted by Dr Tara Kelly from New Authority Parenting.
These free Online Parenting Workshops are designed to provide practical tips and strategies to help parents navigate the ups and downs of parenting.
Dr Tara Kelly will cover a range of topics including:
1) Managing school avoidance
2) Responding to child and adolescent anxiety
3) Managing conflict, aggression, and/or violence from your child.
Choice of four different dates – Please choose one date only and follow the registration links below to book your place.
Tuesday, November 11th at 10am to 11.30am - https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/parenting-workshops-with-dr-tara-kelly-tickets-1853766839519?aff=oddtdtcreator
Wednesday November 26th at 7pm to 8.30pm - https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/parenting-workshops-with-dr-tara-kelly-tickets-1853810660589?aff=oddtdtcreator
Wednesday, December 3rd at 7pm to 8.30pm - https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/parenting-workshops-with-dr-tara-kelly-tickets-1853832285269?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tuesday, December 9th at 10am to 11.30am - https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/parenting-workshops-with-dr-tara-kelly-tickets-1853861703259?aff=oddtdtcreator