Archived : 28 Mar 2025, 12:00 AM
Dear Parent/Guardian,
The HSE’s school health programme is part of Ireland’s free universal programme of clinical care for all children.
It includes:
• eyesight and hearing screening
• vaccines
• dental checks
Mount Carmel has facilitated the programme for several years through the:
• distribution of consent forms for participation
• use of the school premises by the HSE team
New legislation
Every school has obligations under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). As part of this, I want to share a recent update to legislation. This update is about the sharing of pupil data with the HSE.
The Minister for Health has signed two new statutory regulations.
These are the:
1. Infectious Diseases (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2024
2. Health (Provision of Information for Health Examination and Treatment Service) Regulations 2024 Information request to the school
A HSE school health team will contact the school when planning their visits. They will ask for information about children who are eligible for the programme. Under the regulations, the school must provide the following information:
• the name, address, date of birth and sex of the pupil
• the mother’s birth surname
• contact details (including the name, phone number and email address of their parent/guardian)
• the pupil’s PPSN (if any)
• the name of the school which the pupil attends and the school roll number. The school has a legal obligation to provide the data to the HSE within 10 days of a request from them.
Why the information is needed
The nurse uses these details to send in consent forms and any other relevant information to the school. The data also helps to make sure the programme reaches as many children as possible. It allows the nurse to follow up with families who do not return the consent form, providing additional information to make sure children do not miss out on the service.
You will continue to have the choice to consent to your child taking part in the services offered by the programme.
I have previously attached a note to parents/guardians from the HSE. This will give you more information about the school health programme.
Yours faithfully
A Carty,
Principal
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As the cold weather continues, the HSE public health division has asked for our help in sharing the following important information with our school community:
- Flu is circulating widely in the community, with children being significantly affected.
- Anyone who is unwell should remain at home to help prevent the spread of infection.
- Cough and sneeze etiquette, along with regular hand hygiene, are essential to limiting the spread of illness.
- The free nasal flu vaccine for children aged 2–17 is still available through local pharmacies and GPs.
For more information, go to hse.ie/flu
Archived : 08 Mar 2025, 12:00 AM
There will be limited canteen services tomorrow due to the later start time. They will have a selection of baguettes available at 1pm.
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Due to the Orange Weather Warning in place for Dublin from 6pm today until 11am tomorrow, lessons will start at the later time of 12:20pm tomorrow, January 8th. The school will be open from 12pm to welcome students in when it is safer to travel.
Please stay safe during the current cold snap.
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