Admissions
Enrolling your child is simple
We’d love to welcome your family. Start with the quick online pre-enrolment form, and we’ll guide you through the rest - no jargon, no fuss.
Enrolment for 2026/2027 - opens December (date to be confirmed). (Dates to be confirmed - please check with the office.)
How it works
Three simple steps
- 1
Complete the online form
Fill in the quick pre-enrolment application on Aladdin - it only takes a few minutes.
- 2
Have a chat with us
Any questions? Call the office on 047 87244 (10am-2pm, Monday-Friday) or email us.
- 3
Confirm your place
We’ll be in touch about next steps and the documents we need to complete enrolment.
What you’ll need
- Birth certificate
- PPS number
- Completed enrolment form (email or hard copy)
Questions are always welcome - call 047 87244 (10am-2pm, Monday-Friday) or email knockconanns@gmail.com.
The school day
- School starts
- 9:00am
- Infants finish
- 1:40pm
- All other classes finish
- 2:40pm
Uniform
Smart, simple and comfy
Our navy-and-bright-blue uniform is practical and easy to wear. Please label everything with your child’s name.
Navy jumper
With the school crest
Bright blue crested t-shirt
Everyday wear
Navy trousers / skirt
Flat-soled shoes
Comfortable & practical
PE days: tracksuit + runners
On timetabled days
Homework
A gentle, consistent routine
Homework is set Monday to Thursday and grows gradually as children move up the school.
Junior Infants
10-15 minutes
Senior Infants - 2nd
15-30 minutes
3rd - 4th Class
30-45 minutes
5th - 6th Class
up to ~1 hour
A-Z guide
Everything a new family asks
Quick answers to the questions we hear most. Some entries are short for now and will be expanded - please ask us anything that isn’t covered.
Attendance & punctuality
Regular attendance and an on-time start to the day help every child settle and learn. Please let the office know if your child will be absent.
This is placeholder guidance - the school will confirm full details soon.
Books & equipment
Booklists are issued each year; the school operates a book rental/grant scheme where applicable.
This is placeholder guidance - the school will confirm full details soon.
Curriculum
We follow the Primary School Curriculum across all subject areas, with a strong focus on literacy, numeracy, Irish, STEM and the arts.
This is placeholder guidance - the school will confirm full details soon.
Data protection
We collect only the information we need and handle it in line with GDPR and our Data Protection policy.
This is placeholder guidance - the school will confirm full details soon.
Enrolment policy
Admissions are made in accordance with our Admissions/Enrolment policy and Annual Admission Notice (see the Policies page).
This is placeholder guidance - the school will confirm full details soon.
First days
We help new pupils settle gently, with a warm welcome and plenty of reassurance for children and parents alike.
This is placeholder guidance - the school will confirm full details soon.
Green initiatives
As a multi-Green-Flag school, children lead recycling, biodiversity and energy-saving across the school.
This is placeholder guidance - the school will confirm full details soon.
Homework
Homework is set Monday to Thursday and increases gradually with class level (see the guidance above).
Illness & behaviour
Please keep children home when unwell. Our Code of Behaviour sets out clear, caring expectations for everyone.
This is placeholder guidance - the school will confirm full details soon.
Uniforms
See the uniform list above. Please label all items clearly with your child’s name.
Voluntary contributions
A voluntary contribution helps fund extras that enrich school life; it is always optional.
This is placeholder guidance - the school will confirm full details soon.
Extracurricular activities
Children enjoy a wide range of activities including GAA, soccer, chess, athletics, drama and music.
This is placeholder guidance - the school will confirm full details soon.
Supervision
Pupils are supervised during school hours and at break times in line with our supervision arrangements.
This is placeholder guidance - the school will confirm full details soon.
Ready to begin?
Start your pre-enrolment today
The online form takes just a few minutes. We’ll take care of the rest together.