Scoil Phádraic Cailíní, Donabate & St Patricks Boys N.S.

Before School Care:

Starting December 2016 we are welcoming children not only in the afternoons but also in the mornings. We open from 7:45 and at 9:00 we drop off the children to their class lines. During this time, we offer them a heathy breakfast (cereals and milk, toast with butter, natural yoghurt with fruits, etc.). They also get the chance to play some of their favourite games & activities (be it UNO, beading or anything else) before starting their school day.

After School Care:

We start our afternoon at 1:40 by collecting the Junior and Senior infants from their classes. Everyone starts working on their homework and once this is done, we have a quick snack (toast and/ or fruit) and then it’s free playtime. At 2:40 the older children come in and we really kick off the afternoon programme. Once the kids have eaten and finished their homework we have a daily themed activity. Whether it’s Arts & Crafts, Music and Drama or our already-famous Friday Fun Days, kids have great fun in a relaxed, yet stimulating environment.

Children can be picked up anytime throughout the afternoon, giving parents much needed flexibility.

Holiday Care:

We are organising camps that are open to any children aged 4-12 during mid-terms, school closure days and holidays. Camps usually run from 9am to 2pm with before camp and after camp options available.

For more information about specific programs, please contact us directly.

Casual booking:

Providing Sherpa Kids have received a completed Enrolment Form for each child, then we are happy to take bookings with a very short notice, or if parents are unexpectedly delayed.

Please download your form here – Enrolment Form

For more information on the service please see our information Sheet here Sherpa Kids SPC – Information Sheet

Download a copy of the parents handbook –  SK SPC Parent Handbook

You can return your form to Sherpa Kids Swords, Portmarnock & Rush – 7 Thornleigh Park, Swords Co. Dublin OR at the School Reception.   Contact us on  086 79 234 90 Email: sherpakidsspr@sherpakids.ie

Programme Manager – Cathy Sayers

My name is Cathy Sayers. I have a Fetac Level 6 in Supervision in Childcare and Fetac Level 5 in Understanding Special Needs. While initially, I worked for many years in the financial sector I always knew that I wanted to work with children and have been doing so for the past four years. My recent time in the childcare sector has only reinforced my passion for the education and care of children. I am also very passionate about horses and am now training hard in showjumping.

Over these years I have learned that no day is ever the same when working with children and nothing is more fulfilling then seeing a child grow and develop skills they can carry with them for the rest of their lives. My favourite part of working with children is being able to provide them with a rich, stimulating and fun environment.  I always make sure that all their needs are recognized and provided for. I am excited to begin my journey with Sherpa Kids and look forward to meeting and getting to know all of the children at Scoil Padraic Cailini.

Qualifications:

Level 5 Childcare

Level 5 Understanding Special needs

Level 6 Supervision in Childcare

Trainee Programme Co-Ordinator – Claudia Cardoso

My name is Claudia Cardoso. Originally trained as a Marine Biologist, I have been working with children since 2009 in a variety of environments. I have spent my working life aiming towards getting children to lead an active, environmentally conscious life and encouraging children to be inquisitive to promote self led learning. I have spent time teaching children about our environment and our planet as well as teaching children to horse ride and play tennis.

I have a FETAC level 6 in Special Needs Assisting and have worked with a Therapeutic Riding coach as well as with the Enjoy Tennis programme. I look forward to getting involved with Sherpa Kids, getting to know all the children in our care and share my enthusiasm for an active and healthy life style. I also have a love for European Languages and am very excited to become involved in the diverse community at the school.

Programme Assistant – Shauna O’ Brien

My name is Shauna O Brien. I have a Fetac Level 5 in Understanding Special Needs and Childcare. I have had a passion for working in childcare from a very young age and drove myself to get the results I needed in order to fulfil my dream. In my spare time I volunteer in a soup kitchen in Dublin and cater for those who sleep rough.

I have lived in Australia for two years where I worked as an au pair for two separate families. While working in childcare I quickly became more in love with the job than I could ever imagine, I enjoy watching the children grow up and become more independent and confident in themselves. I am very excited to begin working with Sherpa Kids and develop further my experience of working in a childcare sector.