Kennedy College is a Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board School
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Waterford & Wexford ETB

Return To School 2026-2027

Return To School 2026-2027

Return to School Dates

31st August

9am-12pm

1st Years Only

1st Sept

9am-12pm

3rd, 6th & LCA2 students only

2nd Sept

9am-12pm

2nd, 5th and LCA1 students only

3rd Sept

9am-3.15pm

TY and all students return to normal timetabled lessons

School Fees and School Books scheme

Junior Cycle Students (1st, 2nd & 3rd Years)

Transition Year Students

Senior Cycle Students (5th & 6th Years)

School Fee:

Includes rental of your child’s locker, bus subsidy, administration, and school insurance.

€50

€100

€50

Book Deposit:

Refunded at the end of the year when books are all returned in good condition.

€30

€30

TY Fee:

Courses and certifications, guest speakers, trips, activities and transport.

€220

Total

€80

€320

€80

Parents/Guardians can pay school fees via Tyro. The purpose of this is to allow parents/guardians to pay the fee off in instalments if you wish. If you have any queries concerning Tyro, pleasoe call reception on the number below or email kennedycollege@wwetb.ie.

Calendar 26/27

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Only black jackets/ coats are allowed to be worn to school.

No hoodies or sweatshirts are allowed at any time in school.

Consent for all trips

Please complete the form linked below to give consent for trips throughout the 2026/2027 school year. Students will not be able to participate in school trips unless this form is completed.

Link to trip consent form 2026/2027

Healthy Eating Policy

A reminder that our Healthy Eating Policy is available on the school website. As part of this policy, energy drinks, fizzy drinks, hot deli food and multi-pack/share size sweets, crisps etc are all prohibited from school. Please refrain from dropping in deli/takeaway food to your child at break times.

Link to photo/video consent form 2026/2027

School Apps

iClass-

Messages regarding early closures and events will be sent through this app. You can also submit absences using iClass. Download iClassCMS. Register your details and use code ‘KCsa20’ to be linked to our school.

Tyro-

You will be sent your username and a link to set your password at the start of the school year. Through this app, you can access your child’s academic reports, behaviour, timetable and attendance.

Attendance

We are required to report any pupils who have missed 20 or more school days for any reason. You will be informed if your child is included in the report.

Explained absences, due to illness etc, are not a cause for concern.

A large number of unexplained absences may lead to further involvement from the Education Welfare Officer.

There are many ways to inform us of the reason for your child’s absence:

  • Submit an absence explanation through Tyro.
  • Fill in the school absence note in the back of the student’s journal and have them return it to the office.
  • Call the school office on 051-421278.
  • Email the school office kennedycollege@wwetb.ie
  • Fill in the absence section on the iClass app.

When informing us of your child’s absence, a basic reason is all that is needed, for e.g. ‘sick’, ‘appointment’, ‘family reason’, etc.

Please have your child in school for 9am each day. We understand this isn't always possible, and understanding is always there for extenuating circumstances. Chat to us if it's an ongoing challenge and a note can be made of it.

Aug 31
2026
1st Year Induction
Sep 01
2026
LCA2, 3rd & 6th Year Induction
Sep 02
2026
LCA1, 2nd & 5th Year Induction
Sep 03
2026
All Students Return to School
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