Your Questions Answered 2011 – 2012 (last year’s Q&A)

On this page we will answer any school related student query that we received via our email topbuttonlh@gmail.com.

These are questions that Amiens 1 asked us.

1.Can students bring their bags into Knapsack lodge during lunch?

No. Mr Cregan has given clear instructions to the students of Laurel Hill that no school bags can be brought into Knapsack Lodge at lunchtime. Student’s bags must be left in their base classroom.

2.What do students do if the red door (The door that opens into ‘áras naoimh iosaif’ in the sixth year gardens) is locked?

Normally it’s not locked and students can often think it is because it’s a stiff door. If it is locked, students can ring the bell or use the door by the lunch room.

3.Where do students leave their gear bags during the school day?

Students can leave their gear bags in their base class rooms at their form teacher’s permission.

4.Can students get a second locker key?

Mr O Sullivan manages all the lockers in the school. He gives any student who requires a locker, a locker  and a locker key for €10. Students can get their own locker key copied if they want a second locker key.

1. What is the official system with the stairs?

Students must do down by the handrail and up on the opposite side. (down by the hand rail and up by the wall) – Mr Cregan

2. Where do students bring their absent notes?

Students must get their absent notes signed by their year head. – Mr Cregan

3. What do students do if they are late for roll call in the morning?

Student must sign in at reception if they are late in the morning. – Mr Cregan

4. If the students have to leave school early for an appointment, what should they do ?

Students must have a note in their journal and signed by a parent or guardian and they must get the note signed by their year head. They have to sign out at reception before they leave. – Mr Cregan

5. If students fall sick during the day where should they go ?

They should go straight to reception. – Mr Cregan

6. Where do students put their gear bags  during the day?

At the moment students can leave their gear bags in their base classroom. A permanent alternative will soon be decided. – Mr Cregan