School Resources
VSware: Important Info for Parents/Guardians 2023/24
Section A - Getting Set Up on VSware
1. Downloading the App and Logging In
Tells you how to download and log in to the VSware app. Guides you how to turn on push notifications (so you get our communication alerts), and also how to login on a desktop computer.
https://support.vsware.ie/en/parent-app-downloading-and-logging-in
2. Navigating the Dashboard
Explains the various features you can find on VSware (both the app and desktop formats).
https://support.vsware.ie/en/parent-app-dashboard
3. Personal Information
Provides an overview of the personal information we have on the student (information that comes from the enrolment documents you provided).
https://support.vsware.ie/en/parent-app-personal-info
4. Fees
Outlines how the fees section works, how to view and pay for fees.
https://support.vsware.ie/en/parent-app-fees-notes
Section B - Teaching, Learning, Assessment & Reporting
1. Timetable
Explains how to view a student's timetable when it is published by the school at the beginning of a new school year.
https://support.vsware.ie/parent-app
2. Options
Outlines how to go about choosing option subjects when the time comes. Option time is only ever done at the end of term 1 in 1st Year, at the end of 2nd Year, and before going into 5th Year.
https://support.vsware.ie/parent-app-notes-options
3. Assessment
Informs parents how to access term reports. Please note that our CBA data is included as part of term reports and not in a separate section.
https://support.vsware.ie/en/parent-app-assessment-notes
Section C - Attendance
1. Attendance
OverviewGives information as to how to monitor your child's attendance and get statistics in relation to attendance.
https://support.vsware.ie/parent-app-attendance
2. Submitting an Absence Request
Outlines how to submit an absence request to the school in advance and what happens if you do not do this.
https://support.vsware.ie/en/submit-an-absence-request
Section D - VS-Mail
1. How to use VS-Mail
Explains what VS-Mail is, how to send a message, and what happens when you get sent a VS-Mail by the school. It also advises how to manage your inbox and delete messages you no longer need.