asked the Minister for Education if he will state, in relation to the report cards prepared in respect of pupils in their final year at primary schools; (a) if such cards are confidential; and (b) if they are or can be made available to the child's parents or to any post-primary school to which the child is transferring.
Written Answers. - School Report Cards.
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A school report is furnished annually to parents in respect of each pupil in standards II-VI in national schools.
A school record card is completed in respect of pupils in standards V and VI. This card is transmitted to the authorities of the post-primary school to which the pupils transfer. The contents of the school record card are confidential to the school authorities concerned.