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Happy Easter

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We would like to wish all of our pupils, parents and staff a Happy Easter. At this time of great separation it is important to remember what brings us together and that is community. We miss our lovely community of boys and girls, men and women, with all of our flaws and imperfections. It is crucial at this time that we remember we are not alone. We are part of the school community whether we are there or not.
A lot of work has been done, in particular by our Acting Principal Mr. Lyons and Acting Deputy Principal Ms. Reynolds along with our School Secretary Breda Maguire in order to keep things running during this crisis. Assembly has taken place every morning on-line, classes have continued with a great variety of activities to keep us all busy and all lines of communication have been flowing smoothly. Thank you to all who have made this possible.
Activities (a small sample)
 
 P.E. workout classes for students, it’s important to stay in shape!
Music students have been learning the recorder on-line with video classes.
Art students have been taking part in a 14 day challenge to create a self-isolating scene.
TY maths have been doing online puzzles on the ‘Build Up’ maths website to improve their maths skills.
TY Online Chinese and Physics on Microsoft teams using video and quizlets.
The Great German Challenge where students learn recepies, songs and teach their families German.
Geography students have been tracking the progress of Covid-19 aroung the world.
Our Student Council has had a number of online meetings where students have had the opportunity to express their hopes and fears during the current situation.
Our Chess team have been meeting online and taking part in competitions.
An after school fun run has been organised with students timing themselves and trying to improve on their personal best.
This is just a sample of all the activities that have been taking place with many more to come.
Staff
A special word of thanks to all of our teachers and staff who have worked so hard to maintain a sense of continuity and normality during this difficult time. Well done everybody.

RCovid19 Press release

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Press Release on Covid-19 from second-level school management bodies

ACCS ETBI JMB

The management bodies representing all of the second-level schools in the State have communicated with their schools asking them to forward the message delivered by President Higgins on the importance of social distancing to the parents of students in their schools. President Higgins is urging young people to respond in a generous way to the Health Service Executive’s advice on measures to alleviate the spread of Covid19. The Association of Community and Comprehensive Schools (ACCS), the Education and Training Boards of Ireland (ETBI) and the Joint Managerial Body (JMB) are working together to ensure that appropriate messaging is delivered to all second-level students. This further reinforces the pronouncements of An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, other government ministers and health officials on the responsibility of all to adhere to social distance guidelines and to respond to HSE advice at this time of national emergency.

Students are reminded that they can play their part in the national effort to curb the spread and the worse effects of the Covid-19 virus. Schools are closed to students at present to prevent the spread of this highly contagious and potentially lethal virus. By avoiding assembling and socialising in groups, students will be playing their part in supporting the national health campaign.

The management bodies have also acknowledged the work and innovative methodologies that have been undertaken in schools by management and teachers promoting continuity of contact with their students through distance learning and other means. They have thanked students and parents for their engagement with this process in the face of the challenges that it can entail, and have encouraged all in their school communities to do everything they can to maintain the learning and social and pastoral connection between the student and the school.

Coronavirus

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COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus. It can take up to 14 days for symptoms of coronavirus to appear.

The main symptoms to look out for are:

a cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just dry
shortness of breath
breathing difficulties
fever (high temperature – 38 degrees Celsius or above) or chills
If you develop symptoms you will need to self-isolate and phone your GP. Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. The GP will assess you over the phone. If they think you need to be tested for coronavirus, they will arrange a test.

Social distancing and self-isolation

Social distancing is important to help slow the spread of coronavirus. It does this by minimising contact between potentially infected individuals and healthy individuals.

Self-isolation means staying indoors and completely avoiding contact with other people. You will need to do this if you have symptoms of coronavirus.

Together we can slow this virus down, the guidelines are clear – keep your distance. We must stay apart to pull together and protect each other. You as an individual can flatten the curve.

School Notes Feb 27

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Welcome Back
We hope you all had a pleasant Mid Term Break and are looking forward to getting back to work. 5th Year students had a very successful week of work experience and were complimented greatly by their employers. Thanks to all those who took on a student for the week..
 

Road Safety

On Thursday TY students took part in a Road Safety Workshop provided by An Garda Siochana. Thanks to all involved.
Inspirational Speaker
On Tuesday next renowned Inspirational Speaker Gary Cunningham of Late Late Show Fame will speak to 5th and 6th Year students about Self Worth, Self Care and Wellbeing. Gary will recount his own personal struggle and how he learned to accept himself.
NUIG / GMIT Careers Trip
TY students will travel to Galway on Tuesday next on a fact finding visit to NUI Galway and GMIT.
Subject Choice and Awards Night
An information evening was held on Wednesday Feb 26th for TY students and their parents. A presentation was given on the LCVP programme and on subject choice for Leaving Cert. Students were also presented with their Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement. Well done to all.
Training Day
School will be closed on Thursday March 5th as teachers have a staff training day.
English CBA
Well done to all our Second Year English students who have completed their first Classroom Based Assessment with flying colours.

School Notes Feb 13

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Abbott cv and interview skills workshop
Many thanks to the team from Abbott who came in to provide guidance on CV preparation and interview skills for our TY students and to Mr. O’Brien for organising.
Rugby Blitz
Well done to our TY students who took part in organising and refereeing a children’s rugby Blitz at Cloontuskert NS. Thanks also to Pat O’Gorman.
Subject choice information evening
An information evening will be held on Wednesday Feb 26th for TY students and their parents. A presentation will be given on the LCVP programme and on subject choice. Students will also be presented with their Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement.
5th Year Work experience
5th year students are currently involved in a variety of roles around the area and are benefitting enormously from the experience. Thanks to Ms. Sheehan.
Mid term break
School will remain closed for the week of 17th to 21st February. Enjoy the break.

School Notes Feb 6

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Maths Olympiad

Great work from  our 5 students who have qualified to  participate in the Maths Olympiad training in Maynooth University every Saturday. The Mathematical Olympiad is a national maths contest for secondary school students.  Our students will participate in a further competition towards the end of the maths enrichment programme with the chance of selection to represent Ireland at the International Mathematical Olympiad.

 

TY trip to Dublin

TY students are looking forward to an upcoming visit to Croke Park and Butler’s Chocolate Factory next week.

 

TY Day of reflection

Facilitated by An Tobar Nua on Tuesday Feb 11

 

Mock Exams

Good luck to all of our Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert students who begin their mock exams this week.

School Notes Thurs Jan 29

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Enrolment

Enrolment for incoming First Years for 2020 closes this Friday 31st January
Trinity College Talk
Our Sixth Years enjoyed a talk on courses available and possible study paths, from the team at Trinity. Several of our past pupils are currently studying there.
Junior Soccer for boys and girls
Great to see local coaches from Ballyboro Soccer Club back on the Astro with  our First and Second Years.
First Year Football
Good luck to our First Year boys who take on Colaiste an Mhi next week.