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School Notes May 14 2020

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Summer exams

Wishing all of our students the best of luck in  their summer exams which will run this week and next week. All exams are taking place online and the school has been working flat out to ensure all pupils have access to internet and laptops. A team is available to deal with any difficulty throughout the day by calling the school.
Assembly
Assembly continues online each morning with updates on school activities and words of inspiration from our chaplain. Updates are also available on our website lanesborocc.com

School Notes May 7 2020

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Assembly
Online Assembly continues each morning with an outline of the day ahead, checking of student journals and words of inspiration from the School Chaplain.

Subject choices

A subject choice form has been sent to TY students. Please complete and return by Friday May 8th.
Baking
No wonder there is a flour shortage. It was like ‘Bake Off’ this week with various classes busy making delicacies such as Struwen pancakes and Muffins with Streusel topping.  Keep up the good work.
Exams
End of year exams will be taking place online beginning next week. A timetable has been sent out and is also available on the school website.
The school have been busy supplying laptops to students. If you have any issues regarding laptops or access to wifi please contact the school.
First Year Art
Some lovely artworks have been displayed on the school website depicting the joys and sorrows of lockdown. Well done everybody.
Student Council
Students have been busy with online meetings taking place regularly where frustrations and concerns can be articulated and heard. A survey has been compiled and sent to all students which attempts to find out how people are coping with working on-line, availability of broadband, suitability of devices etc. Thanks to all who participated.
Wellbeing
A Padlet has been created which gives valuable tips and advice on wellbeing for families and individuals at this time. It is available on the school website lanesborocc.com

School notes 30 April 2020

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Thomas F. Meagher Foundation flag raising
Lanesboro Community College will be raising the National flag the tricolour on International Workers Day this Friday May 1st. The organisation that commemorates the man who first flew the Irish tricolour,

working with the National Association of Principals & Deputy Principals has requested us to Raise our Irish Flag to honour Front Line Workers on International Workers Day this Friday May 1st.

The colours of our Flag are symbolic of the people of our Nation coming together – in this crisis, that has been demonstrated profoundly by all those who have worked selflessly to support vital services. The simple gesture of flying our national flag will be a small token of appreciation for those who have put their own lives at risk to help their fellow citizens.
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Congratulations
Well done to our own budding photographer 5th Year Sean Ryan who had his beautiful photo of Ballyleague marina published in the Longford Leaders ‘Love Your Home’ competition.
Online Assembly
School continues as normally as can be expected during these strange times.
Attendance is taken each morning and students receive an email outlining the plan for the day as well as some much needed words of inspiration from the school chaplain. Teachers are busy finishing off coursework and formulating end of year assessments which will take place on-line. The Student Council have been busy working on a questionairre regarding connectivity and will be sent out shortly to students. The school have also been in contact with students regarding wifi and laptops. Where any student is having difficulty they are encouraged to contact the school.
Exercise
Online workouts with Global sensation Joe Wicks continue to be sent out and a large number of students are taking part. The fun run is also taking place after school with students recording their times and sending in to the school.
We will all be in super shape when we return to school !!!!

School Notes 23 April

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Welcome back

We are all glad to be back in touch with you after a lovely Easter break.
School activities have resumed as much as is possible with online assembly and attendance taken every morning.
Student Council
Student participation in Student Council meetings has been high and we would like to acknowledge this. It is vital that we continue to get feedback from students about the current situation and how we can help.
School lunch hampers
School lunch hampers are available and are going well. Thanks to all the parents who responded
Fun Run
The Fun Run is on again…what wonderful weather to go jogging ! And if running isn’t your thing there is the 100 press up challenge or perhaps a bit of Yoga. Teachers are pulling out all the stops for you, working late into the evenings to make sure you are not missing out. Take a moment to say thanks…send them a big C orJ today!
Laptops
Anyone having difficulty with online work or needing a device should contact the school.
 
Internationale Deutscholympiade (IDO)  
Well done to Orla Lyons who is through to the final of the National German Language Olympics.  This will be held on Saturday April 25th on ZOOM.  This highly prestigious competition is run by University of Limerick and we wish Orla “Viel Gluck”

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

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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.