11 February 2022
Junior and Leaving Certificate Mock examinations
Mock examinations are now up and running for all 3rd and 6th year students. Many students report that they are happy to be getting the experience of a real examination setting ahead of the State examinations in June.
Staff and students thank Mr. Joe Cummins for his outstanding organisational work in relation to these examinations.
Detailed reports will be posted home when all corrected papers are returned to the school.
Leaving Certificate 2022
Details of amendments to this year’s Leaving Certificate papers have been emailed by the school to all 6th year students this week, along with the timetable for June’s examinations.
School activities on Social Media
Please follow us on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook to read about and see pictures of school activities this week:
- Ongoing training in football and camogie
- TY students preparing for Public Speaking
- The achievements of our debating team
- The tasty pastries prepared by Home Economics students
Parents’ Council
The school’s Parents’ Council continues to meet every month.
Details of all meetings are to be found on the school website under the Administration tab.
Mr. McGinnity (Deputy Principal) attends every meeting, thereby providing a close link between the council and the school.
Progress Report on the School Plan for 2021/2022
| Target 1 | To review the school’s compliance with the requirements of the Anti-Bullying Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools (2013)
Update – This review was completed in October 2021. – A report on anti-bullying measures is presented at each meeting of the Board of Management – The school’s Student Support Team implements a range of initiatives to highlight anti-bullying messages throughout the school e.g. poster campaigns, the introduction of the Helping Hands programme, themed bracelets for all students |
| Target 2 | To review the school’s Wellbeing practices, in particular for students with very high levels of need, with reference to the Wellbeing Policy Statement and Framework for Practice 2018-2025
Update – Currently being reviewed (February 2022) |
| Target 3 | To develop and implement a whole-school approach to teaching study skills
Update – A presentation on the general principles of good study skills was made to all students by Guidance Counsellors – Subject specific study tips were passed by teachers to students in October 2021 and January 2022 and on an ongoing basis through the year as part of effective teaching practice – A school subscription to Studyclix was paid for 2021/2022 and made available to all 5th and 6th year students free-of-charge |
| Target 4 | To review the school curriculum at both junior and senior cycles and to make provision for any additional programme deemed necessary e.g. Leaving Certificate Applied Programme (LCAP)
Update – It has been decided to offer the LCAP to current Transition Year students with a commencement date of September 2022 – The 1st year timetable will be modified slightly from September 2022 to provide an additional class period per week in both English and Maths – all examination subjects will either fulfil or exceed minimum teaching requirements for the Junior Cycle programme |
| Target 5 | To review the structure of each school day with regard to the duration of classes (40 minutes or 60 minutes), length of lunch break, provision for extra-curricular activities and any associated matters of concern e.g. traffic management at the end of the day
Update – It has been decided to defer consideration of class duration (40 or 60 minutes) until the 2022/2023 school year as more time is needed to assess current timetable provisions – Work is underway of surveying staff and students in relation to the structure of the school day |
| Target 6 | To consider what positive learnings should be applied to school practices as a consequence of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic |
| Target 7 | To review the process by which Head Girls are appointed |
