An information webinar for parents of new 1st years was held on Monday evening 12th June. The following information was covered and much of the details can be found on this website.
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School Calendar
1st year students will begin on Monday 28th August 2023. this will be a full school day from 9am to 4pm. 1st years will be the only students in school that day along with their mentors. They will be allocated classes, provided with lockers and rental books and take part in induction activities. There is no need to bring lots of books or copies - just one copy and pens. The canteen will be open during the breaks School buses will run on this day. If your child is using school transport it is an ideal day to begin using it without the crowds of other student,. The school can have up to 16 buses so it is an ideal time to get to know their bus and driver and get use to the service in a quiet time. The remainder of the school calendar can be found here |
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School Book Rental
Book Rental for 2023/24 is currently being organised. All first year books and workbooks will be available for rent/purchase. Payment will be made through our school Easy Payment system. There will be one flat payment for rental of textbooks and purchase of workbooks this year. Book lists will be put on the school website when finalised and you will receive a text message to let you know when this system goes live for you (sometime mid July - early August) Books for options subjects are not required during the taster period |
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Other purchases that may be required will also appear on our Easy Payment system and include
- Student Insurance €8
- Locker €10
- School Journal €10
- Goggles/Safety Classes
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VSWare
All parent will have access to VSWare which is used to mange and communicate timetables, attendance, term tests, behaviour issues etc. The system will not roll over until later in the summer and you will receive a text to let you know when your account is live. You can find out more by clicking here Please download the VSWare app from for phone app store and turn on notifications to receive information from the school |
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OnLine Payments System
All payments must be made online . Check our school website for full details You will receive a text to let you know when your account is live (early August) More details can be found here |
Junior Cycle
Students entering 1st year will study the following core subject up 3rd and as Junior Cycle examinations
The following Wellbeing subjects will take you to 400 hours of Junior Cycle
Options subject - all student will follow 3 of the following subjects
You will receive a text message with a link to a survey monkey for selection six of these subject. Student will try 3 in September and 3 in October before making a final choice before Mid Term Break
There are considerable differences in the new Junior Cycle from the old Junior Cert and will will explain more of these when the school year starts, however, below are some quick guides
New course specifications
Maths, Irish and English only to have higher and ordinary levels
No foundation levels
Common level for all other subjects
Examinations 2 hours long and only one paper
Classroom based assessments and assessment tasks in all subjects
New Grading system
Will receive Junior Cycle results and JCPA
Students entering 1st year will study the following core subject up 3rd and as Junior Cycle examinations
- Irish
- English
- Maths
- Science
- History
- Geography
- Religious Education
The following Wellbeing subjects will take you to 400 hours of Junior Cycle
- SPHE
- CSPE
- PE
- Wellbeing
Options subject - all student will follow 3 of the following subjects
- Business
- French
- German
- Visual Art formerly Art, Craft and Design
- Home Economics
- Music
- Wood Technology formerly Material Technology Wood
- Engineering formerly Metalwork
- Graphics formerly Technical Graphics
You will receive a text message with a link to a survey monkey for selection six of these subject. Student will try 3 in September and 3 in October before making a final choice before Mid Term Break
There are considerable differences in the new Junior Cycle from the old Junior Cert and will will explain more of these when the school year starts, however, below are some quick guides
New course specifications
Maths, Irish and English only to have higher and ordinary levels
No foundation levels
Common level for all other subjects
Examinations 2 hours long and only one paper
Classroom based assessments and assessment tasks in all subjects
New Grading system
Will receive Junior Cycle results and JCPA
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School Uniform
The school has a strict uniform policy and must be followed. Proper school jackets are the only jackets permitted in the school. Footwear must be black shoe or complete blackout runners Full details of the uniform and where it can be purchased can be found by click here |
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Canteen
The school canteen is managed and run by Get Fresh Catering and is open from early morning , break and lunch times. The service has move to a cashless one and canteen cards must be purchased. (Cash will be accepted for the first few days) For further details please click here |