Archived : 05 Nov 2024, 12:00 AM
Night study returns this Monday, Sept 9th, in the school Library, 4.15 to 6pm. Although open to all students, it is particularly useful to students sitting the State exams in June and 5th years preparing for the Leaving Cert. Students can join any time during the term. Information leaflet and calendar are available from Mr. White's door.
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Hi all,
I hope you’ve all settled in well as we embark on the new school term. I'm looking forward to sharing the TY activities schedule for the 2024/25 school year in the coming weeks and months.
Please note that there are no scheduled activities for TY students next week. This time is intentionally set aside to allow students and teachers to meet at least a couple of times, ensuring they become familiar with their timetables, subjects/modules, and daily routines.
The next TY activities take place as follows:
September
9th Carlingford Adventure Centre
All TYs will be gone all day. There will be no classes for TYs today. You may be needed for supervision.
10th Carlingford Adventure Centre
All TYs will be gone all day. There will be no classes for TYs today. You may be needed for supervision.
11th Carlingford Adventure Centre
All TYs will be gone all day. There will be no classes for TYs today. You may be needed for supervision.
12th – TY Career Fit Testing
The class teachers effected here will be informed.
13th -
*Students not travelling to Carlingford are free to take on Work Experience during these dates.
Enjoy the weekend,
Mr Cahillane
2024/25 Transition Year Programme
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All of us in St Mary’s CBS are incredibly proud of the class of 2024 who received their Leaving Cert results on Friday morning.
Three of the students achieved more than 600 points, while a further 20 got 500 plus, which is excellent. All programmes, both Leaving Cert Applied (LCA) and Leaving Cert Vocational Programme (LCVP) saw the majority receiving Distinctions and Merits. All aimed high and achieved same.
Across the country, many students sat State Exams with Reasonable Accomodations, due to a variety of reasons, be they academic, medical, emotional or other. Our teachers and SNA’s were particularly delighted to see these students’ results which were a tribute to those students’ determination and resilience.
The Leaving Cert is not just about high achievers or the CAO, it is merely one step leading to their future careers. It will never define them, but it is nonetheless an achievement for all who choose to complete it. It is not easy, but neither is life and though many condemn it, there are so many routes to achieve a qualification or vocation that there is always another way to get there. It’s great to see such opportunities in 2024.
We applaud our committed teachers and Guidance Team who have supported our students over 5-6 years with both academic excellence and amazing extracurricular activities to enhance their lives and build confidence. And we wish our Class of 2024 everything good and positive in their future!
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Parents who wish to assist their son with the eBook redeem process can do so by following the attached link: wriggle.ie/parents/download-ebooks/
Please refer to the Information sheet received with the iPad. This contains an individual eBook username and password which is essential for the redeem process.
It is important to note that different book publishers (Edco, Folens, Educate etc.) will have a different redeem process.
Any issues please contact iPad Coordinator: gbrennan@portlaoisecbs.com
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Archived : 22 Oct 2024, 12:00 AM
The guidance team would like to firstly wish each and everyone of the class of 2024 all the best with your Leaving Certificate Results tomorrow.
Your results will be available for you to view through the candidate self service portal from 10am on Friday the 23rd of August.
Alternatively, you can access your results from school from 10am onwards tomorrow (Friday).
If you need support following your results we are available but we ask that you organise an appointment with us, by emailing guidance@portlaoisecbs.com
Attached are some support link which may be useful to you to look at over the next few days and timeline of key dates (with thanks to Leaving cert guidance).
https://careersportal.ie/leaving-cert-results-guide
Finally, there is a National Parents and Leaving Certificate students helpline also available to support you should you need it, see details below.
The very best of luck to you all today and on your onwards career pathways.
Kind regards,
C. Phelan and C Brennan
