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TY Law Day
Created : 24 Nov 2020, 8:15 PM
Archived : 24 Jan 2021, 12:00 AM
Today our TY students took part in an interactive law course to bring the world of law into our classrooms. The class groups completed 8 modules in The Law Uncovered throughout the day - the course allows you to learn about how the law in Ireland affects you as a young person through engaging interactive content, case scenarios, quizzes, activities, videos and a webinar. Because everyone needs to know the law - not just lawyers! The boys really enjoyed their day and are looking forward to completing the remainder of the course at home in order to receive the certificate. Some great preparation for our Mock Trial days in a few weeks time.
College Awareness Week 2020
Created : 23 Nov 2020, 8:52 PM
Archived : 23 Jan 2021, 12:00 AM
College awareness week began today and will run nationally until the end of the week. Our theme this year is "College Pathways and Opportunities". We are adopting a whole-school and cross-curricular approach to running this year's college awareness week. We have organised activities for each year group: First Years: Guidance Counsellors will visit first year classes. The topic for first years is Imagining yourself going to college. Second Years: Dream and imagine our future .This will be delivered through the SPHE classes. 3rd year- My exploration of careers. This will be delivered through the SPHE classes. 4th Years: Subject Choice. We will look at senior cycle subject choice and how this choice can influence upon career pathways. 5th Years- Looking at Third Level opportunities. Virtual guest speakers from St. Pats College Carlow, St. Pats College Maynooth, 6th Years- Guiding the way- workshops for Leaving Certificate students. As part of a whole school approach to college awareness week we would like to make parents/guardians aware of a website which offers webinars on specific subject areas and potential career opportunities from such subjects. The website is www.synergycareers.ie/workshops/ . We would be delighted if you could encourage discussion around potential careers your son might be aspiring too. This is a great opportunity to discuss T.Y or 5th for third year students, as well as what subjects your son might be considering for Leaving Certificate examination. If you have any questions or ideas, please feel free to contact any member of the guidance team at guidance@portlaoisecbs.com.
National Parents Council Post Primary Survey for everyone to complete
Created : 23 Nov 2020, 12:00 PM
Archived : 23 Jan 2021, 12:00 AM
We have been asked to make this "snapshot" survey available to all parents to give their views. Please click on this link. Thank you. www.surveymonkey.com/r/SWD5628
6th years who are close contacts - return date
Created : 23 Nov 2020, 10:35 AM
Archived : 23 Jan 2021, 12:00 AM
I enquired this morning (Mon) from the HSE about the return date of the 6th years currently out due to being Covid close contacts. I had hoped they could return earlier than next Monday, as testing seems to be negative for those concerned. The reply is no. They must abide by the date on the letter which those parents received last week, which is not to return to school before November 27th. Therefore, the first date they can return to school is next Monday, November 30th.
Future Leaders Blitz
Created : 19 Nov 2020, 8:49 PM
Archived : 19 Jan 2021, 12:00 AM
Our TY Future Leaders class organised a blitz for the TY year group as part of their training for the Event Management module in their GAA Future Leaders course. The blitz took place during their Activities time on Tuesday afternoon. The students really enjoyed themselves and were delighted with how their first event went. They are also currently completing their Nutrition and Performance Analysis modules as well as their ePortfolio. Up next are their Sports Journalism and Coaching of Hurling/Football modules. Well done to the boys and their co-ordinator Ms Hyland
Synergy Careers
Created : 19 Nov 2020, 8:24 PM
Archived : 19 Jan 2021, 12:00 AM
A series of FREE webinars will be available for the next academic year 2020/2021 for parents, students and Guidance Counsellors. The topics will be on general career guidance topics + Careers in…..Series – a total of 32 talks and will provide presentations from the host and relevant guest speakers. Full schedule can be viewed below. These are scheduled for Monday lunchtime at 12.30 to run for an hour. Registration will go live the week prior to the talk. Registration will be FREE but you will be required to book your place. A link to the online event will be sent to you, once you register. A recording will be available for a set period of time after the talk to allow for parents/students or Guidance counsellors who maybe unavailable at that time, so no one need miss out. Questions can be sent in advance to ensure all queries are answered. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. www.synergycareers.ie
Design Team Competition for all TY and 5th Year Students
Created : 19 Nov 2020, 8:50 AM
Archived : 19 Jan 2021, 12:00 AM
Are you an inquisitive, creative, keen thinker who enjoys problem solving? Have some extra time during the Covid 19 lockdown? Are you curious about how things work and why things look like they do? Do you want to create a better world through design? If you think the answer is yes, check out this competition. It might be just what you were looking for! DESIGN TEAM COMPETITION FOR SCHOOLS. TARGET: Transition year and 5th Year students. From kitchen gadgets, lights and furniture to consumer products and environmental objects, product design is about elevating quality of life, whether in the home, school, workplace, or public arena. It can provide ways of solving needs, improving function and appearance, or offer new ways of connecting with objects and experiences. Product Design is at its heart, about making things better. Steps Involved: Create your team of 3-4 keen thinkers Analyse brief Investigate/research Sketch / render Solidworks images New Concept Sketch / render Solidworks images Video presentation Upload project Present to Judges For further information on entering a team please contact Mr Brennan in person or by email at gbrennan@portlaoisecbs.com
Student Well-being survey
Created : 17 Nov 2020, 9:52 PM
Archived : 18 Jan 2021, 12:00 AM
Our school is taking part in a wellbeing survey in conjunction with research being conducted by DCU. The research focuses on the general well-being of pupils, with a particular emphasis being placed on the impact of the covid pandemic on our students well-being. Exercise is another area of interest in this survey. At the end of the study DCU will share the collected data and calculate averages that pertain to our school. The link is as follows: forms.gle/SWGuVmS7Vg9VaHmH7 The survey is open to all students. Your participation would be greatly appreciated.
DARE information sessions 2020
Created : 17 Nov 2020, 2:01 PM
Archived : 17 Jan 2021, 12:00 AM
Disability Support Services at the University of Limerick will run two online DARE information sessions on November 24th and 26th 2020. These sessions can help students, parents, teachers and guidance counsellors with the application process. The sessions will include information on the application process, deadlines and information on required documentation. There will also be time for questions and answers. Session one will be held on November 24th 2020 at 5:15 until 6:30. Session two will be held on November 26th 2020 at 5:15 until 6:30. Both sessions can be accessed through the Disability Support Services Website. All sessions will contain the same information, so you only need to attend one of the sessions. For more information on the sessions or if you have any queries, please contact Caoilinn.kennedy@ul.ie or dare@ul.ie accesscollege.ie/dare/
Better Options
Created : 17 Nov 2020, 1:47 PM
Archived : 17 Jan 2021, 12:00 AM
Better Options is a college fair for students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties will take place online via Zoom on 28th November 2020 from 10.00am-5.05pm. This event is ideal for adults returning to education or for students with disabilities considering their post leaving cert educational options, parents and guidance counsellors. Attendees are able to learn about college support services, making the most of your time in college and access routes open to those with disabilities and specific learning difficulties, including how to make an application to DARE- Disability Access Route to Education. There will be information on both Further Education and Training, as well as Higher Education. There will be live Q&As where you can ask questions on DARE, accessing supports in college and any other questions you might have. There will also be a free one to one Information Service for anyone registered for the event available from 11am-4pm on the day of Better Options (Saturday 28th November). Please note that there will be live captioning provided for the webinar (talks) however there will be no live captions provided for the Information Service, anyone that have any access requirements (for example ISL Interpreter) to take part in the one to one sessions must book in advance (at least 3 days before the event) in order to be fully accommodated. Any queries please contact Christine at Christine.hynes@ahead.ie or call us on 01 716 4397.

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