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If you are purchasing iPad / ebooks for incoming 1st year son.....
Created : 28 Apr 2020, 5:27 PM
Archived : 28 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
We have been informed by Wriggle, that the store which facilitates the purchasing of school iPad and books, should be open by 12 pm tomorrow Wednesday the 29th of April at the latest, if not by the close of business today. There have been a few small delays due to the current crisis that have been out of our control but we are working to ensure that these issues are resolved promptly. Thank you for your patience.
TY Microsoft Exams - Important - Mr Cahillane
Created : 28 Apr 2020, 1:16 PM
Archived : 28 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
The exam instructions were released from Microsoft this morning. We have to book a slot in advance and 15 students can sit it during that time. I will have to be available for the hour before it during it and a little after it. The following message has been sent to Mr Cahillane’s students via Teams: Hi everyone. Microsoft have put a timetable in place for remote exams. I've booked 8 slots, each slot can accommodate 15 students. Each student in our class must confirm which three slots they prefer to attend of the 8. It’s first come first serve basis. You can sit any of the three modules. You can’t do exams on phone or tablet you will need a laptop. If you don’t have one please do your best to borrow someone’s. If you can’t access a laptop please let me know. The slots are as follows: During May: Tuesday 5th 9am Friday 8th 11am Tuesday 12th 12pm Friday 15th 12pm Tuesday 19th 12pm Friday 19th 1pm Tuesday 22nd 12pm Friday 22nd 1pm An online timetable will be located in the files tab of our Teams classroom. Please type your name into four of the available slots on the timetable. Mr Cahillane
Future Leaders Programme to End of Term- Mr Cahillane
Created : 28 Apr 2020, 1:04 PM
Archived : 28 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
Transition Year students are encouraged to continue with the Future Leaders Programme from home. If students complete their assignment to the required standard and submit them to the relevant upload space on each of the FOUR modules they will receive the full qualification. Included in the message below is the assessment descriptors to the four Future Leader Modules. Also included below are links to the 'How to' videos to help students complete the remainder of the programme from home If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact your subject teacher or the programme coordinator Mr. Cahillane. Future Leaders - 'How to' Videos How to use your mobile phone to complete the programme - youtu.be/H3wPyFKCEww My Future Leaders Journey ePortfolio Video - youtu.be/k4e7y6B9_Dk Uploading a task - drive.google.com/file/d/1R0o0R-ebXgPxuHLxFVS9qId5919LOV5f/view?usp=sharing Overview Module Task Submit a word document to your school page with a short paragraph discussing the modules you will cover this year and the events you would like to organise. Performance Analysis In assigned groups of 2 - 4, make a comprehensive presentation based on your analysis of a GAA game of your choice using PowerPoint™ or any similar program. Include graphs, charts etc. on; -General Statistics (5/6 Variables collected from the match) -Puck Out / Kick Out Statistics (Use Pitch Diagrams to show where the puckouts/kickouts went etc. and/or Sequential template) -Shooting Statistics (Use Pitch Diagrams / Shot Area Recorder to show where the shots came from etc.) -The group must collect data for one of the teams, for both halves of the match. -They can use various types of Notational Analysis Sheets; Frequency Tables, Sequential Templates, Scatter Plots / Pitch Diagrams or any online programme or App to record the data, then tally it up. -On the PowerPoint, the group show their findings using various graphs, charts and percentages. -In their presentation the group must also give their opinion of the teams strengths and weaknesses from a coaching point of view. NB: While the initial part of the task is group based, students put all the various parts together to make an overall presentation, which is then uploaded by each individual to their own online profile for assessment. Nutrition Complete a food diary for the last 3 days/next 3 days to include what you ate for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. At the end of the module another food diary will be completed so that students can compare and contrast their food diaries. Task (Part A) and Task (Part B) – which is at the end of the module – will be uploaded together. Using the reflection/ self- evaluation sheet compare and contrast food intake from the beginning and end of the module. Sports Journalism Option 1 – Task Record a commentary on a match of your choosing. The commentary should be a minimum of 3 minutes in length. Upon completion of this task, students must reflect on their experience using the template provided and upload to ePortfolio. Or Option 2 -Task Each student will choose a local GAA player/administrator to interview. The theme of the interview will be ‘What the GAA means to me’. Students will use the information learned in this lesson to identify a subject, write the questions, prepare and conduct the interview.
Ty Mini company win!!
Created : 28 Apr 2020, 12:53 PM
Archived : 28 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
Boot Bristles, a TY mini company comprised of Peter Naughton, Finn Delaney, David Delaney and Conn Dowling were selected as one of 5 teams to represent the school in the Laois Student Enterprise Competition. The team impressed the judges with their comprehensive business plans and received an award and €200 to invest in their business. Well done to the the students for their hard work.
TY Updates April 2020
Created : 28 Apr 2020, 12:46 PM
Archived : 28 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
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Hi all Ms. O’Connell and I hope that all students and their families are healthy and coping well in these extraordinary times. We want you all to know that work in all subjects continues insofar as possible and staff are posting work regularly and are available through ‘Teams’. Never before has the concept of Independent Learning as championed by the Transition Year ethos been so relevant. Please note there will be end of year reports which will account for student engagement with project work, homework, competitions and overall commitment throughout the year as well as this term. We plan to have an awards ceremony on return to school to celebrate the achievements and positive contributions of students to the many courses, opportunities and challenges which were on offer this year, some of which I will mention below. Any outstanding work must be completed in the next few weeks for the summer reports. Microsoft Office examinations.....see Ms.O’Neill’s communication and Mr.Cahillane’s instructions for completion of exams at home. GAA Future Leaders Programme... students can achieve full certification by completing 4 modules(badges), as it is not now a requirement to organise an event. An Gaisce.... the bronze medal can be achieved on completion of the challenges and students have to organise a ‘virtual’ expedition... see Mr. Dooley and Ms.Mulhare. E Portfolio should be completed now for inspection . Students have recorded and analysed events, educational outings , guest speakers, competitions ,work experience every Wednesday etc and the e portfolio can now be checked and completed by each student for presentation . Art: The art installation commissioned by the Tidy Towns is ready for display in the office of Permanent T.S.B. on Main Street. Speech and Drama. The Irish Board of Speech and Drama examination rendered 2 gold medals, the school anthem was produced and work is continuing this term with assignments and podcasts etc. Also students can continue making music with their ukulele. Mini Company: The mini co ‘Boot Bristles’ was awarded a prize of 200 euro as a result of a win at The Laois Enterprise competition. The county phase had to be cancelled due to Covid. All business students have been assigned a project for assessment this month. Science Department : the Sci Fest competition happened in February and from this the winning team was selected to go forward to the finals in Carlow It. Students can continue to engage with our Science Dept. And with Carlow I.T. Who are on line with educational videos etc. TY Religion : there was a strong emphasis on volunteering and Social Justice in this year’s Religion Programme for TY. One notable example was the group who introduced the nursing home ‘Befriending’ system for the Dromnin Nursing Home under the auspices of SVP. Young Social Innovators.... students took their project to Kilkenny for a ‘Speak Out’ in March and and they will now reflect and report on same for assessment . Film: one team qualified for the ‘Walk in my shoes ‘ and the ‘Fresh ‘ Film festival with their entry. All the core subjects are being accommodated remotely with Maths continuing the ‘Build Up’ project and some engaging in preparation for Higher Level Maths in September. In English students should finish the Sports Journalism component of the Future Leaders by completing the interview or commentary on line, both of which have already been posted in Teams. Irish students are assigned work to prepare for senior cycle and in Politics and Society students will write an analytical report on government approach to the current pandemic. In Modern Languages students should have completed a number of projects and will be required to do oral work and more this term from Teams. Finally Peter Atanasov did himself proud by volunteering to help out with pharmaceutical deliveries to people in isolation. This was reported on Laois Today. If anyone is doing any volunteering out there please let us know as we are certain great kindness is happening all around us and we know the volunteering spirit was keenly demonstrated many times during this TY year. Kind regards to all and best wishes to stay safe L.Gillson and E. O’Connell
TY Microsoft Exams-Important-Ms O'Neill's Class
Created : 28 Apr 2020, 11:37 AM
Archived : 28 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
The exam instructions were released from Microsoft this morning. We have to book a slot in advance and 15 students can sit it during that time. I will have to be available for the hour before it during it and a little after it. The following email has been sent to Ms O'Neill's students: Hi everyone. Microsoft have put a timetable in place for remote exams. I've booked 6 slots, each slot can accommodate 15 students. Each student in our class must confirm which three slots they prefer to attend of the 6. It’s first come first serve basis. You can sit any of the three modules. You can’t do exams on phone or tablet you will need a laptop. If you don’t have one please do your best to borrow someone’s. If you can’t access a laptop please let me know. The slots are as follows: Friday 8th May 4pm Wed 13th 9am Monday 18th May 11am Friday 22nd 2pm Monday 25th 2 30pm Thursday 28th 4pm Please email me your preferences by end of day and I will do my best to give you your preferred three slots. Thanks, Ms O'Neill
Notice for parents of 3rd year students
Created : 27 Apr 2020, 1:57 PM
Archived : 27 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
Dear Parent/Guardian(s) of Third Year Students, As you may be aware, there are many articles regarding the proposed Junior Certificate 2020 currently circulating in the media. You will see a number of schools proposing to set their own exams, all adopting different structures and assessment techniques. Following the latest advice, received this morning Monday April 29th from the Joint Managerial Body, an advisory group is discussing the issue to settle on what it sees as the best way forward. We are asked to await the outcome of these discussions, later in the week, before making any local decision. We as a school will await this direction and we will clarify same with you, as we receive it. However, rest assured there will be a terminal exam for all 3rd Year students, so we ask you to continue to support and encourage your son(s) to engage with his teachers in his studies in preparation for same. As always should you have any issues, that we as a school can help you or your son with, don’t hesitate to contact the relevant staff member via email. We as a school wish you and your family continued good health during these turbulent times. Maura Murphy, Brian Thompson, Cyril Mulligan
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Created : 27 Apr 2020, 11:28 AM
Archived : 27 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
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Created : 27 Apr 2020, 11:26 AM
Archived : 27 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
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RTÉ Short Story Competition 2020
Created : 26 Apr 2020, 4:22 PM
Archived : 26 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
***UPDATE*** Because of the coronavirus crisis, the RTÉ Short Story Competition is now accepting online submissions here. We continue to accept submissions by post also, but hand-delivered entries are not currently possible. If you'd like to enter by post, you can download and print off an application form, request it by email at fmacmanusstories@rte.ie or phone (01) 2083277 with your name, postal address and phone number. RTÉ Short Story Competition 2020 WE WANT YOUR SHORT STORIES! RTÉ SHORT STORY COMPETITION 2020 INVITES SUBMISSIONS RTÉ is currently accepting short story submissions for one of Ireland's longest established and most significant literary prizes, the RTÉ Short Story Competition in honour of Francis MacManus. Writers have until Friday 8th May to submit their short story which will be judged by a panel of three judges: editor, lecturer and journalist, Madeleine Keane; award-winning short story writer and previous prize-winner of the RTÉ Short Story Competition, Danielle McLaughlin; and writer and broadcaster, Vincent Woods. Previous prize-winner and judge for 2020, Danielle McLaughlin, says: "I'll never get tired of the thrill of hearing somebody read one of my stories on the radio. A story told over the radio carries a particular intimacy, a sense that the telling of the story is a private thing between narrator and the individual listener. For the writer of the story, of course, there's the wonder of realising that the story you wrote at the kitchen table, or in a café, is being heard by thousands. I still remember the joy of getting the phone call telling me I'd been shortlisted for the competition! So for anybody who has a story they'd like to get out into the world: get your entry in. You've got nothing to lose and wonderful things might happen." The shortlist of 10 stories will be announced by early September, while the winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in RTÉ later in September. The overall winner will receive €3,000, while €2,000 and €1,000 will be awarded to the second and third place prize winners respectively. A further seven runners-up will receive €250 each, and all 10 short stories will be broadcast in a season of new writing on RTÉ Radio 1 in the autumn. The top three prizewinning stories will also be published on thejournal.ie. The RTÉ Short Story Competition has been championing new talent for decades with the winning and shortlisted short stories being produced for radio broadcast and voiced by some of Ireland’s most talented actors of the stage and screen. In recent years these have included Peter Hanly, Ali White, Emmet Kirwan, Cathy Belton, Ingrid Craigie, Denis Conway, Andrew Bennett, Caitríona Ní Mhurchú, Kathy-Rose O'Brien, and many more. See Competition Rules and please note, submissions may now be entered either online at the following form, or by post, in either case to be received by 5pm on Friday 8th May 2020. Address for postal entries: RTÉ Short Story Competition, RTÉ Radio Centre, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, Ireland. Share: About the Competition The RTÉ Short Story Competition has been a critically important launch pad for new and emerging writers since its inception in 1986, with a wide ranging appeal including young aspiring authors in Ireland. A competition for original short stories for radio was first established in 1986 in honour of the RTÉ Radio Head of Features and acclaimed novelist, Francis MacManus (1909-1965). Since then, it has been a source of encouragement, support and recognition for new, emerging writers as well as established names. Past winners have gone on to receive national and international acclaim, including Claire Keegan, Molly McCloskey, Ivy Bannister, Anthony Glavin and Nuala O’Connor, and many more. The RTÉ Short Story Competition has been championing new talent for decades with the winning and shortlisted short stories being produced for radio broadcast and voiced by some of Ireland's most talented actors of the stage and screen. In recent years these have included Peter Hanly, Ali White, Emmet Kirwan, Cathy Belton, Ingrid Craigie, Denis Conway, Andrew Bennett, Caitríona Ní Mhurchú, Kathy-Rose O'Brien, and many more. This year, the full shortlist of 10 stories will be broadcast in the autumn, and will be available for download as podcasts. All three prizewinning stories will also be available to read on thejournal.ie