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TY Activities for the Week Ahead
Created : 14 Jan 2024, 8:53 PM
Archived : 14 Mar 2024, 12:00 AM

TY Activities for the upcoming week:

Healthy Lifestyles week

 

Monday 15th    – TY Swimming

TYs will be going to the Leisure Centre at different stages today.

TYB & TYD – 9.00-11.00

TYA & TYC – 11.00-1.15

*In conjunction with Healthy Lifestyles week the next TY rotation will now start on Wednesday 17th  of January.

 

Tuesday 16th   –  Work Experience

TY students are on work experience all day. 

 

Wednesday 17th –  School of Life

2 hour workshops with Michelle Harding. Demo room.

TYA 11.15-1.15 (TYA will have lunch from 1.15-2.00)

TYB 2.00-4.00

 

Thursday 18th – School of Life

Workshop with Michelle Harding. Demo Room

TYC 9.00-11.15

TYD 11.15-1.15 (TYD will have lunch from 1.15-2.00)

 

Friday 19th  –  

 

 

Reminder: This is our next TY Credits as due for Monday. 

The next TY rotation will now start on Wednesday 17th  of January as mentioned above.

We will update lads on their credits from next Monday. Thank you!


ERST Community of Schools Participate in Laudati Si Unity Project.
Created : 11 Jan 2024, 3:56 PM
Archived : 11 Mar 2024, 12:00 AM
Representatives from ERST Student Councils across the country met on Zoom calls and decided on the theme of UNITY for their initiative going forward. 

The Student Council co-ordinators met on Zoom meetings and decided on a joint project on Vaping.

The first step was to bring the student councils together to agree the focus of the project and strategies.  St Mary’s CBS was assigned to play host to a  cluster group including Mount Sion CBS Waterford, CBS Wexford and Mullingar CBS.


On Wednesday December 6th , 3 of the 4 schools met in  St. Mary’s CBS.

The day began with an Address and Q and A session with Sean Flemming TD. As the other schools had not arrived yet, our Green Schools Committee were invited to attend with the Student Council. Minister Flemming explained the new legislation on vaping which was due to be enacted in the new year. This legislation covers issues of marketing vapes etc but the core aspect makes the sale of vapes to under 18’s illegal. While the students welcomed this move, they expressed many concerns, including the fact that disposable vapes were not being banned outright.

Once the remaining schools arrived, they were greeted with refreshments and then were put straight to work, reviewing surveys conducted in each school on vaping practices and awareness. The students were also presented with a power point on the new law and anti-vaping campaigns already in existence.

The students were then divided into groups where they discussed 5 areas - 
The Law
Awareness Campaigns
The Role of Social Media
Physical Dangers and
Strategies (going forward).

In a final plenary session, the students presented the concerns and ideas of their respective groups to the main body of students who then voted on what would be their main focus and strategies for the next stage of the project.  

Joe Fahy from Community Policing also spoke to all students on the matter.

The Chairmen of the 3 Student Councils have since arranged a Zoom meeting to review the issues that arose and finalise a plan which they will present to their respective councils. We look forward to hearing about this.

Fantastic work by all, watch this space! #fromeachtheirbest #ERST #erstcommunity 
Student Council Opportunity
Created : 11 Jan 2024, 3:30 PM
Archived : 11 Mar 2024, 12:00 AM
The Student Council currently have 3 vacancies, in first, third and fifth year. 

Any students interested in joining the Council should speak with Ms Foley.
LCA Trip to Belfast
Created : 11 Jan 2024, 3:26 PM
Archived : 11 Mar 2024, 12:00 AM
Our LCAs recently went on a day trip to Belfast. 
As part of the trip they had the opportunity to take in various sites on a bus tour and visited Stormont and the Peace Wall.  They then enjoyed afternoon in the city. 
Best of luck to Rhys Kelly and Aaron Keane in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition!
Created : 10 Jan 2024, 7:29 PM
Archived : 10 Mar 2024, 12:00 AM
Our two 5th year students, Rhys Kelly and Aaron Keane are all set to present their research at the 60th BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in the RDS!
Out of 2240 applications, only 550 projects are chosen to present their work. Getting selected is a huge achievement in itself!
Everyone at St. Mary's CBS wishes you the best of luck gentlemen!
#stem #stemschool #chicks #hensarebest #btyste2024 #thoseblazers
National Learning Network Portlaoise Open Day
Created : 10 Jan 2024, 7:26 PM
Archived : 10 Mar 2024, 12:00 AM
Please see information attached on the National Learning Network Portlaoise Open Day, which takes place next Tuesday, January 23rd from 11am - 8pm.
Athletics Training Tomorrow!
Created : 09 Jan 2024, 3:28 PM
Archived : 09 Mar 2024, 12:00 AM
Athletics training resumes tomorrow (Wed) after school.  All new members welcome! Laois Schools Championships are to he held next week
TY Debate Vs Scoil Chríost Rí
Created : 09 Jan 2024, 11:42 AM
Archived : 09 Mar 2024, 12:00 AM
️Congratulations to our TY Debaters who defeated Scoil Chríost Rí in their debate recently, opposing the motion that diet culture is harmful to society. 
The speakers were: Matthew O’ Rourke (captain), Jack Heffernan, Jack Fennell, Tom Delaney and Andrew Coyne. Everyone spoke tremendously and the award for best rebuttal was given to Jack Fennell and best Speaker was Tom Delaney. 
Well Done Everyone! And thanks to our lovely neighbours @debatingscr for hosting ️
#fromeachtheirbest
Annual Table Quiz with Scoil Christ Ri Parent Council
Created : 02 Mar 2024, 8:07 PM
Archived : 07 Mar 2024, 12:00 AM

We have our annual Student Table Quiz with Scoil Chriost Ri TONIGHT! Wednesday evening 6th March as a fundraiser for both school's parents councils. We would like to see as many boys from our school with their great brains and minds taking part. It’s €5 entry fee per student with teams of 4 at each table. The added bonus for those who take part is a NO HOMEWORK PASS for next Wednesday evening only.

Look forward to seeing ye all there for a fun evening. Please see poster for details.
Night Study Resumes
Created : 07 Jan 2024, 8:22 PM
Archived : 07 Mar 2024, 12:00 AM

Night Study resumes tomorrow, Monday Jan 8th, in the school library, 4.15pm to 6pm.  For anyone wishing to join, just attend any evening and a registration form will be provided.