FREE event on Saturday November 11th at 12pm. Broadcaster Ann Marie Kelly brings together a collection of voices of all ages to speak under the theme 'Stand by me.'

A special lunchtime treat of Spoken Word and Music takes place at the Dunamaise Arts Centre at 12pm for the Leaves Festival of Writing & Music.

Special guests include Philosophy Lecturer Dr. Noel Kavanagh from Carlow College, St. Patrick's, GAA inter county player Luke Loughlin, NCBI - member Ger McHugh and musicians Hubert Murray, Dubh Lee & Dave Harte

The lunchtime gathering will tell stories about friendship, loyalty and overcoming. Sharing stories and music, fun and chat, that’s what it’s all about.

Like Ann Marie Kelly’s previous successful Outdoor Spoken Word event ‘If the Walls had ears’, the audience will be invited to take part to share their own stories, if they wish.

It is a free event so book here 

https://www.dunamaise.ie/whats-on/shows-and-events/stand-by-me-spoken-word-event-with-ann-marie-kelly

Stewart Quinn 

St. Patrick's, Carlow College

Kind Regards

 

Paul Cahillane

Programme Co-Ordinator 

St. Mary’s CBS Portlaoise

Congratulations to Daniel Downey who was crowned Leinster Combined Events Champion in Abbotstown before the break. Combined events involves competing over several discliplines such as hurdles, long jump, shot putt, 200m and 800m. Daniel had a convincing win over each event and will compete Sunday week in the All Ireland Finals. 

Congrats to Rueben Plunkett who finished in 11 th place also.  

The National Service Development Manager for ADHD Ireland has sent an invitation to our school regarding a day event held in Portlaoise for students with ADHD. The conference is also relevant to students with DCD, Dyspraxia and/or Dyslexia. The ADHD Ireland Teen Conference is in Portlaoise on Monday 20th November 9.30am until 3.30pm. This happens to be a JCT day where the teachers of St Mary’s CBS cannot attend because they are needed on the school premises. However, you could register your son to attend the conference if you wish with Ms. Nicola Coss, 086 0235746. 

 

This is the first event of its kind in the country and I'm very excited to be hosting this inaugural event in my hometown. The schedule includes ADHD life experiences, professional self-development workshops, ADHD Coaching and a podcast room complimented by creative classes like Zumba and a sensory room facilitated by local partner organisation ‘All Abilities Ireland’. The finale comedy show will be hosted by Bob Hennigan, is a well-known comedian and following a diagnosis of ADHD in his 40s, Bob has started to speak of his experience with the condition and is touring Ireland with his ADHD-themed show ‘It Doesn't ADhD Up’.  

 

This will be a fun and educational experience for all young students to learn about the condition for themselves, especially those who maybe struggling. All teens welcome and students, they don't need an ADHD diagnosis, those with dyspraixa, DCD, ASD and/dyslexia are also welcome!

 

 

 

A chara,

 

The State Examinations Commission (SEC) is responsible for the administration, assessment and certification of the state certificate examinations, including the Leaving Certificate Gaeilge and Modern Foreign Languages Oral examinations. Since 2022, these examinations have taken place over the Easter holidays. The SEC is seeking to conduct a more extensive evaluation of the changed delivery timeline with all stakeholders to fully assess the impact of holding the oralexaminations at Easter.

 

The School of Education, at the University of Galway is conducting research on their behalf to enquire into views of the timing of these oral examinations. The research aims to capture the views of teachers, school managements, as well as candidates, parents/guardians.

 

This research will help to inform the SEC about the timing of these examinations.

 

Take the survey by clicking the link below to share yourviews.

 

https://nuigalway.questionpro.eu/SECTIMING

 

Contact soesurvey@universityofgalway.iewith any further queries.

 

Le gach dea-ghuí,

 

Researchers from the School of Education

 

We are offering all Second Year students in CBS the opportunity to take part in the Gaisce Programme and earn a bronze medal. This initiative is 100% optional but we ask all parents to encourage your sons to take part. Please find all details in the attached PDF. Click on the Interested?  tab to sign up.