Nineteen students and two teachers arrived last Tuesday evening at CBS Naas and went straight home with their host families.

On Wednesday, Friday and Tuesday the students came to school with their exchange partners to sample a school day in Ireland. One afternoon there was an organised treasure hunt through Naas.

On Thursday all students travelled together to Dublin for the Viking Splash sightseeing tour and an afternoon in Dublin.

The students spent the weekend with their exchange partners and their families.

On Monday we went to Glendalough for a guided tour of the monastic site and the surrounding area. In the afternoon the students and their exchange partners had a picnic together. 

On Tuesday the exchange pupils came to school to say goodbye before they travelled back to Germany.

Together with our trip to Aulendorf before Christmas this was another successful TY German exchange. We are all looking forward to the next exchange which will happen in December 2023 and May 2024

Ms. Lonergan

German Department

The recent school trip to Berlin was a perfectly planned adventure that left everyone with cherished memories.

From visiting Sachsenhausen, a powerful reminder of World War II atrocities, to stumbling upon an interesting protest at the Brandenburg Gate, each day was filled with excitement.

The lovely hotel and delightful continental breakfast buffet set a positive tone each morning.

The fascinating Computerspiele Museum and Spy Museum captured everyone's attention.

The freedom of exploring Berlin on scooters and public transport was a highlight, along with experiencing iconic sites like Checkpoint Charlie and the Reichstag.

The Mall of Berlin offered a great shopping experience, while the TV tower provided stunning views. The visit to Tropical Island added a fun twist.

The trip was a resounding success, creating lasting memories and anticipation for future adventures.

Mr. Murphy, Ms. Drewes, Ms. Lonergan

Dear Parents/ Guardians,

Please see the attached PDF for information on the 2nd Year Ski Tour 2026. The expression of interest form can be located under the ‘Attention Please’ tab on the bottom right of the notification page on the app. The final day to register your son’s interest in the 2nd Year Ski Tour is Monday 10th March.

Kind regards,

Ms. Mairéad Murphy

Going forward all Attendance Notes must be sent through your Meánscoil Iognáid Ris (Naas) App before 08:30 am.  This will allow school staff time to process your form(s).  Forms submitted after 08:30 may not be processed until the following day. 

Students are to sign themselves out on the tablet in the RECEPTION with their Permission to Leave Notes approved. 

Please see attached video/or PDF that can guide you on submitting your attendance notes. If you are experiencing any difficulties using the App or preparing a form, please email support@uniqueschools.ie.

 https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/490716660

During Mid-Term Break, a group of 69 2nd Year students were accompanied by seven teachers on their Ski Tour to Bormio, Italy. They had a wonderful time skiing the slopes of The Alps and spending the week with their friends!

Well done to the boys for their enthusiasm and good spirits in learning this new skill. They worked hard adjusting to the skis in the first few days and this great effort paid-off, as they were able to explore new parts of the mountain in the latter stage of the week. 

A special mention to our advanced group of 'seasoned skiers' who regularly skied the Cima Blanca Piste which has the longest descent in the whole of Italy! This piste runs from top to bottom of Bormio and with a vertical drop of 1800m from an altitude of 3000m, it is twice the height of Lugnaquilla!

The group stayed in Hotel Cepina where we were served a beautiful four course meal each evening and experienced real Italian food! We spent Monday evening in Bormio Terme and the boys had great fun swimming in these thermal pools overlooked by the snowy mountains. Later in the week, the group enjoyed an evening in Bormio where the boys went ice-skating and had a meal in a local Pizzaria. 

The behaviour and attitude from the boys was exemplary throughout and this made the trip an enjoyable and pleasant experience for all. It is a privilege to be able to offer so many students such a memorable experience and hopefully the boys also appreciate the effort made by their parents in securing a place for them on the ski trip.

Thank you to Ms. M. Murphy, Ms. Masterson, Ms. Fleming, Ms. Lonergan, Ms. C. O’Brien, Mr. Fitzgibbon and Mr. McGuinness who travelled with and looked after the boys during the week. The feedback from students and parents has been hugely positive; the opportunity afforded to the boys to travel on a ski trip is very much appreciated.

Please follow the link below to view photos and videos from the ski trip. Thanks to the teachers for taking photos and videos during the week to capture these memories for the boys.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-JOrZjSXMdJAgdkeKPNBysCxcY6mAr8-?usp=drive_link

Ms. M. Murphy 

Interviews for 3rd year students applying for Transition Year will take place after the mid-term break on Monday February 24th and Wednesday February 26th.

The timetable can be accessed through the following link: Interview Timetable

This timetable may change over the coming days, please check it again closer to your interview time.

Students must be on time, wear full uniform and bring their school journals.

Please let me know in advance if there are any issues.

If for any reason a swap is required, please find a student to swap with, and notify Mr.Coy via email - sc@naascbs.ie

Regards,

S.Coy

It was an early start today for our 5th Year  German students. We are now on the way to Sachsenhausen.