Dear 6th year Students and Parents/Guardians, The CAO college application process for Ireland is now open for you to apply on www.cao.ie.
Any student intending to go to third level in IRELAND using points from their Leaving Certificate must apply to the CAO by opening a CAO account and listing the courses they are interested in before Feb 1st 2024. Parents/Guardians please assist your 6th yr student with the application process and know what they have applied for.
PLEASE CONSULT YOUR CAO HANDBOOK ON WWW.CAO.IE - read the information and have your course lists ready
WATCH THIS CLIP BEFORE YOU APPLY https://youtu.be/KhbZ0CEiFNk
There are advice & help videos on the CAO website also - www.cao.ie
What you need to do:
1.Go to www.cao.ie
2.Click on apply and follow the directions. Fill in your personal information and pay, then you can list your courses. Once you register and pay you will get a CAO number - Keep your CAO number in a safe place - you will need it to access your CAO account.
3.Students can apply for up to 20 courses on 2 lists - 10 courses at Honours Degree level 8 and 10 courses at either 2 yr Higher Certificate level 6 or 3 year Ordinary degree level 7.
4. COURSES MUST BE LISTED IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE, this means the course you really want goes in place number 1, the course you want if you did not get number 1 goes in place number 2 and so on down to number 10. Do the same for the second list.
5. Put courses down across a range of points
6. Make sure you have explored the courses thoroughly, that you know FULLY what the course is about, that you can meet the Entry Requirements and have gone to the Open Days
7. NEVER PUT DOWN A COURSE JUST TO FILL A SPACE ON YOUR LIST
8. REMEMBER -You can change course lists right up to July 1st so there is great flexibility with the process if you have a change of mind.
9. ASK A GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR FOR ADVICE
10. We recommend students open their accounts as soon as possible.
Thank you, Guidance Team.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
In the spirit of new beginnings, we would like to invite all parents/guardians to our annual meeting, which this year will welcome our new principal, Kevin Martin, and explore the central role of parents and guardians in our school community. The meeting will take place on Wednesday 15th November from 8 to 9pm.
Kind regards,
Scoil Mhuire Parents' Association
The reports are now being published and you will recieve a notification in the VSWare App when you can view them. You can access some help notes on how to access the reports using the App HERE
If you are having issues with your VSWare account or accessing the reports please contact Mr Cahillane via the School App.
Wishing you all a very happy Christmas.
Scoil Mhuire Friday News highlights all the positive events and achievements of students that have taken place during the week. Extra-curricular results, events, individual student achievements, trips, Teaching and Learning activities........
Please see details below of upcoming talks from the ‘Let’s talk about Parenting Programe’ which are taking place this week and may be of interest. Topics include First Aid, Supporting Anxious Teens, and Stress Mgt (for parents, and family support workers).
First Aid for Parents
Presented by Siobhan Butler (Qualified General and Paediatric Nurse)
A popular and regular event on the programme, this informative and interactive course uses lots of visual aids in the presentation and there is plenty of opportunity for the participants to ask questions. Topics covered will include:
Athy Library: 10.30am – 12pm Wednesday 25th October
Book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letstalkaboutparenting/994009
Celbridge Library: 10.30am – 12pm Thursday 26th October
Book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letstalkaboutparenting/994010
Supporting your Anxious Teen
Presented by Helen Vaughan (Maynooth Counselling & Psychotherapy)
Naas Library: 7pm Thursday 26th October
Book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letstalkaboutparenting/993997
Stress Management
Presented by Suzanne Hughes M.Ps.S.I.
Stress is extremely common; Ireland recently ranked as the 6th most stressful country in Europe. If you’re a parent, you experience specific stressors and despite the rewards of parenting, it can also be challenging.
Celbridge Library: 7pm Thursday 26th October
Book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letstalkaboutparenting/993979
Scoil Mhuire Friday News highlights all the positive events and achievements of students that have taken place during the week. Extra-curricular results, events, individual student achievements, trips, Teaching and Learning activities........
Maths Week 2023 14th – 22nd October in Scoil Mhuire Clane
As part of Maths Week 2023, we will be running a few activities in our school.
Here is some information on these activities.
1. Maths Quiz- All first year students will take part in our annual maths quiz on Friday 20th October. Second and third year students will take part in a maths class in their maths classes during the week.
2. Photo Competition- Take a photo and submit it. It sounds easy right? Here’s the catch. You must submit a photo (it can be one you have taken yourself, or one you find online) and have a mathematical question attached to it. For example, you could send in a photo of a group of people and ask the question:
What is the probability that a person selected at random from the group will have brown hair?
Or a photo of a football pitch and ask us to find the area and perimeter of the field
There will be a prize for the best Senior and Junior entry.
Hint: The marks are being awarded for the most creative question asked, so get thinking. You can also submit more than one question with each photo.
Please submit all entries to Ms Clifford before Friday 20th October.
3. Maths Poster Competition- Design and submit a maths themed poster. This can be in relation to any mathematical concept. The poster can be designed on A4 or A3 sheet.
Please submit all entries to Ms Clifford before Friday 20th October
We are hoping to have as many students as possible take part in our Maths week activities. We will have prizes for all winners.
Get that thinking cap on and best of luck to all entrants!
4. Spin the Wheel – During Lunch time there will be a spin-the-wheel activity, where students will be given the opportunity to given questions once the wheel stops. The students will work in groups and will be given spot prizes for the correct answers.
5. Virtual Online Activities – The school has been registered on Maths week. Upcoming Events – MATHS WEEK IRELAND A variety of events can be accessed throughout day on the app, where your class can click into and join to take part.
The Maths Department
Scoil Mhuire Friday News highlights all the positive events and achievements of students that have taken place during the week. Extra-curricular results, events, individual student achievements, trips, Teaching and Learning activities........
Dear Parents/ Guardians, Sixth year students are currently being informed of the HEAR and DARE schemes.
DARE is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leaver whose illness or disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.
The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a higher education admissions scheme for Leaving Certificate students (under 23) whose economic or social background are underrepresented in higher education.
Please research these with your 6th yr student on
and inform the Guidance Team if your child intends to apply.
A REMINDER ALSO ABOUT COLLEGE OPEN DAYS WHICH ARE TAKING PLACE FROM NOW UNTIL EARLY DECEMBER. PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR 6TH YR STUDENT IN ATTENDING COLLEGE OPEN DAYS TO HELP THEM CHOOSE COLLEGE COURSES FOR THEIR CAO LISTS. See 6th yr Information TEAM for open day lists.
Thank you, Guidance Team.
Dear Parent/Guardian,
This is a message from our wonderful Student Council Team. They are once again organising our annual Shoebox Appeal. Please see the document attached for all relevant details. The deadline for dropping shoeboxes to Ms. Deschenes or any member of the student Council is Thursday 26th October, we really appreciate your generosity and kindness.
Ms. Deschenes