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School Closed Friday and Monday
Created : 28 Sep 2021, 10:44 AM
Archived : 05 Oct 2021, 1:00 AM
A reminder that there is no school for students this Friday 1st October as teachers will be attending Junior Cycle in-service training. Monday 4th October is a school holiday.
PSA - Article by Jacinta Kitt
Created : 30 Sep 2021, 4:36 PM
Archived : 04 Oct 2021, 1:00 AM
I hope you all enjoyed Jacinta Kitt's presentation last night as much as I did. As promised please see attached the article that she referred to in her presentation titled 'Psychological Capital and Positive School Environment'. Kind regards Clodagh

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Parent Staff Association
Created : 29 Sep 2021, 9:22 AM
Archived : 30 Sep 2021, 1:00 AM
A quick reminder that you are encouraged to attend this evening's parent meeting to hear Jacinta Kitt talk about positive relationships in school and at home. Samantha Holman on our BOM will also facilitate the first steps in setting up a PSA. We have lots to get through so please be ready to start at 7pm sharp. Please work with us to ensure that as many families are represented by one parent/ guardian so that social distancing can be maintained. If there are additional spaces then it may be possible to have more than one parent/ guardian per family.
Access to VSware
Created : 28 Sep 2021, 12:10 PM
Archived : 30 Sep 2021, 1:00 AM
Please note that in a small number of cases student emergency contacts e.g. grandparents/family members may have received a text this morning with an invitation to access VSware. Please be assured that this was immediately rectified and only parents/guardians have access to VSware. The system will not allow any other school contact to be set up and have access unless requested. Apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.
VSWare and Parent Staff Association
Created : 27 Sep 2021, 9:30 AM
Archived : 30 Sep 2021, 1:00 AM
We are delighted to announce that the Parent/ Staff Association event for parents and teachers will go ahead in person in the hall in the Notre Dame building on Wednesday, September 29th at 7pm. Social distancing of 2m must be maintained and a suitable face covering must be worn to gain access. Jacinta Kitt will be our guest speaker. The second half of the event will be facilitated by Board member, Samantha Holman and she will aim to help you put in place the steps required to have a viable PSA. We can have up to 100 people in the hall - if we miraculously reach that number then we may need to limit the number of parents to one per child. VSWare: Settings have now been changed on VSWare to allow you see your child's attendance, behaviour and assessment information through the school app.
BTYSE & ReelLIFE SCIENCE competition.
Created : 02 Sep 2021, 10:38 AM
Archived : 30 Sep 2021, 1:00 AM
Entries for the BTYSE (BT young scientist exhibition) are due by 27th of September. Entering a project will bring you outside your comfort zone, help you to grow in confidence and allow you to develop your communication and interpersonal skills. See Jennifer and/or visit: btyoungscientist.com/get-started-students/ 'ReelLIFE SCIENCE': In these challenging times, we’re challenging young people to share their passion for Science and all things STEM, by making a short video about their favourite science topic. The contest is open to young people in Ireland and Northern Ireland representing their Primary School, Secondary School or Youth Organisation. Videos should be between one and three minutes in length, can be live action or animated, in English or Irish. Closing date for entries to is Friday October 15th 2021 and more information can be found here: reellifescience.com/how-to-enter/ So, pick up your camera, tablet or smartphone and make an engaging and educational short science video that might just win €1000 for your school! We can’t wait to see your creativity and ingenuity!
Update on Return to School - Covid-19 from the Department of Education
Created : 19 Aug 2021, 11:13 AM
Archived : 30 Sep 2021, 1:00 AM
'Important Advice for parents during Covid-19: Back to School in September 2021' is attached below. Please note that guidance and videos for parents and students attending post primary school are available on the Department of Education Information for students, parents and families page. You are encouraged to watch these videos with your child before they return to school. www.gov.ie/en/publication/a04fc-advice-for-students-and-their-families/#returning-to-school For Multilingual advice for parents: www.gov.ie/en/publication/0cf46-resources-and-materials-for-parentsguardians-and-for-students-on-returning-to-school-multi-lingual/

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Public Health Advice for parents during Covid-19
Created : 13 Sep 2021, 4:43 PM
Archived : 24 Sep 2021, 1:00 AM
I have attached the latest information from the Public Health Advice for parents regarding Covid-19 'Symptoms to look out for' that we have been asked to share with you. If your child has any of the following symptoms of Covid-19, do not send them to school and contact your GP: - A temperature of 38degrees or more - A new cough - Loss or changed sense of taste or smell - Shortness of breath or an existing breathing condition that has become worse - Fatigue - Aches or pains - Sore throats - Headaches - Diarrhoea - Runny or stuff nose - Feeling sick or vomiting Many thanks for your continued support. Kind regards Clodagh

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School App - Training Webinar
Created : 15 Sep 2021, 3:18 PM
Archived : 21 Sep 2021, 1:00 AM
The school app is our main way of communicating with families in the school. It also allows parents, guardians and carers to communicate with us about lates and absences as well as to download school reports and to give notice of a child leaving early from school. To assist you on using the full functionality of the school app Trevor McAleenan, our Technology teacher, will host a Webinar on Monday, 20th September at 7pm. If you have any specific questions that you would like to submit to Trevor in advance of the Webinar use this link: forms.office.com/r/gEZLpgfE9s Webinar join Link on Monday 20th at 7pm: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MzdlMDRjNTUtMjVmMy00MjIxLTgzMzctMDU1Y2UxYjFkZjEz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22165cd54f-24c0-40c8-a3d4-2221f6b6db2f%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22d33142c3-0bf6-4b0a-912b-7477c4a76259%22%7d Kind regards Clodagh Keher
Additional Support Needs
Created : 06 Sep 2021, 9:18 AM
Archived : 20 Sep 2021, 1:00 AM
Please find attached a short guide about the support available to students with additional needs in our school. Some students may enter First Year with specific needs previously identified in primary school or outlined in a professional report. Other students may need additional support from time to time or just occasionally. First Year students will do their Cognitive Ability Tests (CAT) on September 14th. There is no preparation needed for these tests whose sole purpose is to inform teaching and learning. The ASN department is currently working on support plans for students with an identified need. Withdrawal for some students individually or in small groups will commence once the prefabs are finished in the next 10 days or so. Support in the form of 'in-class' support or team teaching is up and running. ASN Assistants (formerly known as SNAs) are allocated by the school on the basis of identified primary care needs. The school is currently engaged in a review process with the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) around an additional resource allocation to the school. Please contact mkennedy@goatstownetss.ie if you have questions about any aspect of provision of ASN supports.

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