Dear parents, guardians and carers,

Please note that school is closed for all students on Monday, January 22nd due to Oide staff training day.

Kind regards

Goatstown ETSS

Dear parents, guardians and carers,

The school has become aware of some assaults and robberies on teenage boys which have taken place in the Ballinteer/ Rathfarnham areas over the last week. These have taken place during the day and at night. Dundrum and Rathfarnham Gardaí are investigating. While we do not wish to cause alarm, we do suggest that boys stay vigilant and careful, and that they report any suspicious activity to the Gardaí.

Kind regards

Goatstown ETSS

Dear parents, guardians and carers,

Happy New Year to you all and we hope you all had a restful break.

We look forward to welcoming back our students at the later time of 10:50am tomorrow due to staff meeting taking place.

Students should have their devices fully charged, journal and school materials packed and be ready to learn.

Kind regards

Goatstown ETSS

Dear parents, guardians and carers,

Your child's report for term one is now available on VSware.  Please take time to read the comments and to discuss the report with your child. There is lots of specific and actionable advice as well as lots of positive feedback.  If you have any issues accessing VSware please contact office@goatstownetss.ie.

May I take the opportunity to wish you all a very happy holiday as well as a peaceful and prosperous 2024. 

We look forward to welcoming all students back at 10.50am on Monday, January 8th. This is to facilitate subject department meetings. 

Best wishes 

Jonathan Browner

P.S. A quick reminder that school finishes at midday tomorrow. 

Dear parents, guardians and carers,

A reminder of the following notice issued recently, please note that we have extended the return order date to this Friday.  We will require further interest for the order to go ahead.

We are delighted to confirm that Woolfhound & Elk, who are an Irish company that maintains strict ethical and sustainable standards, will be manufacturing our school hoodies this year. By ordering from them, we can be assured of receiving a high-quality hoodie that is ethically produced.

The hoodies are priced at €38 euro each and are available in two colours: Teal and Navy blue.  Please note that there is a minimum order required for each colour. To order, simply visit the link provided here and submit your order by Friday, December 8th. Payment will be sought on delivery through the school app shop.

It is important for us to emphasise that this item of clothing is not mandatory. Students are free to choose whether or not they would like to wear the hoodie. 

Kind regards

Goatstown ETSS 

Re: Notification regarding the Board of Management's annual review of the anti-bullying policy

Dear parents, guardians and carers,

The Board of Management of Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School wishes to inform you that:

• The Board of Management’s annual review of the school’s anti-bullying policy and its implementation was completed at the Board meeting of October 18th, 2023.
• This review was conducted in accordance with the checklist set out in Appendix 4 of the Department’s Anti-Bullying Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools.

Samantha Holman, Chairperson of the Board of Management

Jonathan Browner, Principal

Dear parents, guardians and carers of Junior Cycle students,

Please find attached a Junior Cycle Information Note that the Department of Education has asked us to share with you.

The purpose of this note is to provide some useful information regarding the changes made to the Junior Cycle Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting since the implementation of the Framework for Junior Cycle.

Further information on the Junior Cycle can be found on their website here.

Kind regards,

Goatstown ETSS

Dear parents, guardians and carers,

Could we remind all students who cycle to school to please bring a lock for their bike.  

We are an open campus and if a bike is not locked it can be an easy target for an opportunistic passer by.

We appreciate your support.

Kind regards,

Goatstown ETSS

Dear parents, guardians and carers,

A reminder that our Winter Concert will take place in the school hall at 7pm this evening and all are welcome to attend.

The concert will showcase performances by students across all year groups, featuring a delightful selection of winter-themed songs, poems, and readings.

It promises to be a heartwarming celebration of talent and the spirit of the season.

Kind regards

Goatstown ETSS 

Dear parents, guardians, carers,

As the school term gets underway, I would like to remind parents that students may not use mobile phones at any time on the school grounds.  This includes using a phone to access Food Village orders.

Should a call home be essential, then students should approach Clodagh in the office.

I would also like to remind everyone that smoking/vaping in school or outside the school is illegal and forbidden.  A one-day suspension will normally be the sanction imposed on students who are found smoking/vaping in or near the school.

Kind regards

Jonathan Browner, principal