Dear parents/guardians,

Just a short reminder - our first ever musical “Let's Hear It For The 80's” will be taking place from the 23rd - 25th of November in the Assumption Junior National School, Walkinstown. Tickets are now on sale in the school app shop, the cost is €10 for students/OAPs and €15 for any other attendees. Family tickets for family of four (2 adults, 2 children) for €40.

Kind regards, School Office

24th November 2023

Dear Parents, Guardians,

We hope this letter finds you all well.

We are contacting you regarding the violent incidents, rioting and looting which took place yesterday in our city.

Firstly, we would like to say that our thoughts are with all the victims and with the school community of Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire as they deal with this significant trauma. Our thoughts are also with the Gardaí and Emergency services whose lives were unnecessarily put at risk as a result of such horrific violence.

In the aftermath of such events, for young people and indeed, us adults, it is sometimes hard to know what to say, do or feel. For our students, particularly for those who may have been particularly affected by the events which took place, today and the next number of days might be very challenging.

In such circumstances, the best thing for your children is for you as parents/guardians and us, as your children’s educators to:

·        model calmness and self-regulation

·        simply acknowledge what happened

·        share a little of our own shock/concern if that makes sense for you

·        reassure your child that this is isolated - it’s not normal

·        emphasise that things will be ok

Please contact your child’s tutor on Monday if your child needs any additional support in the aftermath of yesterday’s incidents.

Finally, we would like to express our abhorrence to the hate that was on show yesterday evening. We would like to acknowledge how upsetting this must have been for many of our families and staff here at HCETSS. At times like this, our pillar value of kindness is all the more relevant and important. 

We are fortunate and thankful to have a rich intercultural community here at HCETSS and we want all of our families to know that you are most welcome here in our school and in Ireland. 

In our school, every child is welcome and every child belongs.

Wishing you a safe and calm weekend.

Kind regards,

Pádraig Conaty                                                  Mick Heffernan

Principal                                                           Deputy Principal

Dear parents/guardians, 

please see updated diary for 2023/24 academic year.

Kind regards, School Office

Dear parents/guardians,

 We are very excited to share with you that Harold's Cross ETSS first ever musical!

 Our 2nd and 3rd year musical “Let's Hear It For The 80's” will be taking place from the 23rd - 25th of November in the Assumption Junior National School, Walkinstown, who have kindly provided us with a stage for the event.

Tickets will be on sale in from Leonna and Amy. Tickets will cost €10 for students/OAPs and €15 for any other attendees. Family tickets for family of four (2 adults, 2 children) for €40.

There are a limited number of tickets available so these will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. Please mind your ticket as these will be requested upon entry.

We look forward to seeing you all there !

Kindest regards,

Leonna and Amy

Dear parents/guardians, 

As it is assessment week and students are finishing at 12.39pm, please note that there will be no food village service at the school. 

Food Village have informed us that in a number of cases they may have allowed orders to go through on the app incorrectly, however in such circumstances a full refund will be applied to your account. If you find this refund has not been credited, please contact food village customer service. 

The Food Village service will resume on Monday, 20th of November. 

Kind regards, School Office

Dear parents/guardians, 

The exam missed on Monday due to the weather warning will now take place this Friday during the wellbeing period (P3/4). 

Kind regards, School Office

Dear parents/guardians, 

Join the PSA for an amazing wine tasting fundraiser hosted by D-SIX on November 16th from 19:30 to 21:30 at Peggy Kelly’s.

This is a wine tasting event like you have never experienced. Spend 2 hours tasting over 40 different wines while sampling local cheese boards and charcuterie pairings.

Take your palate on a culinary journey while supporting Harold's Cross Educate Together Secondary School. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket and any additional donations will go towards the purchase of outdoor school equipment.

In addition to supporting our school, all tickets purchased will include an entry for a chance to win a wine hamper valued at over €200!!!

PLEASE BUY TICKETS AHEAD USING THIS DONATION PAGE:

https://gofund.me/ba244bcb

There are no tickets available for purchase at the event. If you cannot attend on November 16th, please consider making a donation. All donations welcome. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you!

Parents Staff Association

Dear Parents/Guardians,

 Please see link to circular 0054/2023 – Curriculum and assessment related developments at Senior Cycle with particular reference to school years 2023/24 and onward.

This circular addresses changes for the 2023-2024 academic year and onwards.

https://www.gov.ie/en/circular/4ae77-curriculum-and-assessment-related-developments-at-senior-cycle-with-particular-reference-to-school-years-202324-and-onwards/

Kind regards,

School Office

Dear parents /guardians,

The boxing club at the school will now take place every Wednesday after school at a local gym Whitecollar HQ in the Greenmount Industrial Estate. 

The cost for the rental of this gym will be €5 per student per session.  If your child attends the gym please remind them to bring the €5. 

We look forward to seeing them at there tomorrow. 

Kind regards, 

School Office

Dear parents/guardians,

A Youth Club for 12-17 year olds located in Terenure at the Evergreen Club, 70 Terenure Road North will be opening the doors to young people on Friday November 10th at 19.00. Attendees can expect to have a safe place to socialise with other young people as well as potentially learn new skills, hobbies and share their own interests too.  Interests outlined so far include film, STEM, art and crafts, robotics, environmental awareness and community projects,  there will be many fun and engaging activities for all.

All volunteers are garda vetted and referenced checked by Foróige as the club is a Foróige youth club.  Volunteers have also received induction training and child protection awareness training.

On November 10th there will be a FREE open night and everyone is encouraged to come along to give it a try.  For further information please see https://terenurecsi.com/news/terenure-youth-groupnearly-there  

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact terenurecsi@gmail.com 

Kind regards, School Office on behalf of Terenure Youth Group Club Leader