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Newsletter
9th June 2010:
Message from the Principal.
As the 2009-2010 school year comes to a close we can reflect on some of the key events from a very busy year.
There were some notable achievements during the year, including:
· Emma Twamley winning first prize in the senior category in the Student Concept Competition organized by Carlow County Enterprise Board.
· Paddy Fitzharris winning the James Spencer cup for the second year in a row in the All Ireland Inter-Schools Hunter Trials.
· The U-19 Rugby team reaching the final of the Leinster Development Cup, and competing in the quarter finals of the “A” schools competition.
· The U-16 and U-18 Soccer teams both winning the South Leinster. The U-14 soccer team reaching the final of the South Leinster, and the U-13 first year team winning the Blitz competition.
· Mary Flood winning silver in the All-Ireland Schools Athletics in the U-15 Discus,
8 medals won in the South Leinster Athletics, including Gold (Mary Flood – Discus, Junior Girls Relay team) and Silver ( Nicholas Byrne- 1200m walk, Sarah Dermody -1500m). Rosanna Flood –U-17Javalin, and Aaron Whelan- U-16 Shot Putt.
· Hannah Driver being selected for a Bank of Ireland National Award in the Spirit of Community category. Bank of Ireland Regional awards winners were Eoin Byrne(Entrepreneurial Senior category) and Paul Murphy, Richard Thompson, Ian Kavanagh and John O Brien (Group Award).
· The Tractor Run which raised in the region of €4200 for charity.
· Louise Murphy and Rachel Hutton performing with the Le Cheile Schools Trust Choir for President McAleese.
· Niamh O Connor Byrne winning the Rotary Club Regional Award, and travelling to the European Parliament in Strasbourg for a week.
· Aideen Fleming and P.J. Ronan both being selected as National category winners in the Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards.
· Aideen Fleming winning first place in the Lions Club Regional Awards.
· A very successful Student Talent Show which was won by Cem Yilmaz.
· The School being awarded the Green School Flag.
Congratulations to the students who represented themselves and the school so well
in all these areas.
The huge variety of extra-curricular activity which was available to students was made possible by the co-operation and flexibility shown by the whole staff. Many staff voluntarily gave up their free time to cover for colleagues who were away with teams etc. I want to thank all those involved for their commitment and generosity.
Subject Inspections:
During the year Subject Inspections were carried out by the Inspectorate on History and Business Studies. Both reports will be available shortly on the Department of Education and Science website.
Registering Attendance:
As the Biometric registration system continues to be developed I want to remind Parents and Students of the following:
1. The school is required to report to the National Education Welfare Board (NEWB) on student attendance/absences.
2. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that their attendance is registered each morning before 9.00am and each afternoon before 1.15pm.
3. Late arrivals to school must register immediately on arrival.
4. All absences or lateness must be explained by a parent, in writing, in the student`s journal.
Re-opening Arrangements:
Mon. 23rd – Thurs. 26th August School Transfer Programme. (Incoming 1st Yrs).
Mon. 30th August: First Year and Fifth Year Pupils (9.00am – 12.30pm)
Tues. 31st August: All classes except First year and Fifth year (9.00am – 4.00pm)
Wed. 1st September: Normal Timetable for all Classes.
Book Sale:
The second hand book intake will take place on Thursday, 24th June @7.30pm
The second hand book sale will take place on Tuesday 6th July @ 7.30pm.
To facilitate the purchase of school books for the academic year 2010-2011, Books Unlimited will send representatives to the school on Tuesday 6th July at 7.30pm. Book orders will be taken on that date. The two options available are:
Option 1. – Pay in Full . Books will be delivered to your home (€5 delivery charge)
Option 2. – Pay Deposit of €50. Books will be delivered to the school on Tuesday 24th August between 11.00am and 3.00pm when the balance is to be paid in full on collection.
Green School Flag.
An Taisce`s Green-Schools Evaluation Committee have decided to award the school the Green Flag Award. This is a great achievement for the Green-Schools Committee, and for Mr. O Shea and Sr. Mary who led this initiative.
The Evaluation Committee “was extremely impressed with your programme and had no hesitation in making their decision”.
The Green Flag was presented at the Green Schools National Award ceremony on the 20th May in Kilkenny. The flag was officially raised at the school during a ceremony on Wednesday 26th May attended by the Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council , Mr. Michael Doran.
Congratulations to all the committee members, to Mr. O Shea and Sr. Mary on this success. It is appropriate recognition for all the hard work they have put into the project during the year. Well done also to all the students who have made a conscious effort to improve the school environment. Our challenge now is to maintain and improve on the current situation.
Foreign Tour:
A Foreign Tour to Lake Garda, Italy at the beginning of the Easter holidays 2011 has been proposed. While no definite arrangements have yet been made, those who might be interested in going should start saving as soon as possible.
State Examinations:
We wish all the Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate candidates all the best in their upcoming examinations. We encourage all candidates to remain for the full duration of each examination and to take full opportunity to achieve their potential.
St. Annes College:
Congratulations to all the students who successfully completed their Business and I.T. course in May. Many of the students are availing of Third levelcourses or follow on courses.
Outdoor Pursuits:
In April a large group of 5th year students and two teachers went to Achill Outdoor Education centre for three days of activities. They participated in surfing, kayaking/canoeing, rock climbing, archery, sailing and walking. The weekend gave the students a chance to participate in sports which cannot be experienced in a school environment. Many thanks to Mrs. McMahon and Mr. Smith who organize and facilitate this event each year.
Incoming First Years:
123 pupils are currently enrolled for First year 2010-2011. It is strongly advised that they all attend the Transfer Programme from the 23rd -26th August.
Rainbows:
A Rainbows (Spectrum) programme will be available to all students in September. This is a twelve week programme that will help students deal with a loss or separation in their family. If you would like your son/daughter to participate you can phone the school at 059 9151473. We will also be sending letters home with all students in September.
Evening Study:
Evening Study forms will be available on September 6th .
Fees- €230 September – May (Payable in advance)
€120 September – December
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We wish all our Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate students all the best in the 2010 State Examinations.
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€130 January - May
4th September 2009:
Dear Parents/ Guardians,
Prior to the summer holidays it was decided to install a Biometric Registration System in the school to record pupil attendance. This decision was taken following consultation with the Parents Association and the Board of Management. The system is being funded by the Parents Association and is currently in use in another school in Carlow. The system allows for registration to be taken both morning and afternoon and has the capacity to alert parents via text message if their child has not registered in school on any given day.
How does it work?
Each pupil has an individual student number. Each student would have one fingerprint from each hand recorded on the data base, linked to their individual student number. There are two biometric clocks, located in the Canteen and Blue areas.On arrival in the school each pupil should go to one of the clocks, place the appropriate finger on the biometric reader and their registration will be recorded for that morning. All pupils will again be required to register between 12.50pm and 13.20pm (Monday to Thursday) for the afternoon classes.
The Biometric (fingerprint) information stored on the system is to be used only within the school, and only for the purpose of monitoring pupil attendance and punctuality.
The system is currently being installed and will be tested before being used on a school wide basis. In the interim registration will be recorded manually at 9.00am. Pupils should go directly to their 9.00am class where the subject teacher will record their attendance. If a student has been absent or late, on their return they should present their journal, containing a note from their parent explaining the reason for the absence/lateness, to Ms. Glynn in the canteen area between 8.30am and 9.00am. Pupils arriving late to school (after 9.00am) should sign in at the Deputy Principals office.
If any parent/guardian has a question or concern about any aspect of the registration system please contact me through the school office.
I would like once again to thank the Parents Association for their ongoing support for the school and in particular for their financial support for this registration system.
Pat Flynn (Principal)
29-04-2008
There will be a meeting in the school on Thursday 15th May 2008 @ 8.00pm for the Parents/Guardians of pupils enrolled for First Year 2008-2009. The meeting will adress issues regarding the successful transfer of pupils from primary to post primary. It is strongly recommended that at least one Parent/Guardian of each pupil attend. Locker fees of €15 per pupil will be collected between 7.30pm and 8.00pm.
Supervised Evening Study for 2008-2009 will commence on September 15th 2008. Application forms will be available in early September.
Fees: €100 for Term 1.
€200 for the full school year.
21-02-2008
I would like to thank all the staff and students who were involved in the Patrician Brothers Bicentenary celebrations on Friday 8th February. All of the students involved were highly praised by guests for their conduct and involvement during the event.
Our Third Year and Leaving Certificate 2 students are currently sitting their Mock Examinations. We wish them every success and hope that they achieve their full potential.
Pat Flynn (Principal).
Engineering Award
11/12/2007
Engineering Award. Tullow Community School
The Engineering and Technology Teachers Association have awarded Thomas Jackman, Woodbine, Paulville, Tullow, Co Carlow a Certificate of Distinction at their Annual General Meeting in The Mullingar Park Hotel. The presentation was made by Mary O'Rourke, Leader of Seanad Eireann.
Thomas qualified for the award by winning the local Young Engineer’s Competition organised by Area A (Carlow, Kilkenny, and Wexford) of the E.T.T.A.
Thomas is currently studying to be an Engineering Teacher in University of Limerick.
We would like to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of Thomas and his teacher Mr. Paddy Quirke.
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