Week Commencing February 20th 2012

Mock Exams: Commence Monday & continue to Friday March 2nd

• Leaving Cert students are located in the Canteen & Rooms 40 and 41 with the LCA group in Room 45/17. Please note separate time-table for LCA
• Third Year students are in their Tutor Rooms- 31,32,33,34,35,36 & 37
• Please note that rooms relocation has been put in place & will operate from today
• A separate room relocation will operate for both Art rooms this morning to facilitate LC Art Practical

Debating. Best wishes to Karl Rochfort (2nd Year) & Ailbhe Kelly (1st Year) who compete in the Quarter-Finals of the Junior Schools Debating Competition in UCD this Tuesday 21st February.

Football. Congratulations to Mr Nolan & Senior Gaelic Team on their Quarter-Final victory during the mid-term.

Week Commencing February 6th 2012 .

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Open Afternoon/Evening: This important event takes place this Wednesday 8th February

Details as follows-

• Prospective students and parents/guardians will visit school from 2.30pm to 5.30pm
• Tour of school facilities will also be available from 7pm to 8pm for parents/guardians only
• Information session for parents/guardians only will be held in gym from 8pm to 9pm

Second Year Parent/Teacher Meeting: Mr O’ Gallchobhair will host meeting for parents/guardians of students in Block B tomorrow Tuesday from 4.15pm to 6.15pm. As usual classes will finish at 3.30pm.

LCA: Well done to all involved with LCA students in preparing them for last week’s interviews. The visiting examiners were very impressed with the standard & the manner in which all students presented themselves for interview.

Drumming Workshop :  A workshop for a number of classes has been organised for this Thursday 9th February. Details as follows-                            

Timetable for the Day & Classes involved

• 9.40 – 10.20                       Transition Year - Hillery
• 10.20 – 11.20                     Leaving Certificate Applied 1 - Rang Mochta
• 11.20 – 12.15                     Transition Year - Monnet
• 1.15 – 2.15                          1st Year Music Classes
• 2.15 – 3.10                          Transition Year - De Hide

Mock German Orals: Please note that Ms Kelly & Mr Pagel will be examining LC2 students of German this Friday (AM).

Week Commencing January 30th  2012

Starsearch 2012: Congratulations to Helen, Vickie & TY students on another magnificent production last Thursday & Friday. The many months of preparation & commitment is very much appreciated in providing our students with another platform to showcase their talent. Many thanks to all staff for their patience and co-operation in facilitating rehearsals earlier in the week and for assisting with supervision on both nights. The vital support & assistance of James, Patrick, Liam, Ciaran and other ancillary staff with the organisation of the concerts is also very much appreciated. Well done to all involved. For the record, Starsearch 2012 concluded with the following results-

• Starsearch 2012 Winners- Ellen Corby & David Malone performing Rattlin’ Bones
• 2nd Place-Ellen Murphy performing Candy
• 3rd Place - My Heart performed by Laura Bradshaw, Artur Stark, Shane Wright, Abdullah Al-Bayyari & Dylan Lynch
• Most Entertaining Act- Thursday Night -Tainted Love performed by David Ryan, Ellen Corby, Harry Onuke, Sophie Carroll & Katie Mullen.

Second Year Parent/Teacher Meeting:   Mr O’Gallchobhair will host first of these meetings for Parents/Guardians & students in Block A ( CP Agreement) on Tuesday31st January from 4.15 to 6.15pm. Classes will finish at 3.30pm.

Third Year Guidance Presentations: These will continue until the mid-term break. Details as follows-

• Tues 31st January 1:15 - 2:30   Rang Corrib         Room 17
• Fri 3rd February 9:00 - 10:20   Rang Allen           Room 26
• Mon 6th February 9:40 -11      Rang Sheelin        Room 26
• Tues 7th February 1:15-2:30   Rang Erne             Room 17

LCVP Year 2: All LC2 LCVP students will be visiting the IAA Headquarters today Monday 30th January & thus will be absent from class from 9.40am to 3.10pm.

Sticks & Stones Workshop: Thank you to all staff for their work with the "Sticks & Stones" workshops with first year classes last week.  Patricia Kennedy returns to the College tonight at 7.30pm to host a workshop for parents entitled - "Understanding Bullying".   The presentation will take place in the Canteen and provides parents with a forum for discussion around the issue.  The presentation will be very interactive, giving parents an opportunity to voice their concerns and draw on the experience of Patricia and other parents.

LCA Rang Mochta Library Trip. As part of the Social Education Module all LCA Year 1 students will be visiting Blanchardstown library this Wednesday 1st February and so will be absent from classes all morning.

Week Commencing January 23rd 2012

NDC Awards:  Congratulations to five of our LC1 students – Shauna Golden, Eve Farrelly, Sophie Martin, Declan King and Mark Sheridan who created their own advertising agency and opted to enter the National Dairy Council Milk It Awards.  Their hard work and enthusiasm has paid off as they have been selected to progress to the next round of the competition.  We wish them every success with their ad campaign

Starsearch: Starsearch 2012 will take place this coming Thursday and Friday, beginning at 8pm on both nights. Rehearsals will take place all day on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Sticks & Stones Counter-Bullying Workshops: The “Sticks & Stones” Drama Group return to the College this week to deliver Counter Bullying Workshops to all 1st year classes on Monday & Tuesday. 

“Sticks & Stones” will host a workshop for parents entitled “Understanding Bullying” on Monday 30th January at 7.30pm

LCVP: All LCVP students in Year 2 will attend two presentations today Monday 23rd January. Details as follows-

11am-12:15        The Samaritans    Room 30

2:30pm - 3:45     Bank of Ireland     Room 30

Week Commencing January 16th  2012

LC1 Parent Teacher Meeting: Meeting for students/parents & guardians in Block B & LCA1 takes place tomorrow Tuesday 17th  from 4.15 to 6.15pm. Classes will finish at 3.30pm.

Senior Cycle Information Evening: Takes place this Monday at 7.30 for the parent(s)/guardian(s) of the present Third Year & TY students.

Physics Trip: LC2 Physics students will be attending attend NUI Maynooth on Thursday 19th January where they will have the opportunity to carry out a selection of experiments from the Physics syllabus

Week Commencing January 9th 2012

LC1 Parent Teacher Meeting: Meeting for students/parents & guardians in Block A takes place tomorrow Tuesday from 4.15 to 6.15pm. Classes will finish at 3.30pm.

French Drama: Students of French will be attending a production in the Canteen from 1.45 to 3pm on Thursday 12th January (for LC1 & LC2 students) & from 1.45 to 3pm on Friday 13th January (for 2nd & 3rd Year students).

New Computer/Mathematics Degree: Phil Maguire from NUI Maynooth will be talking to those students from LC1 and LC2 who are interested in a new Computer/Mathematics degree course which is starting in Maynooth next September. The presentation will take place in Room 13 at 1.05 this Wednesday 11th January

Week Commencing December 19th 2011

Merit Awards: These have been scheduled as follows-

End of Term: Classes will finish at 12.15pm on Thursday.

Week Commencing December 12th 2011

On December 5th, our Transition Year students were involved in fundraising for the Central Remedial Clinic in the city centre.  We are delighted to announce that the students raised €2,057 for this worthy cause.

LCA News: Rang Goldberg will be visiting the cinema on Tuesday afternoon 13th December.

The LCA Concert takes place on Thursday afternoon 15th December commencing at 2pm. All Music classes from 1st 2nd & LC1 are attending as well as all TY students.

Rang Mochta (LCA 1) are running a 5-a-side soccer tournament as part of their Educational Task for Leisure & Recreational Programme. Ten students from Ranganna Ardagh, Broighter, Cathach & Kells will be involved on Friday 16th December from 9.40 to 11am while ten students from Ranganna Lismore, Newgrange & Tara will participate from 11 to 12.15pm. The final will take place on Monday 19th December from 1.15 to 2pm.

Merit Awards: These have been scheduled as follows-

Week Commencing December 5th  2011

Guidance and Counselling Department:

• Reminder: DATS are being held this week Monday and Tuesday 9am – 2.30pm. Block A on Monday & block B on Tuesday.
• The Guidance and Counselling Department have organised a Careers/ CAO evening on Wednesday 7th December at 6.30pm in the college.
• The evening will comprise of a number of presentations on a variety of career orientated disciplines. The presentations will enlighten both students and parents to opportunities that exist within the various disciplines and will allow for questions and answers.
• Students interested in Art portfolios can attend an information session in the Art room.
• Parents, Guardians and Students of Transition Year, 5th Year and 6th Year are encouraged to attend and will benefit from the presentations.

Geography Field Trips: Mr McCorry will be taking his LC2 Geography class on a Field Trip this Wednesday 7th December. Mr Cody & Ms Kelly’s classes will be on similar trip on Friday 9th December.

Vaccination Programme: The HSE will return to the College this Thursday, 8th December to administer the second stage of the HPV vaccination to 1st and 6th year girls.  This will take place in the Canteen. 

STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: Our Student Council will have a meeting this Tuesday, December 6th from 3.50-4.15pm in the canteen.

Week Commencing November 28th 2011

House Exams- 28th November to 2nd December: Students are in the following locations for the examinations:

LC2 Gym

LCA2 Room 15

LC1   Canteen & Rooms 40 and 45

LCA1 Room 7A

TY      Rooms 12,13 & 14

Third Years     Rooms 31-37

Second Years Rooms 2, 6-11

First Years      Rooms 42,43,49, & 51-54, 56

Week Commencing November 21st 2011

Third Year Parent Teacher Meetings: Meeting for students in Block B takes place on Tuesday 22nd November. Classes finish at 3.30pm with appointments commencing at 4.15pm & concluding at 6.15pm).

First Year Parents/Guardians: Ms Walsh will host two more coffee/information sessions for parents/guardians of First Year students. The sessions will include input on use of eportal.

Ranganna Lismore, Newgrange & Tara Monday 21st November 9.15 to 10am

Ranganna Cathach & Kells Thursday 24th November 9.15 to 10am

CSPE Action Project: Rang Corrib will be visiting the zoo on Monday 21st November and  Rang Barra on Tues 22nd November as part of their Junior Cert projects & will be absent from the College all day following tutorial.

L.C.V.P. NEWS: During the mid-term break, a number of our L.C.V.P. LC1 students, as part of their studies, completed a minimum of three days work experience in a suitable work environment.  During the students’ work placements, they had to complete thirteen specific learning outcomes (S.L.O.s).  We are currently receiving excellent feedback.

Week Commencing November 14th 2011

Third Year Parent Teacher Meetings: Meeting for students in Block A takes place tomorrow Tuesday 15th November. Classes finish at 3.30pm with appointments commencing at 4.15pm & concluding at 6.15pm.

First Year Parents/Guardians: MsWalsh will host a serious of coffee mornings for parents/guardians of first year students. The sessions will include input on use of eportal.

Details are as follows-

Ranganna Ardagh & Broighter: Thursday 17th November  9.15 to 10am

Ranganna Lismore, Newgrange & Tara: Monday 21st November 9.15 to 10am

 Ranganna Cathach & Kells: Thursday 24th November 9.15 to 10am

Career Exhibition: All LCA2 students will be attending the Aim Higher Career Exhibitionin the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown on Tuesday 15th Nov. from 10.00 - 12.15

Week Commencing November 7th 2011

Cystic Fibrosis Fundraising: A Dublin Jersey/Colours day takes place in the College tomorrow, Tuesday November 8th & students are requested to make a donation of €2 and come to school in Dublin jersey and/or colours. Cystic Fibrosis is the chosen charity of the winning Dublin team this year and Ross McConnell and Alan Brogan will be visiting a number of classes tomorrow.

CCC Junior Mace: On Saturday next, November 12th the College Debating Society will host its annual Mace Competition for Junior speakers. Teams from a variety of schools throughout & beyond Dublin will participate in this day long event which is being convened by LC2 students, Ellen Murphy & Ellen Corby. Recently elected, Labour TD for Dublin West, Patrick Nulty has been invited to chair the Grand Final.

First Year 2012: Registration of students takes place on Wednesday November 9th from 1.40 to 3.40pm.

Third Year Parent Teacher Meetings: These take place on Tuesday 15th (Block A) & Tuesday 22nd November (Block B) from 3.45 to 6.15pm.

Career Talks: A series of talks for LC1 students continues on the following dates.

Wed 9th November        9:00-10:20     Lua         Rm 17
Mon 14th November       9:40-11        Senan      Rm 26
Mon 21st November       9:40-11         Tola        Rm 26
Mon 5th December         9:40-11        Ultan       Rm 26

Transition Year: Please note that all TY students are on work experience this week.

Week Commencing October 24th 2011

LC2 Parent Teacher Meetings: Second round of meetings takes place this Tuesday October 25th from 4.15pm to 6.15pm involving students in Ranganna Goldberg, Einstein, Knightley & Redgrave.  Classes finish for all other students at 3.30pm as per the agreement on PTMs.

Fingal Comhairle na nÓg / Youth Council 2011 AGM: A number of our Student Council members will be attending the annual Fingal Comhairle na nÓg/Youth Council 2011 AGM.  Comhairle na nÓg are local youth councils, which give children and young people the opportunity to be involved in the development of local services and policies.  This year’s Fingal Comhairle na nÓg / Youth Council Elections take place in the Europa Academy, in Swords on Wednesday, October 26th.  The day will last from 10am to 2pm.  Our College’s elected Student Council representatives attending are: Alicia O’Connor (LC1), Colm Neville (LC1), Joseph Gregory (LC1), Emma Delaney (TY), Steven Byrne (TY) and Nicole McAuley (TY).

Sticks & Stones Counter Bullying Workshops : The “Sticks & Stones” Drama Group returned to the College last week to deliver follow-up workshops to all 2nd year classes.  The feedback from the presenters has been very complimentary of the students and their participation. Sticks & Stones will return in January 2012 to deliver workshops with 1st year classes and parents.

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Sticks & Stones Counter Bullying Workshop:  The “Sticks & Stones” Drama Group will return to the College on Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th October to deliver follow-up workshops to the 2nd year classes.

Study Skills Presentation: The Guidance Department will make this presentation to Third Year students on Tuesday 18th October. Classes in Block A from 9am to 9.40am & Classes in Block B from 9.40am to 10.20am.

Careers in Health: A group of twelve sixth year students interested in health professional careers will be attending an all day clinical seminar in St. Vincent's Hospital on Wednesday 19th October.

Trad Group: The College Traditional Music Group has been invited to perform as part of a Castleknock Hurling & Football Club fundraising Concert in aid of Dublin15 Hospice. The concert commences at 7:30pm on Thursday 20th of October. Wishing our musicians all the best on the night.

English Poetry Competition: Congratulations to Katie Lambert (Rang Oscair) and Joy Clifford (Rang Coleman) who have both been successful in the 2011 National ‘Write a Poem Competition’.  Both students will travel to the Laois Education Centre this Wednesday, October 19th and will participate in a Poetry Workshop facilitated by the poet Joe Woods. 

Cambridge Testing: Ms Ryan & the EAL Department will be testing a number of students from various year groups on Friday morning in the Canteen.

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