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PE Week 4
Created : 01 Feb 2021, 8:40 AM
Archived : 01 Apr 2021, 12:00 AM
As we enter Week 4, we encourage all our students/staff/parents to ensure you are getting a break from screens, spending time outside and getting some form of exercise. For our students, it is very important that you use your PE scheduled time for physical activity and not a chance to catch up on work/watch TV etc. Use some of the ideas attached and keep in contact with your PE teacher for further information. 1. Try some Yoga with Adriene. This is a perfect starting point for anyone who hasn’t tried yoga and provides endless beginner level classes, starting with gentle 20-minute introductory routines. youtube.com/c/yogawithadriene 2. Try the Operation Transformation Minimum Fitness Test. Remember - this test is designed to show whether or not you fit within the minimum standards of physical fitness. If you don’t pass on the first attempt, keep using the OT exercise plan to improve your strength and fitness and try again in a few weeks. ot.rte.ie/fitness-test/ 3. Check out Sport Ireland ‘Keep well campaign’. The Keep Well campaign is aimed at showing people of all ages how we can mind our own physical and mental health and wellbeing by adding healthy and helpful habits to our daily and weekly routines. The previously mentioned 21 Day Walking Challenge is part of this campaign. Check out these videos which are suitable for children with Autism www.sportireland.ie/keepwell/videos1 Check out www.sportireland.ie for more. 4. Use your PE time for Couch to 5k training. The event will be happening in two weeks. Remember to download the Strava App to record activity and to join the Blackwater Community School Strava Club. 5. Try a PE Class with Joe Wicks. There are live classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9am. You can also watch back previous classes. Please see his channel here youtube.com/c/TheBodyCoachTV 6. Fancy as HITT session? Get a good workout in a short space of time. youtu.be/6oGHM-rOqw8
Happy St Brigid’s Day
Created : 29 Jan 2021, 3:57 PM
Archived : 01 Apr 2021, 12:00 AM
Happy St Brigid’s day to everyone, from Caroline. youtu.be/AqN3XAqoFDg youtu.be/UxsVmcPqMrw
BCS Weekly Update
Created : 29 Jan 2021, 6:54 PM
Archived : 29 Mar 2021, 12:00 AM
Hi All, Thanks once again to everyone regarding their ongoing commitment to Online Teaching and Learning. We know it is extremely challenging but so far everyone is making a massive effort in ensuring it is successful. As you are aware, the DES are in constant talks concerning decisions to be made re the Reopening of schools in a phased process( more likely) as well as planning for the assessment of our State Examination students in June or otherwise. During the past week , we were delighted to catch up with 1st yrs,2nd Yrs,3RD Yrs,5th yrs and 6th yrs. It was great to meet them and to receive feedback from them. We are meeting TY students on Tuesday next. We continue to have daily Senior Management Team meetings. Our Assistant Principals continue to meet weekly as does our Pastoral Care Team .If there is somebody struggling that you feel we do not know about ,please contact us. We would especially like to compliment our Student Council for being so supportive in providing valuable feedback for us at our weekly meeting with them and representing us on Thursday at a conference on Student Voice. On Friday next , the 5th of February, we are having a Staff Meeting at 1.30pm. So we will be finishing class at 1.05pm and providing a welcome afternoon break from the screens for our students. Meanwhile as a staff , we have been reviewing aspects of our Positive Behaviour Policy and investigating new approaches to further enhance our tracking of Academic Performance. We hope you all have a restful weekend. Kind Regards, Denis, Maurice and Maria
Department of Education &Skills Update
Created : 29 Jan 2021, 6:50 PM
Archived : 29 Mar 2021, 12:00 AM
29 January, 2021 – Further meeting held of subgroup of Advisory Group on planning for state examinations 2021 A further meeting of the subgroup of the Advisory Group of stakeholders on planning for the state examinations 2021 was held online today, Friday 29 January. The subgroup includes representatives of students, parents, teachers, school leadership and management bodies, the State Examinations Commission (SEC) and the Department of Education. The subgroup was formed to consider in greater depth issues relating to planning towards the 2021 examinations. The meeting was attended by the Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD. Today’s meeting included discussion on what further measures could be made to address the demands on students preparing for the examinations. Having regard to the impact of current school closures for face-to-face tuition, there was discussion on the scope and form of assessment for the examinations, orals and practicals, coursework and provision for out-of-school learners. The Minister thanked the members of the subgroup for their continuing work and ongoing engagement in the efforts to plan for the examinations in 2021. A further meeting of the subgroup is planned for next week. ENDS
Green Schools Committee Message
Created : 29 Jan 2021, 5:13 PM
Archived : 29 Mar 2021, 12:00 AM
Our Green Schools Committee want to remind you of the Green Schools Water Poster and Video competition, The deadline has now been extended to March 12th 2021. You can contact Ms O Sullivan if you have any questions at ann.osullivan@blackwatercs.com
A message from Caroline
Created : 29 Jan 2021, 12:42 PM
Archived : 29 Mar 2021, 12:00 AM
Happy St Brigid’s Day for Monday, 1st February. Remember to make your St Brigid’s Cross and leave out something for blessing on Sunday evening. Check out this website for events and activities. solasbhride.ie
Couch to 5k-School Strava Club
Created : 29 Jan 2021, 10:54 AM
Archived : 29 Mar 2021, 12:00 AM
We hope the training is going well for everyone. It is great to see so many new members join the School Strava Club. New members always welcome. Just download Strava App on your phone or sync the device you use to record with Strava. Once you have an account, make sure to search for the Blackwater Community School Club and join. Every little bit of training you do counts, so make sure to make the most of any chance you get this weekend.
Catholic Schools Week-Hope
Created : 24 Jan 2021, 3:28 PM
Archived : 29 Mar 2021, 12:00 AM
Today, as part of Catholic Schools Week, we celebrate the theme of Hope. Please see the attached links. www.catholicschools.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/CSW2021-Post-Primary-Resource-Friday.pdf www.catholicschools.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/CSW2021-Friday-power-point.pptx
Catholic Schools Week-Challenges
Created : 24 Jan 2021, 3:23 PM
Archived : 28 Mar 2021, 12:00 AM
Today, as part of Catholic Schools Week, we celebrate the theme of Challenges. Please see the attached links. www.catholicschools.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/CSW2021-Post-Primary-Resource-Thursday.pdf www.catholicschools.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/CSW2021-Thursday-power-point.pptx
Webinar for Parents from Waterford Teachers Centre
Created : 27 Jan 2021, 7:41 PM
Archived : 27 Mar 2021, 12:00 AM
WEBINAR: SUPPORTING MY ADOLESCENT: POST PRIMARY PARENT WEBINAR DATE: Thursday, 11th February 2021 TIME: 7 p.m. FACILITATOR: Nicola Culloty Description: This webinar will offer practical advice to parents who once again find themselves juggling home and school in one place. This webinar will explore how to support and motivate adolescents. It will also identify ways that we can make space for emotions and build connection Topic Areas: Parent Wellbeing; Adolescent Wellbeing; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Mental Health; Wellbeing; Homeschooling; Covid 19. HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS WEBINAR on Thursday, 11th February 2021 at 7 p.m. Click on the LINK below to obtain your Zoom Link Webinar zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9RPDOom