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BCS Summer Assessment preparations !
Created : 01 May 2020, 10:41 PM
Archived : 01 Jul 2020, 12:00 AM
Hi All, I would like to sincerely thank all the stakeholders of BCS this week. We have had assemblies with all years , a full staff meeting, Pastoral care meeting, Board of Management meeting, Parents’ Council and Students’ Council meetings as well as several senior management meetings on their own and with the Year Heads. This has been in response to the JC announcement and requirement to have assessments and corrections completed by the 29th of May. Thanks to everyone for engaging in our consultative process. We are glad to say that all end of year assessments are finalised in a manner that isn’t too taxing on our students and ensures that online computer devices can be shared among siblings to complete the respective exams. We are glad that the weighting we have placed on the various elements of continuous assessment in all cases is extremely fair and transparent for all to see. We are delighted that clarity has been achieved for our JC students in particular in recent days and we hope it has done much to remove further unnecessary stress from their lives . Teachers will further clarify the requirements and practicalities of their upcoming online assessments during the coming week. You have all received your exam timetables and respective weighting of marks from Miss Maria O’Brien today . Your Programme coordinators likewise will forward you their respective assessment details! However, our thoughts and energies return now to continuing to support our LC students through the terrible ordeal they are experiencing. We can assure you that everything will be done to smoothen your pathway to the State Examination finish line in July/August. The constant media speculation is further contributing to student and parental stress. I can assure you we will communicate with you immediately once the precise LC details emerge from the current confusion. Then we will design a Plan of Action to prepare you for the challenge ahead. I wish everyone a peaceful and relaxing Bank Holiday weekend! Ni neart go cur le chéile, Denis Ring
Malin to Mizen Round Trip
Created : 01 May 2020, 10:06 PM
Archived : 01 Jul 2020, 12:00 AM
Today we started our ‘May the Road Rise to Meet you Challenge’. First up was a virtual Malin to Mizen round trip of 1366km. After leaving Malin head early this morning we have travelled 301km and reached the town of Birr! A huge thank you to the 107 people who have joined our Strava club. More members are welcome. Don’t forgot to allow the admin account to follow you in order for us to track all kilometres travelled. Keep up the great work.
Green Schools News
Created : 01 May 2020, 6:04 PM
Archived : 01 Jul 2020, 12:00 AM
The Green Schools Committee received the fantastic news that BCS has been awarded The Green School Flag for its recycling initiatives. Congratulations to all involved and is testament to the huge amount of work that has gone on in BCS driven by the Green Schools Committee. This has really become a whole school initiative with all members of the school putting in a huge effort over the year. Well done to the committee composed of students and staff who had the vision to drive this programme in the school and now be awarded this Green Flag
Strava app settings.
Created : 01 May 2020, 4:25 PM
Archived : 01 Jul 2020, 12:00 AM
We are delighted with so many students, teachers, parents and friends of BCS joining our strava club account. In order for the club admins to be able to total up the distances covered by all the club members it would be great if you could grant permission to the account called MayTheRoadRiseToMeetYou BCS on the strava app. This account will be disabled at the end of the month. Thank you for all your support.
May The Road Rise To Meet You
Created : 01 May 2020, 9:12 AM
Archived : 01 Jul 2020, 12:00 AM
Well done to Mr. Murphy who kickstarted our Malin to Mizen head challenge this morning with a 5 km run. Please get involved by downloading the Strava app and joining our club, Blackwater Community School.
Active Home Week
Created : 30 Apr 2020, 10:08 PM
Archived : 01 Jul 2020, 12:00 AM
Thank you to everyone for taking part in the activities all week. Today’s challenge is to start the journey on ’May the Road Rise to Meet You’. Remember to download Strava, join the school club and record your activities. Every km counts so walk, run or cycle. Get out and Get Moving!
LC Exam Fee’s update
Created : 30 Apr 2020, 9:21 PM
Archived : 30 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
Clarification on payment of Examination Fees 2020 To the Principal /Examination Secretary RE: COVID-19 - Clarification on payment of Examination Fees 2020 The SEC would be grateful if you would bring the following information to the attention of your examination candidates/parents/guardians: Leaving Certificate Fees: The closing date for payment of the Leaving Cert examination fee is being extended until after the exams are complete and the results has issued. Junior Certificate/Cycle Fees : Students will not be required to pay an examination fees to the SEC in relation to the 2020 Junior Cycle examinations, the SEC will be issuing a refund to all students who have already paid. There is no need to contact the State Examinations Commission as refunds will be made automatically. Further details will be sent to all schools in the coming days. Your co-operation is very much appreciated. Kind Regards Jackie Wade Fees Section State Examinations Commission
First Year message from your Cairde
Created : 30 Apr 2020, 4:53 PM
Archived : 30 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
Our 5th Year Cairde have come up with great ways of spending their time in lockdown and are calling on their 1st Year classes to create an even better video! To do this please record a brief video clip showing how you’re spending your time at home. The video should only be between 5-10 seconds long MAX and sound/music is not required. All 1A, 1B, 1C students can email their clips to maryjanemaher@blackwatercs.com and all 1D, 1E, 1F students can email their clips to michelleryan@blackwatercs.com before next Weds 6th May Check out this link first www.facebook.com/blackwatercs/videos/620395731889153/
Reflection
Created : 30 Apr 2020, 2:34 PM
Archived : 30 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
Revive, Restore, Laugh You are the creator of your experiences and no external event or circumstance can determine your experience. Within you, you have the unique potential to create the best experience imaginable. When you feel positive and full of vitality, it significantly impacts your actions and experiences, just as when you are feeling depleted and downbeat your experiences are the poorer. Sometimes, the demands in our lives grow at a rate greater than our ability to respond. But here’s a thought.... The electronic devices we carry round or that sit on our desk receive new software updates every few weeks so that they can stay up to date with the ever changing environment. How does our behaviour reflect the changing world around us? Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Einstein Our ability to adapt and change increases significantly when we are upbeat, positive and full of energy. One simple way to activate your inner source of energy is to laugh. Research shows that laughing relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. It boosts the immune system and decreases stress hormones. So this week, find opportunities to revive and restore your depleted self. Laugh to lift your spirits and update your inner “software” to enable you to respond more effectively to the changing world around you. Whether its Michael McIntyre, Neil Delamere, Billy Connolly, Des Bishop or anyone else that makes you laugh, spend some time having a good belly laugh. Ann Bryan Smollin tells us that Laughter... Lightens the load Avoids negativity Unites hearts Gathers people together Heals heartache Tickles the soul Energises the human spirit; and Restores us to wholeness and holiness
A prayer from Caroline
Created : 30 Apr 2020, 1:54 PM
Archived : 30 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
Psalm 121:8 The Lord will keep you safe from all harm. He will watch over your life. The Lord will watch over your coming and going now and forevermore.