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First Year Booklist
Created : 21 Jun 2023, 10:57 AM
Archived : 21 Aug 2023, 12:00 AM

Attached is the Booklist for first Year students for School Academic Year 2023/2024

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Parent/Guardian Survey 2023
Created : 19 Jun 2023, 3:24 PM
Archived : 19 Aug 2023, 12:00 AM
Please find the link to the Parent/Guardian Survey for the recent 2022-2023 school year here:
Newly appointed Deputy Principal
Created : 15 Jun 2023, 7:38 PM
Archived : 15 Aug 2023, 12:00 AM
Hi All, Congratulations to Sheena Wilkinson on her appointment as a new Deputy Principal of Blackwater Community School. Sheena joins myself , Maurice & Maria on the Senior Management Team. We wish Sheena every success in her new role. Kind Regards, Denis Ring
Wellbeing
Created : 15 Jun 2023, 11:09 AM
Archived : 15 Aug 2023, 12:00 AM
Updated Wellbeing Phone Free Protocols
Our Sympathies
Created : 07 Jun 2023, 4:08 PM
Archived : 07 Aug 2023, 12:00 AM
Dear Parents, The school has recently experienced the sudden death of Jake Chambers, a former student of our school. We are deeply saddened by this event and our thoughts are with the Chamber’s family and his friends, many of whom are members of our school community. Your child may have been impacted by this news and the school has structures in place to help our school community cope at this time. The State Examinations Commission and National Educational Psychological Service have been present in the school at the start of the exam season, offering support and advice. We enclose some information which you may find useful at this time to support your child. If you have any queries or require further information, you can contact the school at 05853620 Kind Regards, Denis R12 WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME Children do not need to be taught how to grieve. They will do it naturally and in healthy ways if we allow them and if we provide a safe atmosphere, permission and example to do so. Listen carefully. Let them tell their story. Tell them that the reactions they are having are normal Pay extra attention, spend extra time with them, be more nurturing and comforting Reassure them that they are safe Don’t tell them that they are “lucky it wasn’t worse”. People are not consoled by such statements. Instead, tell them that you are sorry such an event has occurred and you want to understand and help them Do not be surprised by changes in behaviour or personality. They will return to their usual selves in time Don’t take their anger or other feelings personally. Help them to understand the relationship between anger and trauma. Help them find safe ways to express their feelings e.g. by drawing, taking exercise, or talking Understand that there is a wide range of emotions associated with grief and that some children and young people may be more likely to express emotions like anger rather than sadness. Recognise that displays of risky behaviour, defiance or aggression may be your child’s way to avoid feeling the pain, hurt and/or fear they are experiencing. Notice their emotional state, help them label what they are feeling, and show empathy and understanding so they feel less alone with their emotions. When going out, let them know where you are going and when you will be back If you are out for a long time, telephone and reassure them Tolerate regressive behaviour such as nail biting, thumb sucking, or the need for a night light Share your own experience of being frightened of something and getting through it If they are feeling guilt or shame, emphasise that they did not choose for this to happen and that they are not to blame. Even if they were angry with the person who died, or had been mean to them, this did not make it happen Work with the school support services and other available services As well as advising your child about appropriate use of social media, monitor their use, particularly during this vulnerable time. Useful website: www.webwise.ie
Mass for Exams
Created : 06 Jun 2023, 2:06 PM
Archived : 06 Aug 2023, 12:00 AM

A Mass will take place in the new building of the school tomorrow morning, Wednesday,  at 8.15 am for Parents and students of Leaving Cert, Leaving Cert Applied and Junior Cycle. Wishing you all the very best in your exams.
State Exam Students
Created : 04 Jun 2023, 3:02 PM
Archived : 04 Aug 2023, 12:00 AM
Thinking of our JC & LC students this weekend as they prepare for the State Exams on Wednesday next . Best wishes to everyone and look forward with confidence to the challenge that lies ahead . Thanks to all your teachers and family who have got you to this important stage of your life. We wish all other students a safe and enjoyable holiday in the fine weather.
HSE update re Vaping
Created : 30 May 2023, 9:54 PM
Archived : 30 Jul 2023, 12:00 AM
Yellow Flag Commendation
Created : 29 May 2023, 5:30 PM
Archived : 29 Jul 2023, 12:00 AM
Well done to Luca Madden on designing his inspirational poster for diversity in BCS. The design represents what diversity means in our School.
Exam Timetables
Created : 27 May 2023, 6:10 PM
Archived : 27 Jul 2023, 12:00 AM

Reminder that the State Exam Timetables JC, LCA and LC and our 1st, 2nd and 5th Year exam timetables are available to view in the Examination TAB under SCHOOL