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Leaving Cert Students and Parents
Created : 23 Apr 2020, 9:23 AM
Archived : 30 May 2020, 1:00 AM
The SUSI Grant Application is open as of today. Please click the following link susi.ie/your-susi-application/new-applicants-what-to-do/
NEPS and DES advice re Relaxation Techniques
Created : 30 Mar 2020, 8:15 AM
Archived : 30 May 2020, 12:00 AM
Relaxation Techniques Mindfulness Exercise Mindfulness is the process of bringing one’s attention to the present moment. This is a simple mindfulness technique.  Choose an object (it can be anything) from your immediate environment  Focus on watching it for a minute or two  Don’t do anything except notice the thing you are looking at  Simply relax into a harmony for as long as your concentration allows  Look at it as if you are seeing it for the first time  Visually explore every aspect of its shape  Allow yourself to connect with its energy and its role and purpose Muscular Relaxation Tense and relax different muscle groups in your body. As your body relaxes, so will your mind. You can combine deep breathing with progressive muscle relaxation for an additional level of stress relief. Tense-Hold-Relax  Right foot, then left foot  Right calf, then left calf  Right thigh, then left thigh  Hips and buttocks  Stomach  Chest  Back  Right arm and hand, then left arm and hand  Neck and shoulders  Face 1 An tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Sieolaíochta Oideachais National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) Deep Breathing Exercises Breathing exercises help reduce feelings of arousal and physical tension. The key to deep breathing is to breathe deeply from the abdomen, getting as much fresh air as possible into your lungs. When you take deep breaths from the abdomen, rather than shallow breaths from your upper chest, you inhale more oxygen. The more oxygen you get, the less tense, short of breath, and anxious you feel. Example 1:  Sit in a comfortable position with your arms and legs uncrossed.  Inhale slowly through your nose or mouth (one-thousand one, one thousand, two, one-thousand three), and fill your lungs.  Silently and gently say to yourself, “I’m filling my body with calm”.  Exhale slowly through your mouth (one-thousand one, one- thousand two, one-thousand three), and comfortably empty your lungs.  Silently and gently say to yourself, “I’m letting the tension drain away”.  Repeat five times slowly. Example 2:  Sit comfortably with your back straight. Put one hand on your chest and the other on your stomach.  Breathe in through your nose. The hand on your stomach should rise. The hand on your chest should move very little.  Exhale through your mouth, pushing out as much air as you can while contracting your abdominal muscles.  The hand on your stomach should move in as you exhale, but your other hand should move very little.  Continue to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth.  Try to inhale enough so that your lower abdomen rises and falls. Count slowly as you exhale. 2 An tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Sieolaíochta Oideachais National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) Visualisation Close your eyes and use your imagination to imagine that you are walking down a soft wide path towards the ocean. As you walk you feel calm and safe – breathing in and out – calmly and deeply. You can hear the waves rolling onto the beach. You can smell the ocean. You can feel a beautiful cooling breeze on your face. As you continue along the path - breathing in and out – slowly and deeply – you feel the sand beneath your feet – it’s soft and warm. The sun is shining and the sea is blue and glistening. The sound of the waves rolling onto the beach feels comforting and relaxing. And as you look out at the sea you can match your breathing to the pattern of the waves – slowly in and deeply out– relaxed and happy. You can feel the sun’s warmth filling the whole of your body as you gaze towards the water which is bright and blue and green. The beach is golden, long and wide and there is no-one here but you. This is your beach – your place – your time. Breathing in, filling your body with warmth and relaxation and breathing out – letting go of any stress. As you continue to breathe slowly and deeply, lower yourself onto the sand. Sitting here quietly you can watch the waves lapping onto the beach – the water is clear and bright and as you watch you continue to feel the warm relaxing feeling flowing over you – and you feel safe and happy and content. There is no-one here but you – this is your beach – this is your place – this is your time. Sitting here in the warm, soft sand, soaking up the sunshine you feel strong and calm and you feel ready to return. Breathing in and out ...slowly and deeply. Body Focus Take a deep breath and close your eyes for a few moments. Sense where your body is in contact with the environment around you (chair, floor etc.). Sense where your weight is resting. Now take another deep breath and move your body in some way to get more comfortable and relaxed. Are there any parts of your body that feel very tense or sore? If you find one, take a deep breath and try to imagine that place loosening up. Then gently and slowly move that part of the body just a little bit to let it loosen and relax. 3 An tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Sieolaíochta Oideachais National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) Apple Picker Stretch Imagine you are under the branches of an apple tree. Standing with both arms up in the air and gently bouncing on tip toes, reach up as high as you can and grab at the imaginary apples with one hand then the other. Then gently drop your hands and bend over towards the floor as far as you can with knees slightly bent. Then sway gently from side to side for a few moments before slowly rising up, one vertebra at a time, with the neck and head coming up very last. (Remember to keep breathing). 4 An tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Sieolaíochta Oideachais National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS)
Plan for each Day
Created : 30 Mar 2020, 8:12 AM
Archived : 30 May 2020, 12:00 AM
Please find a guide for planning each day for students included here - this is a recommendation provided by the National Education Pychological Support service! Example of Plan for the Day The following is an example of a Plan for the Day for students who are designing their own schedules. Remember to plan for schoolwork, physical exercise and household jobs as well as activities you enjoy, connecting with friends and family and taking some free time and food breaks throughout the day. TIME ACTIVITY 9.00 Breakfast/Wash/Dress/Get ready for school work 10.00 Schoolwork 11.00 Fifteen minute break – relax (healthy snack and listen to music/check phone) 11..15 Schoolwork 12.00 Exercise & jobs in the house 1.00 Lunch & enjoyable activity 2.00 Schoolwork (followed by a short break) 3.00 Schoolwork 4.00 Enjoyable activity & physical activity 5.00 Enjoyable activity & jobs in the house 6.00 Dinner time (& tidy up) Evening Family time & relax Plan Ullmhaithe ag An tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Siceolaíochta Oideachais Prepared by the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) Tick when complete 
Thought for the weekend
Created : 25 Apr 2020, 2:03 PM
Archived : 29 May 2020, 1:00 AM
Our world has changed greatly in the last few weeks but we need to remember what is in and out of our control. The world pandemic is out of our control but how we react and adjust to our new normal is within our control. Today, take control of how you react to this and free yourself.
Get Baking
Created : 25 Mar 2020, 3:00 PM
Archived : 25 May 2020, 12:00 AM
Something for all students to get involved in.. Do check it out
BCS update
Created : 25 Mar 2020, 12:49 PM
Archived : 25 May 2020, 12:00 AM
Hi All, We have been in school on a daily basis since the school closure has taken place operating within the social distancing guidelines. This has included management , secretarial staff as well as our caretaker and cleaners as per guidelines. In light of further restrictions now in place , we will be working remotely and going to school only on essential visits as required. All staff will continue to work on a daily basis with our students up until the Easter break. I am thankful to the combination work of teachers, students and parents in ensuring that this is working well. I would like to reinforce the importance of parents/ guardians supporting our teachers on this initiative which is a learning experience for us all. I am asking all communications between teachers and students and vice versa to be within working hours to reduce stress on everyone at this time . Thanks once again to everyone for their hard work . Ní neart go cur le chéile, Denis Ring
TY ECDL Students
Created : 23 Mar 2020, 8:42 PM
Archived : 23 May 2020, 12:00 AM
TY ECDL students are encouraged to continue their training at home. The recommendation during school time was to complete at least 2 hours at home per week in conjunction with the 4 class contact times. Now the opportunity is to complete this training at home along with diagnostic exams. ECDL teachers have emailed their students so make contact with them if you have any queries. It is important for students to complete this training and be ready to sit exams on return to school.
Guidance Counselling Support
Created : 23 Mar 2020, 1:15 PM
Archived : 23 May 2020, 12:00 AM
Please refer to new our site created by our Career Guidance Teacher , Mrs Marianne Landers ,as support at this important time ! careersportal.ie/careerguidance/office.php?school_id=676
Mrs Mc Carthy English
Created : 22 Mar 2020, 5:54 PM
Archived : 22 May 2020, 12:00 AM
I have created a team for my first year English class and work has been assigned. Check your Office 365 account and go to Teams
Happy Mother’s Day
Created : 22 Mar 2020, 11:18 AM
Archived : 22 May 2020, 12:00 AM
Happy Mother’s Day to all BCS Mothers today. A reminder to all students to do something special for your Mum today - cook the dinner , make a card , do the wash, do some housework , go for a walk with her.or do something else with your mother that she will enjoy !!