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Parents' Association AGM
Created : 23 Sep 2020, 8:30 AM
Archived : 23 Nov 2020, 12:00 AM
The parents' association have asked me to inform you that they will hold their annual AGM on Wednesday 7th October at 7.45 pm. All parents are invited to attend this online meeting. The Parents' Association are always looking for new members to get involved in any capacity to assist in their work to support the school. Details of how to join the meeting will follow closer to the time.
Cross and Passion College Open Evening Webinar - 24th September 7pm
Created : 22 Sep 2020, 11:15 AM
Archived : 22 Nov 2020, 12:00 AM
Dear parents and guardians, Unfortunately, due to the current public health situation regarding Covid-19, we will not be in a position to hold a traditional Open Evening this year. Instead I would like to invite you, or and anyone you feel will be interested in joining CPC next year, to join us online for a webinar on Thursday 24th September at 7pm. During this webinar guests will hear a little about the school and also the new Admissions Policy and application procedure will be explained. Kind regards J Leonard Principal You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Sep 24, 2020 07:00 PM Dublin Topic: Cross and Passion College Open Evening Register in advance for this webinar: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JigRNjbDQ6aWLPVrBIOGJg Meeting ID: 975 2548 2062 Passcode: 495412 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Minding Your Wellbeing During Uncertain Times
Created : 20 Sep 2020, 2:49 PM
Archived : 21 Nov 2020, 12:00 AM
Please see the attached PDF which reminds us all of the need to take care of our own wellbeing in these times of uncertainty.

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Clarification on the use of face coverings in Post Primary schools - important
Created : 20 Sep 2020, 9:09 PM
Archived : 20 Nov 2020, 12:00 AM
Dear parents/guardians and students, as you are well aware the situation regarding Covid-19 continues to be a concern. To date the school community has worked hard to minimise the risk of spreading Covid-19. This includes the wearing of face coverings. I have to say that the cooperation of students in this regard has been tremendous and I want to thank you for this. The Department of Education has issued the following clarification on the use of face coverings in post primary schools: Wearing a face covering or mask does not negate the need to stay at home if symptomatic. Wearing of face coverings – a requirement Staff and students, at post-primary level, are required to wear a face covering. The exemptions to this are set out below. Cloth face coverings Cloth face coverings are recommended for staff and students. Cloth face coverings act as a barrier to help prevent respiratory droplets from travelling into the air and onto other people when the person wearing the face covering coughs, sneezes, talks or raises their voice. Cloth face coverings are therefore intended to prevent transmission of the virus from the wearer (who may not know that they are infected) to those with whom they come into close contact. Face coverings must not contain any slogans/logos/images that may cause upset or be deemed offensive to any member of the school community. Visors Cloth face coverings are more effective than visors. In the limited circumstances where a cloth face covering cannot be worn clear visors must be considered. The alternate use of a clear visor can also be considered when a staff member is interacting with students with hearing difficulties or learning difficulties. Exemptions A medical certificate to certify that a person falls into a category listed below must be provided to the school by, or on behalf of, any person (staff or student) who claims that they are covered by the exemptions below: • any person with difficulty breathing who cannot wear a cloth face covering or a visor • any person who is unable to remove the cloth face-covering or visor without assistance • any person who has special needs and who may feel upset or very uncomfortable wearing the cloth face covering or visor, for example persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, sensory concerns or tactile sensitivity. In circumstances where a medical certificate is not provided that person (staff or student) will be refused entry to the school. The Department has also issued the following clarification regarding the physical distancing requirement when a face covering, supported by a medical certificate, cannot be worn: The view is that there will be a very small number who are covered by the limited exceptions who cannot wear a cloth face covering or visor and that in these limited circumstances the arrangements in place for physical distancing (1m), hand hygiene, cough etiquette and cleaning would apply and should be strictly observed. Directions for effective use of face coverings • Information should be provided by schools on the proper use, removal, and washing of face coverings. Advice on how to use face coverings properly can be found here: www.gov.ie/en/publication/aac74c-guidance-on-safe-use-of-face-coverings/ • All staff and students should be reminded not to touch the face covering and to wash or sanitise their hands (using hand sanitiser) before putting on and after taking off the face covering. • All staff (and students, where applicable), should be aware that they should wash or sanitise hands (using a hand sanitiser) before and after helping a student put on or adjust a face covering. • Face coverings should be stored in a designated space, for example, in an individually labelled container or bag. • Cloth face coverings should be washed after every day of use and/or before being used again, or if visibly soiled. • Face coverings should not be worn if they are wet. A wet cloth face covering may make it difficult to breathe. Students using school transport All students on the post primary transport scheme are required to wear face coverings subject to the exemptions above.
2nd Year Parent Teacher Meeting
Created : 04 Nov 2020, 1:24 PM
Archived : 16 Nov 2020, 12:00 AM
Dear Parents/Guardians. As you may be aware the 2nd year parent-teacher meeting is scheduled for Thursday 12th November. However, in light of the current situation we are unable to hold the meeting in the usual fashion due to public health restrictions. As a result, a written report will be completed by your child's teachers and will be available for you on VsWare. It is planned that this report will be written on Thursday of next week and will then be made available for you to view shortly afterwards. Kind regards, A.Fennell
A special visit and presentation from the Year Book Commiitee.
Created : 16 Sep 2020, 9:14 PM
Archived : 16 Nov 2020, 12:00 AM
We were delight to welcome this week past pupils James McLaughlin and Megan Mullally who recently graduated from us this summer. They visited the school to make a special presentation of the Year Book they had designed to Mr Leonard, Ms Harney and Ms Lennon. The Year Book is a fantastic creation with treasured memories. The committee did an amazing job in difficult circumstances to create this wonderful book. Well done to the Yearbook Committee. We wish you and all of our recently graduated sixth year students all the best in you future endeavours. Ms Mills
Junior Cycle - Revised arrangements for the completion of Classroom Based Assessments (CBAs) for the cohort of students 2018 – 2021 (students in 3rd Year in 2020/2021) and Key dates for Classroom-Based Assessments 2020/2021.
Created : 16 Sep 2020, 5:37 PM
Archived : 16 Nov 2020, 12:00 AM
Please see the message below received from The Curriculum and Assessment Policy Unit for the attention of students/parents in 3rd year: Dear Principal, This is to let you know that the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) has posted details on its website of revised arrangements for the completion of Classroom Based Assessments (CBAs) for the cohort of students 2018 – 2021 (students in 3rd Year in 2020/2021) and Key dates for Classroom-Based Assessments 2020/2021. Students experienced a disrupted period of learning in 2019/20 because of school closures introduced to curtail the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the best efforts of teachers and schools to mitigate the effects of disrupted schooling, the learning experience of students varied. In this context, schools and this year’s third year students could experience an unfair and disproportionate challenge in having Classroom-Based Assessments (CBAs) from the academic year 2019/20 along with the CBAs from the academic year 2020/21 to complete in this school year. The following assessment arrangements for CBAs will now apply: · the requirement related to CBA completion for this cohort of students (third years) has been changed. In the exceptional circumstances arising from school closures, each student must complete only one CBA in each subject rather than the usual two in each subject and one CBA in each short course. This cohort of students will not be required to complete Assessment Tasks. · the school management and its teachers, in discussion where feasible with students, will choose which CBA to complete for each subject. However, there will be some exceptions to this choice: - to ensure assessment of oral communications skills, students must complete CBA 2: Communicative Task in Irish and CBA 1: Oral Communication in Modern Foreign Languages - as they are linked in each case with the final examination in the subject, students studying Visual Art, Home Economics, and Music must complete CBA 2 The design of the Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement (JCPA) for 2021 will be adjusted to take account of the revised arrangements for CBAs. These arrangements will also be set out in the Junior Cycle circular for 2020/21. It would be appreciated if this information could be brought to the attention of the cohort of your students in question using the school’s usual communications channels.
PE Letter to Parents/Guardians
Created : 15 Sep 2020, 9:20 AM
Archived : 15 Nov 2020, 12:00 AM
Dear Parent/Guardian, Please find attached a letter explaining the PE procedures that will be in place in CPC this year. It would be much appreciated if these could be discussed to ensure and maintain a safe return to PE for everyone.
Targeted Support - a message from Ms Kelly and Ms Scully
Created : 14 Sep 2020, 5:18 PM
Archived : 14 Nov 2020, 12:00 AM
Dear Parents/Guardians, In previous years, a lot of students would have received additional support in literacy, numeracy and other curricular areas through team-teaching/co-teaching. An additional support teacher would have taught a lesson with the lead subject teacher. Under the current guidelines support offered in this manner is not feasible. In an effort to ensure that the needs of all students are catered for, the SEN department have introduced a ‘targeted support’ system. If a student is finding a particular topic of a subject difficult or has a specific difficulty in word reading, reading comprehension, spelling and/or numeracy and are not receiving withdrawal support in any of these areas already, the lead teacher will notify the support teacher. Following pre-intervention testing/observation, the support teacher will withdraw the student from class and offer targeted support in the student’s area of need. When the target has been achieved, the student will be reassessed in this area and will no longer be withdrawn for support. Parents will not be contacted unless further assessment is required/recommended post-intervention. Thank you.
Grounding / Breath work
Created : 14 Sep 2020, 11:55 AM
Archived : 14 Nov 2020, 12:00 AM
My thanks to Ms Carty for her work with the different year groups throughout induction detailed in the attached Pdf. The methods detailed in the document assist with mindfulness and wellbeing. Why not give it a try?

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