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Suggestions for reflection and prayer
Created : 30 Mar 2020, 12:03 PM
Archived : 30 May 2020, 12:00 AM
My sincere thanks to Ms J Burke for compiling the attached document with a suggested daily schedule of prayer and reflection during these extraordinary times. Ms Carty has also passed on a recommendation for the Insight Timer - Meditation App, which is free and may be useful in supporting us through these times. Best wishes J Leonard

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Message from Ms McDonnell for 6th year students and parents
Created : 30 Mar 2020, 11:28 AM
Archived : 30 May 2020, 12:00 AM
Good morning everybody, I hope you are all well and managing to keep a study routine as we enter this week of distance learning. Please see the attached message from Ms McDonnell offering support and guidance to 6th year students. Keep going and stay safe J Leonard

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Subject preferences for 5th year
Created : 30 Mar 2020, 11:01 AM
Archived : 30 May 2020, 12:00 AM
Dear Parents/Guardians/Students, I hope you are all well. As I mentioned last week, planning for 5th year continues and I am now inviting you to indicate your preferences for next year. 1. Please complete the Google Form here for each student: forms.gle/ZyGPHfFF6kT2Svte6 2. Please log in to VsWare (parents/guardians) Select Student Options on the left hand side, read the instructions and select subject preferences with your son/daughter from the drop down menus. A demonstration video is available here: vsware.wistia.com/medias/kr62eqh02z Please remember it is vital that you choose a subject for all spaces. Incomplete forms will not be accepted. The order of your preferences is important, please consider carefully the subjects you most want to do. This is not a race, entering preferences quickly does not impact at all on getting a subject so please take your time but be sure to enter preferences by Monday 6th April. Incomplete subject preferences will be completed on your behalf. I am attaching some information of the Leaving Certificate Applied programme. If anybody wishes to apply for a place on this programme or would like further information please contact Ms Mills at sabrinamills@cpckilcullen.com Thank you and continued good wishes to you all and your loved ones. J Leonard

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Updates - March 26th
Created : 26 Mar 2020, 4:27 PM
Archived : 26 May 2020, 12:00 AM
Dear Parents/Guardians/Students, I hope you are all keeping well and continuing to follow the advice we have all been given regarding our social interactions and social distancing. In addition, we all need to remember the importance of hand hygiene and cough etiquette. It may be tempting with the spell of good weather to congregate and meet up with friends - I am appealing to you not to do this. We all need to play our part in fighting this virus, no matter how inconvenient it is for us. I don't think it's too much to ask. Lives are at risk. Our family members that are frontline workers are facing danger everyday for our benefit. The very least they deserve is our cooperation in the simple task of social distancing and staying home where possible. I want to take the opportunity to thank those of you who have sent such supportive messages, thanking the staff for their efforts in maintaining learning in this extraordinary situation. Rest assured that teachers are working hard every day in difficult personal and professional circumstances to ensure continuity of learning. I am seeing so many creative ways that teachers are engaging in to support our students and I know that this will continue and expand. Please be patient and accept that there are a number of ways that our teachers are supporting the students. I know this time is really difficult for you, our students. To our 6th years, a special message to keep going, keep revising, keep submitting the work and keep positive. Exam class students (or others) might like to access The Educational Company of Ireland Revise Wise series of books for free by: 1. Going to edcolearning.ie/trial 2. Login or Register 3. Enter code (for Junior Cycle enter 9878, for Leaving Cert enter 6456) I am making a special appeal to students and parents to please respect the online learning environment. I am sorry to say that I have received one report of inappropriate behaviour where a private code was passed by our students to others not from the school to access and disturb an online lesson. Parents, you are rightly expecting teachers to step up to the plate in these extraordinary circumstances. I am asking you too, to step up to the plate in ensuring your son/daughter respects this learning environment. It may be timely to read our Acceptable Use Policy www.cpckilcullen.com/information/policies/acceptable-use-policy/ I am also hearing some feedback from teachers about a lack of engagement from some students. I am very mindful that there may be very good reasons for this but I would urge parents to check with their son/daughter and to see that they are logging into their school email account regularly. As mentioned previously any issues regarding login etc. should be sent to schoolclosure2020@gmail.com Finally, a reminder of the hashtag #edshareie on Twitter where resources are constantly being shared of everything from experiments, demonstrations, competitions, presentations and more. I wish each and every one of you continued good health and keep positive. Best wishes J Leonard
Subject Choices for 5th year
Created : 26 Mar 2020, 12:45 PM
Archived : 26 May 2020, 12:00 AM
Dear Parents/Guardians/Students, I hope you are keeping well. Even in these extraordinary times it is necessary to keep looking ahead and planning for next year continues. As you know, work was well underway in providing guidance for TY students in selecting the appropriate programme and subjects for next year in 5th year. I will be in touch very soon to explain how students will indicate their subject preferences with their parents assistance through VsWare. There will be assistance provided in how this will work. In preparation for this MsMcDonnell has kindly offered to set up a Google Meet with TY students on an individual basis through your school email address. There must be a parent/guardian also present during the meeting and the meeting will be recorded. This is necessary in line with Child Protection guidelines. If you would like to arrange such a meeting please make contact with MsMcDonnell at elainemcdonnell@cpckilcullen.com I will be in touch again soon regarding the process for indicating subject preferences. In the meantime, keep safe, stay home, practice social distance and wash your hands. Best wishes J Leonard
Transition Year Student Website and Google Classroom
Created : 25 Mar 2020, 3:11 PM
Archived : 25 May 2020, 12:00 AM
For all updates on our TY programme please go to www.cpctransitionyear.weebly.com All TY students please join the TY Google Classroom using the code 2auno6g Thank you G Groome
24 March, 2020 - Covid-19 Statement from the Department of Education and Skills
Created : 24 Mar 2020, 7:06 PM
Archived : 24 May 2020, 12:00 AM
All schools, pre-schools and further and higher education settings will remain closed to students until 19 April 2020. The decision has been taken following advice from the NPHET (National Public Health Emergency Team) as part of efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19. All young people and children are urged to practice social distancing, and to minimise physical contact to keep themselves and others healthy and to limit the spread of infection. This should include minimising social contact, avoiding meeting up and keeping physical space of two metres between each other. Parents and guardians are urged to support young people and children to follow those simple guidelines. Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD said: “This is an extremely difficult time for everyone, not least students and their parents. “The decision to keep schools closed until after the Easter break is based on public health advice. It is a hugely important aspect of our continued effort to limit the spread of Covid-19. “My message to students facing exams is that they should keep focused, keep working and try, as much as possible, to prepare as normal for the state exams. We are doing everything in our power to make sure those exams happen. “Teachers and students have answered the call to remote learning with exceptional flexibility and adaptability. You are all a credit to the education system. “I am also deeply conscious of significant work being done to ensure continuity of learning across our higher and further education institutions. The impact of emergency measures has not stopped education, it has inspired innovation and we are indebted to all those continuing to provide education in these trying times.”
FAO Ms Cullen's 1st year German class
Created : 24 Mar 2020, 6:17 PM
Archived : 24 May 2020, 12:00 AM
Ms Cullen has asked me to share the Google Classroom code for access to work. The code is bnzfe3b Students from 1D may already have this code but in case any students from 1A, B or C do not this should get you access to the work for German. Best wishes J Leonard
Updates - March 24th
Created : 24 Mar 2020, 11:18 AM
Archived : 24 May 2020, 12:00 AM
Good morning everybody, As we continue to adjust to distance learning can I ask that parents/guardians check with their sons/daughters to ensure that they are logging in regularly to their school email accounts and Google Classroom to engage with the work being set by teachers, notes provided etc. In addition, many teachers set out programmes of work prior to our closure and it is important that students engage in this work over this period. Revision of work already covered should also be part of students daily routine at this time. Teachers are doing their best to balance between overwhelming students with work and supporting them as best they can in this situation. Your patience and support at this time is very much appreciated. President Higgins is urging young people to respond in a generous way to the Health Service Executive’s advice on measures to alleviate the spread of Covid-19. president.ie/en/media-library/news-releases/statement-from-president-of-ireland-following-his-signature-of-the-health-preservation-and-protection-and-other-emergency-measures-in-the-public-interest-bill-2020 I have been receiving suggestions to share with the school community that you may find useful during this time: Contact Tracing All people should be encouraged to keep a diary of all places they visit and a list of the people they have physical contact with on a daily basis. If this is taken on board, it would reduce the workload of those working tirelessly with the job of Contact Tracing in the weeks ahead. This link may be useful for parents in discussing the crisis with young children and/or teenagers: www.heysigmund.com/how-to-help-children-feel-calm-during-a-global-crisis-talking-to-kids-teens-about-covid-19-and-other-gobal-trauma/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=email_this&utm_source=email Another recommended exercise site is www.resultswellnesslifestyle.com/ mindfulness.ie/ offers two sessions per day for 30 minutes each at 12 pm and 8 pm. To listen in, you just need to download Zoom…. it's free software. Just click on the link on the homepage. Thank you for these suggestions. Best wishes J Leonard
PE classes online
Created : 23 Mar 2020, 11:48 AM
Archived : 23 May 2020, 12:00 AM
My thanks to Ms O'Connell and the PE department for bringing this to my attention: Joe Wicks is running live PE classes at 9am from Monday to Friday. Anyone interested can tune in via The Body Coach channel on YouTube. This is a great opportunity to get some routine regarding exercise during this time. Best of luck J Leonard