Delighted to attend the Senior Cycle Redevelopment conference for school leaders in Croke Park yesterday.

Minister for Education Norma Foley TD was in attendance as information was shared on the vision for senior cycle redevelopment.

Some further details on new subjects, Transition Year and Additional Assessment Components were provided.

A youth panel discussion provided the student perspective on the redevelopment.

There were inputs on Level 1 and Level 2 Learning Programmes and Guidance.

For anybody interested in learning more click HERE

There will be lots of communication from the DE and NCCA in the coming months but it is worth knowing that all students entering 5th year in 2025 will begin to experience some of the changes. 

Congratulations to our most recent weekly winners (just before mid term break, during, and after). Pictured are Tuilelaith, Luke and Nicola collecting the prize on behalf of their parent.

Thank you so much to everyone who is continuing to support us. If you would like to join the fun and support your child's school (and maybe win the jackpot!) click HERE

The Jackpot is currently €875 and you can play for as little as €2.50.

Below please find details of FREE talks taking place in Kildare this week and next. (18th, 24th & 25th April), as part of Kildare Library Service: Let’s Talk About Parenting programme. In-person & online.

‘Lost in Transition: rediscovering your identity in Motherhood’ with Anne Morgan

Celbridge Library – Thursday 18th April at 7pm

Book here https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letstalkaboutparenting/1120590

‘Parenting Teens & Tweens’ with Dr Mary O’Kane

Online talk – Thursday 18th April at 7pm

Book here https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letstalkaboutparenting/1094015

‘Understanding & Tackling Bullying’ with Jennifer Ryan

Online talk – Wednesday 24th April at 7pm

Book here https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letstalkaboutparenting/1124149

‘Family Well-being through the Teenage Years’ with Dr Michael Ryan

Naas Library – Thursday 25th April at 7pm

Book here https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letstalkaboutparenting/1135023

More information available at the ticket tailor links, and in the online brochure here https://kildarecoco.ie/library/ProgrammesandEvents/LetsTalkAboutParenting/

Certificates of attendance are available for CPD purposes upon emailing sbrosnan@kildarecoco.ie after the event.

Well done Aoibhe Toft, who is a joint Regional Officer for Kildare- Wicklow with the Irish Second Level Student Union. Aoibhe was featured this week in the Kildare Nationalist. Make sure to get your copy!

Saturday study available tomorrow for 6th years from 10am to 1pm. Entry through the 'Daybreak' side of school only at 10 sharp.

Kind regards

J Leonard

Please see the attached note from the HSE regarding measles.