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Phase 3 of School Reopening - 5th years from March 15th
Created : 09 Mar 2021, 12:48 PM
Archived : 09 May 2021, 12:00 AM
Dear students and parents/guardians, As you are aware the Government decided on a phased return of students to in-school education. These phases have been developed in close collaboration with post primary education stakeholders and follow ongoing engagement with the Department of Health and Public Health, HSE. The Department of Health and the HSE have reaffirmed that the gradual phased reopening can proceed as planned. The next phase of return is on Monday March 15th for 5th years in post primary schools. Public health has reviewed the measures put in place to ensure safe operation of schools and is satisfied that these infection prevention and control measures, if rigorously adhered to, will keep the school community safe during this period. They emphasise that all measures must be followed carefully by students, staff and parents. All students returning will have to submit a Declaration Form before they return to school. This will be possible through the school app and parents will receive a message to do this from Friday onwards (3 days before return). Please complete the form when prompted to do so and submit it to avoid issues for your son/daughter next Monday. I am also attaching some important reminders for students to read before they return on Monday. Please take the time to refresh your memory of the various measures in place to keep the school community as safe as possible. We are looking forward to welcoming our 5th years back to school next Monday. Kind regards J Leonard

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Leaving Cert Q and A with Senator Fiona O'Loughlin for students and parents
Created : 09 Mar 2021, 12:07 PM
Archived : 09 May 2021, 12:00 AM
Dear students and parents/guardians, you may be interested to know that Senator Fiona O'Loughlin is hosting a live Question and Answer session for Leaving Cert students and their parents on Thursday. A member of Kildare Ogra will be asking questions sent in beforehand by students / teachers / parents. Questions can be sent by email on Fiona.oloughlin@oireachtas.ie and it will be broadcast as a live event on the Senator's Facebook page. Please see the attached photo for further details.
Refund of mock exam payments
Created : 09 Mar 2021, 12:00 PM
Archived : 09 May 2021, 12:00 AM
Dear parents/guardians, as you know mock exams will not proceed this year. Despite the fact that papers had been ordered and paid for we have made the decision to refund you in full given the circumstances. Refunds will be processed in the coming days and you do not need to do anything in the meantime. I would like to thank all of you who paid and for your patience throughout such a time of uncertainty. Kind regards J Leonard
CPC's Student Artwork and Photography Virtual Exhibition
Created : 08 Mar 2021, 11:18 PM
Archived : 09 May 2021, 12:00 AM
The pictures below are just some of the fine work produced by the students of Ms. Kelly's Art and Photography classes. They really are work a look.
First Year Bake Off Competition (Ms Heffernans Class)
Created : 08 Mar 2021, 3:53 PM
Archived : 08 May 2021, 12:00 AM
Well done to all involved in the first year Valentine's bake off competition. It was a very tough decision to make as such a great effort was put in by all. The winners from Ms. Heffernan's class are as follows: 1st place: Ailbhe Cashin 2nd place: James Meehan 3rd place: Lorna Corcoran It was a very tight competition. There are some fantastic bekers in the class!! Well done :) Ms Heffernan
CPC's International Women's Day Video
Created : 08 Mar 2021, 9:06 AM
Archived : 08 May 2021, 12:00 AM
Today is International Women's Day. CPC are "Choosing To Challenge" gender bias in our society. Watch our video on Facebook to see how we are raising awareness and you can help us. #ChooseToChallenge #IWD2021
First Year Bake Off Competition (Ms O'Malleys Class)
Created : 07 Mar 2021, 11:52 PM
Archived : 08 May 2021, 12:00 AM
Well done to Ms O'Malleys First Year Home Economics students who took part in the Bake off Competition. Everything looks delicious! The winners were as follows: 1st: Anna Williams 2nd: Miranda Langan 3rd: Tirna Maher Highly Commended: Grace Crowley ,Grace Moore, Helen Coyle O Connor, Orlaith Dempsey. Well done to all!
More good news from past pupils
Created : 05 Mar 2021, 5:09 PM
Archived : 05 May 2021, 12:00 AM
We are always delighted to hear good news about our past pupils and recently we learned that Sophie Murphy Doyle (class 0f 2019) had been awarded a scholarship for the academic year 2020/2021 by the Institute of Technology Carlow to study a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Strength and Conditioning, and that Kaytlyn Walsh (Class of 2020) had been awarded a scholarship by DCU, studying a Bachelor of Education, in recognition of her high points in the Leaving Certificate. We hope that these kind of stories can inspire other students to strive for success in their current and future learning.
I WISH Women in STEM event
Created : 05 Mar 2021, 2:05 PM
Archived : 05 May 2021, 12:00 AM
Our female students had a very inspiring and enjoyable experience at the I Wish event celebrating Women In STEM careers. It was fantastic to hear from so many women working in a variety of STEM settings. They gave great advice, applicable to everyone such as ‘Be inquisitive, be confident, be yourself’. Amy Lane, Engineering Manager from Dornan Engineering said ‘set goals, work hard, know your worth, be confident, ask for what you want, take risks and put yourself forward.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION IN RELATION TO THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS 2021
Created : 05 Mar 2021, 9:47 AM
Archived : 05 May 2021, 12:00 AM
Dear students and parents/guardians, The State Examinations Commission last night published further information regarding the 2021 Leaving Certificate examinations; 1. Coursework Completion dates 2. Orals, Practicals and Music Practical Performance Test 3. Timetables 2021 4. Candidate Entries and Candidate Self Service Portal Leaving Certificate Applied The arrangements for the timing of all LCA assessments to take account of the period of school closure is currently under review by the SEC and will be included in an LCA Guide which is being finalised and will be issued to schools in the coming days. 1. Coursework Completion Dates The following information updates and replaces information about extensions in previously issued individual subject circulars for the 2021 Examinations. Coursework Leaving Certificate 2021 - Completion Date Home Economics - Completed Already LCVP Portfolio of Coursework - March 12 Economics - March 15 Design and Communication Graphics - March 19 History - April 23 Geography - April 23 Religious Education - April 23 Agricultural Science - April 23 Art - May 20 Technology - May 27 Construction Studies (project) - May 28 Home Economics (Textile Studies Elective) - May 28 The SEC will issue further guidance to schools on the requirements for each subject prior to the closing date(s) for submission. 2. Orals, Practical Skills Tests and Music Oral Examinations Oral examinations in Gaeilge and the Modern Foreign Languages will be arranged by schools during the Easter period and shortly after, outside of tuition time and subject to public health advice. Tests should be undertaken in school by a teacher of the school wherever possible. There will also be flexibility to source a teacher locally, should the need arise. The tests will be conducted by the locally appointed teacher, recorded and returned to the SEC for marking. To facilitate the orderly conduct of the marking, the tests must be held between 26 March and 15 April. Noting that the SEC will not be involved in the delivery of the tests in schools, or in the identification of teachers for this work, guidance on the conduct of these tests will be provided by the SEC no later than 15 March. Practical Performance Test in Music The Practical Performance Test in Music is planned to take place in the second week of the Easter holiday. The tests will be conducted by examiners appointed by the SEC. Running the tests outside of the school term means that there will be fewer personnel and students in the school and more space will be available for ensuring physical distancing between the candidate and the examiner. Further details on the arrangements for the tests will be provided as soon as possible, based on the public health advice. Components Not Proceeding on Public Health Grounds. It will not be possible to proceed with the day-practical examinations in Construction Studies given public health considerations. Candidates who sit the examinations in this subject will be resulted on the written and practical coursework components with the marks for the practical skills tests reallocated to the practical coursework. 3. Timetables 2021 The timetables for the written Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied examinations in June have been published and are available on examinations.ie The following tests will take place in May with the exact date yet to be announced; LCVP Links Modules written examination; LC Computer Science final examination and LCA Information Technology (Specialism) examination. 4. Candidate Entries 2021 and Candidate Self Service Portal For 2021, the SEC has, as part of its digital strategy, introduced a facility to allow school-based Leaving Certificate candidates to confirm their subject and level entry details. The Candidate Self Service Portal (CSSP) will open for this purpose on Wednesday 10 March at 12 noon and will remain open until 6 pm on Tuesday 16 March. For candidates attending recognised schools, the portal will be pre-populated with the data entered by schools through the PPOD October returns process. This means that only those subjects which candidates have been studying in schools will be displayed on the portal. In line with the normal process, candidates will be able to add any subjects that they are studying outside of school or withdraw from subjects. Candidates will also be able to indicate whether they want to take the examinations, or to receive SEC Accredited Grades, or both. External candidates, those who entered for the examinations directly with the SEC prior to the closing date of 12 February 2021, will be asked to confirm their levels, based on the information already provided by them to the SEC, through the Candidate Portal and to make their selection of examinations, Accredited Grades or both on a subject-by-subject basis. Further details concerning arrangements for students attending recognised schools but studying subjects out of school and students studying entirely outside of schools will be available shortly. It should be noted that in both cases, for reasons of equity and fairness these students will need to be able to provide substantial evidence of their learning to be eligible for consideration for Accredited Grades. Selection of Levels It is extremely important at this stage that schools engage with candidates regarding their selection of their level in each subject. Candidates should be advised by their teachers to select the level at which they are currently studying each subject. SEC will use this information for planning purposes. We will also provide this information to schools through a turnaround document for review. Candidates will have a further opportunity at the end of April/early May to confirm their levels in each subject. At that time, candidates can also withdraw their intention to take the written examination but they will not be able to indicate their intention to sit examinations after the 16 March 2021. The level selected by candidates at the end of April/early May will be an absolutely final decision when it comes to the level – Higher, Ordinary or Foundation – in which they will receive their accredited grade in each subject. As teachers will then be in the estimation process, candidates (or schools) will not be permitted to change levels for the purpose of the accredited grades process after that time. Candidates opting to sit the examinations will be permitted to change their levels in respect of the written examinations on the day of the examination, as they are in a normal year. Candidate Numbers and Matrix Before using the Candidate Portal for the first time, candidates will be asked to create their own account and will need their examination number for this process. A matrix of Leaving Certificate candidate entries, showing the subject and level selections for each candidate, has issued to schools this week together with a set of self-adhesive labels, showing each Candidate’s Name, Date of Birth and Examination Number. When you receive this mailing, you are asked to; o Distribute the labels to each candidate o Use the level selection on the matrix to consider whether the candidate is entered at the correct level and engage with candidates as required o Check whether any candidate in the school in not on the matrix or whether any candidate appears on the matrix who has left the school. Such changes must be notified by email no later than Monday 8 March 2021. To access the portal candidates will need their Personal Identification Number as part of the verification process. For most candidates this will be the first four digits of their PPSN. As not all candidates have a PPSN recorded, we will be contacting some schools by email later this week in relation to any candidates for whom we do not have a PPSN. Schools will be asked to provide the PPSN details so that we can arrange for the candidates to have access to the portal when it opens. Candidates unable to take their examinations Some students may be at very high-risk from COVID-19; some students may be required to self isolate and/or restrict their movements for all or part of the period of the examinations; or they may have a bereavement or other medically certified illness which prevents them from sitting the examinations. Unlike in 2019, when there was an alternative sitting of the examinations for candidates who were bereaved, there will be one sitting of the 2021 Leaving Certificate. Any candidate unable to take their examinations as scheduled, for any of these reasons, will receive Accredited Grades (whether or not they have opted for Accredited Grades). I will continue to update you with information as soon as I receive it. Kind regards J Leonard