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Update on Reopening plans in CPC
Created : 21 Aug 2020, 9:08 PM
Archived : 21 Oct 2020, 12:00 AM
Dear parents/guardians and students, I hope you are all keeping well and beginning to look forward to returning to CPC. As you are aware, there will be many changes in schools up and down the country to try to minimise the risk of the spread of Covid-19. The resources I shared with you at the end of July have formed the basis of our preparations for reopening. I am attaching a copy of the CPC Covid-19 Response Plan. I am also attaching a Question and Answer document which might help to answer queries you may have about our reopening. The role of parents and students in our reopening is key. Without the cooperation of both, the plan will not work. I will be in touch throughout the week ahead to emphasise key points and to provide further details ahead of reopening.. For now please study the two documents carefully to prepare for our return. Parents and guardians please speak with your children and discuss the changes outlined in the Q and A document. In a slight change to the provisional return details I sent previously please note the following: Monday 31st August - all staff in school (no students) Tuesday 1st September - 1st years only 9-12.15 - staff meetings/planning until 4pm Wednesday 2nd September - 3rd and 6th years only 9-1.15 - staff meetings/planning until 4pm Thursday 3rd September - 2nd, 4th and 5th years only 9-1.15 - staff meetings/planning until 4pm Friday 4th September - all year groups in for full classes This phased return for all will allow time to explain in detail the changes to our students, as well as the normal induction information at the start of the year. I want to thank you for your patience and understanding in what I know is an anxious time for us all. Best wishes and take care J Leonard

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Ms Maria Barton RIP
Created : 21 Aug 2020, 7:43 PM
Archived : 21 Oct 2020, 12:00 AM
Dear parents/guardians and students, it is with the most heavy heart that I have been informed that our dear colleague Ms Maria Barton sadly passed away last night following illness. Our thoughts and prayers are with Maria's family and friends at this most difficult time. Maria will be dearly missed by the entire school community. I know that many of our staff, students and parents, both past and present, will have very fond memories of the support and friendship Maria provided to them. Those fortunate enough to have known Maria are devastated by her loss. Ar Dheis Dé go rabh a hanam dílis. J Leonard
SciFest competition success
Created : 17 Aug 2020, 9:03 PM
Archived : 18 Oct 2020, 12:00 AM
While work continues apace for the reopening of CPC (full details to be published before the end of this week) it was fantastic to receive the following message from Ms Doyle and Ms Higgins about the success achieved by Aideen Stein in the SciFest competition: "The annual SciFest competition that we attend with science club did not go ahead this year due to Covid-19. The organisers of the competition made it possible for entrants to upload a video of themselves explaining and showing how their project works , along with an online version of their project diary. Aideen Stein in 2C entered the online version of the SciFest competition. We were both delighted that she had entered the competition during such uncertain times. We have learned that Aideen won 3 awards for her project !!!!! She designed an app that scans household food products to determine if they are suitable for your pet to consume. This involved inputting a large data base of food to cover a range of pets. Aideen has won the; Intel award for Best Technology Project. Junior Innovation Award Irish Science Teachers' Association Award We are over the moon for Aideen and so proud of her achievements . It is so deserving for all her hard work . We are so delighted for her !!! Hopefully SciFest will organise a collection of awards once things are safe to do so." Congratulations Aideen and well done to Ms Doyle and Ms Higgins for their support and guidance.
Message from Ms Fox - TY 2020-2021
Created : 16 Aug 2020, 2:53 PM
Archived : 17 Oct 2020, 12:00 AM
Transition Year 2020/2021 Musical - Little Shop of Horrors The music department has been meeting and discussing options for the transition year musical 2021. The year ahead is full of uncertainty, but all going well and depending on the unfolding circumstances regarding Covid-19 we hope to put “Little Shop of Horrors” on stage in March 2021. In order to make best use of the time we have we are asking students who are interested in lead parts, to make an audition recording of songs/acting found on the link below. Smart phone recordings are perfect. You are expected to fully act out the part whether it is song or acting. These can be posted to the Musical “little shop of horrors” Google Classroom by August 30th for initial viewing. Students unable to audition online will be given an opportunity to do so in CPC, but we strongly encourage you to show initiative by studying the parts and songs in advance of returning to school. The code to join is pfi3jac Audition pieces Auditions Little Shop of Horrors Little Shop of Horrors links to help with auditions 1.Some where that’s green www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNld-FpmbZQ 2.Little Shop of Horrors www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPZVjxWMLpo www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBiQve1MqF0 3. Dentist www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVyVlEaa_Oo 4. Grow for me www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8ASHDizJFs 5.Fed me www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzOidHfvOCs
All Shook Up - final night ticket refunds
Created : 15 Aug 2020, 8:53 PM
Archived : 17 Oct 2020, 12:00 AM
Good morning everybody, you will remember that the closure of schools on March 12th from 6pm meant that the final performance of All Shook Up by the CPC Transition Year class of 2020 could not take place. That was a cause of such disappointment but I'm sure the memories of the three performances that week will live long in the memories of all involved and all that were lucky enough to attend. Unfortunately, it will not be possible to stage the final night in any fashion. Therefore, on production of valid tickets for the final night, refunds will be processed by Ms Groome once school returns. Precise details of how this will be facilitated will issue in time. I would like to thank all who purchased tickets to support the school. Hopefully by March 2021 we will be able to have another musical with the TY class of 2021. Best wishes J Leonard
School Reopening Update
Created : 10 Aug 2020, 10:28 AM
Archived : 10 Oct 2020, 12:00 AM
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students, I hope you are all keeping safe and well. Following my last update at the end of July, I just wanted to keep you informed of progress on the plans for full school reopening. The challenge ahead is significant to meet the requirements laid down in the government's COVID-19 response plan for safe reopening of post primary schools. Currently we are working on changes that will maximise distancing between individuals in the school building and minimise movement around the school. These changes will be significant and I will provide full details well ahead of return once all arrangements and works in the school are complete. At the moment we hope to welcome back our new 1st year students on September 1st. All other years, with the exception of 4th year, will return on 2nd September. 4th years will be welcomed back on Thursday 3rd September. The first day for each group will be induction and will not be a full day. There will be a need to go through the various changes and new arrangements with all year groups in detail. Full details and times will issue in due course for each year group. Your patience is greatly appreciated at this time. I know it is an anxious time but I want you to be reassured that our target remains a full reopening of CPC for all students. I will be in touch again shortly. Best wishes J Leonard
Reminder - no classes on Monday 28th September
Created : 25 Sep 2020, 12:59 PM
Archived : 09 Oct 2020, 12:35 PM
Good afternoon all, a quick reminder that the school will be closed on Monday 28th September as per the calendar in the school journal. I hope the students enjoy the rest on Monday and look forward to welcoming them back on Tuesday. I would make a special appeal to parents and students to heed the public health advice to limit the number of social contacts in line with guidelines. The need to follow all of the guidance on distancing, face coverings, hand hygiene etc. does not stop at the weekend or at 4pm during the week. Each one of us needs to consider our actions now more than ever. A reminder too that if your child is unwell not to send them to school but instead contact your GP and follow their advice. Best wishes for a pleasant weekend J Leonard
School reopening
Created : 28 Jul 2020, 5:05 PM
Archived : 28 Sep 2020, 12:00 AM
Dear parents/guardians and students, I hope this message finds you all well. As you will no doubt have heard through the media, the government last evening published their plans for the reopening of schools at the end of August. The much anticipated plans outline a way forward in reopening schools in such a way as to minimise the risk of the spread of Covid-19. Planning was already underway here and the guidelines now allow that planning to accelerate over the coming weeks to ensure that we are ready for our first school day on August 31st. I will be back in touch well before then with further details about reopening. In the meantime, I am attaching a letter from Norma Foley TD to parents. Full details can be found here: www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2020-press-releases/PR20-07-27.html and here: www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/a128d-back-to-school/?referrer=http://www.gov.ie/backtoschool/ I hope you continue to enjoy the summer and look forward to welcoming back our students in the not too distant future. Best wishes J Leonard

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Press release regarding issuing of Leaving Certificate results 2020
Created : 21 Jul 2020, 7:41 PM
Archived : 21 Sep 2020, 12:00 AM
Press release 21 July, 2020 Minister Foley announces Leaving Certificate Calculated Grades to issue to students directly through the Student Calculated Grades portal on 7 September Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today announced that Calculated Grades results will issue directly to students through the student portal on 7 September at 9.00am. Results will also issue simultaneously to students’ schools. Schools will be asked to provide support to students in an appropriate way on the day, through enabling students to come to the school if they wish at a scheduled time, or to making guidance or other teaching staff members available by phone for students to discuss their options following their results. “It is important that we recognise the unique set of circumstances for these students, and that we all ensure they get the support that they need,” said Minister Foley. “I am confident that schools will, through their support teams ensure that the students they have supported and nurtured throughout their post-primary education will be supported on this important day and the following days.” Students will also be required to respect social distancing and to behave in a responsible way, in line with public health advice. Schools will have the flexibility to ask some classes of current students not to attend school on that day to ensure adequate social distancing in schools. The Leaving Certificate student helpline which is provided by the National Parents Council post-primary will be available from 7 September for students to reach a guidance counsellor with any queries that they may have. The issuing of the results was one of the matters discussed at a meeting today hosted by the Department of Education with a range of stakeholders, as part of planning in relation to the State Examinations during the Covid-19 response. The Minister for Education Norma Foley TD attended today’s meeting and thanked all stakeholders for their contribution and work to date on devising the Calculated Grades system. “Creating an entirely new system of Calculated Grades has been a huge and challenging task. The contribution of the stakeholders and their involved input at every stage has been key in getting to this point. “I am pleased that we have been able to bring clarity for students on how and when the results will be issued and how they will be supported. “I know what a stressful time this is for students. The wellbeing of the students and the integrity and fairness of the system are the most important things to me, and I will continue to work with the stakeholders to ensure that we get the best possible and fairest results for our students. “I urge students to ensure that they opt-in on the Calculated Grades Student Portal this week for their Calculated Grades, before the deadline of 4pm next Monday 27 July. All the details you need are on gov.ie/LeavingCertificate.” The advisory group of stakeholders includes representatives of students, parents, teachers, school leadership and management bodies, the State Examinations Commission, the National Educational Psychological Service, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment and the Department. Representatives from the Higher Education Authority and the Department of Higher and Further Education, Innovation and Research attended the meeting to ensure liaison with the third level sector. The group also received updates on the progress of the Calculated Grades opt-in by students, which is progressing well, with over 52% of Leaving Certificate students and 28% of Leaving Certificate Applied students having opted-in to date. The Group also discussed the updated plans to tenure the smooth running of the CAO offer and acceptance process, to enable students to gain entry to higher education. CAO offers will be made on 11 September, for acceptance on 16 September, with second round offers to be made on 23 September for acceptance by 25 September. Students wising to appeal a Calculated Grade can do so from 14 September. The Group also received a briefing from the State Examinations Commission on the plans it is developing to run the Leaving Certificate examinations in November 2020.
CAO Applicant information
Created : 21 Jul 2020, 7:38 PM
Archived : 21 Sep 2020, 12:00 AM
Dear parents/guardians and students, Please find a link to important information from the CAO about offers for this coming year. Best wishes J Leonard www.ncge.ie/sites/default/files/200720-CAO-Notice-Applicants.pdf