Dear Parents/Guardians,

As a school community we are delighted to be celebrating mass this coming Thursday in Kilcullen Parish Church. At 9:30am a class from each yeargroup will gather as representatives of the entire school community to  participate in a mass to bless the new school year. We would like to extend an invitation to any parent(s), grandparents or family members who might be available to attend, you would be most welcome.

Colleagues,

Please note the upcoming HSE Health and Wellbeing Webinars below on Vaping and Men’s Health as well as the ongoing Stress Control online programme. We would appreciate you sharing this information with teachers and parents who may be interested. Please email us at: healthandwellbeing.communications@hse.ie if you would like to get in touch.

 Register here to join us on Thursday 16th November, 12pm – 1.15pm, to celebrate International Men’s Day through hearing from men sharing experiences that have prompted them to become advocates for men’s health and wellbeing. We have a great line up of speakers planned who will share their expert insights into working with men and boys to make a difference.

The online Stress Control Programme is currently live for free evidenced based stress prevention and stress management to improve mental wellbeing. Following the sessions and the timetable attached. As well as the YouTube videos there are free resources available on www.stresscontrol.ie. 

Regards,
Fergal Fox

Fergal Fox

Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications

HSE Health & Wellbeing, Strategy and Research, Healthcare Strategy

Team hope will collect our shoeboxes 9am Friday. Any outstanding shoeboxes please bring them in to school tomorrow Thursday 16th November. 

Our newly appointed TY Prefects had their training session today. Facilitator Pat Murphy spoke about leadership qualities and brought the students through a range of activities to enhance their understanding of this skill. Symbols shared included the Peace Candle which represents creating peace at home, at school, in the workplace and in the world. The symbol of the Lighthouse represented how the student will guide others in their role as prefects and as a beacon of safety. We are looking forward to the official conferring ceremony for our prefects which will be held next week. Well done Prefects! Ms Mills 

Ember Team 2023/24:

The five TY students, along with the Ember liaison teachers, Ms. H. Bucke and Ms. L.Whyte , have just returned from a three day, two night residential training programme in the Ovoca Manor in Wicklow where they spent time working as a team, planning events/activities and improved their interpersonal skills such as active listening and cooperating together.

The roles below have been decided on by consensus;

Chairperson: Mikey Arthur 

Secretary: James Meehan 

Public Relation Officers: Katie O’Donnell & Amy Schmelter 

Administrator: Lilly McQuarrie

They are now in a position of leadership, where they will be influencing, encouraging, and guiding other students in CPC in faith.

The aim of the Ember Programme is to;

- Create opportunities for students to experience faith in a way that makes sense to them.

- For the students to act as leaders, while also engaging in opportunities that have the potential to deepen their own faith.

Our students thoroughly enjoyed their training and look forward to bringing back their new skills, knowledge and ideas and sharing them with their peers in CPC. They also will liaise with last years Ember team for guidance. They are already busy planning their first event as CPC’s Ember Team. 

They ended their training with a commissioning ceremony, led by Fr John McNamara, representative of the archbishop. 

Dear Second Year Parents and Guardians,

Please see the attached letter regarding your son/ daughter/ student's upcoming retreat.

Thank you,

Religious Education Department