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5th Year Parents/Guardians
Created : 05 Nov 2021, 5:45 PM
Archived : 05 Jan 2022, 12:00 AM
Please read the attached letter regarding the upcoming 5th Year Parent-Teacher-Student Meeting. Many thanks.

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TY Update & What’s On Next Week
Created : 05 Nov 2021, 5:13 PM
Archived : 05 Jan 2022, 12:00 AM
We were delighted to have all our TY student’s back after their Work Experience and the Halloween Break. Throughout the week students have had opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to share their experiences with one another relating to their work experience. They have also reflected on the experience and submitted their employer evaluation forms, all of which will contribute towards their TY credits. Preparation for TY Interviews is in full swing with interviews beginning bright and breezy on Monday morning. TY’s have been given a list of potential questions they will be asked during their 5 minute interview with their allocated teacher. We were delighted that TY students had the wonderful opportunity of engaging in the Climate and Nature Summit remotely throughout this week. This summit coincided with The COP26 summit which brought world leaders “together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change”. The Climate & Nature Summit allowed our TY’s to put sustainability at the heart of their education. This summit included empowering virtual sessions that encourage stimulating climate and nature conversations. Monday saw a number of block rotations commence. These included Accounting, Business, Economics, Business for Living, Irish, Drivers Ed., Leadership, Mindfulness and Politics and Society. These enriching rotations give TY’s the opportunity to taste Leaving Certificate options, experience alternative areas of the curriculum with different teachers, and develop key life skills. Throughout the week TY’s also had the opportunity to sign up to an abundance of workshops and programmes including: Homework Club Support Leaders, Online Computer Coding Workshop, Film making whilst supporting young adults with Downs Syndrome, Physics programme through UCD, Toastmasters and but by no means least the opportunity to become OLS’s very own Queen's Gambit through the new OLS Chess Club as a leader or learner. Next week will see a large number of students start their sign language classes, and a significant number of TY’s taking part in Barista Training. TY’s will also take the My Eirquest & My Aptitude, which will reveal a picture of the student’s strong career and academic interests, related abilities and personal qualities.
Student Council Training
Created : 05 Nov 2021, 11:49 AM
Archived : 05 Jan 2022, 12:00 AM
A big thank you to the Student Council reps who attended Student Council training with the Irish Second-Level Student Union after school on Wednesday. Within the training, the students learned about how they can use their student voice to address issues faced by the student body as well as the decision making structures within the school. Ms. Cassidy, Mr. Kenny and all the students felt that it was a very informative experience.
New Pitch Update
Created : 05 Nov 2021, 10:39 AM
Archived : 05 Jan 2022, 12:00 AM
Delighted to see the work on our new pitch commenced, just to note that the pedestrian gate at the back of the hockey pitch is out of action for the course of the work. Looking forward to having our new pitch soon!
1st Year Parent/Guardian Reading Information
Created : 05 Nov 2021, 9:53 AM
Archived : 05 Jan 2022, 12:00 AM
Reading is a gift that opens doors to a child's imagination, education and future. In OLS we strongly promote reading for pleasure and believe it is a healthy habit that will equip students with essential tools needed for broader education and, indeed, life. This week we hosted our annual Reading Week to promote the importance and enjoyment of reading as a daily habit. Throughout 1st Year, your daughter's English teacher will be working hard to help your daughter establish a reading pattern that will serve her well over the years to come. Please take 5 minutes to understand the reading programme that all 1st Years are partaking in, Accelerated Reader, by watching this explainer video: youtu.be/U--AXINrVLU Many thanks.
Dept of Education Information for Parents/Guardians
Created : 04 Nov 2021, 3:56 PM
Archived : 04 Jan 2022, 12:00 AM
Parent-focused public health advice about COVID-19 symptoms: www.gov.ie/en/publication/a04fc-advice-for-students-and-their-families/#health-advice-for-parents Children First Awareness Week from 1st to 7th November 2021: Children First promotes the protection of children from abuse and neglect, by setting out what individuals and organisations need to do to keep children safe, and how to deal with concerns about a child’s safety or welfare. Society has a duty of care towards children, and everyone should be alert to the possibility that children they are in contact with may be abused or at risk of abuse or neglect. If you are concerned about a child or young person, you should contact Tusla social work department. Organisations classed as providers of relevant services under the Children First Act 2015 are required to complete a risk assessment and must have a Child Safeguarding Statement in place. More information on keeping children safe in our communities is available at www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/63bfb-children-first/?referrer=http://www.gov.ie/childrenfirst/
Reading Week Events Reminder
Created : 04 Nov 2021, 10:58 AM
Archived : 04 Jan 2022, 12:00 AM
As reading week is coming to an end make sure to enter everything on offer! Your Bake off-creations are to be brought into the GPA tomorrow morning and placed on the tables from 8.10-8.30.The English department will be collating all the books/articles everyone has read so be sure to update the document on your English google classroom of the books that you've read. Thank you to everyone who has donated a book and given someone less fortunate the gift of reading. If you would still like to donate any book, you can drop them in the boxes at reception or give them to your English teacher. Don't forget the Bookmark Competition, drop off your entries to Ms. Brennan by 2pm on Friday and the Guess the Teacher competition is still taking place, so grab your answer template from the library and drop off your completed answer sheets by lunchtime on Friday. Finally, Well done to all who took part in the Reading Week Scavenger Hunt today, the winners will be announced tomorrow.
Guess the Teacher
Created : 03 Nov 2021, 11:31 AM
Archived : 03 Jan 2022, 12:00 AM
For reading week we are holding a 'Guess the Teacher' competition, so get your answer template in the library and find all the pictures of the teachers reading around the school and make your guesses! Drop off your completed answer sheets in the library by Friday at lunchtime! Good luck!
1st Year school trip
Created : 03 Nov 2021, 10:48 AM
Archived : 03 Jan 2022, 12:00 AM
Please read the attached letter regarding a planned excursion for 1st Year students. Many thanks.

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Letter for 5th Year Parents/Guardians
Created : 02 Nov 2021, 5:08 PM
Archived : 02 Jan 2022, 12:00 AM
Deirdra Richardson from the Sexual Assault Treatment Unit of the Rotunda will speak to the 5th Years on November 16th (in the afternoon) to discuss areas of sexual consent and assault. This ties in with the Relationships and Sexuality Education course that the students do as part of their RE programme, and follows on from the Active Consent Workshop they did in TY. Please read the attached letter, and if you have any questions please contact Ms Kinsella (Year Head). Many thanks.

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