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NPCPP Parent Survey - Changes to State Exams 2020
Created : 16 Apr 2020, 7:24 PM
Archived : 16 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
Following the Minister's announcement on Friday 10th April, the NPCPP would like to ask for the parents voice on the changes announced.
The NPCPP would appreciate if parents would complete the survey below, asking for their views regarding changes to State Exams 2020.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/TSBKPBQ
HSE Stress Control Online
Created : 16 Apr 2020, 10:38 AM
Archived : 16 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
Please see attached PDF for details about a free online Stress Control programme being provided by the HSE.
The programme is for adults, but under 18 year olds are encouraged to participate with their parents. It may be a useful programme for Leaving Certificate students and/or their parents to access for support at this time. It may also be of interest to teachers or other school staff in dealing with the stresses and challenges of the current situation.
The course started earlier this week but the first session can still be accessed online.
More details can be found here: stresscontrol.org/ and the link to the YouTube introductory video is here: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_BKErJ_jlSQHKFtHPCRmEctDtcNCCowB
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iRevise.com Higher Level German Tutorial
Created : 16 Apr 2020, 9:54 AM
Archived : 16 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
Apologies for the late notification but this information was only sent to the school email this morning. All tutorials will be available to stream at a a later stage if missed on the iRevise website.
iRevise.com will be holding FREE Leaving Certificate German tutorials
✔️ LIVE & ONLINE tutorials, giving you an incredible level of interaction with the tutor
✔️ The tutorial will be FREE & open to any student who would like to join
✔️ All classes will be done via video, so you can watch anywhere, helping you stay home & stay safe
✔️ All classes will be recorded and will be available to stream on iRevise.com in the very near future. Missed a class? Watch whenever you want online!
PLACES ARE LIMITED. Make sure you join the tutorial on time!
Please note: the webinar will only be available when the class is due to start!
Click here to register - zoom.us/j/135480274
The classes will run on Thursdays & Fridays, 4:00 PM - 5.30 PM each day.
On Thursday 16th & Friday 17th of April, Ms Chloe O'Regan will be covering the Reading Comprehension, specifically how to answer the questions
iRevise.com Online OL Maths Tutorial
Created : 16 Apr 2020, 9:49 AM
Archived : 16 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
Apologies for the late notification but this information was only sent to the school email this morning. All tutorials will be available to stream at a a later stage if missed on the iRevise website.
iRevise.com is delighted to announce that we will be holding Ordinary Level Maths tutorials by Mr Eddie Farren, a teacher with years of experience. These will be the perfect opportunity for any Ordinary Level Maths student who wants to stay on top of their study.
These webinars will run on Thursdays & Fridays, from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM each day.
✔️ LIVE & ONLINE tutorials, giving you an incredible level of interaction with the tutor
✔️ The tutorial will be FREE & open to any student who would like to join
✔️ All classes will be done via video, so you can watch anywhere, helping you stay home & stay safe
✔️ All classes will be recorded and will be available to stream on iRevise.com in the very near future. Missed a class? Watch whenever you want online!
PLACES ARE LIMITED. Make sure you join the tutorial on time!
Please note: the webinar will only be available when the class is due to start!
Or click here to join at 2:00 PM - zoom.us/j/482006681
These webinars will run on Thursdays & Fridays, from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM each day.
Thursday 16th April
Complex Numbers
Algebra (Quadratics, Fractions, inequalities and simultaneous equations)
Functions (Axis intersection, Derivative, slope and roots).
Friday 17th April
Probability
Coordinate geometry of the line
Coordinate geometry of the circle
Leaving Cert Maths Revision Workshop
Created : 15 Apr 2020, 7:11 PM
Archived : 15 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
Minister McHugh Announces Postponement of State Examinations
Created : 10 Apr 2020, 4:45 PM
Archived : 10 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD has today (Friday 10 April 2020) announced a series of changes to the 2020 State Examinations as part of measures to respond to Covid-19, including postponement of the Leaving Certificate examinations.
The decisions have been taken on foot of updated advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET). Minister McHugh said plans were being put in place for the postponed Leaving Certificate examinations to begin in the last week of July or early August, subject to public health advice.
Junior Cycle final examinations due to take place in June will be replaced by school-based exams and assessments held early in the new school year.
A series of other decisions has also been taken –
As part of the wider public health measures, schools are closed until further notice.
Practical examinations for Leaving Certificate students which were due to have been held in May are deferred. They will be rescheduled for late July/early August.
The new Leaving Certificate exam timetable will be confirmed in early June.
Minister McHugh said: “All decisions we are taking in relation to rescheduling exams are based on current public health advice and put the best interests of students first. The welfare of students and that of their families is front and centre in all decision making.
“The final arrangements for the exams, the exam centres, social distancing and other measures will all be determined by the State Examinations Commission (SEC) on foot of public health advice in June. I want to thank the SEC for its efforts to put in place these revised arrangements.
“Students and their families have been seeking clarity. Today’s announcement addresses that. It also provides them with several weeks of advance notice to prepare for the examinations. I hope it helps to alleviate some stress being experienced by students and their families at this time.
“Asking Leaving Certificate students and their families to refocus their attention from June to August is not something we do lightly. I know it will not be easy. However, I believe it is the fairest way of assessing students and giving them certification of achievement in school and a pathway to higher and further education and training, apprenticeship or work.”
Minister McHugh also said: “Students with special educational needs will be fully supported in sitting the rescheduled Leaving Certificate examinations in line with the reasonable accommodations as already arranged for them.”
Minister McHugh said the intention was to allow at least two weeks of class time, in school, before the Leaving Certificate examinations begin.
“Great work is being done by schools and teachers to connect with students and to keep them learning. We must give teachers, principals and school staff huge credit for their commitment to supporting students, in their schoolwork and in their wellbeing. And we want to provide students and teachers with an opportunity to build on that,” the Minister said.
As part of the changes to the Junior Cycle, discussions will take place with teacher unions and school management to allow these examinations, linked Classroom-Based Assessments, Assessment Tasks and project work to be completed as school-based assessments early in the next school year.
LC English - Hamlet live discussion
Created : 08 Apr 2020, 11:56 AM
Archived : 08 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
Cyclone Rep, Ireland’s leading Shakespeare Theatre in Education company, are doing a live streamed discussion about Hamlet themes this Saturday (11th of April) at 3.10pm. The reason for that day and time is simple, on that Saturday at 11.50am RTE will air the 2008 Royal Shakespeare Company Production of "Hamlet", directed by Gregory Doran and starring David Tennant as Hamlet and Patrick Stewart as Claudius. The showing is 3hs 10min long, and its scheduled to end at 3pm. Our live streamed discussion of the play will start at 3.10pm
The discussion will be streamed live in Cyclone Rep Theatre Company Facebook Page (facebook.com/CycloneRep/) and we will be taking questions from students and teachers via social media channels (PMs/Comments on the Facebook page or Tweets sent to our company Twitter account (twitter.com/CycloneRep)).
We encourage students to post or send us questions about the play (during the RTE airing, during our discussion, or even before!) through our social media channels. We will endeavour to answer as many relevant questions as possible.
RTE - Shakespeare for JC & LC
Created : 03 Apr 2020, 4:50 PM
Archived : 03 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
Junior and Leaving Certificate students,
RTÉ will screen a series of classic BBC productions of plays by William Shakespeare, aimed at students - the productions will be available post-broadcast on RTÉ Player.
Please see viewing times below:
Shakespeare On RTÉ - The Schedule
Shakespeare - Hamlet 11/04/20 RTÉ2, 11.25 am
Shakespeare - The Tempest 12/04/20 RTÉ2, 10.50 am
Shakespeare - King Lear 18/04/20 RTÉ2, 10.35 am
Shakespeare - A Midsummer Nights Dream - 19/04/20 RTÉ2, 10.35 am
Shakespeare - As You Like It - 25/04/20 RTÉ2, 9.45 am
Shakespeare - Much Ado About Nothing - 26/04/20 RTÉ2, 10.10 am
Shakespeare - Julius Ceasar - 02/05/20 RTÉ2, 10.20 am
Message for Students & Families
Created : 02 Apr 2020, 11:31 AM
Archived : 02 Jun 2020, 12:00 AM
Dear Students and families,
I want to touch base with you as we approach what should be a normal Easter break from school. Unfortunately it is anything but. I want to acknowledge the wonderful effort you are making in regard to your online learning. Please stay engaged as best you can. Your Year Heads also asked me to congratulate you on the excellent work ethic and application so many of you are showing. Well done.
While the vast majority of you have been working very hard over the last few weeks, the Easter break should be recognised as that and used as an opportunity to mind and look after yourselves. I will be saying the same to your teachers in this regard, who have also being doing tremendous work. I appreciate you don’t have the normal freedoms to do that but it can be done through exercise, music, reading, film etc. I would certainly encourage as much exercise as possible, whether that is a run or walk close to home or a workout of some form at home, all of which enhances your overall wellbeing. It is important to look after both your mind and body at this time. I recognise that it is more difficult for our 6th year lads at this time but you too need to balance the work over Easter with rest, exercise and down time.
Gentlemen, well done on the efforts you have made to restrict your movements. I appreciate it is alien to the way you function. The loss of close contact with your friends is also extremely difficult but highlights the importance and value they have in your life. We all work very hard in the CBS developing those relationships and it’s the respect that you have for each other that allows you make the sacrifices that you are making now. I promise you will reap the rewards in time.
I would like also to acknowledge the “heroes” on the front line, many of them leaving your homes every morning/evening, fabulous people driven by a strong moral purpose, doing wonderful work.
I hope you and your families are coping well and you know we are available if you need us at any stage. The Guidance team are available at mc@naascbs.ie and mcy@naascbs.ie. Ann Marie Johnson is available from 11am to 1pm each day on 0851404264. If you need to contact me you will get me on principal@naascbs.ie or come through the app or admin@naascbs.ie re any other issues.
Stay well and stay doing what you have being doing. The leadership you are showing permeates through everyone and we are hugely proud of the efforts and sacrifices you are making.
As Mandela said “May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears”
Many thanks and take care,
Ben Travers
Mock Reports 2020
Created : 31 Mar 2020, 9:19 AM
Archived : 31 May 2020, 12:00 AM
Mock Reports 2020 are now live on VSWare and available for viewing. These reports can be accessed through the VSWare tab on the school app (see image below) or by clicking the VSWare icon on the main screen of our school website www.naascbs.ie. We recommend that reports are viewed using the 'Print' option under the 'Actions' tab on the right had side of your son's VSWare account as it is much clearer to view. The instructions are fully detailed in the attached PDF. This document is also available on our school website under the Parents tab,
For further information on the new reporting system for Junior Cycle please go to the JCT tab on our school website www.naascbs.ie -> Junior Cycle Reporting.
A reminder to all parents regarding VSWare - if you have not already reset or created your own password to access VSWare you must do so in order to view reports. Due to GDPR regulations the school can now only generate usernames for all parents to access their son's account. These usernames were sent as a text to all parents in term one. To reset your password please click the 'create/reset password' button on the VSWare login page (see image below). Parents will be asked for the last four digits of their mobile phone number when resetting the password.
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