Some of our Agricultural Science students completed a treasure hunt around the school for Science Week. They had to answer questions and follow the clues to complete the trail.

Ms. Walsh

Well done to the Senior Irish Debating Team who competed in the Comórtas Uí Phiarsaigh debating competition for English-medium schools, in St. Wolstan’s Community School, Celbridge. The competition is run by Gael Linn and aims to promote to use of the Irish language with a focus on relevant and topical issues. The team consisting of Luke Mulvihill, Cillian O’ Brien and Joseph Ryan argued in favour of the motion:

‘Ba cheart go mbeadh smacht iomlán ag tuismitheoirí ar mheáin shóisialta a bpáistí faoi ocht mbliana déag’ (Parents should have full control over the social media of their children under 18 years of age)

The standard of Irish displayed was phenomenal and the team performed very well against  St. Wolstan’s Community School Celbridge, Scoil Mhuire Trim and Newbridge College. Unfortunately they narrowly missed out on a place in the next round. The team put on an excellent display of Irish and debated to a very high level.

Maith sibh!

Ms. O’ Donovan, Ms. Fleming, Ms. Gully and Ms. Byrne.

We welcomed back students from the Class of 2023 for the Leaving Certificate Awards last week. It was great to get the opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the academic and extra-curricular achievements of these young men during their time at Naas CBS. Thank you to the school management and staff who made this wonderful occasion possible.

29 students received Awards for Excellence for achieving over 550 points in the Leaving Certificate. Nine students were awarded for their leadership and contribution to school life/ overcoming personal challenges.

The awards outlined below recognise the contribution these gentlemen made to Naas CBS, along with their outstanding commitment to study and extra-curricular activities. Congratulations to all.

Denis Dunning Award for Student of the Year: 

Killian Burke 

James Fanning Award for Best Leaving Cert: 

Matthew Davis

Parents Council Award for Outstanding Contribution to School Life: 

Charlie Murphy

Sports Person of the Year:

Ryan Sinkey

David Phelan Award for Best Construction Project:

Sean Murphy

Dr. Lawlor History Award:

Matthew Davis

Liam McManus Bursary Awards:

Pawel Filipek

Alexander Staniak

We would like to say a huge thank you to the school community who have really gotten behind Stand Up Awareness Week 2023. Year on year we see a huge progression in the support for this initiative and are extremely grateful to all who show their support for all students in our school community. Inclusion, care and support is the pinnacle of what we aim to do here in Naas CBS and we could see that in abundance this week. Special thanks to those who supported with charitable donations, we hope to see you wear your pins with pride. We look forward to seeing this initiative grow year on year. Thank you. 

SPHE Department

Well done to our Senior Volleyball Team who won their two matches in Dublin yesterday.

Mr. Stephens

Congratulations to Cathal McCarthy in 5th Year who was part of the UCD Team that won the MU-17 League of Ireland last weekend. UCD claimed a 5-2 win over Waterford and the team has now qualified to play in the UEFA Youth League in 2024. Well done Cathal on this great achievement!

A reminder that all Transition Year students start work experience next Monday 13th November.

I have created a website which allows for quick access to any links, forms or documents that are relevant to Transition Year. The forms for work experience are included.

This site can be accessed here

I will update this during the year.

All relevant documentation (Insurance, letters to the employer) are also available in students Google Classrooms.

All students must complete a project based on their work experience. The template for this project is available in their Tutorials Google Classroom under the 'Work Experience' section.

The project template can be viewed here

It is a good idea to for all students to continuously prepare for their Christmas Portfolio Assessment by updating their digital portfolios. There are only 3 weeks of school after work experience finishes to prepare for this assessment.

Regards,

S.Coy