Meet Muffin, our wonderful therapy dog! Newfoundlands are known for their gentle and friendly nature, making them great companions for therapy and emotional support.

Muffin visited our school during Wellbeing week and brought joy to both students and staff. Dogs like Muffin have a special way of brightening people’s days and providing comfort and emotional support. It's great to see the positive impact that therapy animals can have on the overall wellbeing of those they interact with.

Muffin is becoming such a beloved member of our school community.

Thank you to Ms. Skelton for sharing Muffin the dog with us.

Ms. Prendiville

Some of our TY students are braving the elements to fundraise for Breakthrough Cancer Research around Naas town.

Please support them if you see them!

breakthroughcancerresearch.ie

Congratulations to 66 of our 5th Year students who received the Bronze Gaisce Award in recognition of their commitment to The President's Award during T.Y. 

To achieve the award, the boys completed the required number of weeks for their selected physical activity, personal skill and community involvement. They also participated in the adventure trip to Carlingford. Well done to all!

We would encourage the current T.Y. students to use their time productively and work towards achieving the Bronze Gaisce Award this year.

 Gaisce P.A.L. Team

The 1st Year table quiz is on this Friday 6th October from 11.15-1.10 and students are reminded to bring in €2 tomorrow if they have not already paid. The Meitheal Leaders will be collecting the last of the money tomorrow. This is to cover the cost of prizes that will be awarded to the winning teams.

Thanks to the Meitheal Team for their great work in organising this event for 1st Years. It is a nice social opportunity in the first term of school and there are great prizes to be won!

Ms. Murphy 

(Meitheal Co-ordinator)

Well done to our Senior Volleyball Team who won their two games yesterday, defeating Celbridge Community School and Mountrath Community School. We are very proud of your excellent performance.

Ms. Fleming

Over the course of the week we will have a number of organised activities for all students.

All our 1st Year Modern Foreign Language students had great fun this week when our school marked European Languages Day. They were given the opportunity to sample some French and German treats (i.e. fresh Croissants, Kinderschokolade (German chocolate) and an Apfelschorle (a German apple drink)). Students were able to share what they have learned in their respective languages so far. Today, we also invited all our students to wear a European jersey of their choice to celebrate different cultures and languages.

Kind regards from the MFL Department.

A huge well done to 1A and 1F for the time and effort they put into their history projects; a wonderful display of creativity from all students. Pictured are some particularly good examples. 

Another fun day was had by our TY students despite Storm Agnes blowing in. See photos attached.

Please see the following regarding information for tomorrows activities:

Thursday 28th September

9.30a.m - Group 2 will depart the CBS for the Adventure Overnight Camp in Blessington (Russborough House). See packing list below.

9.00a.m - Group 1 will depart the CBS to go to Glendalough for a walk

• Students must wear appropriate clothing & footwear. Hiking/walking boots preferred.
• Bring a jacket
• A full packed lunch and water is needed.

15.30p.m - Group 1 will return to the CBS & can go home

Friday 29th September

11.30a.m - Group 2 will return to CBS from overnight camp and can go home.

Group 1 - No School

For students camping tomorrow it is a good idea to bring two separate bags. One bag to use during the day, and another bag with your overnight gear.

Students will need:

• A packed lunch
• A complete change of clothing. (Don't bring good clothes, you will get clothes and footwear, very wet and dirty). Jeans are not suitable.
• Sleeping Bag
• Sleeping mat  (Yoga mat or exercise mat)
• Torch/head torch.
• Appropriate footwear
• Extra warm layers for at night
• Swimming togs / shorts (for wearing under wetsuit, supplied).
• Old pair of runners suitable for water based activities.
• Towel and toiletries.
• Wet / rain gear - Jacket
• Hat & Gloves
• Plastic bags for bringing home wet shoes and wet / dirty clothes.
• Extra Snacks and Water 

See information pack here

If any student can no longer travel please notify me immediately through email: sc@naascbs.ie

Please notify me of any medical requirements.

Last week we had Sheila Zebedee in to speak with our TY students about the fantastic work the Hope foundation does with street children in India.

Last year our TY students fundraised over €1200 for the foundation.

Sheila introduced students to the opportunity to get involved with The Hope Foundation's school immersion programme. This opportunity invites students to travel to India and see the work that the foundation does first hand. Students are required to fundraise €2500 individually. 

The trip would take place next Easter and students would be a part of a bigger group from several schools.

It would be fantastic to have some of our TY students take on this opportunity.

Application forms were distributed last week and they need to be returned ASAP to Mr.Coy.

I would also like for any students who might still be considering it, but who are still unsure to let Mr.Coy know and we can arrange another meeting with Sheila to discuss the details further.