Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. We are reaching out today with an exciting update regarding our Transition Year fundraising efforts for Barretstown, an exceptional organisation that supports children living with serious illnesses.

We are thrilled to inform you that our small group of 23 students is now incredibly close to achieving our target fundraising goal for Barretstown with over €10,000 of €12,000 raised! Together, we have come a long way in making a positive impact on the lives of these courageous children, and we are determined to reach the finish line.

Barretstown has been a beacon of hope for countless children facing serious health challenges. It offers a unique and transformative experience through its therapeutic recreation programs, where children can forget about their illness and simply be kids again. These programs provide an opportunity for them to laugh, play, and discover joy, fostering their self-confidence and resilience.

However, to ensure that Barretstown continues to bring laughter and healing to even more children, we need your support. We kindly ask you to consider making a donation towards our fundraising efforts. Every contribution, big or small, will make a significant difference in the lives of these brave young individuals.

Here are a few ways you can help:

Online Donation: Visit our dedicated fundraising page; Naas CBS JustGiving Donation Page to make a secure online donation. You can choose the amount that suits your budget and comfort level. Every donation, regardless of size, is immensely appreciated.

Spread the Word: Share our fundraising campaign with your extended network of family, friends, and colleagues who may be interested in contributing to this worthy cause. A simple social media post or email can go a long way in raising awareness and garnering support.

We firmly believe that by working together, we can reach our fundraising target and make a tangible impact on the lives of these exceptional children. Every donation received will help Barretstown continue its vital work and bring smiles to the faces of these young warriors.

Please remember that your contribution is not only a testament to your compassion and generosity, but it also sets an incredible example for our children to learn the value of giving and helping those in need. Together, let's instill in them the importance of empathy and making a positive difference in the world.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for considering this request. Your support means the world to us and to the children we aim to support. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly.

With sincere gratitude,

Naas CBS TY Barretstown Group

Thank you to all our students and staff for walking for Pieta House last Friday and raising much needed funds for the life-saving work that Pieta House does on a day to day basis. A total of €1700 was raised. Well done to our Amber Flag Committee for all their work organising the walks and class quizzes!

Ms. Egan

Well done to all who participated in the South Leinster Track and Field held in Carlow on May 4th. We had many successful performances on the day including Eoin Cassidy who won the Minor Javelin and Tadhg O Neill who won the Minor 500 metre race. Our Minor Relay Team of Harry Feely, Mairtin Cruz, Oscar Gough and Tadhg O' Neill finished in second place. Daragh O' Sullivan finished third in the Junior Javelin. All the best in the Leinsters in late May. 

Our inaugural Leaving Certificate Physical Education Class at Naas CBS recently completed and submitted their second project. The Performance Assessment is worth 30% of their Leaving Cert grade and the Physical Activity Project which was completed before Christmas is worth 20%.

6th Year LCPE students completed the Performance Assessment in one of three areas: weight and interval training, middle distance running or badminton. The students performing in middle distance running completed their 800m race in Carlow I.T.

Thanks to the 5th Year LCPE students who participated in the recording of the performance. They benefited from the athletics session and enjoyed the use of the track facilities. This experience and insight will stand to them when they are completing their own Performance Assessment next year.

The 6th Years have returned their focus to preparing for the written exam. We wish them the very best of luck in June.

M. Murphy and D. Stephens

Dear Parents/ Guardians,

Please see the attached PDF for information on the 2nd Year Ski Tour 2024. The expression of interest form can be located under the ‘Attention Please’ tab on the bottom right of the notification page on the app. The final day to register your son’s interest in the 2nd Year Ski Tour is Wednesday 10th May.

Kind regards,

Ms. Mairéad Muirphy

60 of our Transition Year students had the privilege of travelling to Barcelona over the bank holiday weekend.

Our flight out was in safe hands with student Sam O’Reilly getting to try out the captain’s seat in the cockpit! Photo included below.

Upon our arrival we did a half day tour of the city which included a walk around the magnificent Sagrada Familia.

That evening we went to see Barcelona play Real Betis at their home stadium Camp Nou. Despite Barcelona being in a state of drought, it rained from beginning to end of the match. Luck of the Irish!

Our second day saw us return to Camp Nou for a stadium tour, this time in sunshine.

We then visited the science museum CosmoCaixa before returning back to the hotel to spend some time in the outdoor pool.

Our third day was spent in PortAventura theme park.

On our fourth and final day we visited Tarragona where many ancient ruins remain from its time as the Roman colony of Tarraco.

A fantastic trip and experience for all! A huge thank you to the teachers who travelled with us and looked after the lads throughout; Mr.Keating, Mr.Stephens, Mr.Hughes, Mr.Brecknell and Mr.O’Neill.

I have included a gallery of photos from the trip.

S.Coy

A reminder to the 5th Year students who are applying for Meitheal that the interviews are on tomorrow (Wednesday). The interviews will take place in the Prayer Room and a schedule will be put up on the door of the Prayer Room at lunchtime today. Interviews will begin at 9.30 and students will be called from class when it is their turn to interview tomorrow. Best of luck to all.

M. Murphy