The monthly Parents Association meeting will take place this evening at 8pm in the school. All parents are welcome to attend and encouraged to join. Minutes of last meeting attached.
Looking forward to seeing you at our annual table quiz being held in The Clontarf Castle on Thursday 7th March at 7.30pm
Well done to the following 6th Year Chemistry students who took part in Round 1 of the Chemistry Olympiad today.
Sadhbh Keegan, Sophie Kilcullen, Lucy Owens, Nicolette Ryan and Cara Sharry.
UCD's school of Psychology have organised a free webinar series for parents/teachers or anyone interested in adolescent mental health.
The three webinar talks will take place on the 5th, 12th and 19th of March from 7-8 pm. They have secured the participation of esteemed speakers, namely, Dr. Ciara Mahon, Professor Eilis Hennessy, and Associate Professor Paul D’Alton, all of whom are experts in adolescent mental health. Their contribution to the event promises to be invaluable, as they bring a wealth of knowledge and experience that will undoubtedly enrich our knowledge in supporting adolescent mental health.
Tuesday, March 5th 7pm-8pm: “Body image and eating disorders: What parents need to know.”
Dr. Ciara Mahon, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow & Lecturer of Health Psychology,School of Psychology, University College Dublin
Here is the link to register for this event:
https://ucd-ie.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cgsbdltZTrmlVj8DUfMbQA
Tuesday, March 12th 7pm-8pm: “Positive Parenting to Support Adolescent Development.”
Prof. Eilis Hennessy, a Developmental Psychologist from the School of Psychology University College Dublin.
Here is the link to register for this event:
https://ucd-ie.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YWw26Z14R8inrl1EmG2zjg
Tuesday, March 19th 7pm-8pm: “Parenting teenagers when worry and anxiety get in the way of sleep - tips, guidance and supports.”
Associate Professor Paul D'Alton, Clinical Psychologist, writer and broadcaster from the UCD School of Psychology and formerly Head of Psycho-oncology at St.Vincent's University Hospital.
Here is the link to register for this event:
https://ucd-ie.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bau3fke9Rf2QLeVEJWDuiw
Interested in giving your views and opinions on second-level education?
A staff member, Jen Cusack, is conducting research on parents’ views on education, as part of a Master of Education (M.Ed) programme in DCU and will be facilitating two focus group sessions with parents. Parents who wish to participate would attend one of two sessions in the school:
Session 1: Thursday 22nd February 7.00 - 8.15pm
Session 2: Tuesday 27th February 7.00 - 8.15 pm
If you are interested and available for either session, please email jennifer.cusack8@mail.dcu.ie stating which session you would like to sign up for, and further information will be sent to you. Data collected will be anonymised, and the school and participants will not be identified.
Yours faithfully,
Jen Cusack