Congratulations to Taylor Mooney in 5th Year on his fantastic achievement in being selected to represent his country in the Ireland U17 Soccer team in the elite round European Qualifiers vs Italy, Ukraine and Cyprus from March 3rd to 14th. We wish Taylor and all the Ireland team every success over the next two weeks.

Congratulations to Méabh Maguire who has been selected as captain for the Kildare Minor Camogie Team. This is an incredible achievement for a 5th Year student. Méabh will lead her team in the Leinster Final on Sunday. We wish her and all her teammates the very best in the final.

CAT - Aptitude test results were given out today to 3rd yr students going directly into 5th yr in August 2023.

Any 3rd yr going directly into 5th yr who did not get their CAT results today please see Ms. McGee on Monday.

Thank you, Ms. McGee

Dear Parent/Guardians of Second Years,

Our Parent/Guardian meeting will take place in the school next Thursday 9th of March from 4.15pm to 6.45pm. This meeting will not take place online. The meeting will take place in our school and we warmly look forward to meeting you in person. There are no time slots, so when you arrive queue for whichever teachers you wish to talk to first. Then work your way through the list of subjects your son/daughter is studying.

Kind regards

Padraig Nolan

Reminder!

The Yearbook Committee are running their annual Photography competition. The theme this year is 'Peace in the Natural World'.

Please submit your entry with your full name and Year Group by the 16th March, through the Microsoft Form attached.

All entires will feature in the Yearbook and there will also be prizes for the winners. Best of luck! 

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Psychology Parent Advice Drop-In Clinic

A free and confidential service for parents living in the Kilcock, Clane, Kilmeague, Derrinturn, Carbury, Robertstown areas (Network 14)

What is it?

· A free and confidential telephone clinic for parents/carers who would like advice from a psychologist about any aspect of parenting.

· Parents/carers come to the clinic with many different questions. Some of these might include ‘how do I respond to my child’s behaviour?’ or ‘how do I support my child with their worries?’, as examples.

· Some parents/carers come because they have concerns about their child’s development and wonder if referral to another service might be helpful.

When is it?

· The Clinic is held via telephone two Wednesday mornings per month from 9.30 a.m. until 12.00 pm.

· The Clinic offers 30 minute slots to speak with a psychologist.

· These slots are offered on a first come first serve basis.

How do I attend?

· You can book a slot at the clinic by contacting 01 921 3500

· You may say ‘I’d like to book a slot at the Psychology Parent Advice Drop-In Clinic’ and give your name and telephone number for contact. Details about your query/concern may also be requested.

· You will be given a 30 minute slot on the next available Wednesday.

· At the time of your allocated slot, a psychologist will contact you on the telephone number you provided to talk with you.

What happens then?

· When talking with the psychologist, you can discuss your question/ concern.

· You will then be offered some ideas or suggestions on how you might respond to this question/concern.

· You can come back to the Advice Clinic at any time and as often as you like

The Candidate Self Service Portal (CSSP) is now open and will remain open until 5pm this evening (Tuesday 28/02/2023). It is very important that all candidates sitting examinations in June 2023 register here and confirm their subjects and levels. This portal will be used for subject confirmation and also the distribution of examination results.

Please use the following link to register 2023 Candidate Self Service Portal (examinations.ie)

To register students will need their PPS number (the first four digits make up the pin number) and examination number (distributed during the mock examinations and can be found on the noticeboard outside the office). 

If students have any problems registering please contact Mr. Mulhall ASAP. 

Dear Applicants,

DARE:

Please ensure you complete your DARE application and have all forms with the CAO by 15th March.

Section A is completed and submitted through your CAO application and remaining relevant forms are to be posted by you.

 HEAR: - Please also ensure all your documents arrive in Galway by March 15th.

Post to :CAO, tower House, Eglinton Street, Galway

Thank you, Guidance Team

Apply now for ESB Electrical apprenticeship  on www.esbnetworks.ie/esb/careers/apprenticeships

 Apprenticeships (esbnetworks.ie) 

How does the application process work?

Step 1: Application Form – Online form (60 mins to complete) which includes personal details, work experience and 300-500 words on why you are suitable.

Step 2: Online Assessment – a series of five online assessments (Spatial Awareness, Mechanical/Technical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning & Verbal Reasoning)

Step 3: Interview – To cover a number of areas including Interests, Teamwork, Technical Questions, Work Experience, Knowledge of ESB Networks and the role of a Technician, Safety and Initiative.

Opening date for applications is Monday 27th February 2023.

Closing date for applications is no later than 12pm Tuesday 28th March 2023.

If you have any queries, please e-mail apprentices@esb.ie

The Candidate Self Service Portal (CSSP) will re-open tomorrow (Tuesday 28/02/2023) from 9am to 5pm. The portal will open for one day only. It is very important that all candidates sitting examinations in June 2023 register here and confirm their subjects and levels. This portal will be used for subject confirmation and also the distribution of examination results.

Please use the following link to register 2023 Candidate Self Service Portal (examinations.ie)

To register students will need their PPS number (the first four digits make up the pin number) and examination number (distributed during the mock examinations and can be found on the noticeboard outside the office). 

If students have any problems registering please contact Mr. Mulhall ASAP.