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TY Beach Clean in Rossbeigh
Created : 17 Sep 2020, 11:03 AM
Archived : 17 Nov 2020, 12:00 AM
Our TY Students continued with their Gaisce Community Involvement Module this week with a Beach Clean in Rossbeigh. Thanks to Sheehan's Centra Glenbeigh for providing our Students with hot drinks afterwards it was greatly appreciated.
Covid - 19
Created : 08 Nov 2020, 1:26 PM
Archived : 11 Nov 2020, 12:00 AM
Rannóg Sláinte Poiblí Urlár 2, Bloc 8, Ospidéal N. Fhionnbharra, Bóthar Dhúglais, Corcaigh. T12 XH60 Tel: 021 4927601 4923257 Department of Public Health, HSE-South Floor 2, Block 8, St. Finbarr’s Hospital, Douglas Road, Cork. T12 XH60 Tel: 021 4927601 7th November 2020 For the Information of Parents/Guardians Re: Confirmed case of COVID-19 [Intermediate School, Iveragh Road, Killorglin, Co. Kerry] _______________________________________________________________________ A confirmed case of COVID-19 in your child’s school has been notified to the Department of Public Health HSE-South. A public health risk assessment has been undertaken and no close contact has been identified in the school setting. As your child has not been identified as a close contact at this time, your child does not need a test for Covid-19, they can continue to attend school, and no further actions are required at this time. If your child develops any symptoms suggestive of Covid-19 infection (such as a cough, a fever, loss or change in sense of taste or smell), please do not send your child to school. Contact your GP and begin restricting your child’s movements. Restricted movement means avoiding contact with other people and social situations as much as possible. It means that your child stays at home and: o Does not go to school o Does not use public transport o Does not have visitors in your home o Does not go to the shops or pharmacy, unless absolutely necessary o Keeps away from older people, anyone with an underlying medical condition and pregnant women The Department of Public Health HSE-South is monitoring the school situation closely. Further information on COVID-19 is available at: www.hpsc.ie and www.gov.ie Yours sincerely, _____________________________ Dr Michael Hanrahan MCRN 423407 Medical Officer
County and National Enterprise Award
Created : 16 Oct 2020, 8:40 PM
Archived : 31 Oct 2020, 12:00 AM
Eimear Harrington receiving her County and National student enterprise award for her business poster idea 'Soil Sauna' from Margaret Murphy Kerry LEO and Mr O Dwyer. Well done Eimear!
European Rowing Bronze Medal for Aileen Crowley
Created : 11 Oct 2020, 1:16 PM
Archived : 31 Oct 2020, 12:00 AM
Congratulations to former pupil Aileen Crowley who - along with Fiona Murtagh, Eimear Lambe and Aifric Keogh - won Bronze at the European Rowing Championships this morning. What a brilliant achievement, well done Aileen!
Seefin walk for 1st years
Created : 17 Sep 2020, 7:22 PM
Archived : 30 Oct 2020, 12:00 AM
What a super day had by our 1st years on the annual climb of Seefin today. A glorious day full of laughter and fun, all while doing their best to adhere to distancing guidelines. Thanks to the TYs and teachers for helping out
Clear guidelines on students feeling unwell/suspected Covid-19 case
Created : 07 Oct 2020, 9:21 PM
Archived : 29 Oct 2020, 12:00 AM
• If a student is unwell they should not come to school until they are feeling better. • If parents are concerned that a student may have symptoms of Covid-19, the child should not attend school and they should contact their GP. The school should be contacted with this information. • If a GP decides the symptoms are consistent with Covid-19 that person becomes a suspected case and will be referred for a Covid-19 test. Siblings of that person should then stay at home until the test results are known. Guidance will then be given about returning to school by the GP/HSE. • The school should be contacted in all situations where students are not attending school.
Survey
Created : 19 Oct 2020, 4:53 PM
Archived : 25 Oct 2020, 1:00 AM
Dear Parent/Guardian, Inspectors in the Department of Education are carrying out a survey for students in schools about how things are going since schools re-opened. Our school has been asked to take part. The survey is a short online one and will just take a few minutes to complete. It will remain open until this Friday afternoon. Please arrange for your child/children to complete it at home. It is available at this link: tinyurl.com/y2b5w4hy. Thank you.
Virtual Open Evening
Created : 16 Oct 2020, 9:12 PM
Archived : 24 Oct 2020, 1:00 AM
FYI our Virtual Open Evening will be held on Friday 23rd October at 7.30pm. Be sure to tune in. More details to follow.
World Mental Health Day
Created : 10 Oct 2020, 9:55 AM
Archived : 24 Oct 2020, 1:00 AM
Today is World Mental Health Day. If you feel that your mental health is not what you would like it to be, the best thing to do is reach out and just talk to someone about it. You need to mind your mind! #WorldMentalHealthDay #mindyourmind
Parental Information
Created : 17 Aug 2020, 3:18 PM
Archived : 21 Oct 2020, 1:00 AM
Dear Families, We are really looking forward to welcoming all our students back to school from Tuesday 1st September. Covid 19 is having an impact on education, just like every other walk of life. Our aim is to balance it’s impact so that we can continue with educating your children whilst making the environment as safe as possible for everyone. The fundamental principle for any change in the school is to reduce the risk of Covid-19 .We have been very busy re-configuring the school and creating new systems on how to move, study & work.. We will be holding virtual meetings next week for students & their families of each year group to go through some of these changes. Just like in previous years we will continue to operate a staggered start to the school year as follows: 1st Years 1st September 6th Years 2nd September 3rd Years 3rd September 5th Years & TY 4th September 2nd Years 7th September LC Repeats 16th September Physical Distancing We are currently working on upgrading our procedures and routines within the school to ensure that there is as much physical distancing as is possible in our buildings. We will apply physical distancing in a practical and sensible way, recognising that the learning environment cannot be dominated by a potentially counterproductive focus on this issue. The requirement of physical distancing has involved many temporary changes in the school including the removal of Student Lockers. Physical Distancing for Staff and Students will be maximised by: - • Re-configuring each classroom to create as much space as possible.. • Additional Temporary Class Rooms are being put in place • A “ one way” system will operate in the school . • The morning break will be staggered • There will no longer be a canteen • In conjunction with maximising space, every effort is being made to minimise movement. Perhaps the greatest change is that students & staff who cannot maintain a physical distance of 2 metres MUST wear a face covering. Therefore students must get used to wearing them before schools return. Plain face coverings are to be worn. Hygiene: • Good Hygiene is imperative • Hand Sanitiser Units will be installed in each classroom in addition to those already placed throughout the building • As well as an increase in standard cleaning, a cleaner will be on –site through the school day. • There will be many posters through out the school that will reinforce proper hygiene procedures regarding hand washing & respiratory hygiene. These messages will be reinforced by teachers Symptoms of Covid 19 • High Temperature • Cough • Shortness of Breath or Breathing Difficulties • Loss of smell, of taste or distortion of taste Staff or students should not attend school if displaying any symptoms of Covid-19 Further information on COVID-19 symptoms in children is available at: - www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/if-your-child-has-symptoms.html Dealing with a Suspected Case of Covid-19 • The student will be brought to an isolation room • The parents/guardians of the student will be contacted immediately • Students will be collected & brought home • The relevant areas will be cleaned • The HSE will inform any staff/parents who have come into close contact with a diagnosed case via the contact tracing process. The HSE will contact all relevant persons where a diagnosis of Covid-19 is made. The instructions of the HSE should be followed at all times. I acknowledge just how difficult these times are in general for all families and in particular, the impact that this dreadful virus is having on all aspects of school life. However, I believe that if we all do our fair share, life here in school will be more manageable. I will be in touch with you again before school re-opens.