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Virtual Recital
Created : 20 Mar 2020, 3:11 PM
Archived : 20 May 2020, 12:00 AM
Archived : 20 May 2020, 12:00 AM
Please click on this link - www.isk.ie/friday-recital/ - for the virtual recital or go to www.isk.ie and you will find it under "Policies & Information" on the homepage
Important: State Examinations Press Release
Created : 19 Mar 2020, 12:23 PM
Archived : 19 May 2020, 12:00 AM
Archived : 19 May 2020, 12:00 AM
STATE EXAMINATIONS COMMISSION
PRESS RELEASE
Impact of School Closures on Examination Activities
As a result of the current closure of all schools in the State, the impact on the state examination
activities scheduled at this time and in the near future has been considered by the State
Examinations Commission (SEC) in conjunction with the Department of Education and Skills.
Consequently, the SEC is confirming;
• The cancellation of the oral and practical performance tests of the Leaving
Certificate and Junior Cycle examinations, which had been scheduled to take place
from next Monday 23rd March to Friday 3rd April, and to award full marks to
candidates due to take these tests;
• That schools and candidates are allowed flexibility in relation to the completion of
other project work and coursework across a number of subjects which are currently
scheduled to be completed in the period 20th March to 24th April. Students will now
be allowed to complete this work up to 15th May, which will allow candidates time
to complete this work.; and
• That the SEC, in conjunction with the Department of Education and Skills, will
continue to monitor the evolving situation very closely and will act in accordance
with Government and public health advice
These decisions have been taken on foot of a recommendation from the SEC, working in close
collaboration with the Department of Education and Skills, acting in the best interests of
students in the exceptional circumstances we find ourselves in. The intention is to alleviate
student concerns about the demands they may be facing into in the coming weeks.
The oral and practical performance tests will not be rearranged and full marks will be awarded
to candidates for these components. The tests which have cancelled were due to have been held
from Monday 23rd March and to run until Friday 3rd April. The tests comprise the Leaving
Certificate oral tests in Irish, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Japanese; practical
performance tests in Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle Music; and a practical performance
test in Junior Cycle Home Economics. Awarding full marks for these cancelled components
guarantees that candidates cannot be awarded a lower mark than they would have achieved in
the test. The SEC considers that this is the fairest approach in the circumstances. In making
these arrangements the SEC is stipulating that candidates will take their final examinations in
these subjects at the level they indicated when confirming their subject choices to the SEC
earlier this year, other than continuing to allow Leaving Certificate candidates to drop down
from Higher to Ordinary Level on the day of the final examination.
In making these recommendations the SEC has been acutely conscious that the period from now
until June is an exceptionally busy period for candidates preparing for their certificate
examinations especially those getting ready for the high stakes Leaving Certificate. During this
period of unexpected absence from school, candidates are bound to have concerns about the
demands of examination activity when they return to school particularly as they will wish to
refocus their efforts on their preparations for the written examinations commencing on the 3rd
June. Student welfare is of utmost concern at this time and the SEC wishes to provide
reassurance to students and their parents and to provide clarity about what they need to focus
on during their absence from school.
At Leaving Certificate, students are working towards the completion of project work and
coursework in various subjects with completion dates between 20th March and 24th April. At
Junior Cycle, students may be completing assessment tasks and project work. In recognition of
the current loss of class time during which much of the project work is undertaken, schools and
candidates are now being allowed flexibility to complete this work up to 15th May, which will
allow candidates time to complete this work.
The SEC and the Department of Education and Skills are continuing to monitor very closely the
evolving situation regarding upcoming examination activities.
Candidates should continue to prepare for the practical examinations scheduled for the end of
April and early May and the final examinations scheduled for May and June. In the period
Monday 27th April to Friday 8th May, the timetable includes practical examinations in Leaving
Certificate Art Life Sketching, Engineering, Construction Studies, and Junior Cycle
Metalwork. There are also final examinations during May which will see these subjects being
completed in their entirety before June (LCVP Link Modules on Wednesday 6th; Leaving
Certificate Applied ICT on Wednesday 13th; and Leaving Certificate Computer Science on
Wednesday 27th May). The written examinations are due to commence on Wednesday 3rd June.
Delivering the state examinations each year requires a partnership approach between the SEC,
teachers, school principals and the education partners. The SEC will continue to engage
collaboratively with the education stakeholders and the Department of Education and Skills in
the weeks ahead. The SEC will continue to act in accordance with advice from Government and
public health authorities in relation to this rapidly evolving public health emergency.
Notes for Editors
The timetables for the final written examinations and the schedules for other examinations and
assessment activities (project work; coursework; practical tests, etc.,) ae available here
www.examinations.ie/?l=en&mc=ex&sc=tt
Build A Bank
Created : 07 May 2020, 3:56 PM
Archived : 14 May 2020, 1:00 AM
Archived : 14 May 2020, 1:00 AM
The AIB Build a Bank Challenge in Dublin was cancelled due to Covid 19. However, we have the opportunity to present our school bank and presentation online. The bank consists of 7 members but only 3 can present on the day. (Edel Griffin, Jonathon O Riordan and Adam Neary).
Students have been practicing and attending online meetings to practice for the day. They have a tech rehearsal tomorrow and they will have the live presentation next Wednesday. So best of luck to all involved
School Athletics
Created : 04 Mar 2020, 11:31 AM
Archived : 04 May 2020, 12:00 AM
Archived : 04 May 2020, 12:00 AM
Alison Butler who competed in the Munster Indoors Schools Athletics in Nenagh on Tuesday. Alison won her heat and finished 5th overall in the 600m. Well done Allison.
Covid 19 Guidance
Created : 03 Mar 2020, 8:31 AM
Archived : 03 May 2020, 12:00 AM
Archived : 03 May 2020, 12:00 AM
Sent: Monday 2 March 2020 16:45
Subject: Updated letter from CMO to all schools
Dear all,
Further to our correspondence this morning, the Department of Education and Skills has received an updated letter for all schools from the Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health, Dr Tony Holohan, addressing the recent school closure as a result of the confirmed Covid-19 case.
The letter is attached here and is also available on our website below under the heading, ‘Chief Medical Officer advice for parents and schools.’
www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/information-for-schools-preschools-and-third-level-institutions-on-the-coronavirus.html
Please ensure that parents and other interested parties receive this update.
Mindful Parenting Workshops
Created : 20 Jan 2020, 10:55 AM
Archived : 01 May 2020, 1:00 AM
Archived : 01 May 2020, 1:00 AM
Please see attached for information on Mindful Parenting Workshops run by South West Counselling.
ASIAM for Autism
Created : 02 Apr 2020, 9:48 AM
Archived : 30 Apr 2020, 1:00 AM
Archived : 30 Apr 2020, 1:00 AM
Take Part in the #FlyForAutism Challenge this April
AsIAm - Ireland’s National Autism Charity, are challenging amateur aviators across the country to build their best paper planes this month to raise much-needed funds for World Autism Month.
The COVID-19 crisis has forced the charity to cancel all fundraising events planned for the month of April, which will have a serious impact on their ability to provide services and advocacy for the autistic community.
With the entire country stuck at home for the next few weeks, the #FlyForAutism challenge is a fun way to show your support – without having to travel far!
. All that is needed is a sheet of paper and some imagination. Here’s what to do:
1. Text ASIAM to 50300 to donate €4 to AsIAm
2. Build your own paper plane. It can be as fancy or as simple as you like.
3. Post a video if its most impressive flight on your social media channels with the hashtag #FlyForAutism and tag @asiamireland
4. Tag and challenge 3 friends to donate and make their own paper planes
Goal Setting
Created : 24 Mar 2020, 8:38 AM
Archived : 30 Apr 2020, 1:00 AM
Archived : 30 Apr 2020, 1:00 AM
Goal setting
The best kind of goals to set are SMART goals. Meaning that your goals should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely. What goals might you achieve while social distancing?
Specific: Set realistic numbers with real deadlines.
Measurable: Make sure your goal is trackable.
Achievable: Challenge yourself, but make sure the task could feasibly be completed.
Realistic: Be honest with yourself about your capabilities.
Timely: give yourself a deadline
Interesting Article
Created : 25 Nov 2019, 5:27 PM
Archived : 29 Apr 2020, 1:00 AM
Archived : 29 Apr 2020, 1:00 AM
An article that may be of interest to Third Year Students and their parents
www.irishtimes.com/news/education/schmidt-says-son-is-reaping-benefits-of-transition-year-system-1.4093656?mode=amp
TY CSI EXPERIENCE
Created : 28 Feb 2020, 6:12 PM
Archived : 28 Apr 2020, 12:00 AM
Archived : 28 Apr 2020, 12:00 AM
TY students took to solving crime with the CSI experience. Great fun, great learning. Thanks Kieran and Jim.
