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Day 5 of the Week of prayer for Christian Unity – Friday 22 January 2021
Theme: Reading Scripture: if you never read Scripture, take these words with you today: Blessed are you ( Matthews Gospel) Lord, I welcome this Day to Celebrate Christians. All Christians. It is your gift to me. The first day of the rest of our lives I thank you for...
Self Care
Self care has never been more important than in recent time. Clink on the link to redirect yourself to a comprehensive Padlet full of videos, challenges, physical exercise, relaxation exercises and so much more. https://padlet.com/trehyt/w6z2ephf73n97m7x
Amended link to join ACCS/Microsoft Webinar on managing remote learning (a parents’ guide). Wednesday 20th January 4.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Due to unprecedented demand it has become necessary to change the Webinar platform for the above event from Zoom to Microsoft TEAMS. Parents will not be able to access the Webinar using the Zoom Meeting ID & Passcode previously provided. To access the webinar parents...
Fifth Year Reports
Dear parent/ guardian Your child's fifth year reports are available for viewing on e-portal now. Login to e-portal using your username and password; see 'reports' and click the 'more' box.
Invitation for Parents/Guardians to attend an ACCS/Microsoft Webinar on managing remote learning (a parents’ guide)
ACCS is delighted to host a 60-minute webinar on January 20th at 4.00 p.m. which will be focused on supporting parents and guardians with Office 365. This session will be delivered by Karen Burke, who is a teacher who specialises in the use the use of Office 365 as a...
CAO
For attention of 6th year parents Register with CAO to apply to Irish colleges Apply online before 20th January 5.15pm for a reduced fee of €30 on CAO.ie To register just enter students personal details and pay fee, you will then receive a CAO number. From January...
Letter from the Minister for Education
Please see below PDF for a letter from Norma Foley TD, Minister for Education.Pdf-1
NOTIFICATION TO PARENTS – NO ONLINE TEACHING MONDAY 18TH JANUARY
Dear Parents/Guardians This is to notify you that as Teachers will attending a Cluster Day on Monday 18th January there will be no on-line teaching taking place on that day. Regards
MORNING PRAYER Friday 15 January 2021
TO LIVE FROM THE HEART by Sr. Stan, - Social Innovator • Reflection: The Jesuit characteristic ‘Finding God in all things’ is so appropriately described in this prayer Leaves of Grass I hear and behold God in every object In the faces of men and women I see God, And...
Online Courses available to TY Students
There are many Online courses available to TY students and we would like parents to help us in encouraging students to try some of these courses. Online courses available to TY students: SparkED is a youth leadership programme that aims to empower young people by...
Access to eBooks and other Resources from Edco
Please see below information regarding accessing eBooks and other resources from Edco: In light of the COVID-19 situation with continued school closures, Edco reminds all students that their Edco e-books and resources can be accessed anytime from school or at home!...
Access to eBooks and Digital Resources from Folens
Please see below information regarding accessing eBooks and digital resources from Folens: To help your students, we have eBooks for our core subject textbooks on the FolensHIVE app. Students can use the app on their phones, laptops and devices. Students just need to...
Change in Dates for the Common Application System 2021/ 2022
Please see PDF below for extended closing date for receipt of first year applications for 2021/ 2022 and new timetable as a result of this extension.Pdf-1
Parenting Your Anxious Child
Places are still available for the following webinar on Parenting Your Anxious Child – Helping your Worrier find their Warrior. This webinar is for teachers and parents within the school community. Please see attached PDF below informing to you of what will be covered...
UCC Accommodation in Cork
Please click on the below PDF for tips and advice from UCC on accommodation in Cork.Pdf-1
Sixth Year Important Information regarding Remote Learning
Please click on below PDFs for a letter from the sixth year head and remote learning guidelines. Pdf-1 Pdf-2
Fifth Year Important Information regarding Remote Learning
Please click on below PDFs for a letter from the fifth year head and remote learning guidelines. Pdf-1 Pdf-2
Transition Year Important Information regarding Remote Learning
Please click on below PDFs for a letter from the transition year head and remote learning guidelines. Pdf-1 Pdf-2
Third Year Important Information regarding Remote Learning
Please click on below PDFs for a letter from the third year head and remote learning guidelines. Pdf-1 Pdf-2
Second Year Important Information regarding Remote Learning
Please click on below PDFs for a letter from the second year head and remote learning guidelines. Pdf-1 Pdf-2
First Year Important Information regarding Remote Learning
Please click on below PDFs for a letter from the first year head and remote learning guidelines.Pdf-1 Pdf-2
Using Games Devices to Access Microsoft Teams
Please click on below PDF link for information on using game devices to access Microsoft Teams.Pdf-1
C.A.O. Dates for 6th Year
Just a reminder of the CAO closing dates for registration CAO discounted online application closing date 20th January otherwise the closing date is 1st February, Remember if you are intending to apply for a restricted course you must have it entered in your choices by...
DARE & HEAR Application Information Day 9th Jan
ATTN: Parents/Guardians of 6th Year Students: The DARE Application Information Online Presentation & Q&A Session will take place on Jan 9 2021 at 10am. This provides an opportunity for students and parent(s)/ guardian(s) to meet members of the DARE team & find out how...
Collection of Books & Additional I.T. Devices
Despite the lack of confirmation that second level schools will not open next Monday, we feel it is important to plan for some form of closure. Therefore, students should collect their books from the school tomorrow at the following times: 10am -12: First & Second...
3rd & 6th Year Mid-Term Results
To Parents/Guardians of 3rd & 6th Years - The Mid-Term Exams are up on ePortal for your viewing. Log onto your child's profile page on ePortal Look for box that says "Results" and click on more to open 6th Year Midterm 2020 or 3rd Year Midterm 2020 to view the...
Christmas Dinner Prayer
Please click on the below PDF to see a Christmas Dinner Prayer.Pdf-1
Chief Medical Officers Letter to Parents
Please see attached informational letter from Mr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer.Pdf-1
Important Notice from the Dept. of Public Health, HSE
Dear Parents/Guardians, Please see the attached letter from the Dept. of Public HealthPdf-1
Christmas Supervised Study
Christmas Supervised Study will be held from 10AM - 5PM on the following dates: Sunday, 3rd January 2021; Monday, 4th January 2021; Tuesday, 5th January 2021
Letter from Principal – Christmas Message 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians/Staff, Please see attached PDF - Christmas Message 2020 from Diarmuid Mullins, Principal. Enjoy the holiday break and have a peaceful, safe and healthy New Year.Pdf-1
TY Christmas Exams are up on ePortal
To Parents/Guardians of Transition Years - The TY Christmas Exams are up on ePortal for your viewing. Log onto your child's profile page on ePortal Look for box that says "Reports" and click on TY Christmas Report 2020 to view the results.Pdf-1
Fifth & Sixth Years – Apprenticeship Opportunity
Please click below for information on apprenticeship opportunities from Jones Engineering. Contact the guidance office for further information.Pdf-1
Christmas Eve Midnight Mass
“Due to Covid-19 restrictions, it is with regret that the Jesuit community will be unable to host the Christmas Mass. It is recommended that those who cannot attend Mass spend some time in prayer before the family crib thanking God for the blessings we have received...
Wellbeing Pack for First Years
Today our first year students were presented with a wellbeing pack. Included are colouring books, theraputty, wellbeing excercises, sanitiser and a treat! Thanks to Our Lady of Lourdes Education Committee for providing these packs for all our students.
First Years CATs on Friday, 18th December
First Years will be taking their CATs (Cognitive Abilities Test) on Friday, 18th December from 11:30am-2:35pm. The test is an assessment of a range of reasoning skills: words, numbers and shapes or figures, ie verbal, quantitative and non-verbal reasoning. No...
5th Year – Gaisce 2019-20 Record Cards
Final reminder for 5th year students to hand in their Gaisce record cards from activities completed last year. If you are still working on your award OR getting confirmation of completion from coaches, please email mcnelisl@crescentsj.com to let me know. If I do not...
Roller Jam for First Years
We are delighted to be able to bring the First years to Roller Jam as a class outing. The students will travel by bus, one student per row and will wear masks while on the bus and while skating. They do not need to know how to skate and will be given sanitised skates...
TY Trip to the Cinema
We are delighted to be able to bring the TY students to the cinema for a well-deserved Christmas treat- Arrupe and De Chardin will go Monday 14 December Meyer and Ogilvie -Tuesday 15 December Fielde and Hopkins -Thursday 17 December • Due to Covid guidelines we will...
1st Years 2021/2022 – Common Application Form
Dear Parents/Guardians, Reminder - For those who have children who will be starting in Crescent in September 2021/22, please remember to complete the Common Application form and return before 11th January 2021 by 12:30pm. If you can get the form into the school before...
TY Christmas Lunch
The Transition Year Christmas Dinner is scheduled on Wednesday, 16th December from 12.15-1.15pm. TY students will finish the term for their Christmas holidays on Friday, 18th December at 12:35pm.
Pyjama Appeal Closed
Thanks to all who contributed to our Pyjama Appeal for the residents of Knockalisheen Provision Centre. Today we bought for all 220 Residents. Regards Gráinne
Transition Year DATS
DATS { Differential Aptitudes tests] will take place for all TY classes in the Sports hall on the 10th & 11th of December from 9am to 3pm approx. Ogilvie, Hopkins & Meyer - will do this DATS testing on Thursday December 10th Fielde, Arrupe & de Chardin - will do this...
2nd & 5th Year Christmas Exam Timetables
Please click on the appropriate link for the 2nd & 5th Year Christmas Exam Timetables or see PDF attached. 2nd Year Exam Timetable: https://www.crescentsj.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2nd-Year-Christmas-Exam-Timetable-2020.pdf ( 2nd Years will start their exams on...
2nd & 5th Year Christmas Exam Timetables
2nd Year Christmas Exam Timetable 2020 5th Year Christmas Exam Timetables 2020
Hopkins Class Retreat
Hopkins class retreat will be held on Monday 7 December. This is a very important Team building and affirming day for the group. Retreat Preparation session was done in school today. So these writings are handed over to the facilitator. Students are asked to make...
Pyjama Appeal
Thanks to the Generosity of Crescent families we have collected over 1200 euro and are now in a position to buy Pyjamas for all the women and children in the Direct Provision Centre. Buying and wrapping will begin on Friday. We can now also buy jumpers for some of the...
App message for TY Parents/ Guardians
TYs will be having Cancer Awareness talks on Wednesday 2 December 2020 (Testicular Cancer) and Tuesday 12 January 2021 (Breast Cancer). If there any issues around your child attending such talks please contact Gemma O’Donoghue TY Coordinator at...
Information on TY Trip to Roller Jam
We are delighted to be running a trip to Roller Jam at City East Business Park next week. TY classes will go on the trip in their class pods, a fifty-seater bus will be used to take the class groups to the venue to accommodate social distancing. What to bring: Mask...
Career Notice
UL are hosting a DARE information session this evening Thursday 26 November at 5.15pm to 6.30pm. Please click on the link below to join this event. Another DARE session will be held on the 11 January 2021....