All staff would like to say a huge well done to students for their excellent behaviour in adhering to social distancing guidelines. You are a credit to the school, girls, we are very proud of you all.
HSE Information and Advice for Parents
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Back to School Advice for Parents
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Letter from Minister Foley - Useful Links for Parents
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Linda's Bookshop
Linda's bookshop will be open from the 17th August.
Parents wishing to buy books must email Linda at [email protected] after the 17th August to make an appointment in line with government guidelines.
Please see underneath for individual year group book lists, thank you.
Parents wishing to buy books must email Linda at [email protected] after the 17th August to make an appointment in line with government guidelines.
Please see underneath for individual year group book lists, thank you.
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Online Graduation Ceremony - Class of 2020
Please click on the link below to view the online graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14WokXDs0EmZwQnS8ngSuZ-N743_zOtyr/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14WokXDs0EmZwQnS8ngSuZ-N743_zOtyr/view
Griffith College Creative Bursary Winners
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We are delighted to announce that we will be receiving the First place award of €4000 from the Griffith College Creative Bursary Grant. We have received this grant for the Music Department. We stepped back to the 80s to create a fun video advertisement expressing why we should receive this grant! Our fifth years created the winning entry. They put in a huge amount of effort and the final result is fantastic!
We were invited to a Zoom presentation with Griffith College and their partners in IAPI (Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland). We hope down the line to meet them in person and show them how we have used this grant to help our pupils step into the digital age! Huge thank you to Griffith College and a massive congratulations to our fifth year music class and their teacher Ms Cullen, we are all so proud of you. You are a credit to the school, well done! Check out the video below! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e9rrEHu99lVHFzc5n5MWuhZBVqb3wIeI/view |
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Notice for students and Parents/ Guardians,
Our school is closed.
Students will be permitted to collect books from their lockers when we are advised that it is safe for them to do so.
You will be sent notification.
Our school is closed.
Students will be permitted to collect books from their lockers when we are advised that it is safe for them to do so.
You will be sent notification.
Calculated Grades Student Portal - Guide
We advise that you read the document and access the portal today.
If difficulties arise you then have until 10pm on Thursday to rectify the problem.
You must have your PPSN number and your examination number to access the portal.
If difficulties present you may contact the following number only 087 9952809
Tuesday 26th May between 10am - 11am & 2pm-4pm
Wednesday & Thursday between 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm
If difficulties arise you then have until 10pm on Thursday to rectify the problem.
You must have your PPSN number and your examination number to access the portal.
If difficulties present you may contact the following number only 087 9952809
Tuesday 26th May between 10am - 11am & 2pm-4pm
Wednesday & Thursday between 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm
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3rd Year Artwork
To celebrate International Collage Day, 3rd years were asked to make a collage based on the theme, "A dream I had..."
2nd Year Artwork
2nd years were asked to choose an artist they had studied and design and make a facemask based on the artist's work.
1st Year Artwork
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1st years were given the assignment to design and make a face mask based on Pablo Picasso who we studied in class. Attached are some examples of their wonderful work!
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Trinity Access Virtual Summer School
We are delighted to announce that two of our 5th year students Katelyn Kenny and Hazera Khatun have been offered places on the Trinity Access Virtual Summer School in June. Congratulations to both girls, this will be a great experience and opportunity for academic and personal development.
NEPS Links
A webpage has been launched to support the wellbeing of our Leaving Certificate students. The page contains resources and support documents including FAQs, and tips on how to stay well, a podcast on how to manage wellbeing, contact details for the support services available, and a range of other useful information. This webpage is linked https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/d8920c-leaving-cert-2020/. This page will be updated on a continuous basis, as needed. We would ask that you use your local channels of dissemination to forward this information to those who might require it.
We have developed additional guidance for your Student Support Teams/Care Teams supporting post-primary students at this time. We hope that these guidelines will be helpful and affirming of the work already underway in your school. The link to this resource is underneath:
https://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Services/National-Educational-Psychological-Service-NEPS-/supporting-the-wellbeing-of-post-primary-students.pdf
Separately NEPS has developed resources to support all students and the broader school community over this period, and these are available on the DES website underneath:
https://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Services/National-Educational-Psychological-Service-NEPS-/covid-19.html
Finally, NEPS has produced a booklet for Critical Incident Management Teams to provide advice for responding to Critical Incidents while schools are closed and public health measures are in place. These are attached and also available on the DES website underneath:
https://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Services/National-Educational-Psychological-Service-NEPS-/responding-to-critical-incidents-covid19.pdf
We have developed additional guidance for your Student Support Teams/Care Teams supporting post-primary students at this time. We hope that these guidelines will be helpful and affirming of the work already underway in your school. The link to this resource is underneath:
https://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Services/National-Educational-Psychological-Service-NEPS-/supporting-the-wellbeing-of-post-primary-students.pdf
Separately NEPS has developed resources to support all students and the broader school community over this period, and these are available on the DES website underneath:
https://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Services/National-Educational-Psychological-Service-NEPS-/covid-19.html
Finally, NEPS has produced a booklet for Critical Incident Management Teams to provide advice for responding to Critical Incidents while schools are closed and public health measures are in place. These are attached and also available on the DES website underneath:
https://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Services/National-Educational-Psychological-Service-NEPS-/responding-to-critical-incidents-covid19.pdf
Homemade beef burgers and oven-baked rosemary and garlic chips
These were cooked on week 5 of the Now We’re Cooking Programme
Recipe given by One Yummy Mummy, check out her Facebook page for more recipes
Ingredients
450g lean mince
1 crushed garlic clove
I beef stock cube
I teaspoon of paprika
I teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
I teaspoon of garlic powder
I teaspoon of onion powder
Season with salt and pepper
For the chips
2 tablespoons of olive or rapeseed oil
6 large Maris Piper potatoes
I sprig of rosemary
I teaspoon of garlic powder
Season with salt and pepper
Method (you will need a large mixing bowl and 2 baking trays)
Lisa Doran HSCL
These were cooked on week 5 of the Now We’re Cooking Programme
Recipe given by One Yummy Mummy, check out her Facebook page for more recipes
Ingredients
450g lean mince
1 crushed garlic clove
I beef stock cube
I teaspoon of paprika
I teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
I teaspoon of garlic powder
I teaspoon of onion powder
Season with salt and pepper
For the chips
2 tablespoons of olive or rapeseed oil
6 large Maris Piper potatoes
I sprig of rosemary
I teaspoon of garlic powder
Season with salt and pepper
Method (you will need a large mixing bowl and 2 baking trays)
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees or gas mark 4
- Crush garlic and crumble the beef stock cube and add all the ingredients to the mince in your mixing bowl.
- Using your hands mix all the ingredients, roll into mince balls, and flatten into four burgers.
- Place on your baking tray, cover in clingfilm and put them into the fridge while you make the chips.
- Peel the potatoes and slice lengthways to make rectangular chips.
- Add the chips to boiling water and cook for 6 minutes, checking the edges are just cooker and the middle is still hard.
- Drain the chips and give a little shake.
- Add the chips to a bowl and toss in oil, garlic powder and chopped rosemary.
- Place on the top shelf or the oven and cook for 40 minutes. After 20 minutes give the chips a shake, turn them and place them back in the oven.
- Put the burgers on the middle shelf of the oven, cooking for 20 mins and flipping after 10 mins.
- Enjoy your burger anyway you like.
Lisa Doran HSCL
A Guide to Calculated Grades for Leaving Cert Students 2020
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Covid-19 Updates
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Junior Cycle Artwork
Please check out the fantastic art pieces by 3rd Year Students Angela Gigi and Mika Quiapos.
Angela's piece was based on the theme, "Social Distancing".
Mika has based on her piece (entitled "These Strange Times") on the topic of "Inside / Outside" and also said this about her piece, "At first glance, the painting just looks like a normal landscape, until you notice a girl wrapped in a blanket doing her online work.
Often while being stuck at home, we dream of being elsewhere- somewhere more exciting than a desk with a stack of books and a cup of tea/coffee/hot chocolate on it. This became inspiration for the painting."
Angela's piece was based on the theme, "Social Distancing".
Mika has based on her piece (entitled "These Strange Times") on the topic of "Inside / Outside" and also said this about her piece, "At first glance, the painting just looks like a normal landscape, until you notice a girl wrapped in a blanket doing her online work.
Often while being stuck at home, we dream of being elsewhere- somewhere more exciting than a desk with a stack of books and a cup of tea/coffee/hot chocolate on it. This became inspiration for the painting."
May 1st - International Day of the Worker
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In order to celebrate May 1st, the Day of the Worker, students from our school's CSPE classes were asked to design a heart to represent the frontline workers who are doing an amazing job during this difficult time.
The Hearts were made by the CSPE classes in response to many of them having family members and friends who are working for all of us on the front line. Please see underneath for the beautiful collage and inspiring video that serves as perfect tribute to all those in our school community who are working hard to keep us safe. A huge thank you to Mr McCarthy who organised this project and to Ms Cullen wrote the amazing music that accompanies the slideshow. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ONl7b8p9Ft1NjBBXgkXCP4mc0UiGVHZw/view |
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Junior Cycle Artwork
Well done to our Junior Cycle art students who completed the wonderful pieces below.
Students were asked to create a piece of art inspired by the three following headings:
- Social Distancing
- Togetherness
- Inside / Outside
The pieces are fantastic and showcase the students' immense creativity and talent, well done girls!
A huge thank you also to Mr McCarthy who organised this wonderful project.
Students were asked to create a piece of art inspired by the three following headings:
- Social Distancing
- Togetherness
- Inside / Outside
The pieces are fantastic and showcase the students' immense creativity and talent, well done girls!
A huge thank you also to Mr McCarthy who organised this wonderful project.
Notice from State Examinations Commission for Leaving Certificate & Junior Certificate students re payment of fees
RE: COVID-19 - Clarification on payment of Examination Fees 2020
The SEC would be grateful if you would bring the following information to the attention of your examination candidates/parents/guardians:
Leaving Certificate Fees: The closing date for payment of the Leaving Cert examination fee is being extended until after the exams are complete and the results has issued.
Junior Certificate/Cycle Fees: Students will not be required to pay an examination fees to the SEC in relation to the 2020 Junior Cycle examinations, the SEC will be issuing a refund to all students who have already paid. There is no need to contact the State Examinations Commission as refunds will be made automatically. Further details will be sent to all schools in the coming days.
The SEC would be grateful if you would bring the following information to the attention of your examination candidates/parents/guardians:
Leaving Certificate Fees: The closing date for payment of the Leaving Cert examination fee is being extended until after the exams are complete and the results has issued.
Junior Certificate/Cycle Fees: Students will not be required to pay an examination fees to the SEC in relation to the 2020 Junior Cycle examinations, the SEC will be issuing a refund to all students who have already paid. There is no need to contact the State Examinations Commission as refunds will be made automatically. Further details will be sent to all schools in the coming days.
How to get Teens to Stick to the Covid 19 Restrictions: A Guide for Parents
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Trinity Scholar - Rhianna Corcoran
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We are delighted to announce that Rhianna Corcoran ( LC 2018) has been selected as a Trinity College Scholar in Children's and General Nursing. This is a fantastic reflection on and recognition of Rhianna's outstanding ability and dedication. We wish her the very best as she progresses in her studies.
https://www.tcd.ie/news_events/articles/trinity-celebrates-its-2020-scholars-and-fellows/ |
Tech2Students - Trinity Laptop Appeal
Trinity College Dublin recently launched an appeal for laptops that they would like to distribute to sixth year students that need them.
"The fast spread of COVID-19 has resulted in the closures of schools and the opening of virtual classrooms.However, thousands of students don’t have access to a laptop at home. Help us open the doors to virtual classrooms by donating your disused laptops to vulnerable students who need them.
Tech2Students is part of an innovative collaboration between Trinity Access (TCD) and Camara Education Ireland, and supported by ESB. It is part of a wider coalition involving the two organisations and SIFI and several NGOs, while ESB volunteers are providing significant logistical support with the collection and delivery of devices."
If you are in a position to donate please click on the link below to learn more about this great initiative, thank you.
https://www.tcd.ie/trinityaccess/tech2students/
"The fast spread of COVID-19 has resulted in the closures of schools and the opening of virtual classrooms.However, thousands of students don’t have access to a laptop at home. Help us open the doors to virtual classrooms by donating your disused laptops to vulnerable students who need them.
Tech2Students is part of an innovative collaboration between Trinity Access (TCD) and Camara Education Ireland, and supported by ESB. It is part of a wider coalition involving the two organisations and SIFI and several NGOs, while ESB volunteers are providing significant logistical support with the collection and delivery of devices."
If you are in a position to donate please click on the link below to learn more about this great initiative, thank you.
https://www.tcd.ie/trinityaccess/tech2students/
Recent Updates:
Statement from Minister on Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle examinations
The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD has today (Friday 10 April 2020) announced a series of changes to the 2020 State Examinations as part of measures to respond to Covid-19, including postponement of the Leaving Certificate examinations.
The decisions have been taken on foot of updated advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET).
Minister McHugh said plans were being put in place for the postponed Leaving Certificate examinations to begin in the last week of July or early August, subject to public health advice.
Junior Cycle final examinations due to take place in June will be replaced by school-based exams and assessments held early in the new school year.
A series of other decisions has also been taken –
• As part of the wider public health measures, schools are closed until further notice.
• Practical examinations for Leaving Certificate students which were due to have been held in May are deferred. They will be rescheduled for late July/early August.
• The new Leaving Certificate exam timetable will be confirmed in early June.
Minister McHugh said: “All decisions we are taking in relation to rescheduling exams are based on current public health advice and put the best interests of students first. The welfare of students and that of their families is front and centre in all decision making.
“The final arrangements for the exams, the exam centres, social distancing and other measures will all be determined by the State Examinations Commission (SEC) on foot of public health advice in June. I want to thank the SEC for its efforts to put in place these revised arrangements.
“Students and their families have been seeking clarity. Today’s announcement addresses that. It also provides them with several weeks of advance notice to prepare for the examinations. I hope it helps to alleviate some stress being experienced by students and their families at this time.
“Asking Leaving Certificate students and their families to refocus their attention from June to August is not something we do lightly. I know it will not be easy. However, I believe it is the fairest way of assessing students and giving them certification of achievement in school and a pathway to higher and further education and training, apprenticeship or work.”
Minister McHugh also said: “Students with special educational needs will be fully supported in sitting the rescheduled Leaving Certificate examinations in line with the reasonable accommodations as already arranged for them.”
Minister McHugh said the intention was to allow at least two weeks of class time, in school, before the Leaving Certificate examinations begin.
“Great work is being done by schools and teachers to connect with students and to keep them learning. We must give teachers, principals and school staff huge credit for their commitment to supporting students, in their schoolwork and in their wellbeing. And we want to provide students and teachers with an opportunity to build on that,” the Minister said.
The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD has today (Friday 10 April 2020) announced a series of changes to the 2020 State Examinations as part of measures to respond to Covid-19, including postponement of the Leaving Certificate examinations.
The decisions have been taken on foot of updated advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET).
Minister McHugh said plans were being put in place for the postponed Leaving Certificate examinations to begin in the last week of July or early August, subject to public health advice.
Junior Cycle final examinations due to take place in June will be replaced by school-based exams and assessments held early in the new school year.
A series of other decisions has also been taken –
• As part of the wider public health measures, schools are closed until further notice.
• Practical examinations for Leaving Certificate students which were due to have been held in May are deferred. They will be rescheduled for late July/early August.
• The new Leaving Certificate exam timetable will be confirmed in early June.
Minister McHugh said: “All decisions we are taking in relation to rescheduling exams are based on current public health advice and put the best interests of students first. The welfare of students and that of their families is front and centre in all decision making.
“The final arrangements for the exams, the exam centres, social distancing and other measures will all be determined by the State Examinations Commission (SEC) on foot of public health advice in June. I want to thank the SEC for its efforts to put in place these revised arrangements.
“Students and their families have been seeking clarity. Today’s announcement addresses that. It also provides them with several weeks of advance notice to prepare for the examinations. I hope it helps to alleviate some stress being experienced by students and their families at this time.
“Asking Leaving Certificate students and their families to refocus their attention from June to August is not something we do lightly. I know it will not be easy. However, I believe it is the fairest way of assessing students and giving them certification of achievement in school and a pathway to higher and further education and training, apprenticeship or work.”
Minister McHugh also said: “Students with special educational needs will be fully supported in sitting the rescheduled Leaving Certificate examinations in line with the reasonable accommodations as already arranged for them.”
Minister McHugh said the intention was to allow at least two weeks of class time, in school, before the Leaving Certificate examinations begin.
“Great work is being done by schools and teachers to connect with students and to keep them learning. We must give teachers, principals and school staff huge credit for their commitment to supporting students, in their schoolwork and in their wellbeing. And we want to provide students and teachers with an opportunity to build on that,” the Minister said.
Easter Video
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All Assumption Secondary School staff would like to wish all students, their parents / guardians and the entire school community a very Happy Easter. We would like to share the following video with our school community that expresses these sentiments and well wishes!
All staff would also like to say a huge thank you to Ms Petherick who compiled the video, thank you very much Ms Petherick, your hard work is greatly appreciated. |
May all your prayers be answered and may you feel the Lord's presence near you
not only at Easter but always.
Best wishes for Easter to all our students, their parents/ guardians and all members of our school community
From Miss Hoey, Miss Cummins and the staff of Assumption Secondary School.
not only at Easter but always.
Best wishes for Easter to all our students, their parents/ guardians and all members of our school community
From Miss Hoey, Miss Cummins and the staff of Assumption Secondary School.
Please check out the link below for our school's slideshow on "Life During Covid-19". The slideshow was compiled by our music teacher, Ms Cullen, who asked students to send in a picture or video that represents their everyday schedule during these unprecedented times.
All staff and students would like to say a huge well done to all involved and especially to Ms Cullen for her hard work in putting everything together. The finished product is a fantastic testament to our committed students and also to all those within our school community who are working hard every day, from the front line to their own homes, to keep our community safe.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_aUc05wUZM1bjHsFYdr4oZLONFLaaTXh/view?ts=5e879a8b
All staff and students would like to say a huge well done to all involved and especially to Ms Cullen for her hard work in putting everything together. The finished product is a fantastic testament to our committed students and also to all those within our school community who are working hard every day, from the front line to their own homes, to keep our community safe.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_aUc05wUZM1bjHsFYdr4oZLONFLaaTXh/view?ts=5e879a8b
Guidance Update:
Dear Parents / Guardians,
Re food parcel delivery : parcels should be delivered on Tuesday 7th April . As An Post are inundated at the moment with parcel delivery some parcels may not arrive until Wednesday. Regards Miss Hoey and Miss Cummins.
Re food parcel delivery : parcels should be delivered on Tuesday 7th April . As An Post are inundated at the moment with parcel delivery some parcels may not arrive until Wednesday. Regards Miss Hoey and Miss Cummins.
'We are delighted to announce that our food supplier Fresh Today will deliver food parcels to households who did not wish to opt out on Tuesday 7th April. Best Wishes and Stay Safe, Ms Hoey and Ms Cummins'
‘Take the pressure off’- Jigsaw provides expert advice on how to support your teenager’s mental health during Covid-19 - Independent.ie'
https://www.independent.ie/storyplus/take-the-pressure-off-jigsaw-provides-expert-advice-on-how-to-support-your-teenagers-mental-health-during-covid-19-39086645.html
https://m.independent.ie/storyplus/take-the-pressure-off-jigsaw-provides-expert-advice-on-how-to-support-your-teenagers-mental-health-during-covid-19-39086645.html
https://www.independent.ie/storyplus/take-the-pressure-off-jigsaw-provides-expert-advice-on-how-to-support-your-teenagers-mental-health-during-covid-19-39086645.html
https://m.independent.ie/storyplus/take-the-pressure-off-jigsaw-provides-expert-advice-on-how-to-support-your-teenagers-mental-health-during-covid-19-39086645.html
Dear Parents/ Guardians,
Some updates for you:
Dr Brendan Kelly has written a book on coping with Covid 19, It is available in ebook. format. It can be accessed at
https://irishacademicpress.ie/product/coping-with-coronavirus/
The Dept of Education and Skills has sent on a link to enable the school community to share information in various languages in relation to the Coronavirus. The notices are available in 17 different languages and are available at www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/partner-resources/covid-19-translated-resources/
At this stage we are adjusting to the restrictions to movement as announced by the Taoiseach on Friday night. It is so important that we all support one another in our effort to curb the spread of the Coronavirus - Covid 19.
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all past pupils, parents (present and past) who are currently working at the frontline of the health service and in other services. We thank you for your dedication and bravery at this very challenging time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Stay in, stay safe.
Ms Hoey, Ms Cummins and Assumption staff
Notice for Parents and students
Please see the attached link for advice on how to structure your day during Covid-19.
Please ensure that all guidelines issued by the HSE and the government are adhered t0.
Please ensure that all guidelines issued by the HSE and the government are adhered t0.
Our school will remain closed until Monday April 20th as directed by the Taoiseach and Minister for Education.
Dear Parents/Guardians
'Educate' have made their resources free online for students please check out https://educateplus.ie/post-primary-digital-resources
Kind regards,
Miss Hoey and Miss Cummins.
'Educate' have made their resources free online for students please check out https://educateplus.ie/post-primary-digital-resources
Kind regards,
Miss Hoey and Miss Cummins.
Message from Dept of Education
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This is a letter from the DES for the school community which I am passing on to you now. It will be of particular help to families whose first language is not Irish or English.:
In the current climate of uncertainty, the Department of Education and Skills appreciates that students, staff and parents are being affected in various ways by the Covid-19 pandemic.
We are equally aware that there are many students and parents in Ireland for whom English/Irish is not their first language.
With this in mind, the Department of Health and the HSE have produced Covid-19 resources in a range of languages other than Irish and English which you can access below:
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/partner-resources/covid-19-translated-resources/
The languages currently available are Chinese, Italian, Spanish, French, Arabic, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Latvian and Lithuanian.
The site above will continue to be updated with more resources, so we encourage you to check it regularly.
We hope this information will be useful and that it will make important information more accessible to everybody.
Pearse Caoimh
Higher Executive Officer
Communications.
An Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna
Department of Education and skills.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This is a letter from the DES for the school community which I am passing on to you now. It will be of particular help to families whose first language is not Irish or English.:
In the current climate of uncertainty, the Department of Education and Skills appreciates that students, staff and parents are being affected in various ways by the Covid-19 pandemic.
We are equally aware that there are many students and parents in Ireland for whom English/Irish is not their first language.
With this in mind, the Department of Health and the HSE have produced Covid-19 resources in a range of languages other than Irish and English which you can access below:
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/partner-resources/covid-19-translated-resources/
The languages currently available are Chinese, Italian, Spanish, French, Arabic, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Latvian and Lithuanian.
The site above will continue to be updated with more resources, so we encourage you to check it regularly.
We hope this information will be useful and that it will make important information more accessible to everybody.
Pearse Caoimh
Higher Executive Officer
Communications.
An Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna
Department of Education and skills.
Dear Parents/ Guardians,
We hope that you and your families are all keeping well and are managing to follow all the HSE guidelines etc. during these uncertain times.
Now more than ever, we need each other as we endeavor to keep ourselves and our loved ones physically, mentally and emotionally healthy. All of us know the challenges we each face on a daily basis.
We thank the teaching staff for continuing our students education by providing work via various on line platforms etc. There have been some challenges however the feedback thus far has been very positive. Please continue to support and encourage your daughters engagement with her studies.
Our school will be closed until Monday March 30th as per the directive of the Department of Education and skills.
All relevant updates will be sent to you via text as per our normal practice and official school and Department of Education and skills notices will be posted here on our website.
Important additional Information.
State Examinations Commission on the State exams
Since the Government announcement of the closure of schools until the 29th March, the State Examinations Commission has been working closely with the Department of Education and Skills on considering alternative arrangements for candidates approaching the state examinations.
The planned closure period directly impacts on the scheduled dates for this years’ oral and practical performance tests. Following a review of all possible options the Minister has announced at a press conference that it has been decided to cancel these tests and to award candidates the full marks for the components in question.
They have also announced an extension of the completion date for project work and coursework which was due for completion on various dates between the 20th March and the 24th April. Candidates will now have until the 15th May to complete this work.
The SEC will provide further details on the revised arrangements in the coming days to school authorities and will publish details on our website for the information of students, parents and guardians.
Awarding full marks for the oral and practical performance tests was considered to be the most fair to candidates as it guarantees that no candidate can be awarded a mark lower than they would have achieved in the test. No other approach to generating a result for these components would have given this guarantee. These decisions have at all time been guided by consideration of the best interests of candidates.
SEC advice to candidates is that they should continue to prepare for the remaining elements of their examinations as scheduled.
The SEC are continuing to actively monitor the evolving health emergency and are working very closely with the DES in assessing the impact on the examinations system.
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Online books
A number of publishers have made their resources available online to students free of charge.
Junior CycleJC CJFallon https://my.cjfallon.ie/dashboard/student-resources/?levels=0&classes=0&subjects=0&serieses=0&booktitles=0&types%5B0%5D=Book+Sample
JC EDCO www.edcolearning.ie/login Username: jcedcobooks, Password: edco2020
JC EDCO are also providing access to their ReviseWise Guides for exam classes www.edcolearning.ie/trial. You need to register for an account, access code then is 9878.
Leaving Certificate
LC CJFallon https://my.cjfallon.ie/dashboard/student-resources/?levels=0&classes=0&subjects=0&serieses=0&booktitles=0&types%5B0%5D=Book+Sample
LC EDCO www.edcolearning.ie/login Username: lcedcobooks, Password:edco2020
LC EDCO are also providing access to their ReviseWise Guides for exam classes www.edcolearning.ie/trial. You need to register for an account, access code then is 6456
Best wishes and stay safe
Miss Hoey & Miss Cummins
We hope that you and your families are all keeping well and are managing to follow all the HSE guidelines etc. during these uncertain times.
Now more than ever, we need each other as we endeavor to keep ourselves and our loved ones physically, mentally and emotionally healthy. All of us know the challenges we each face on a daily basis.
We thank the teaching staff for continuing our students education by providing work via various on line platforms etc. There have been some challenges however the feedback thus far has been very positive. Please continue to support and encourage your daughters engagement with her studies.
Our school will be closed until Monday March 30th as per the directive of the Department of Education and skills.
All relevant updates will be sent to you via text as per our normal practice and official school and Department of Education and skills notices will be posted here on our website.
Important additional Information.
State Examinations Commission on the State exams
Since the Government announcement of the closure of schools until the 29th March, the State Examinations Commission has been working closely with the Department of Education and Skills on considering alternative arrangements for candidates approaching the state examinations.
The planned closure period directly impacts on the scheduled dates for this years’ oral and practical performance tests. Following a review of all possible options the Minister has announced at a press conference that it has been decided to cancel these tests and to award candidates the full marks for the components in question.
They have also announced an extension of the completion date for project work and coursework which was due for completion on various dates between the 20th March and the 24th April. Candidates will now have until the 15th May to complete this work.
The SEC will provide further details on the revised arrangements in the coming days to school authorities and will publish details on our website for the information of students, parents and guardians.
Awarding full marks for the oral and practical performance tests was considered to be the most fair to candidates as it guarantees that no candidate can be awarded a mark lower than they would have achieved in the test. No other approach to generating a result for these components would have given this guarantee. These decisions have at all time been guided by consideration of the best interests of candidates.
SEC advice to candidates is that they should continue to prepare for the remaining elements of their examinations as scheduled.
The SEC are continuing to actively monitor the evolving health emergency and are working very closely with the DES in assessing the impact on the examinations system.
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Online books
A number of publishers have made their resources available online to students free of charge.
Junior CycleJC CJFallon https://my.cjfallon.ie/dashboard/student-resources/?levels=0&classes=0&subjects=0&serieses=0&booktitles=0&types%5B0%5D=Book+Sample
JC EDCO www.edcolearning.ie/login Username: jcedcobooks, Password: edco2020
JC EDCO are also providing access to their ReviseWise Guides for exam classes www.edcolearning.ie/trial. You need to register for an account, access code then is 9878.
Leaving Certificate
LC CJFallon https://my.cjfallon.ie/dashboard/student-resources/?levels=0&classes=0&subjects=0&serieses=0&booktitles=0&types%5B0%5D=Book+Sample
LC EDCO www.edcolearning.ie/login Username: lcedcobooks, Password:edco2020
LC EDCO are also providing access to their ReviseWise Guides for exam classes www.edcolearning.ie/trial. You need to register for an account, access code then is 6456
Best wishes and stay safe
Miss Hoey & Miss Cummins
Dear Parents / Guardians,
The Minister for Education has announced that Junior and Leaving Certificate oral and practical examinations have been cancelled. All students who were due to take these tests will be awarded full marks for this portion of the exam.
The Minister for Education has announced that Junior and Leaving Certificate oral and practical examinations have been cancelled. All students who were due to take these tests will be awarded full marks for this portion of the exam.
Notice for all staff and students
School will close from 4pm today and will re-open on Monday the 30th of March.
Teachers will do their best to teach remotely using Google Classroom and Edmodo. Some teachers have also opted to give handouts and written work.
Please set up a daily study routine. Ensure that you follow HSE guidelines to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and to protect your health.
Updates will be posted on the school website.
Thank you to Mr Traynor, Ms Dwyer and Ms O'Reilly for all their work re: Google Classroom and to all staff for their work to support our students.
Teachers will do their best to teach remotely using Google Classroom and Edmodo. Some teachers have also opted to give handouts and written work.
Please set up a daily study routine. Ensure that you follow HSE guidelines to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and to protect your health.
Updates will be posted on the school website.
Thank you to Mr Traynor, Ms Dwyer and Ms O'Reilly for all their work re: Google Classroom and to all staff for their work to support our students.
Lunch menu for week beginning Monday the 16th of March 2020
3rd Year Music Trip to the National Concert Hall
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On Monday the 9th of March the third year music class traveled to the National Concert Hall for the Junior Certificate concert performed by the RTE National Symphony Orchestra.
The Orchestra played many amazing pieces, some of which are featured Set Works for the Junior Cert course this year. This is the last year of the current music course as the new course is currently underway. The girls also took a walk up to the National Art Gallery. This was a first visit to the gallery for many of them. Thank you very much to their teacher, Ms Cullen, who organised the wonderful day out! |
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6th Year History Trip to Kilmainham Gaol
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On Thursday the 5th of March 6th year history students attended a tour of Kilmainham Gaol. The tour is relevant to numerous topics on the Senior Cycle History course as it covers the executions of the leaders of the 1916 Rising and the political and social implications this had on Ireland in the twentieth century.
The girls really enjoyed their tour and as always were excellently well behaved throughout! |
School Bank
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Congratulations to TY students Nicole, Amy, Theertha, Kiera, Brooke and Hayley who did a fantastic job running the Bank of Ireland School Bank in February.
The School Bank gives students the chance to work across a number of roles from Bank Manager to Digital Manager, learning about banking and how to work as an effective team. The team were involved in setting up and managing the day-to-day operations of the School Bank from Marketing to data protection. It was not just the School Bank team who benefit from this wonderful experience, as all students can open a genuine bank account by visiting the onsite School Bank. We would like to thank Amy McLoughlin from Bank of Ireland for working with the girls on this project. |
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.’
https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/information-for-schools-preschools-and-third-level-institutions-on-the-coronavirus.html
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.’
https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/information-for-schools-preschools-and-third-level-institutions-on-the-coronavirus.html
Internet Safety
Make sure to check out www.webwise.ie/parents. Here you will find advice videos for parents from parenting experts, jargon free guides to explain the latest apps and social networks that young people are using, and talking points to help facilitate parents having open communication with your daughter around internet safety.
We have posted the webwise Parent's guide to a Better Internet for you to read. This guide gives parents support, advice and information to help young people have a positive experience online. Topics explored include cyberbullying, screen time, sexting, social media and online pornography.
We have posted the webwise Parent's guide to a Better Internet for you to read. This guide gives parents support, advice and information to help young people have a positive experience online. Topics explored include cyberbullying, screen time, sexting, social media and online pornography.
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Lunch Menu for week beginning Monday 9th of March 2020
Dublin City Final - Student Enterprise Awards 2020
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We would like to congratulate the Abiya Varghese and Theertha Rajesh on their achievement of winning best presentation at the Dublin City Final of the Student Enterprise Awards in City Hall on Thursday 27th February. Theertha and Abiya shared the journey of developing their mini-company My Mindfulness Book, captivating the audience with their wonderful public speaking skills and quick wit. They were delighted to take home first prize overcoming stiff competition from a variety of schools in the city. We are extremely proud of the girl's achievement and wish them luck with their future business endeavours.
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Lunch Menu for week beginning Monday 2nd of March 2020
Lunch Menu for week beginning Monday 24th of February 2020
5th Year History Trip to Leinster House
On Tuesday the 11th of February 5th year History students attended a tour of Leinster House. The girls really enjoyed the trip and were fascinated to learn about the history of the Dail.
As always, their behaviour was excellent and your teachers are very proud of you.
The girls would also like to say a huge thank you to Senator Catherine Ardagh who organised the tour for the girls. We are extremely appreciative of this, we really enjoyed the day, thank you very much!
As always, their behaviour was excellent and your teachers are very proud of you.
The girls would also like to say a huge thank you to Senator Catherine Ardagh who organised the tour for the girls. We are extremely appreciative of this, we really enjoyed the day, thank you very much!
JCPA Awards
On Monday the 27th of January, last year's third year students celebrated achieving their JCPA results. A ceremony was held in the school to acknowledge last year's third years' achievements, both inside and outside of the classroom. The JCPA Awards acknowledge that there is more to school life than just academic learning. The JCPA gives students a chance to be acknowledged for their other areas of learning outside of the classroom. At the core of the JCPA are the "Key Skills" of the new Junior Cycle programme - students are encouraged to identify areas in life where they have used these key skills.
The ceremony was a great success which the students thoroughly enjoyed. Well done and thank you to Ms O'Reilly for organising such a wonderful event!
The ceremony was a great success which the students thoroughly enjoyed. Well done and thank you to Ms O'Reilly for organising such a wonderful event!
https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/parenting/teaching-parents-how-to-cook-from-scratch-in-40-minutes-1.4154142
1st Year Music
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Our First Years are busy working on graphic scores as part of the new Junior Cycle Music course.
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Holocaust Memorial Day - Sunday 26th of January 2020
On Sunday the 26th of January, members of our student body took part in Holocaust Memorial Day. The event was held in the Mansion House and was attended by both staff and students from our school. Holocaust Memorial Day is held every year on the Sunday closest to the 27th of January to commemorate the liberation of Auschwitz Concentration Camp. It is organised by the Holocaust Education Trust Ireland (HETI). The ceremony is attended by people from all walks of Irish life, including the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Paul McAuliffe and our president, Michael D. Higgins. The ceremony included candle-lighting, survivor testimonies and songs.
Sixth year students, Hanna Paraiso and Nadine Orap, and fifth year student Athina Ortiz, read from the Scroll of Names during the ceremony. The Scroll of Names is a list of names of those who perished in the Holocaust who have a connection to Ireland. The girls did fantastically well and we are all extremely proud of you.
We would also like to acknowledge the TY, 5th and 6th year students who also attended the ceremony. You were a credit to the school girls and as always, we are very proud of you.
The school would also like to extend their most sincere thanks to the HETI for inviting members of our school community to attend the poignant and moving ceremony.
"We will never forget"
Sixth year students, Hanna Paraiso and Nadine Orap, and fifth year student Athina Ortiz, read from the Scroll of Names during the ceremony. The Scroll of Names is a list of names of those who perished in the Holocaust who have a connection to Ireland. The girls did fantastically well and we are all extremely proud of you.
We would also like to acknowledge the TY, 5th and 6th year students who also attended the ceremony. You were a credit to the school girls and as always, we are very proud of you.
The school would also like to extend their most sincere thanks to the HETI for inviting members of our school community to attend the poignant and moving ceremony.
"We will never forget"
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TY Trip to the Bord Gais Theatre
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On Thursday the 30th of January, Transition Year students attending a showing of The Sound of Music in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre. The girls thoroughly enjoyed the show and as always, were excellently behaved!
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Upcoming courses for parents
Pictured below are upcoming courses for parents. Contact Lisa HSCL 0877168950 for more details.
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Lunch Menu for week beginning Monday 10th of February 2020
1st Year Medieval Castles
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Pictured are the finished projects that Ms Cullen's first year history class have been working on.
The first year students have been studying medieval castles and were tasked with making model castles of their own. The girls did an absolutely fantastic job, well done girls! |
Reminder for Parents
Our school is open tomorrow Tuesday 4th February as normal. A reminder that we will be closed on Monday 10th February for staff in service.
Best wishes to Junior and Leaving Cert students who start Mock Exams this week.
Best wishes to Junior and Leaving Cert students who start Mock Exams this week.
A summary Financial Statement for the School Year 2018/2019 is available for parents to view.
Please contact the school Principal.
Please contact the school Principal.
Lunch Menu for week beginning Monday 3rd of February
Green School's Water Ambassador Programme
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On Wednesday the 22nd of January, 5th year student Zandara Apostol and her teacher Ms Conneely, attended Ringsend Water Treatment Plant (Celtic Anglian Water) as part of the Green School's Water Ambassador Programme.
Zandara and Ms Conneely received a tour of the water treatment plant, a talk from Irish Water and they also took part in a clean up of the local beach. Both Zandara and Ms Conneely really enjoyed the day and would like to say a huge thank you to Ruth, who works with Greens Schools through An Taisce, and all those who gave talks / organised activities on the day. Ms Conneely would also like to say a huge thank you and well done to Zandara for her tireless commitment to the Green School's Water Programme. Well done Zandara, we are all very proud of you! |
Third Year Trip to the Jewish Museum and Bakery
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On Thursday the 14th of January, Aileen class went to the Irish Jewish Museum with our Religion teacher Ms Munnelly. The trip was part of our religion project, which is worth 20% of our Religion Junior Certificate. The project title we have chosen is: "e.2. An examination of how religious beliefs are expressed in two features of a building associated with one of the following world religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam or Judaism."
We chose to study two features of a Synagogue and what they mean to Jewish people. The research group decided to focus on the Ark and the Everlasting Light. Through some emails, phone calls, meetings with Ms. Hoey, gathering permission slips and collecting donations, the permission group organised an appropriate date and time for the trip, while the transport group organised how we were going to get to and from the Irish Jewish Museum. This would be through public transport on the Dublin Bus. During the trip, we were given a tour of the museum itself and learned about Jewish origins in Ireland. Then, we went upstairs to the actual Synagogue. We learned a lot about the different but connected stories in the Torah. Here, we learned how the Ark came to be (Ark of the Covenant) and how the Everlasting Light developed into its current state from the Pillar of Fire. We also got the chance to go to the 'Bretzel (Jewish) Bakery & Cafe' near the Irish Jewish Museum as the speakers were delayed. There were pastries such as croissants, muffins and a variety of cakes many of which were kosher. This trip was a fun and educational experience. |
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5th Year Music - Griffith College
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Our 5th year Music class have been working hard on their video submission to Griffith College.... watch this space!!
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Lunch Menu for week beginning Monday 27th of January 2020
Assumption Secondary School remembers Sr. Catherine Hamilton Principal from 1964 to 1985 who passed away on the 16th January 2020.
May she rest in Peace.
May she rest in Peace.
Transition Year Trip to Epic Museum
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On Wednesday the 15th of January, Transition Year students and their teachers took a trip to the EPIC Museum on the Custom House Quay.
The museum focuses on Irish emigration with particular emphasis on the impact that the Irish people have had in countries all around the world. The girls thoroughly enjoyed their trip. Their teachers who accompanied them, Ms Conneely and Mr Emmett, would like to commend them on their fantastic behaviour throughout the trip, well done girls! |
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1st Year Brona Class - History Projects
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First year students from Brona class are working hard on building motte and bailey stone castles.
They are currently studying the medieval period in history class and are enjoying this hands on project. The girls are also building their castles using recyclable materials only which links into our Green School ethos! Well done girls, we look forward to seeing the finished products! |
Lunch Menu for week beginning Monday 20th of January 2020
Transition Year - Information Meeting for Third Year Parents
A Transition Year information session for all parents of third year students will take place on Monday 13th January at 9.30am in the school.
A presentation on our TY programme and its benefits for students will be delivered by Mr. Lorcan Traynor.
A presentation on our TY programme and its benefits for students will be delivered by Mr. Lorcan Traynor.
Lunch Menu for week beginning Monday 13th of January 2020
Cookery Classes for Parents
Lunch Menu for week beginning Monday 6th of January 2020
Christmas Fair 2019
On Wednesday the 18th of December our school hosted our annual Christmas Fair. The fair was a great success with students showcasing their wonderful talents. There was an array of goods to purchase on the day ranging from Christmas plates, pick.n'mix, remembrance baubles, hot chocolate to bookmarks, Christmas cards and more!
The 6th class from Assumption Primary were also invited over to the fair - all staff and students would like to sincerely thank them and their teachers for visiting, we hope you enjoyed it!
All staff would like to say a huge thank you and well done to all students who took part, either making goods or selling goods on the day. You are an absolute credit to the school girls and we are so proud of you, well done!
We would also like to thank our sponsors, the Green Kitchen in Walkinstown, for their very kind donation of hot chocolate, it is very much appreciated!
The 6th class from Assumption Primary were also invited over to the fair - all staff and students would like to sincerely thank them and their teachers for visiting, we hope you enjoyed it!
All staff would like to say a huge thank you and well done to all students who took part, either making goods or selling goods on the day. You are an absolute credit to the school girls and we are so proud of you, well done!
We would also like to thank our sponsors, the Green Kitchen in Walkinstown, for their very kind donation of hot chocolate, it is very much appreciated!
20 Day Challenge!
Tusla Education Support Service ran a nationwide initiative to promote the importance of school attendance called, "Every School Day Counts".
It is vital that students are on time and stay for the entire day, this may mean scheduling doctors and dentist appointments outside of school hours.
In our school 84 students completed the 20 day challenge. Students who completed the challenge in full received a selection box. Many more were in for the twenty days but went home early and therefore did not receive a selection box.
A poster competition promoting the "Every School Day Counts" event also ran throughout the month of November. Well done to all students who submitted their fantastic artwork! Pictured below are the four winning entries, well done girls!
Congratulations to all the girls who completed the challenge. Remember you have to BE IN TO WIN.
Lisa Doran HSCL
It is vital that students are on time and stay for the entire day, this may mean scheduling doctors and dentist appointments outside of school hours.
In our school 84 students completed the 20 day challenge. Students who completed the challenge in full received a selection box. Many more were in for the twenty days but went home early and therefore did not receive a selection box.
A poster competition promoting the "Every School Day Counts" event also ran throughout the month of November. Well done to all students who submitted their fantastic artwork! Pictured below are the four winning entries, well done girls!
Congratulations to all the girls who completed the challenge. Remember you have to BE IN TO WIN.
Lisa Doran HSCL
1st Prize
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2nd Prize
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3rd Prize
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4th Prize
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Lunch Menu for week beginning Monday the 16th of December 2019
Lunch Menu for week beginning Monday the 9th of December 2019
Leaving Certificate History & Geography 2020
The purpose of this email is to outline the following:
(a) Roll out of Online Marking in the subject of Leaving Certificate History & Geography for 2020 and beyond.
(b) Changes to the front cover of the Leaving Certificate History & Geography Coursework Booklets 2020
(c) Information for Candidates and their Parents/Guardians.
Roll out of Online Marking in the subject of Leaving Certificate History & Geography for 2020 and beyond
The State Examinations Commission (SEC) successfully used an online marking system to mark certain Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate/Cycle subjects in 2019. This followed a pilot in 2016 and 2017.
Online marking facilitates high quality, reliable marking of candidate’s examination responses. There are many advantages to online marking both for the examiners and for the examination system as a whole. In particular, marking online allows examiners to focus on the marking exercise and not on the administration of the marking. As the calculation of marks are inherent in the system, online marking eliminates the possibility of mistakes being made in mark calculation and transcription.
The SEC intends to roll out online marking to all Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle subjects by 2022. In the case of Leaving Certificate History & Geography, the written paper and the coursework booklet will both be marked online in 2020.
Changes to the front cover of the Leaving Certificate History & Geography Coursework Booklets
As you will be aware, History and Geography Coursework Booklets for the 2020 Leaving Certificate candidature will be issuing within the coming days. The cover of the 2020 Coursework Booklets will be different to the 2019 Coursework Booklets (see below).
One notable change will be the presence of barcodes and L shaped marker marks both on the front cover and all other pages (not present above). These are tools used to facilitate the scanning of the Coursework Booklets in preparation for online marking.
Another change will be that candidates will be required to provide their Day and Month of Birth on the front cover along with their examination number, Personal Public Service Number (PPSN) and School Roll Number. The format of the Day and Month of Birth will be DD MM or LL MM as below. This is to allow the SEC carry out further reconciliation checks to ensure that candidates have submitted their correct examination number.
Information for Candidates and their Parents/Guardians
There is no significant change for candidates. They will sit their examinations in the normal way. When the Written Paper and Coursework Booklets are returned to SEC, they will be scanned and will become electronic scripts. The paper versions will be retained. The scanned images of the candidates’ Written Paper/Coursework Booklet will then be marked by examiners using specially designed software. Candidates sitting any of the examinations in subjects which will be marked online should be made aware of the following in advance of the examinations.
(a) Roll out of Online Marking in the subject of Leaving Certificate History & Geography for 2020 and beyond.
(b) Changes to the front cover of the Leaving Certificate History & Geography Coursework Booklets 2020
(c) Information for Candidates and their Parents/Guardians.
Roll out of Online Marking in the subject of Leaving Certificate History & Geography for 2020 and beyond
The State Examinations Commission (SEC) successfully used an online marking system to mark certain Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate/Cycle subjects in 2019. This followed a pilot in 2016 and 2017.
Online marking facilitates high quality, reliable marking of candidate’s examination responses. There are many advantages to online marking both for the examiners and for the examination system as a whole. In particular, marking online allows examiners to focus on the marking exercise and not on the administration of the marking. As the calculation of marks are inherent in the system, online marking eliminates the possibility of mistakes being made in mark calculation and transcription.
The SEC intends to roll out online marking to all Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle subjects by 2022. In the case of Leaving Certificate History & Geography, the written paper and the coursework booklet will both be marked online in 2020.
Changes to the front cover of the Leaving Certificate History & Geography Coursework Booklets
As you will be aware, History and Geography Coursework Booklets for the 2020 Leaving Certificate candidature will be issuing within the coming days. The cover of the 2020 Coursework Booklets will be different to the 2019 Coursework Booklets (see below).
One notable change will be the presence of barcodes and L shaped marker marks both on the front cover and all other pages (not present above). These are tools used to facilitate the scanning of the Coursework Booklets in preparation for online marking.
Another change will be that candidates will be required to provide their Day and Month of Birth on the front cover along with their examination number, Personal Public Service Number (PPSN) and School Roll Number. The format of the Day and Month of Birth will be DD MM or LL MM as below. This is to allow the SEC carry out further reconciliation checks to ensure that candidates have submitted their correct examination number.
Information for Candidates and their Parents/Guardians
There is no significant change for candidates. They will sit their examinations in the normal way. When the Written Paper and Coursework Booklets are returned to SEC, they will be scanned and will become electronic scripts. The paper versions will be retained. The scanned images of the candidates’ Written Paper/Coursework Booklet will then be marked by examiners using specially designed software. Candidates sitting any of the examinations in subjects which will be marked online should be made aware of the following in advance of the examinations.
- Candidates should write their answers in black or blue pen. Gel pens should not be used.
- Pencil may be used for completing diagrams and graphs.
- Candidates should not use correction fluid (i.e. tippex) on examination material. Where a candidate makes an error, they should cross out the error, and continue with the correction on a new line. This is the case for all subjects, as there is a possibility that marks can still be awarded if content in the perceived error merit credit.
- Candidates should complete their answers using the spaces provided as this will ensure that all of their answers are captured in the scanning process. Anything written outside of these areas or in the margins of Coursework may not be seen by the examiner.
Visit from the RSA (Road Safety Authority)
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On Monday the 25th of November senior cycle students received a visit from members of the Road Safety Authority. The students were able to partake in a number of events listed below. The girls thoroughly enjoyed the visit and would like to say a huge thank you to Mr Masterson for organising this wonderful event. Well done also to all senior cycle students who took part, as always your behaviour was a credit to the school, well done!
Activities senior students took part in: Shuttle Bus: The main aim of the Road Safety Authority's Interactive Shuttle is to provide senior students, who may be learning to drive in the next few years the chance to interact with various road safety campaigns and to spread the message about the importance of road safety. Issues such as speeding, driver distraction, driver fatigue, driving under the influence of alcohol as well as incorrect seatbelt wear will all be addressed. What can you do on the Shuttle?
Roll Over Simulator Accompanying the Interactive Unit is the roll over simulator. This simulator continues to be highly effective in encouraging people to use safety belts correctly. The simulator is a car body fitted to a rotating hydraulic platform. Participants sit into the simulator and experience a full rotation or 'roll over'. The ‘simulation’ demonstrates how it would feel if you were in a car which turned over in a collision, and the lifesaving benefits of wearing a seatbelt correctly should this occur. |
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College Awareness Week 2019
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Assumption Secondary School celebrated College Awareness Week last week with a mixture of events such a visiting speakers, poster competitions and presentations.
Teachers and students were fully involved, with teachers sharing their knowledge of the colleges they attended. A poster competition ran throughout the week which was a huge success. Students were asked to design a poster under the theme of "college awareness". Some of the fantastic entries can be seen in the images above. Throughout the week 5th and 6th year students also received talks from speakers from numerous different colleges such as University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) and the National College of Ireland (NCI). All staff and students of Assumption would like to sincerely thank all those who took the time to visit our school and interact with our students, it is greatly appreciated. All staff and students would also like to say a huge thank you and well done to teachers Ms Cullen, Mr Delamare and Ms Doran for their organising and running of College Awareness Week. CAW is a fantastic event in our calendar and all staff and students look forward to it every year. This year was no different, it was a fantastic week enjoyed by all, thank you very much to all who organised and took part! CAW is an initiative driven by Trinity College Dublin. As a TAP school we are delighted to celebrate CAW every year. |
All staff and students would like to say a huge well done to the winners of our College Awareness Poster competition. Your entries were fantastic girls, well done!
From left to right: Roz Cruz (1st year), Zandara Apostol (5th Year), Adina Antochi (1st Year) and Neeve Batacan (1st Year) |
St Vincent de Paul - Christmas Hamper Collection
Improving Gender Balance in Ireland - DCU and CASTeL Initiative
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Our school is currently participating in the second phase of the Improving Gender Balance in Ireland project. The initiative is coordinated by CASTeL in DCU in partnership with the Institute of Physics. It aims to address the engagement and retention of students studying physics to Leaving Certificate level. The key actions under the programme are -
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Science Week
We celebrated Science Week in our school from 12th- 19th of November 2019. This is an annual national celebration of the life-changing and fascinating world of science. The week-long festival highlights how science, technology and engineering are fundamental to everyday life.
- Students were invited to assemble and decorate their own paper pyramid. The paper pyramid is designed to represent the individual student. These were then used by Transition Year to build a model representative of our school community in the front hall.
- Students were also invited to participate in a STEM challenge - Build a TOWER - Tallest TOWER WINS. Students participated from every year group, with interest and enthusiasm surpassing all expectations. Congratulations to our winning team - Jira and Nadine who built a TOWER 45 INCHES TALL.
Lunch Menu for week beginning Monday 25th of November 2019
Stand Up Awareness Week
On Friday the 15th of November numerous students took part in celebrating "Stand Up Awareness Week". Organised by 5th and 6th year students, the entire student body was encouraged to come in to school on Friday wearing a coloured piece of clothing to represent a piece of the pride flag.
Stand Up Awareness helps to promote positive understanding and encouraging friendship of LGBTI+ young people. Our students worked extremely hard throughout the week, raising awareness, making announcements, posters etc. Students made beautifully decorated signs with the hashtag, "come in" which can be seen in the above photo.
There was a fantastic response to the campaign across all year groups. Staff and students would like to acknowledge all the hard work that students put in during this week. In Assumption we are extremely proud of our entire student body, our students are a fantastic group of young people who help foster an inclusive and caring environment in our school, well done to all, we are very proud of you!
Stand Up Awareness helps to promote positive understanding and encouraging friendship of LGBTI+ young people. Our students worked extremely hard throughout the week, raising awareness, making announcements, posters etc. Students made beautifully decorated signs with the hashtag, "come in" which can be seen in the above photo.
There was a fantastic response to the campaign across all year groups. Staff and students would like to acknowledge all the hard work that students put in during this week. In Assumption we are extremely proud of our entire student body, our students are a fantastic group of young people who help foster an inclusive and caring environment in our school, well done to all, we are very proud of you!
Leaving Certificate Home Economics 2020 & 2021
The purpose of this website posting is to outline the following:
(a) Roll out of Online Marking in the subject of Leaving Certificate Home Economics for 2020 and beyond.
(b) Changes to the front cover of the Leaving Certificate Home Economics Journal 2021
(c) Information for Candidates and their Parents/Guardians.
Roll out of Online Marking in the subject of Leaving Certificate Home Economics for 2020 and beyond
The State Examinations Commission (SEC) successfully used an online marking system to mark certain Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate/Cycle subjects in 2019. This followed a pilot in 2016 and 2017.
Online marking facilitates high quality, reliable marking of candidate’s examination responses. There are many advantages to online marking both for the examiners and for the examination system as a whole. In particular, marking online allows examiners to focus on the marking exercise and not on the administration of the marking. As the calculation of marks are inherent in the system, online marking eliminates the possibility of mistakes being made in mark calculation and transcription.
The SEC intends to roll out online marking to all Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle subjects by 2022. In the case of Home Economics and the current year’s Leaving Certificate candidature, only the written paper will be marked online in 2020. Going forward, both the written paper and the Journal will be marked online from 2021.
Changes to the front cover of the Leaving Certificate Home Economics Journal 2021
As you will be aware, Home Economics Journals for the 2021 Leaving Certificate candidature will be issuing within the coming days. The cover of the 2021 Journal will be different to the 2020 Journal (see below).
One notable change will be the presence of barcodes and L shaped marker marks both on the front cover and all pages therein. These are tools used to facilitate the scanning of the Journal in preparation for online marking.
Another change will be that candidates will be required to provide their Day and Month of Birth on the front cover along with their examination number, Personal Public Service Number (PPSN) and School Roll Number. The format of the Day and Month of Birth will be DD MM or LL MM as below. This is to allow the SEC carry out further reconciliation checks to ensure that candidates have submitted their correct PPSN.
Information for Candidates and their Parents/Guardians
There is no significant change for candidates. They will sit their examinations in the normal way. When the Written Paper (from 2020 onwards) and Journal (from 2021 onwards) is returned to SEC, it will be scanned and will become an electronic script. The paper versions will be retained. The scanned images of the candidates’ Written Paper/Journal will then be marked by examiners using specially designed software. Candidates sitting any of the examinations in subjects which will be marked online should be made aware of the following in advance of the examinations.
· Candidates should write their answers in black or blue pen only. Gel pens should not be used.
· Pencil may be used for completing diagrams and graphs only.
· Candidates should not use correction fluid (i.e. tippex) on examination material. Where a candidate makes an error, they should cross out the error, and continue with the correction on a new line. This is the case for all subjects, as there is a possibility that marks can still be awarded if content in the perceived error merit credit.
· Candidates should complete their answers using the spaces provided as this will ensure that all of their answers are captured in the scanning process. Anything written outside of these areas or in the margins of Journal may not be seen by the examiner.
(a) Roll out of Online Marking in the subject of Leaving Certificate Home Economics for 2020 and beyond.
(b) Changes to the front cover of the Leaving Certificate Home Economics Journal 2021
(c) Information for Candidates and their Parents/Guardians.
Roll out of Online Marking in the subject of Leaving Certificate Home Economics for 2020 and beyond
The State Examinations Commission (SEC) successfully used an online marking system to mark certain Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate/Cycle subjects in 2019. This followed a pilot in 2016 and 2017.
Online marking facilitates high quality, reliable marking of candidate’s examination responses. There are many advantages to online marking both for the examiners and for the examination system as a whole. In particular, marking online allows examiners to focus on the marking exercise and not on the administration of the marking. As the calculation of marks are inherent in the system, online marking eliminates the possibility of mistakes being made in mark calculation and transcription.
The SEC intends to roll out online marking to all Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle subjects by 2022. In the case of Home Economics and the current year’s Leaving Certificate candidature, only the written paper will be marked online in 2020. Going forward, both the written paper and the Journal will be marked online from 2021.
Changes to the front cover of the Leaving Certificate Home Economics Journal 2021
As you will be aware, Home Economics Journals for the 2021 Leaving Certificate candidature will be issuing within the coming days. The cover of the 2021 Journal will be different to the 2020 Journal (see below).
One notable change will be the presence of barcodes and L shaped marker marks both on the front cover and all pages therein. These are tools used to facilitate the scanning of the Journal in preparation for online marking.
Another change will be that candidates will be required to provide their Day and Month of Birth on the front cover along with their examination number, Personal Public Service Number (PPSN) and School Roll Number. The format of the Day and Month of Birth will be DD MM or LL MM as below. This is to allow the SEC carry out further reconciliation checks to ensure that candidates have submitted their correct PPSN.
Information for Candidates and their Parents/Guardians
There is no significant change for candidates. They will sit their examinations in the normal way. When the Written Paper (from 2020 onwards) and Journal (from 2021 onwards) is returned to SEC, it will be scanned and will become an electronic script. The paper versions will be retained. The scanned images of the candidates’ Written Paper/Journal will then be marked by examiners using specially designed software. Candidates sitting any of the examinations in subjects which will be marked online should be made aware of the following in advance of the examinations.
· Candidates should write their answers in black or blue pen only. Gel pens should not be used.
· Pencil may be used for completing diagrams and graphs only.
· Candidates should not use correction fluid (i.e. tippex) on examination material. Where a candidate makes an error, they should cross out the error, and continue with the correction on a new line. This is the case for all subjects, as there is a possibility that marks can still be awarded if content in the perceived error merit credit.
· Candidates should complete their answers using the spaces provided as this will ensure that all of their answers are captured in the scanning process. Anything written outside of these areas or in the margins of Journal may not be seen by the examiner.
Science Week Competition
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From the 11th to the 15th of November our school celebrated, "Science Week".
There was a fantastic atmosphere around the school all week culminating in a very exciting competition that took place during lunch time on Friday. Students who wished to partake were divided into groups of three. Each group was given a pack that contained a marshmallow, spaghetti sticks, string and a metre of cellotape. The aim of the activity was to see who could construct the highest tower using just the items in the pack within fifteen minutes. There was fantastic representation across all year groups which was wonderful! The winners of the competition were Gira Herandez and Nadine Orap from sixth year. Well done girls! Staff and students would like to thank Ms Salter for her hard work in organising this event, it was a huge success, well done! We would also like to thank the Transition Year students who volunteered to help on the day; Sinead Delambaca, Nicole Finn, Jessica McMahon and Sinead Paraiso, thank you for all your help and hard work! |
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Archaeological Dig - "The Big Dig"
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On Tuesday 12th of November first and third year students took part in an archaeological dig organised by The School of Irish Archaeology called "The Big Dig".
Students learned about the role of the archaeologist, how artefacts are dated and took part in an archaeological dig where they uncovered numerous amounts of artefacts! The girls thoroughly enjoyed the activity and would like to say a huge thank you to Mark and Jordan for all their help and guidance on the day. As usual, all students were fantastically well behaved and we are all very proud of you, well done girls! |
Lunch Menu for week beginning Monday 18th of November 2019
Homework Club 2019
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All staff and students would like to acknowledge the wonderful success of the newly established Homework Club.
Homework Club was set up by sixth year students who wanted to help Junior Cycle classes with their homework. The club has been a huge success with high numbers attending each week at Friday lunchtime. Well done to sixth year students and Ms Cummins for the setting up and running of this club! |
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Lunch Menu for week beginning Monday 11th of November 2019
Halloween Dress Up 2019
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As always, the Assumption School tradition is to dress up every Halloween!
Students put in a fantastic effort this year; there were brilliant, inventive, creative and original costumes throughout all year groups! The Senior Prefects would like to thank all students and staff for their efforts and congratulate the winners from from both junior and senior cycle. The finalists for the Junior Cycle were as follows: Alex Moore (1st Year) Ellie Foran (1st Year) (**WINNER) Eimear Finn (2nd Year) Maria Bourke (3rd Year) The finalists for Senior Cycle were as follows: Nicole Finn and Brooke Smith (TY) Charley Ashe (5th Year) Angelica Equiza (6th Year) Jessica Niland (6th Year) (**WINNER) The Senior Prefects would also like to say a huge congratulations to Mr McCarthy and Ms Cullen for the their fantastic costumes! Mr McCarthy and Ms Cullen won Best Staff Costume! Well done to all who dressed up and to the Senior Prefects for their running of the day - it was a great success and you should be very proud of yourselves, well done girls! |
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Green School Slogan Competition Winners
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Throughout the month of October the Green School's Committee ran a competition asking students to come up with a catchy slogan relating to the theme, "Litter and Waste".
The Committee received a fantastic response from students across all year groups. The Green School's Committee would like to thank every student who entered, there was a fantastic array of slogans to choose from! Three winners were chosen in total: In third place was Roma Assi and Anna Maria Ciobanu from Aine Class in First Year. In second place was Adina Antochi and Roz Cruz from Aine Class in First Year. In first place was Eimear Finn from Aisling Class in Second Year! Eimear's slogan was, "Be the solution, not the pollution". Well done girls! Ms Conneely would also like to thank all members of the Green School's Committee who meet at lunchtime every Tuesday and did a fantastic job of promoting the competition throughout the school. |
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Lunch Menu for week beginning Monday 4th of November 2019
Menu for week beginning Monday 21st of October
Lunch Menu for week beginning Monday 14th of October
Junior Cert Results
All staff and students would like to extend their congratulations to our Junior Certificate students in Transition and fifth year who received excellent examination results on Friday 4th June. We wish you all well for the future.
Lunch Menu for week beginning Monday 7th of October
Lunch menu for week beginning 23rd of September 2019
3rd and 6th Year Extra Classes
Listed below is the timetable for extra classes for the Junior and Leaving Cert years for the week beginning Monday the 27th of May 2019. Parents and students are reminded that these classes are optional and students are not obligated to attend. However, school rules still apply for the students that choose to attend.
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Third Year History Trip to Kilmainham Gaol
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On Thursday the 23rd of May 3rd year students took a trip to Kilmainham Gaol. The Gaol plays an important role in Junior Cycle History course - it featured heavily through the 1916 Rising, the War of Independence and the Civil War.
As always, the 3rd Years were fantastically well behaved, you are a credit to the school girls, well done. All staff and students would also like to take this opporunity to wish the Third Years the best of luck in their upcoming Junior Certificate exams. |
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Whole School Awards Ceremony - May 2019
On Thursday the 17th of May the school community celebrated our 2019 Whole School Awards. The ceremony was a fantastic celebration and the school would like to sincerely thank all the invited guests who came to celebrate with us.
Congratulations to all of the awards winners. We have outstanding students here in Assumption Secondary School, well done to you all, girls!
Listed below are the awards winners for 2019:
Awards Ceremony 2019
Best Junior Cert 2018 – Jira Mae Hernandez
Best Leaving Cert 2018 – Ciara Scully
UCD Cothrom na Feinne Entrance Scholarship – Keri Kindillon
Mary Aikenhead Awards in honour of the foundress of the Religious Sisters of Charity
Responsible Citizenship – Angelica Equiza (5th Year)
Being Alive to Wonder – Ikran Cartan (1st Year)
Growth in Freedom and Maturity – Jennifer O’Rourke (6th Year)
Compassion – Brooke Wilson (2nd Year)
Taking Responsibility – Tasha Matwibira (6th Year)
Having a Realistic Sense of Self – Charley Ashe (Transition Year)
Taking Initiative – Georgia Lenihan (1st Year)
Justice – Narcisa Antochi (5th Year)
Finian Connolly Award for Contribution to School Life - Leah Daly Maxwell (5th Year)
The Principal’s Award – Niamh O’Connor
Student of the Year Awards
First Year – Gopika Rajesh
Second Year – Mika Quiapos
Third Year – Theertha Rajesh
Transition Year – Charley Ashe
Fifth Year – Robyn Harris
Sixth Year – Ester Boatca
Senior Prefects 2019
Head Girl – Robyn Harris
Deputy Head Girl – Ansu Maria Aji
Adele Farrell Memorial Scholarship to Dublin Business School
In January 2013 the Adele Farrell Memorial Scholarship was launched. This Memorial Scholarship was set up by Dublin Business School (DBS) to honour the memory of Adele, a past pupil of Assumption Secondary School (1972 – 1977).
The 2018 scholarship was awarded to Brooke Flanagan.
Congratulations to all of the awards winners. We have outstanding students here in Assumption Secondary School, well done to you all, girls!
Listed below are the awards winners for 2019:
Awards Ceremony 2019
Best Junior Cert 2018 – Jira Mae Hernandez
Best Leaving Cert 2018 – Ciara Scully
UCD Cothrom na Feinne Entrance Scholarship – Keri Kindillon
Mary Aikenhead Awards in honour of the foundress of the Religious Sisters of Charity
Responsible Citizenship – Angelica Equiza (5th Year)
Being Alive to Wonder – Ikran Cartan (1st Year)
Growth in Freedom and Maturity – Jennifer O’Rourke (6th Year)
Compassion – Brooke Wilson (2nd Year)
Taking Responsibility – Tasha Matwibira (6th Year)
Having a Realistic Sense of Self – Charley Ashe (Transition Year)
Taking Initiative – Georgia Lenihan (1st Year)
Justice – Narcisa Antochi (5th Year)
Finian Connolly Award for Contribution to School Life - Leah Daly Maxwell (5th Year)
The Principal’s Award – Niamh O’Connor
Student of the Year Awards
First Year – Gopika Rajesh
Second Year – Mika Quiapos
Third Year – Theertha Rajesh
Transition Year – Charley Ashe
Fifth Year – Robyn Harris
Sixth Year – Ester Boatca
Senior Prefects 2019
- Sarah Anderson
- Ansu Mari Aji
- Robyn Harris
- Hollie Kavanagh
- Leah Daly Maxwell
- Jennifer O’Leary
- Hanna Paraiso
- Hannah Pepper
Head Girl – Robyn Harris
Deputy Head Girl – Ansu Maria Aji
Adele Farrell Memorial Scholarship to Dublin Business School
In January 2013 the Adele Farrell Memorial Scholarship was launched. This Memorial Scholarship was set up by Dublin Business School (DBS) to honour the memory of Adele, a past pupil of Assumption Secondary School (1972 – 1977).
The 2018 scholarship was awarded to Brooke Flanagan.
Seacthain na Gaeilge - Art Competition
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All students and staff would like to say a huge well done to Areej in Second Year and Zandara in Third Year who received certificates this week for participating in a national poster competition for Seachtain na Gaeilge, well done girls!
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State Examination Online Marking - Information for Parents
Sci-Fest
On Thursday the 9th of May second year students participated in Assumption Secondary School's first ever Sci-Fest! Seven different groups entered on the day. Each group had carried out a specific scientific experiment in an area that interested them. The projects ranged from looking at the effect freezing vegetables had on nutritional value, the most effective way to clean water to how to remove tan effectively from white clothing.
All staff and students would like to a say a huge well done to the girls who entered: Baraa Khamees, Khadidja Ouidah, Thelma Nsekoh, Natasha Sheridan, Megan Kelly, Ellie May Gallagher, Nadine McGuinness, Jessica Farrell, Cara Foran and Alexandra Prodan.
All of your entries were fantastic girls, well done! Also, huge congratulations to Natasha and Khadidja who came joint second and Baraa whose project was awarded first place!
The day was a great success - well done to Ms Salter who organised the event, a lot of preparation went into organising this wonderful day, it was a fantastic experience for all involved, well done!
The school would like to extend their thanks to both Sheila Porter and former pupil Deirdre McAdams who gave up their free time to act as judges on the day; we could not have done this without you, thank you giving your time to the girls, we are so grateful.
All staff and students would like to a say a huge well done to the girls who entered: Baraa Khamees, Khadidja Ouidah, Thelma Nsekoh, Natasha Sheridan, Megan Kelly, Ellie May Gallagher, Nadine McGuinness, Jessica Farrell, Cara Foran and Alexandra Prodan.
All of your entries were fantastic girls, well done! Also, huge congratulations to Natasha and Khadidja who came joint second and Baraa whose project was awarded first place!
The day was a great success - well done to Ms Salter who organised the event, a lot of preparation went into organising this wonderful day, it was a fantastic experience for all involved, well done!
The school would like to extend their thanks to both Sheila Porter and former pupil Deirdre McAdams who gave up their free time to act as judges on the day; we could not have done this without you, thank you giving your time to the girls, we are so grateful.
TA21 Awards
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This year's TA21 awards took place on Wed 8th May. The school's involvement in the TA 21 program has been nothing but an exciting and inspiring journey.
The girls were awarded medals and certificates for their academic achievements and their involvement in TA21 throughout the year. The award recipients are listed below, well done girls! |
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Transition Year Gaisce Trip
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On Wednesday the 1st and Thursday the 2nd of May, Transition Year students traveled to Knockree Youth Hostel in Wicklow with their teachers Ms Conneely and Ms Salter as part of their Gaisce program.
Over the course of two days the girls completed a 27km hike - well done girls! The hike is last section the girls have to complete as part of the Gaisce program. Throughout the year students have been working on three key areas: Community Involvement, Personal Skill and Recreational Activity. As always the girls were so well-behaved throughout the entire trip, well done girls! The TY's and their teachers, Ms Conneely and Ms Salter, would also like to extend their thanks to all staff in the Knockree Youth hostel who were fantastic hosts for the two days! |
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Sports Day 2019
Sports Day took place on Wednesday the 1st of May. The sun came out and students were as enthusiastic as ever. Students participated in team games and throwing competitions within their year groups. The day ended with a lively staff versus 6th year soccer match which saw the teachers emphatically beat the students 2 - 0!
The overall results are listed below. As usual, it was a great success made possible by the great help of the teaching staff on the day, not to mention Mick's well manicured pitches! Thanks,
R. Smyth (P.E. Teacher)
All staff and students would also like to say a huge thank you and well done to Ms Smyth who organises this event every year, thank you for all your hard work and dedication in making our Sports Day a fantastic success every year!
The overall results are listed below. As usual, it was a great success made possible by the great help of the teaching staff on the day, not to mention Mick's well manicured pitches! Thanks,
R. Smyth (P.E. Teacher)
All staff and students would also like to say a huge thank you and well done to Ms Smyth who organises this event every year, thank you for all your hard work and dedication in making our Sports Day a fantastic success every year!
Sports Day Results
Past Pupil wins "Student of the Year" at Dublin Business School Awards
The Board of Management, Miss. Hoey, Miss. Cummins and teaching staff would like to congratulate Iris Pebredo (Adele Farrell Scholarship Award winner in 2017) on receiving the DBS Student of the Year Award for 2018-2019.
Iris was also presented with an award for her outstanding contribution to the Student Union.
Iris wishes to share this award with the school telling us that ‘being a student in Assumption was the foundation of my determination to accomplish great things. I would not be where I am today without the help and support of staff and teachers in Assumption. For this reason I am grateful to the school. My success is equally yours’.
Iris was also presented with an award for her outstanding contribution to the Student Union.
Iris wishes to share this award with the school telling us that ‘being a student in Assumption was the foundation of my determination to accomplish great things. I would not be where I am today without the help and support of staff and teachers in Assumption. For this reason I am grateful to the school. My success is equally yours’.
5th ad 6th Year History Trip to Belfast and Derry
On Wednesday the 24th and Thursday the 25th of April 5th and 6th year History students enjoyed an overnight trip to Belfast and Derry. "Politics and Society in Northern Ireland, 1949 - 1993" is a studied topic for their Leaving Cert course. As part of this trip students were able to avail of multiple activities that related to their history course.
Students arrived in Belfast accompanied by their teachers on Wednesday morning where they took in some of the local sites including the wonderful City Hall building. The group then headed to Crumlin Road Gaol followed by a two hour coach tour of Belfast City. During this tour students visited the famous Falls Road and Shankill Road areas. Students were also able to sign their names on the "Peace Wall" which was a wonderful experience. The students stayed in the Stormont Hotel that evening before traveling to Derry on Thursday morning.
In Derry students attended the "Museum of Free Derry" which was set up as a memorial to the victims of Bloody Sunday, 1972. Following this, students embarked on a walking tour of Derry City where they were able to take in the local sites such the Guildhall and Derry's famous city walls.
The trip was a fantastic experience for the girls who thoroughly enjoyed it! The girls, Ms Doran, Ms Cullen and Ms Conneely would also like to say a huge thank you to our coach driver Eamonn who was fantastic in showing us the sites in both Belfast and Derry.
Ms Doran, Ms Cullen and Ms Conneely would also like to say a massive thank you to the girls themslves whose behaviour was outstanding; the girls were an absolute pleasure to bring on the trip, they were fantastic and are a credit to the school. Well done girls, we are very proud of you.
Students arrived in Belfast accompanied by their teachers on Wednesday morning where they took in some of the local sites including the wonderful City Hall building. The group then headed to Crumlin Road Gaol followed by a two hour coach tour of Belfast City. During this tour students visited the famous Falls Road and Shankill Road areas. Students were also able to sign their names on the "Peace Wall" which was a wonderful experience. The students stayed in the Stormont Hotel that evening before traveling to Derry on Thursday morning.
In Derry students attended the "Museum of Free Derry" which was set up as a memorial to the victims of Bloody Sunday, 1972. Following this, students embarked on a walking tour of Derry City where they were able to take in the local sites such the Guildhall and Derry's famous city walls.
The trip was a fantastic experience for the girls who thoroughly enjoyed it! The girls, Ms Doran, Ms Cullen and Ms Conneely would also like to say a huge thank you to our coach driver Eamonn who was fantastic in showing us the sites in both Belfast and Derry.
Ms Doran, Ms Cullen and Ms Conneely would also like to say a massive thank you to the girls themslves whose behaviour was outstanding; the girls were an absolute pleasure to bring on the trip, they were fantastic and are a credit to the school. Well done girls, we are very proud of you.
Transition Year Trip to see War Horse
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On Wednesday the 10th of April Transition Year students attended a showing of "War Horse" in the Bord Gais Theatre.
The play was fantastic, the students thoroughly enjoyed the show from start to finish! |
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Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement Awards
Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement 2018
On Friday April 5th 2019 53 Transition year and Fifth year students gathered in the gym to receive their Junior Cycle Profiles of Achievement.
This is the first time such an award has been given. This group of students sat their Junior Certificate exams in 2018 and received the results for these exams last September. However, during their years at Junior Cycle they also participated in many activities, helped out at school functions and developed and grew as individuals. As well exam results, the Profile of Achievement describes achievement in Classroom –based assessments and acknowledges experiences outside the classroom. The students are given credit for what they have learned through involvement in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.
First, second and third year students were in attendance at the short award ceremony so that they could applaud the students’ achievements and recognise the importance of involving themselves in all areas of school life.
All staff and students would like to say a massive thank you and well done to Ms Gibbons who organised the awards. A huge amount of preparation went in to organising this wonderful event and it was a massive success!
On Friday April 5th 2019 53 Transition year and Fifth year students gathered in the gym to receive their Junior Cycle Profiles of Achievement.
This is the first time such an award has been given. This group of students sat their Junior Certificate exams in 2018 and received the results for these exams last September. However, during their years at Junior Cycle they also participated in many activities, helped out at school functions and developed and grew as individuals. As well exam results, the Profile of Achievement describes achievement in Classroom –based assessments and acknowledges experiences outside the classroom. The students are given credit for what they have learned through involvement in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.
First, second and third year students were in attendance at the short award ceremony so that they could applaud the students’ achievements and recognise the importance of involving themselves in all areas of school life.
All staff and students would like to say a massive thank you and well done to Ms Gibbons who organised the awards. A huge amount of preparation went in to organising this wonderful event and it was a massive success!
Opening of new Junior and Sixth Year Lunch Rooms
We are delighted to announce that on Thursday the 4th of April our newly-renovated Junior and sixth year lunch rooms were opened to students. An opening ceremony was held just before lunch time during which the rooms were officially opened by our Senior Prefects.
***Reminder for Parents***
Reminder for parents / guardians that school will be closed for students tomorrow Tuesday 12th March.
2nd Year TA21 Cake Sale
On Friday the 1st of March second year students held a bake sale in aid of the Chernobyl Children's International Charity. As part of their leadership program through TA21, second years are aiming to raise 1'000 euro for the charity. The bake sale was a massive success, taking in over 200e for the charity, well done girls!
Second years will continue to fund raise throughout the year and are also holding workshops with different year groups to raise awareness about what the Chernobyl Children's International Charity does.
Well done girls, you are a credit to the school and we are all very proud of you. Well done also to your teachers Ms Cullen and Ms Doran who helped organise the event.
Second years will continue to fund raise throughout the year and are also holding workshops with different year groups to raise awareness about what the Chernobyl Children's International Charity does.
Well done girls, you are a credit to the school and we are all very proud of you. Well done also to your teachers Ms Cullen and Ms Doran who helped organise the event.
6th Year Trip to National Gallery / Workshop on How to Hang an Exhibition
1st Year Ceramic Bells
Christmas Art Exhibition
Valentines Decorations
Thank you so much to our wonderful art teacher Mr McCarthy and the first year art class for decorating the school for Valentine's Day. The artwork and decorations were spectacular and created a wonderful atmosphere around the school, well done to all involved!
5th Year Crushed Can Art Project
2019 Public Speaking Competition On Saturday the 2nd of February three of our second year students, Baraa Khamees, Aaliyah McGhee and Mika Quiapos, competed in the DUGWA's annual public speaking competition for under-15 girls.
The students were so passionate and articulate in their speeches. The topics ranged from education to the environment and social media. The girls performed amazingly well and we are so proud of you, you were an absolute credit to the school! Yearbook Cover Unveiled!Staff and students would like to say a massive well done to second year student Zandara Apostol whose wonderful design has been chosen for the Yearbook cover.
A competition was held to choose the cover and name of this year's Yearbook and Zandara's fantastic design of the school crest and title ("Memories") was chosen as the winner. Well done Zandara! French Revolution DayLast week our second years enjoyed French Revolution Day. A number of students acted out their "People in History" accounts. Students played the parts of Third Estate members, Sans Culottes members, King Louis XVI, Marie Antionette and Robespierre! A scene from Les Miserables was also shown.
The Revolution class was rounded off by having some bread and cake... LET THEM EAT CAKE!!! Feature Article in the Sunday IndependentWe are delighted to announce that on Sunday, 27th of January, Assumption Secondary School was featured as one the most improved school's in Ireland when it comes to sending our students on to third level education. Photographers came to our school and conducted an interview with principal, Ms Hoey. Beneath is a transcript of the interview and the images that were featured in the paper. “We try to plant the seed that it is possible to achieve whatever it is that they want” By Wayne O’Connor Over the past ten years Assumption Secondary School in Dublin 12 has undergone a remarkable change that has seen it double the percentage of students it sends on to third level. Principal Siobhain Hoey said that this has come from instilling a can-do attitude in the girls studying there. “Teaching students how to learn and enabling them to recognise their learning strengths is a fundamental aspect of our classroom activities”, she said. The Sunday Independent School League tables show that last year the school sent all of its students on to third level. More than half of these (58pc) went on to university. “We are very proud of our students, both past and present”, said Ms Hoey. “I am hugely impressed by the school and the staff to the provision of an excellent all-round education for our diverse student body”. Over the past ten years the school has worked at improving pathways for its students. Ms Hoey and Deputy Principal Ciara Cummins have tried to create an expectation among their students that college will be an option they take up post-Leaving Cert. “They are the centre of the school universe. We expect them to work hard and we want them to have dreams. We don’t want it to be an exception that a student goes on to third level, we want that to be an expectation. We try and plant the seed that it is possible for them to achieve whatever it is that they want”. Rather than standing still Ms Hoey is keen to see the school develop further. There is a strong emphasis on STEM subjects and she hopes the development of new science labs in the school over the coming summer will help students who are already showing a keen interest in chemistry, biology and physics. “Biology here is very strong and the uptake in chemistry is increasing so it can only serve to inspire children if they are going into a new lab. There is great excitement about that”. |
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5th and 6th Year Art Trip
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On Tuesday the 11th of December, the 5th and 6th Year Art classes, along with their teacher, Mr. McCarthy, attended DIT's Open Day and the Hugh Lane Gallery.
The girls had a fantastic time and well done to Mr McCarthy for organising such a wonderful day out! |
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Simon Community Collection - TA21
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Our Second Years have been working hard all week collecting items for Dublin Simon Community. This project is all part of their involvement in the TA21 program. Well done girls, you are fantastic future leaders! Well done also to your teachers, Ms Cullen and Ms Doran, who helped coordinate the collection.
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Random Acts of Kindness Week 2018
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On Wednesday the 12th of December, our Transition Year group "Sang for Simon" on Dublin's O'Connell Street. The atmosphere was electric and the girls sang their hearts out! Well done girls and well done to your teacher, Ms. Cullen who organised the event and also Ms. Roche, who helped out on the day.
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Random Acts of Kindness Week 2018One of our Third Years, Zandara Apostol, kick started Random Acts of Kindness Week this morning, Monday the 10th of December 2018, by handing out chocolates to everyone in the school. Such a kind gesture Zandara, well done!
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College Awareness Week 2018
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Staff and students would like to say a huge thank you to our former pupils, Miriam and Celine Fitzgerald, Aoife Raeside and Eileen Dunne, who came back to visit the school this week during College Awareness Week. The former pupils spoke to students about their college courses and their experiences in college. We are so grateful that the girls took the time to come back to speak to students, you did a fantastic job girls, well done!
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Assumption Secondary School celebrates College Awareness Week 2018! Nov 19th-23rd
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Assumption Secondary organises various activities throughout the week to mark College Awareness Week
§ The fourth annual College Awareness Week (CAW) is taking place from November 19th to November 24th 2018 § The campaign promotes the benefits of a post-secondary plan for all, supports students to become ‘college ready’ and features local role models § For further information visit www.collegeaware.ie The whole school will be involved in this weeks events. We are delighted to be part of a nationwide campaign to promote the importance of post-secondary education. There are lots of options out there and College Awareness Week encourages people of all ages to consider further education as part of their future. CAW aims to inspire and inform allstudents about the importance of having a post-secondary education plan. It advocates for students to have the choice to pursue the course best suited to their interests, abilities and dreams, whether that is a PLC qualification, an apprenticeship or a university degree. CAW is supported by the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals and the Institute of Guidance Counsellors. Many other organisations such as The National Parents Council Post-Primary, the Irish Union of Second Level Students and Irish Business Employers Confederation have backed the campaign. The inaugural CAW in 2014, the first of its kind in Ireland, was a runaway success with over 350 events in locations including schools, higher educational institutes, community centres and libraries. Last year’s campaign saw over 1,500 events and approximately 150,000 participants. CAW 2018 is expected to bring even more participants on board, with events from Malin Head to Mizen Head and a strong focus on communities where participation in Higher Education remains below average. College Awareness Week gratefully acknowledges the sponsorship of Perrigo, the Higher Education Authority, Trinity College Dublin and Solas, the Further Education and Training Authority, and commends their dedication to the betterment of communities and Irish society through enhanced educational experiences. For more information on CAW, please visit www.collegeaware.ie Sixth Year English Macbeth TripOn Tuesday the 20th of November, sixth year students traveled to Smock Alley Theatre to watch a Gaiety School of Acting performance of Macbeth. Macbeth is the Higher Level Single Text for the English Leaving Certificate exam in 2019.
The girls thoroughly enjoyed their day out. They loved seeing the characters they had read about in class being brought to life in such a spectacular way! Their accompanying teachers, Ms. Munnelly and Ms. Conneely, would also like to commend the girls on their behaviour throughout the trip, as always they were a credit to the school, well done girls! |
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Halloween Choir Performance
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Staff and students would like to say a massive well done to the school choir, Sisters of Harmony, who performed a thrilling rendition of "I've Put a Spell On You" from the film Hocus Pocus during break time on Friday, 26th of October. You were absolutely fantastic girls, well done to both you and your teacher, Mrs Cullen, who organised the event!
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Halloween Decorations
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Staff and students would like to say a huge well done to our Art teacher, Mr McCarthy, and the second year art students for their wonderful Halloween display. Well done to all involved, the decorations are spooktacular!!
We would also like to say well done to our first year Art class on their fantastic Book of Spells display, well done girls, the artwork is fantastic! |
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Transition Year Trip
On Thursday the 4th of October Transition Year students, accompanied by their teacher Ms Munnelly, made a trip to the Irish Jewish Museum in Portobello.
The girls thoroughly enjoyed the trip and their behaviour was commended by the staff at the museum.
See the Transition Year Blog under "TY News" for more details.
The girls thoroughly enjoyed the trip and their behaviour was commended by the staff at the museum.
See the Transition Year Blog under "TY News" for more details.
Open Evening Art Exhibition
Well done to Mr McCarthy and the school's art students who organised a wonderful Art Exhibition for our school's Open Evening. The exhibition was an outstanding display of the students' amazing talents, well done to all involved!
Public Speaking
On Saturday the 21st Of April, our school was proudly represented at the All Ireland Finals of the DUGWA's under-15 girls Public Speaking Competition by one of our second years, Theertha Rajesh. Theertha also represented Trinity College Dublin at this final, having won best speaker at the Leinster heats of the competition. This event was held in UCD and saw students travel from all over Ireland (Galways, Belfast, Cavan etc.) to compete. Theertha spoke excellently and certainly done both herself and the school proud! Thank you to her teacher Ms. Conneely for her continued fantastic help and support in this annual event.
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All staff and students would like say a massive congratulations to students Kim Dunne, Theertha Rajesh and Elizabeth Uaboi who represented Assumption Secondary School in the DUGWA's under-15 girls Public Speaking Competition on Saturday, the 3rd of February in the Synge Theatre in Trinity College Dublin.
The girls spoke on a variety of topics ranging from health and lifestyle, education and technology. Each student spoke in a fantastic manner, excellently articulating their points with confidence. Well done girls, we are so proud of you! Also congratulations to Theertha who was awarded "Best Speaker" on the day. This a fantastic honour and well done to Theertha who did a wonderful job! Theertha will now go on to represent both Assumption Secondary School and Trinity College Dublin in the All-Ireland final, taking place on Saturday the 3rd of March in University College Dublin. Best of luck Theertha!" Congratulations and thank you to Miss Conneely who prepared the girls for the competition. |
Fundraising drive for the Children’s Heart Centre (CHC) in Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin
Ms. Dwyer and her class (present 5th years) raised €1000 for the CHC. Leah Walsh, Chloe O’Brien and Nicole Martin presented the cheque to Dr. Orla Franklin (consultant paediatric cardiologist) on Tuesday February 20th in the CHC. Dr. Franklin gave the girls a tour of the ward and told the girls about the costs involved in keeping the Heart Centre running. The CHC cost €4.5 million to build and the project was funded entirely through charitable donations. Well done to all involved!
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Roman Day
Our first years worked very hard to put on Roman day for their fellow first year class. Each person took on the role as a Roman character. The people in history section of the history course really came to life today! We had an actor, a gladiator, beauticians, farmers, market workers etc. Each student wore a costume to suit her character. Their fellow classmates were treated to some ancient Roman beauty treatments, some typical Roman food (bread, cheese, meats and oat biscuits), some quizzes and other activities related to Roman times. We looked at Roman coins, mosaics and wax tablets. Well done to all!
First Year History Project
The first year History display in the main hall. The display shows model round towers, high crosses, bee hive cells and extracts from the Book of Kells. Well done girls.
Excellence in Business
Congratulations to Rosemary Vincent on receiving an award for excellence in Business Studies in UCD, December 2017.
International Food Sampling Day
On Thursday the 11th of May we held our multicultural food celebration. Many of our pupils prepared traditional dishes for their classmates to sample.
Assumption Secondary School Annual Awards Ceremony May 2017
Bank of Ireland - TY Academy
Congratulations to Aoife Murray who was on the winning team of the Bank of Ireland TY Academy, beating stiff competition from Galway, Cork and Limerick on 5th April 2017, House of Lords, College Green.
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Healthy food preparation demonstration for 1st year students given by Sharon Hearne Smyth
Students at work on 2016-2017 Creative Engagement project with Artist Niamh Synnottt
Public Speaking Competition
On Saturday the 11th of March Charley Ashe, Athina Oritz and Sandra Saju took part in the final of the Irish Federation of University Women’s Public Speaking Competition in Trinity College Dublin. Having won the previous round, the girls not only represented Assumption Secondary School, they also represented Trinity College Dublin. They competed against competitors representing UCD, NUI Galway and Queens University Belfast.
The girls delivered three excellent speeches, which captured the attention of the audience in the Synge theatre. They spoke clearly, confidently and proudly.
The girls were awarded second place in this national competition. We are delighted and proud to have been awarded the Ann Budd Memorial prize. Congratulations to their public speaking mentor and teacher Miss Conneely who prepared the girls so well and supported them through this national competition.
The girls delivered three excellent speeches, which captured the attention of the audience in the Synge theatre. They spoke clearly, confidently and proudly.
The girls were awarded second place in this national competition. We are delighted and proud to have been awarded the Ann Budd Memorial prize. Congratulations to their public speaking mentor and teacher Miss Conneely who prepared the girls so well and supported them through this national competition.
Public Speaking Competition
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All staff and students of Assumption are incredibly proud of our three second year students, Charley Ashe, Athina Ortiz and Sandra Saju, who competed in and won in the DUGWA's Public Speaking Competition in Trinity College Dublin on the 4th of February, 2017.
The girls performed exceptionally well and were chosen as the winners on the day. The team will now compete in the national final on the 11th of March as the Trinity Representatives. The girls will compete with representative teams from NUI Galway, UCD, Queens Belfast and UCC. We are all extremely proud of you girls and wish you the very best of luck in the final. Our congratulations is extended to Miss. Conneely who prepared the girls for the event. |
College Awareness Week
Congratulations to Ms. Cullen and our 2nd year students on winning first prize in the College Awareness Week competition. Check out the wonderful video by clicking on the link below
http://www.collegeaware.ie/case-studies
http://www.collegeaware.ie/case-studies
On the 19th of jan, Ailbhe class, along with their history teacher Ms Cullen, visited Drimnagh Castle for a tour of the castle and the grounds. Their tour guide Alex showed them many of the defensive features of a castle and they learnt a lot about the restoration of Drimnagh Castle that took place in the 80s. The girls really enjoyed the trip.
P.E. Health & Fitness Programme Results
Since January, 1st Year, 2ndYear, 3rd Year and Transition Year students have taken part in a Health & Fitness programme during P.E. class. This included monitoring height, weight and shoe size in addition to recording their best scores in a number of physical tests. While each student has received their own personal scores, the overall best student and class results for each discipline are recorded below.
Since January, 1st Year, 2ndYear, 3rd Year and Transition Year students have taken part in a Health & Fitness programme during P.E. class. This included monitoring height, weight and shoe size in addition to recording their best scores in a number of physical tests. While each student has received their own personal scores, the overall best student and class results for each discipline are recorded below.
Street Law
Our Transition Year students will be taking part in a Trinity Access Programme linked programme called Street Law. Two trainee solicitors, will deliver the course in school to the whole class group. The students will be taught the foundations of Irish Law and investigate real court cases and make their own informed judgments on these real life cases. This is a fantastic course which has proven to be hugely popular among previous year groups. As part of this programme the students will make a visit to the Criminal Courts in the new year, once their study has been completed.
Camera Club - Welcome Back
The Camera club is a way for pupils to express themselves through images rather than words. Throughout the year students will develop their photography skills and learn how to really be confident in and proud of their work. Camera club is hosted in room 1.3 every Friday morning at 8.30am.
The Camera club is a way for pupils to express themselves through images rather than words. Throughout the year students will develop their photography skills and learn how to really be confident in and proud of their work. Camera club is hosted in room 1.3 every Friday morning at 8.30am.
First Year Buddy Lunch - SRC
Our first 1st year-6th year buddy activity was a Buddy Lunch. It was a great opportunity for buddies to get to know each other.
It took place on Tuesday 8th September. We all gathered on the basketball courts and spent time with our buddies. Luckily, the sun was shining which brought a nice atmosphere to our little gathering. It helped us become more comfortable with each other. We will organise further activities throughout the school year.
SRC
It took place on Tuesday 8th September. We all gathered on the basketball courts and spent time with our buddies. Luckily, the sun was shining which brought a nice atmosphere to our little gathering. It helped us become more comfortable with each other. We will organise further activities throughout the school year.
SRC
Junior Achievement First Year Students
First year
students have been involved in the ‘Sum it up’ programme.
The programme consisted of 5 classroom based modules designed to build on student’s knowledge of Mathematics and to demonstrate the subjects use in everyday life.
The students found the programme both interesting and educational.
Thank you to Sarah Graham (SAS IT Consultancy working with ESB IT projects) for teaching the programme.
The programme consisted of 5 classroom based modules designed to build on student’s knowledge of Mathematics and to demonstrate the subjects use in everyday life.
The students found the programme both interesting and educational.
Thank you to Sarah Graham (SAS IT Consultancy working with ESB IT projects) for teaching the programme.
Congratulations to Transition Year Students, who worked hard raising funds for the Simon Community
Book Grant 2015
Application forms for assistance towards purchasing books for the 2015-2016 school year are now available from the school office.
Completed forms must be returned by 3.40pm on Friday May 8th 2015.
Completed forms must be returned by 3.40pm on Friday May 8th 2015.
International Food Day
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On January 30th we hosted a celebration of international cuisine. A large variety of food was made available to students and staff to sample.
Thank you to all students who participated and to their families who helped with cooking and met the expense of the food items. |
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Congratulations on your Graduation Class of 1959
Student Enterprise Awards
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Congratulations to Transition Year students who competed in the City Final of the Student Enterprise Awards on 12th March, in Dublin Castle. Following the Dragon's Den competition two teams were selected to compete in the final. Megan, Aoibhe, Shanice and Jo presented their mini-company Eco Speaker and Nikki, Hillary, Iris and Sammy presented their mini-company Krystal Velvet. All students had an enjoyable day.
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Krystal Velvet
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Eco Speaker
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International Dance
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On Friday
20th April we enjoyed a display of international dances and
costumes. Five countries were represented.
Congratulations to all the participants. Thank you for sharing elements of your culture with us. Ireland Sarah, Carragh, Samantha, Ceadaoin, Katie, Leah, Aishling and Eve performed a traditional Irish dance with different reel steps put together. Philippines Representing the Philippines were Ashley, Alyza, Pauline, Dallanie, Hannah and Justine. A dance called “Panderetas de Amor” was performed. Panderetas means “tambourines” in Spanish. This dance highlighted Spanish influence in aspects of life in the Philippines. Iran Sharry representing Iran performed three dances. A traditional dance from the north of Iran, a Persian dance and a Turkish dance. Thailand Thailand was represented by Chira who performed a traditional dance that is only performed in Thailand. India Represting India were Ashna, Christy, Divya, Sreelakshmi, Sancia, Sona, Rosemary and Dhanya. The girls performed a Bollywood fusion dance. It contained three different dance styles. These dances are usually performed at celebrations such as weddings and engagements. The girls wore traditional costumes from different states in India. The three songs were in the national language which is Hindi. |
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Dublin University Graduate's Association Public Speaking
The staff
and students of Assumption Secondary School are immensely proud of our three
second year students, Pauline Jalop, Niamh Redmond and Sarah Redmond, who took
part in the Dublin University Graduate Women's Association (DUGWA) Public
Speaking Event on the 7th of February and then progressed on the the final
event organised by the Irish Federation of University Women (IrFUW) on the 7th
of March.
The three girls had been working extremely hard in the run up to the competition, using their free time to practice with their teachers, Ms. McAteer and Ms. Conneely. Pauline, Niamh and Sarah worked tirelessly on their speeches and practiced performing them in front of a variety of different year groups. The girls were very dedicated and hardworking in their preparation which showed in the DUGWA competition held on the 7th of February. The girls performed extremely well and won the competition! They were granted the title of "Best Team" on the day and were gifted with beautiful paper weights from Trinity College and a plaque which shall have the school name engraved on it.
After winning the DUGWA round in Trinity College the girls progressed on the the national final, also held in Trinity College, on the 7th of March. Pauline, Niamh and Sarah again performed fantastically well and we are all so proud of their amazing achievement. After performing in the national final the girls were sent a letter from the chairperson of the IrFUW, Dr Marion Gibson, who wrote that, "Pauline, Niamh and Sarah displayed maturity, excellent presentation and great personality as they addressed the audience. It was obvious to all that they have been well supported by their school community and we in the IrFUW wish them and your school continued success in the future".
All staff and students here at Assumption would like to echo Dr Gibson's sentiments in congratulating the girls and the staff would also like to acknowledge the kindness and support shown by Pauline, Niamh and Sarah's fellow students who were extremely supportive and encouraging towards the girls in the last few months.
The three girls had been working extremely hard in the run up to the competition, using their free time to practice with their teachers, Ms. McAteer and Ms. Conneely. Pauline, Niamh and Sarah worked tirelessly on their speeches and practiced performing them in front of a variety of different year groups. The girls were very dedicated and hardworking in their preparation which showed in the DUGWA competition held on the 7th of February. The girls performed extremely well and won the competition! They were granted the title of "Best Team" on the day and were gifted with beautiful paper weights from Trinity College and a plaque which shall have the school name engraved on it.
After winning the DUGWA round in Trinity College the girls progressed on the the national final, also held in Trinity College, on the 7th of March. Pauline, Niamh and Sarah again performed fantastically well and we are all so proud of their amazing achievement. After performing in the national final the girls were sent a letter from the chairperson of the IrFUW, Dr Marion Gibson, who wrote that, "Pauline, Niamh and Sarah displayed maturity, excellent presentation and great personality as they addressed the audience. It was obvious to all that they have been well supported by their school community and we in the IrFUW wish them and your school continued success in the future".
All staff and students here at Assumption would like to echo Dr Gibson's sentiments in congratulating the girls and the staff would also like to acknowledge the kindness and support shown by Pauline, Niamh and Sarah's fellow students who were extremely supportive and encouraging towards the girls in the last few months.
Gaisce Awards
On Friday the 6th March 2015, four pupils were
awarded the Bronze medal for their Gaisce
participation. Presention
of this prestigious award was made by our guest of honour for the event, TD Joan Collins.
The Gaisce programme demands time, dedication and above all commitment. The girls receiving the award worked on a variety of activities all of which had to be supervised and verified. Examples of their challenges included, roller-skating , camogie , ballet, Eco Unesco participation , knitting, piano lessons, singing lessons, John Bosco Youth Club Assistant, After School Club Assistant ,Scout Leader and volunteering at a Social Services Centre.
Congratulations to Debbie Costello, Charlotte Clapperton, Nicole Irving and Alex Keane.
Thank you to parents and invited guests who were in attendance.
The Gaisce programme demands time, dedication and above all commitment. The girls receiving the award worked on a variety of activities all of which had to be supervised and verified. Examples of their challenges included, roller-skating , camogie , ballet, Eco Unesco participation , knitting, piano lessons, singing lessons, John Bosco Youth Club Assistant, After School Club Assistant ,Scout Leader and volunteering at a Social Services Centre.
Congratulations to Debbie Costello, Charlotte Clapperton, Nicole Irving and Alex Keane.
Thank you to parents and invited guests who were in attendance.
Seachtain na Gaeilge
Ailis class performed the songs "dá bhfaighinn mo rogha de thriúr acu" agus "riptide" le Coláiste Lurgan. It was the perfect end to Seachtain na Gaeilge 2015.
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Seachtain na Gaeilge is off to a great start with a Ceilí for first years, lead by the Irish Dancing group at Assumption Secondary School. Spot prizes were awarded to the best dancers on the day. Well done to all involved.
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TY Students enjoyed an Irish Trip to Trinity College on Monday 23rd February with their Irish teacher Ms. Elliott. |
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Well done Cheyenne! Cheyenne Johnston, a first year student who donated 14 inches of her hair to make a wig for someone who has suffered hair loss while undergoing cancer treatment. |
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