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2020/2021 by The Comp
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Back to school
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We are looking forward to welcoming students back on Monday as normal. The school continues to monitor the evolving situation regarding PPE recalls to ensure that the school continues in providing a safe learning environment for our students. We would like to add a word of appreciation to our neighbours St. Caimin's for their support.
#greatneighbours #allinthistogether |
calculated grades update
The Department has put in place a helpline for students which is now open and will be operated up to Sunday 04 October. The helpline number is 01 8892199. Updated information has also being posted at www.gov.ie/leavingcertificate. An email address for queries is also available at LC2020@education.gov.ie
Leaving Cert RESULTS 2020
Our 2020 Leaving Certs and LCAs are very much in our thoughts and in our hearts as we enter the weekend ahead of the online release of results on Monday.
If you click on the page and you've gotten what you wanted or exceeded your expectations, then we are very happy for you. If, however, you're disappointed remember nobody has ever rested all their hopes on one set of results. There are many routes to get you to your dreams and this is only the beginning. We wish you happiness in your pursuits from this point onwards - college, work, apprenticeships, family or travel. You'll always be welcome back (post Covid) to stop in, say hello and tell us know how you are doing! We very much look forward to hearing how you are doing!
Now for the fine print....
Current restrictions are making it impossible for us to accommodate exam students in person on Monday. However, it is important to us that you know we are here to support you. Ms. Schous and Ms. Murray will be available online and by phone throughout the week. Any in person appointments will need approval and completion of a visitor Covid questionnaire will be required.
The very best wishes to all those getting their results on Monday!
If you click on the page and you've gotten what you wanted or exceeded your expectations, then we are very happy for you. If, however, you're disappointed remember nobody has ever rested all their hopes on one set of results. There are many routes to get you to your dreams and this is only the beginning. We wish you happiness in your pursuits from this point onwards - college, work, apprenticeships, family or travel. You'll always be welcome back (post Covid) to stop in, say hello and tell us know how you are doing! We very much look forward to hearing how you are doing!
Now for the fine print....
Current restrictions are making it impossible for us to accommodate exam students in person on Monday. However, it is important to us that you know we are here to support you. Ms. Schous and Ms. Murray will be available online and by phone throughout the week. Any in person appointments will need approval and completion of a visitor Covid questionnaire will be required.
The very best wishes to all those getting their results on Monday!
Leaving Certificate 2020 – Postponed Examinations to commence on 16th November.
Students are being advised that the written examinations will be based on the normal question paper format, content and structure as in previous years. Students taking the postponed examinations will be graded on the basis of their written papers.
In confirming the written nature of the examinations the Minister stated it would not be feasible or practical at this stage to conduct examinations in oral or practical components, or to try to complete unfinished coursework. She referred to the fact that the oral and practical components are school-based, requiring significant levels of support at school level, including the requirement to take serving teachers out of their schools to undertake state examinations work.
In the case of five subjects, the SEC will also mark coursework which had been completed prior to school closure and these marks will be included in the grading of these subjects. These are:
· Home Economics (already marked by the SEC);
· LCVP Portfolio;
· Design and Communication Graphics;
· Physical Education (PE) Physical Activity Project;
· Engineering.
In all other subjects, candidates will be awarded grades solely on the written papers.
The full text of the Ministerial Announcement can be accessed through the following link:
https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2020-press-releases/PR2020-08-20.html
Students are being advised that the written examinations will be based on the normal question paper format, content and structure as in previous years. Students taking the postponed examinations will be graded on the basis of their written papers.
In confirming the written nature of the examinations the Minister stated it would not be feasible or practical at this stage to conduct examinations in oral or practical components, or to try to complete unfinished coursework. She referred to the fact that the oral and practical components are school-based, requiring significant levels of support at school level, including the requirement to take serving teachers out of their schools to undertake state examinations work.
In the case of five subjects, the SEC will also mark coursework which had been completed prior to school closure and these marks will be included in the grading of these subjects. These are:
· Home Economics (already marked by the SEC);
· LCVP Portfolio;
· Design and Communication Graphics;
· Physical Education (PE) Physical Activity Project;
· Engineering.
In all other subjects, candidates will be awarded grades solely on the written papers.
The full text of the Ministerial Announcement can be accessed through the following link:
https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2020-press-releases/PR2020-08-20.html
While we appreciate that parents may wish to donate books to the school for the benefit of our students unfortunately due to the current COVID restrictions we are not in a position to accept such donations. Thank you for thinking of us but please do not leave donations of books into the school.
UPDATED LETTER FROM MINISTER FOLEY
Simon community - stationery packs
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The Simon Community are continuing to support those in hardship by providing stationery packs to those in need. These packs can be applied for by filling out the form below and the school will send you the form needed. Please see the poster for further details. You can apply below under the strictest confidence.
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A message from minister foley
Bursary & scholarship details
1916 Bursary
The 1916 Bursary is awarded to six recipients each year.
Each student who is awarded the Bursary will receive €5,000 for each year of their undergraduate programme of study.
Access Scholarship
GMIT awards up to twelve Access Scholarships to the value of €5,000 which is provided in increments over the duration of the programme of study.
In addition, scholarship applicants may be eligible for a reduced-points offer of up to 50 CAO points, subject to availability.
For more information regarding eligibility criteria and to download application forms, please click on the link below.
https://www.gmit.ie/apply/scholarships
The 1916 Bursary is awarded to six recipients each year.
Each student who is awarded the Bursary will receive €5,000 for each year of their undergraduate programme of study.
Access Scholarship
GMIT awards up to twelve Access Scholarships to the value of €5,000 which is provided in increments over the duration of the programme of study.
In addition, scholarship applicants may be eligible for a reduced-points offer of up to 50 CAO points, subject to availability.
For more information regarding eligibility criteria and to download application forms, please click on the link below.
https://www.gmit.ie/apply/scholarships
Exam Fee Refunds - update
The State Examinations would like to confirm that the refunds refer to the State Examination fee only. Candidates who submitted a medical Card or did not pay any fee to the State Examinations Commission are not due a refund.All refunds have been processed and the majority of have been received by the cardholder. However, a small number of banks may still be processing the refunds into cardholder’s accounts.
There may be confusion regarding fees paid in respect of the Mock Exams which are organised by individual schools. The State Examinations Commission has no role or responsibility in relation to the Mock Examinations or the fees charged which are organised by individual schools.
There may be confusion regarding fees paid in respect of the Mock Exams which are organised by individual schools. The State Examinations Commission has no role or responsibility in relation to the Mock Examinations or the fees charged which are organised by individual schools.
Exam Fee Refunds
The State Examinations Commission (SEC) is refunding all candidates who have paid their examination fee for 2020.
Refunds were processed on May 26th for all candidates that paid the examination fee online. Refunds will go back to the card/account which was used to pay the fee. The process can take up to 7 days to process.
If candidates have not received the refund by June 10th , they should email us at fees@examinations.ie with their exam number.
Refunds were processed on May 26th for all candidates that paid the examination fee online. Refunds will go back to the card/account which was used to pay the fee. The process can take up to 7 days to process.
If candidates have not received the refund by June 10th , they should email us at fees@examinations.ie with their exam number.
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End of year schedule
Update on State Exam Fees
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.
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.
Latest Junior Cycle Updates
Please find the latest information available regarding the Junior Cycle Exams. There will be further information outlining the school's approach after the Board of Management meeting on Tuesday next week.
School Transport Application - SEN
School Transport Refunds
Ministers announce school transport arrangements - Refunds to be issued to families at end of school year. https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2020-press-releases/PR20-04-24.html
The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. and the Minister of State for Training, Skills, Innovation, Research and Development John Halligan have announced that families will receive refunds for school transport fees for periods of schools’ closures. The payments will issue at the end of the school year once the exact period of closures is confirmed.
The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. and the Minister of State for Training, Skills, Innovation, Research and Development John Halligan have announced that families will receive refunds for school transport fees for periods of schools’ closures. The payments will issue at the end of the school year once the exact period of closures is confirmed.
Art Packs
Our amazing Art Dept have been working all week getting emergency art packs together for any of our art students that find they are running short or forgot to bring their supplies home with them in March. We have left them at 3 drop off points to be collected by an adult only, this can be parent/guardian /relation etc...
They collection points are:
1-Texaco-Shannon
2-Crowe’s shop-Sixmilebridge
3-Halpin’s garage & service station - Newmarket-on-fergus
Again a gentle reminder that these are emergency packs only so please don’t collect one if you are not short of supplies.
Art speaks where words are unable to explain.
They collection points are:
1-Texaco-Shannon
2-Crowe’s shop-Sixmilebridge
3-Halpin’s garage & service station - Newmarket-on-fergus
Again a gentle reminder that these are emergency packs only so please don’t collect one if you are not short of supplies.
Art speaks where words are unable to explain.
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Jigsaw Webinar
How can you help young people deal with school and exam related anxiety during this time? Jigsaw clinicians are running a webinar for parents at 8 pm, Monday, 20 April. Free registration here ➡️ https://loom.ly/C7GO0t8
Stress Control Programme
The HSE have a Stress Control programme that is being provided free online. The programme is for adults, but under 18 year olds are encouraged to participate with their parents. It may be a useful programme for Leaving Certificate students and/or their parents to access for support at this time. Details are attached. It has started already, but the first session can still be accessed on line.
More details can be found here: https://stresscontrol.org/ and the link to the YouTube introductory video is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_BKErJ_jlSQHKFtHPCRmEctDtcNCCowB
More details can be found here: https://stresscontrol.org/ and the link to the YouTube introductory video is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_BKErJ_jlSQHKFtHPCRmEctDtcNCCowB
Survey - National Parents Council Post Primary
The Council would like to ask for the parents voice on the changes announced. We would appreciate it if you could send this email to parents asking for their views.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TSBKPBQ
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TSBKPBQ
BComm Convention
The annual BComm convention (due to take place on April 22nd in UCC) is now moving on-line. This online convention will involve a series of interviews with current students, graduates, employers and academic staff providing insight of the career benefits and innovative features of UCC’s redesigned BComm. The interviews will be recorded over the coming weeks and will provide you with the YouTube link of our first virtual interview on April 22nd so that students can still benefit from the content, but at their own convenience.
School Transport Scheme
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Post-Primary School Transport Schemes, applications for School Transport for the 2020/2021 school year are currently open and can be accessed online at www.buseireann.ie/schooltransport . The closing date for applications is Friday 24th April 2020.
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Free webinars
Studio 3 on https://www.studio3.org/ are providing free weekly webinars on how to support behaviour management for parents and teachers. The next one is on April 7th on low arousal approaches in learning environments and behaviour management within a whole school approach. There is one on April 15th from international Autism expert Peter Vermeulen on ‘should I tell my child they have autism and how’. Teachers and parents may find these interesting and beneficial and if one is missed it is available at a later date from https://www.studio3.org/free-webinars. The website contains a wealth of resources in terms of articles and podcasts on a range of topics related to supporting well-being.
Middletown Course Postponed
Middletown Centre for Autism courses scheduled for March are to be postponed until further notice.
Closure Advice for Students.
The school is closed from Thursday 12th March to Sunday 29th March.
Please below some tips and advice on how to continue with your studies during that time:
If you are part of Teams in subjects - continue to check in with your Teams - teachers will be assigning work there.
If your teacher does not use Teams - teachers may send group emails to class groups with work to be covered.
Staff will have given a hard copy of work to be covered to classes in the event that there are internet access issues.
We recommend that students continue to follow the daily school timetable - teachers will be assigning work assuming that level of time commitment.
All students have access to Studyclix which is an invaluable resource for all students.
Exam students should continue to prepare for Orals and Practical Exams - where they can eg Home Economics students can continue to practice for their cookery exam etc; access aural resources for your orals etc ; continue to practice for your Music practical ...
Exam students should access the State Exams website at www.examinations.ie to access exam papers and marking schemes.
Continue to monitor our school website for any updates.
Please below some tips and advice on how to continue with your studies during that time:
If you are part of Teams in subjects - continue to check in with your Teams - teachers will be assigning work there.
If your teacher does not use Teams - teachers may send group emails to class groups with work to be covered.
Staff will have given a hard copy of work to be covered to classes in the event that there are internet access issues.
We recommend that students continue to follow the daily school timetable - teachers will be assigning work assuming that level of time commitment.
All students have access to Studyclix which is an invaluable resource for all students.
Exam students should continue to prepare for Orals and Practical Exams - where they can eg Home Economics students can continue to practice for their cookery exam etc; access aural resources for your orals etc ; continue to practice for your Music practical ...
Exam students should access the State Exams website at www.examinations.ie to access exam papers and marking schemes.
Continue to monitor our school website for any updates.
Trip to Rome
Following consultation with the relevant authorities, the Board of Management regrets that it has reluctantly decided to cancel the proposed school trip to Rome.
This decision has been made with the health welfare and safety of the pupils, the school community and the wider community in mind.
This decision has been made with the health welfare and safety of the pupils, the school community and the wider community in mind.
Learning Links
Parents are asked to remind students to check that they can access Office 365 from home; teachers will communicate with their class groups through Office 365 in the event of a school closure. Any student experiencing difficulty should alert their Year Head. Please also monitor the school website for updates. Please Note: the school has had NO notice of school closure at this time; we are simply preparing for all eventualities.
Senior Cycle Options
School Transport Scheme
Under the terms of the Post-Primary School Transport Scheme, children are eligible for school transport where they reside not less than 4.8 kilometres from and are attending their nearest school as determined by the Department/Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language. While it is the prerogative of parents to send their children to the school of their choice, eligibility for school transport is to the nearest school / Post Primary Centre and it is important that parents are aware of this eligibility criteria.
Applications for school transport for the 2020/2021 school year can be made online at www.buseireann.ie/schooltransport and must be submitted before the last Friday in April . It is important that applications for school transport are made on time as late applicants are not guaranteed a service under the terms of the scheme.
Further information or clarification may be obtained by parents contacting their local Bus Éireann School Transport office.
Applications for school transport for the 2020/2021 school year can be made online at www.buseireann.ie/schooltransport and must be submitted before the last Friday in April . It is important that applications for school transport are made on time as late applicants are not guaranteed a service under the terms of the scheme.
Further information or clarification may be obtained by parents contacting their local Bus Éireann School Transport office.
Return dates 2019/2020 school year
Please find the dates we return to school for the 2019/2020 school year. Our timetable has had a slight change and lunch is now from 1.15 to 2pm.
Way2Pay
Way2Pay is a quick and convenient system or both parents and schools alike. We want to move to be a cashless school as quickly as possible and ask all parents and guardians to use Way2Pay as a first option in the payment of all school related bills. There is the facility on Way2PAy for parents to ‘deposit’ funds into their account over time as a convenient way of spreading costs. If you are not in a position to use Way2Pay on-line, the front office can accommodate payments through Way2Pay and you will receive a digital receipt however we respectfully request that this option be kept to a minimum.
We are finalising arrangements with Way2PAy and you will be alerted by text message when bills are live on the system:
We are finalising arrangements with Way2PAy and you will be alerted by text message when bills are live on the system:
- €60 Student Services which includes insurance and contributes to printing and photocopying costs – all students with the exception of TY & LCA students. Please note this charge is significantly lower than in other schools and is essential if the school is to continue to provide quality educational opportunities for our students.
- €150 Transition Year & LCA 1 Programme Fee – includes insurance, printing, photocopying, workbooks and contributes towards the cost of external tutors and significant transport costs. LCA 2 students will have a €50 Programme Fee.
- €60 - Book Rental Deposit – refundable after 3 years if all books returned and in good condition – applies to new Book Rental Applicants only.
- €150 - Book Rental charge for 1st years 2019/2020; €70 fee in 2nd year 2020/2021.
Booklists 2019/2020
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Trump Visit & State Exams
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Junior Cycle - Online Marking and Self Service Portal
Please find clarification about online marking at Junior Cycle in the link below. Letters issued to students today regarding the new Candidate self Service Portal.
https://www.examinations.ie/?l=en&mc=ex&sc=omd
https://www.examinations.ie/?l=en&mc=ex&sc=omd
End of year schedule
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Drug Awareness Talk
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Information from the State Examinations Commission
The State Examinations Commission has released information regarding the following:
- Examination Paper Cover Design
-Online Marking & Results and Appeals Timelines.
Please read the document below for further details.
- Examination Paper Cover Design
-Online Marking & Results and Appeals Timelines.
Please read the document below for further details.
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Music Generation
We are delighted to announce that Music Generation Clare will be offering high quality music performance tuition in The Comp from next September.
Tuition will be available in a variety of instruments.
Please give your name to Ms. Golden or Ms. Hickey if you wish to participate in this exciting initiative as the final deadline for applications is fast approaching.
https://www.musicgeneration.ie
Tuition will be available in a variety of instruments.
Please give your name to Ms. Golden or Ms. Hickey if you wish to participate in this exciting initiative as the final deadline for applications is fast approaching.
https://www.musicgeneration.ie
U15 Munster Hurling Final
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U15 hurling Munster final details have been confirmed. The venue is St. Patrick’s GAA Club in Rebogue in Limerick (near the parkway) at 12pm this Friday the 12th of April. Supporters please confirm with Mr. Barry. An comp abú!
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Senior Cycle Information
Please note that the information from our Senior Cycle evening may be found at the following link
http://www.stpatrickscomprehensive.ie/curricula.html
http://www.stpatrickscomprehensive.ie/curricula.html
Student Induction Days 2019
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We are looking forward to beginning a new approach to students joining us here at The Comp. Next Tuesday and Wednesday we will have our first Induction Days. We will be welcoming all 6th class students who applied to attend our school in the 2019/2020 school year. This will allow everybody to become familiar with the layout of the building and our facilities, try our option subjects, see how our timetables work and get to know their teachers and student mentors. We are aiming to make the transition to secondary school a comfortable one. With this in mind, changes have to be made to the timetable to facilitate this. In a follow up to letters issued this week, the details of these changes can be found here.
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The Comp Careers Fair
Announcing The Comp Careers Fair.....
Examination Fees Form
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We are running the Design a National Book Token competition again this year. There are lots of prizes up for grabs so call in to the library and chat to Jackie if you want to enter!
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Midterm Study runs from Monday to Friday of midterm in Room 22. All our students are welcome!
Mock exam timetables
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