Class Tutors Will Sign Journals During Their Class Time

TUTOR NEWS–Monday, 15th January 2018 (Week 18)

Note:

Tutor News will be emailed to all students, parents and teachers. Teachers will read out Tutor News at 11.15am on a Monday to their 1st Year classes only.

Class Tutors will sign journals during their class time.

GENERAL – Please read out to ALL 1st Year Students

Well done to our teams who represented the school in the BT Young Scientist Awards. They presented their projects in a very professional manner and we are very proud of them qualifying for the finals. Many thanks to our teachers Ms. Sheehy and Mr. O’Flynn.

Today at 12.30pm is the deadline for submitting your son / daughters Completed Common Application Scheme Form for a place in our school commencing September 2018. No applications can be accepted after 12.30pm today.

2nd Year Parent Teacher Meeting will be held today Monday, 15th January 2018 from 3.50pm to 6.20pm. Please bring your son / daughters school journal.

If your son / daughter has the flu or vomiting bug please do not send them to school as these are two extremely contagious viruses. Please keep them at home until fully recovered.

We have reported cases of head lice. Please check your son / daughter's hair. Head lice lay eggs which may appear like dandruff. Larvae hatch from these eggs and may persist. These can jump from head to head or onto clothing. Head lice is treatable with over the counter meds available from your pharmacy. Long hair should be tied back. Thank you.

Back to the 80's school musical. Our TY students are busy putting the final touches to props and costumes and are very excited about our upcoming musical on the 1st and 2nd of February. We would really appreciate the support of parents and students of the school in attending the show. There will also be a raffle on each night with fabulous prizes from the Parent's Council. Tickets are available at limetree.ie. Ms S. O'Donnell

We will be having a raffle for tickets for our school musical Back to the 80's. There are three prizes of two tickets each. TY students will be selling tickets in class for €1 for a strip or €2 for three. Remember if you are not in you can't win! The raffle will be held on Friday 19th at 11.00 in the Central Area. Best of luck. Ms S. O'Donnell

Rehearsals for the school Musical Back to the 80's in the library Monday and will continue on Wednesday in the Hall. Please check whatsapp group in relation to Tuesday’s rehearsal. Can students please bring all props in to Ms S O'Donnell in the staffroom ASAP.

Our annual Fashion Show is one of the main fundraising events for the school and features our Transition Year students on the catwalk. If you are interested in joining our Fashion Show committee which would entail attending three meetings between January and March 2018, to organise this event we would really appreciate your help. If you are unable to join the committee but are working in a business that would be interested in taking out an advertisement in our Fashion Show Brochure or would like to promote your own business by taking out an advert in our Fashion Show Brochure your support would be greatly appreciated. Advert prices are €100 for a full page (A5) and €50. If you are interested in getting involved or wish to advertise please contact the school office on 061 393105 or email .

The next Fashion Show meeting will take place on tomorrow Tuesday, 16th January 2018 at 8pm in the Front Parlour of Salesian House.

The Parents Association will be making gift baskets as raffle prizes for the upcoming fundraisers in the school (Musical & Fashion Show). Any donations will be welcome especially after Christmas, if you have any unused bottles of wine or gift sets etc. Please drop them into the school office. Many thanks!

Ski Trip 2018 – The balance of the outstanding payment for this trip is due is now overdue.

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A short meeting will be held today at 1.45 for all mentors. The meeting will take place in room 9. Thank you. Miss O'Donnell.

Green schools meeting on Thursday in room 9 at 1:30

SAVE THE DATE!!! - Sunday,May 13th 2018- Salesian Secondary College Charity lunch in aid of Mid-Western Cancer Foundation in Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel, Adare. Tickets go on sale at the beginning of February. More details to follow.

Justice and Peace meetings will now be held EVERY WEDNESDAY at 1.40pm. Attendance at meetings is essential as planning for the Charity Lunch begins.

Student Council meeting today, Monday 15th Jan., at 1.30pm in Fr. Dan’s Room.

A cinema outing for all 5th Year takes place tomorrow Tuesday, 16thJanuary. Permission slips must be returned to RE Teachers ASAP if not received already. Payment of €10 must be paid on Easy payments online, please do immediately if not yet paid. If any difficulties making this payment online, speak to your RE teacher. Students leave school at 10.20am and return at end of school day.

U18 Girls football match next Wednesday 17th January in Ennis. Bus leaving at 9.40. €5 for Bus please. Gumshields mandatory. Panel will be on notice board on Monday. Ms. Ronan and Ms Scally

Girls rugby training this Thursday at lunch time. Meet at the changing rooms at 1.20pm. There are 11 a side tournaments coming up in March and so all players must attend training. Ms. Barry

U15 hurling match next Monday, 22ndv Carrigaline leaving at 10.20am bus €4. Training wed 3.30

1st Year hurling Blitz scheduled later this week confirmation later today Monday. Training continues on Wednesday at 3.30.

Cross Country training takes place this Monday and Friday lunchtimes at 1.25p.m.Students who have entered in the North Munster Schools Cross Country should come to training this week to familiarise themselves with the running route.

U-16 1/2 Gaelic Football Wednesday 17th January vs Gaelcholaiste in St.Pat's pitch Rhebogue. Leave class at 9.40a.m.Panel on sports noticeboard.

1st Year

Final monies due on or before Friday 19th February for all those travelling to Brussels/Paris. Please pay same using the online payment system. Any student who has not submitted up-to-date passport details needs to do so immediately.

2nd Year

2ndYear Parent Teacher Meeting will take place next Monday, 15thJanuary 2018 from 3.50pm – 6.20pm. Please bring your son / daughters school journal.

On Thursday, January 18ththere will be a Girl Talk/Body Confidence workshop hosted by Sarah Doyle. This workshop is designed for teenage girls to increase their self-esteem and help them recognise their true value. When you are young teenage a girl your sense of worth, value and purpose can be too easily linked to how we look on the outside. Exploring negative self-talk and how the girls feel about their appearance, Sarah gently encourages open and honest conversations to help the girls embrace their unique qualities and discover their strengths. The girl’s ability to maintain a healthy attitude to diets, exercise and her appearance will play a major part in developing self-esteem and confidence. This work shop will be held for 3rd year girls from 11.15 -12.15 and 2nd year girls from 12.15 - 1.15 in the study.

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2nd Year - continued

3rd Year

3rd years - Ivana Kolic will be visiting the school on Wednesday 17th January. She will be meeting with the Young SVP committee at 11.50. Please meet in the central area. M.Kelly

On Thursday, January 18th there will be a Girl Talk/Body Confidence workshop hosted by Sarah Doyle. This workshop is designed for teenage girls to increase their self-esteem and help them recognise their true value. When you are young teenage a girl your sense of worth, value and purpose can be too easily linked to how we look on the outside. Exploring negative self-talk and how the girls feel about their appearance, Sarah gently encourages open and honest conversations to help the girls embrace their unique qualities and discover their strengths. The girl’s ability to maintain a healthy attitude to diets, exercise and her appearance will play a major part in developing self-esteem and confidence. This work shop will be held for 3rd year girls from 11.15 -12.15 and 2nd year girls from 12.15 - 1.15 in the study.

An information session will take place next Monday, 22nd January 2018 for all 3rd Year students on Transition Year 2018-2019 time tbc. A similar information evening will take place for parents only on Monday, 22nd January 2018 at 7.30pm in the school Hall. Application forms will be available at the information session and the school office. Closing date for applications is Friday, 2nd February 2018. TY interviews will be held from Monday, 5th February to Monday, 9th February 2018.

DAT testing will take place for all 3rd Year students on Wednesday, 24th February 2018. This takes all day. Please ensure you have a HB pencil and eraser with you on the day. Ms. Whelan will talk you through this in your class groups during the week.

Transition Years

Monday –Piloxing: Magone/Mazarello 12-1

Tuesday –

Class Magone class travel to Enable Ireland Castleconnellfor integrated Dance tomorrow Tuesday, 16thleaving at 12.35 and returning for 4pm

Jigsaw talks in Ms Hogan’s room: Magone and Mazzarello 9:00 Tuesday/Savio and Bosco 9:40

Wednesday –

Piloxing: Bosco/Savio 9-10

Gaisce meeting in the computer room on Wednesday at 1.40 please bring sheets.

Thursday –

A Law talk will take place in the study hall for all TY students at 9:00 on Thursday. This will explain what studying law is like and what types of careers you can do afterwards.

Back to the 80's school musical. Our TY students are busy putting the final touches to props and costumes and are very excited about our upcoming musical on the 1st and 2nd of February. We would really appreciate the support of parents and students of the school in attending the show. There will also be a raffle on each night with fabulous prizes from the Parent's Council. Tickets are available at limetree.ie. Ms S. O'Donnell

Rehearsals for the school Musical Back to the 80's in the library Monday and will continue on Wednesday in the Hall. Please check Whatsapp group in relation to Tuesday’s rehearsal. Can students please bring all props in to Ms S O'Donnell in the staffroom ASAP.

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Transition Year - continued

The TY cultural Trip to Krakow Poland is 5 weeks away today Monday, the Balance for this trip should be paid immediately.

If you did not do DAT testing in 3rd Year please be aware that it is taking place again Wed 24th of Feb and you will be expected to take the test on this day.

GMIT open morning on sat 20th January, book through following link

5th Years

Ms. J McMahon 5th Year LCVP class will travel to Stryker this Friday, 19th January 2018. Leaving school at 8.45am. €5 for the bus.

A cinema outing for all 5th Years takes place tomorrow Tuesday, 16th January. Permission slips must be returned to RE Teachers ASAP if not received already. Payment of €10 must be paid on Easy payments online, please do immediately if not yet paid. If any difficulties making this payment online, speak to your RE teacher. Students leave school at 10.20am and return at end of school day.

Gaisce meeting in the computer room on Wednesday at 1.40 please bring sheets.

If you did not do DAT testing in 3rd Year please be aware that it is taking place again Wednesday, 24th of February and you will be expected to take the test on this day.

GMIT open morning on sat 20th January, book through following link

A reminder that all 5th Year students are on work experience from the 5thto the 9thof March. This is your last chance to gain relevant work experience that is related to your career interest.

6th Years

GMIT open morning on sat 20th January, book through following link

Students should have a CAO number by now. The deadline for the reduced fee is the 20th of January. Please add restricted entry courses by 1st Feb, all other courses do not need to be added until July 1st so there is no need to delay getting a number. Please talk to Ms. Whelan about any queries or issues you’re having with this.

If you received an e-mail about writing a DARE personal statement, please e-mail it to Ms. Whelan ASAP

ESB are open for apprenticeship application If you’re considering applying to the ESB this year, Career Services are offering preparation courses for the aptitude test and interview, see for more details.

Soccer Scholarships in MU are now open for application. Use the following link if interested