Arklow CBS news for week ending 6th November 2020
Dates for your diary
10th November: online subject choice information evening for 1st Year parents.
12th November: CAO Information evening with Ms.Rooney.
16th November: Webinar for Parents- Microsoft Teams Basics for Parents.
Online Subject Choice Information evening for parents of 1st Years
On 10th November, there will be an information evening for parents of 1st years. This is an important meeting to help/advise parents and students on their subject choices. It is advisable that all parents of 1st years log in for this meeting. A link for the meeting will be sent to parents prior to the meeting.
CAO Remote Information Evening with Ms. Rooney November 12th
Ms.Rooney is hosting a CAO information evening via ZOOM for 6th Year students and their parents on Thursday the 12th of November. All 6th year students and parents of 6th year students are advised to log on for this very important information evening.
Webinar for Parents- Microsoft Teams Basics for Parents November 16th
Date: 16/11/2020
Start time: 7:00 pm
Webinar duration : 1 hour
Speaker: Jason Burns
Location: Online
Fee: €5
To book a place log on to: https://www.ecwexford.ie/cpd-courses/parent-courses/1707-webinar-microsoft-teams-basics-for-parents.html
Parents are invited to attend an online webinar on Micrsoft Teams which is the online platform used by us here in Arklow CBS. The webinar will introduce Microsoft Teams to parents to give them an insight into how it works as an online learning environment. The main feature of Microsoft Teams will be explored including how teachers can access some of the free learning tools built into Microsoft Teams. Students can use this forum to upload assignments and homework, communicate with their teacher and organise their own personal workspace. As a parent, having a small insight into the workings of this online learning environment can help track your child’s progress and improve their learning.
TY News
The TY classes have been extremely entrepreneurial and busy recently with their mini companies. Here are some of the products that the students have produced this year. Some of these products would make a lovey Christmas gift or stocking filler. We could encourage parents to look at some of their business pages on Facebook or Instagram.
AGB Gloves
Oran Dunning and Sam Butler are doing a mini company on GAA gloves. They are Arklow Geraldines Ballymoney gloves. You can find us on Facebook on Instagram.
Facebook: Agb Gloves.
Instagram: agb_gloves.
Dog Walking
If you don’t have time to walk we will do it for you. We are based in Arklow and Coolgreaney. For further details please contact:
Marcusewolff1@gmail.com
Deankfarrell27@gmail.com
Soap
The soap is handmade with goats milk , honey and other natural oils. We have also decided to add essential oils to our soap to give it a great fragrance. We give the soap it’s shape by melting it down and pouring it into a mould. We sell our soap on Etsy
Only Fools and Horseshoes Decorations
Only Fools and Horseshoes is a TY mini company making decorations from recycled horse shoes at the moment we are making a
Horseshoe Christmas Tree for €20
Horseshoe Snowman €15
You can find us on Facebook and Instagram.
Instagram @Only_fools_and_horseshoes
Facebook @Eoinbyrne
Captain Candle
Our business is a very ambitious, original and innovative, the thing that sets us apart from other candle companies is our range of products for our eco-conscious customers with our fully naturally derived candles.
The prices are as follows:
- Candle in a jar €6
- Different shaped candles €5
Instagram is @captaincandles
Facebook: captain candles
StressLess
Welcome to the world of StressLess! Our StressLess Stress Balls will help if you are feeling stressed or anxious. Prices 1.50, but with our new winter sale save 33% with our stress balls reduced to 0.99c.
Careers News
CAO Applications
Leaving cert students and their parents are reminded that the 2021 CAO online Application Facility is now. The deadline for applications is Feb 1st 2021. Early application fee is €30 if paid before Jan 20t h2021. Fee for applications between 21-31 January is €45. Ms. Rooney strongly advices all students to apply early.
Supervised Study
Supervised study has started back for Leaving Cert students this week.
Due to the prolonged closure of schools which arose due to COVID 19, supervised evening study is an ideal opportunity for your son to get back into routine quickly and to avail of a quiet, supervised environment to complete homework, study and prepare for State Examinations in 2021.
All evening study sessions will be in full compliance with COVID-19 school regulations and the schools code of behaviour.
If you wish your son to take part in evening study or you would like further information please email admin@arklowcbs.ie or contact the school directly on 0402 32564. Alternatively, your son can inform his tutor if he wishes to commence evening study.
Enrolment for 2021
Arklow CBS is now accepting applications for enrolment for the academic year 2021. Parents can complete their expression of interest form on the school website and our school office will be confirm application as soon as possible. Parents and guardians can contact us for further information by telephone (0402 32564) or by email: admin@arklowcbs.ie.