Update on New Arklow CBS Campus - Project Dargle
The National Development Finance Agency (NDFA), which is supporting the Department of Education and Skills by delivering an element of the Department's school building programme on its behalf, will shortly be releasing a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to the market with a view to stimulating interest in advance of starting the tender process for the appointment of contractors for that programme. This is separate to the tendering process- a Prior Information Notice is typically issued approximately 4 weeks in advance of the tendering process commencing.
A framework of project management and design team consultants has already been appointed for the programme and the process to appoint teams to specific project bundles is now underway.
Supervised After school Study for 6th and 3rd Years
Supervised evening study will commence on Monday November 2nd. To ensure social distancing and the safety of your son and our staff members, evening study this year will only be offered to 3rd & 6th Year students initially.
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.
Supervised evening study will commence on Monday 2nd November 2020. It will run from 4pm and finish at 6pm Monday – Thursday. A roll call will be taken at the start of each evening’s study. No phones or electronic devices are allowed in evening study. 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
TY Work Experience
Work experience is a valuable and key part of TY. Currently TY A are on work experience and TY B will be out on work experience next week 19th-23rd October. Arklow CBS wishes to acknowledge the support we are receiving from our parents, local employers and the community with our work experience placements.
October Assessments for Leaving and Junior Cert classes
The October Assessments for 3rd and 6th years are taking place on the week of the 19th -23rd of October. Parents will receive a detailed report on their progress after midterm. The timetable for the exams can be found on the school website.
1st year Subject Rotation
Our first year are starting their final subject rotation for their optional subjects, after which they will get to choose their final 3 optional subjects that they will take for their Junior Certificate. More details on how to choose your preferred option will be issued to 1st year students and parents after mid-term break.
Open Night 2020
We are currently in the process of organising our Open Night for 2020. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions our Open Night will be online this year. Details to follow shortly.
Enrolement 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.
Careers in Arklow CBS
6th Year students had a virtual call from UCD this week in their careers class. Dara Coady and Jean McQuillan lead the presentation informing the students about all aspects of the college and what UCD has to offer. They highlighted the importance of one to one tuition and help which students can avail of, along with talking them through the courses they have to offer, ranging from Arts to Medicine.
Something that got the students attention was their huge range of sports and societies which they have to offer. They promoted the fact that they have activities to suit everyone and that the college would be a home away from home.
Their virtual open day is on November 14th. This would be a great opportunity for both students and parents to get a tour of the campus and what they have to offer. Registration is essential. Students can also register on ww.myucd.ie to receive all of the latest information.
Mid-term Break 2020
Arklow CBS will close for mid-term break on Friday October 23rd for a well deserved break. We will reopen on Monday November 2nd.