Arklow CBS news for week ending 23rd October 2020
Message from Principal
As we approach half- term, I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank the whole school community of Arklow CBS. This has been a September and October like no other, but I have to say that the cooperation and compliance in the school environment from everyone has been nothing short of fantastic. I am extremely proud of how everyone has pulled together for the common good. I recognise that it hasn’t been an easy few months for you but we have made a fantastic start. I would also like to thank parents for their cooperation, patience and understanding. Ar scath a chéile a mhairimid. I hope you all have a safe lovely mid-term break .
Mr.Somers
Head Boy and Vice Head boy 2020/21
We are delighted to announce that the 6th Year School Head Boy is Ryan Kenny who will be ably assisted by his Vice Head Boy, Darren Gilhawley. Both students have shown great commitment to the school. The Head Boy and Vice Head Boy are expected to serve as role models to the student body, representatives of the school, and coordinators of student activities. While the roles are accompanied by a myriad of responsibilities, it also provides students with numerous opportunities for them in the future and demonstrates to future employees their ability to take responsibility and leadership. We wish both students every success in their roles.
Restorative Practice Training for Liaison Students
Our Liaison students had a Restorative Practice workshop with Ms. Kinsella this week. Restorative Practise is used successfully and effectively by many teachers here in Arklow CBS and is used as a core part of teacher-pupil engagement, behaviour management and conflict resolution in our school. The aim of this week’s workshop was to provide the students with the necessary communication tools which are key to restorative practice as they carry out their roles as liaison students. Well done to the students involved and of course to Ms.Kinsella for facilitating and organising the workshop.
CAREERS
CAO opens on November 5th so all students are encouraged to research potential career options for themselves over the midterm if they haven't already done so. www.careersportal.ie and www.qualifax.ie are two informative websites to use while investigating potential career paths.
1st Year and 2nd Year Acts of Kindness to residents in care facilities
We are now facing into a 6 week level 5 restrictions. As a school community we recognise and appreciate that this is a difficult time for everyone but especially those who are in care and residential homes where the residents can no longer receive visits from their friends and families.. Students from Ms. A Kinsella’s 1A class made cards and 2nd Year students from Ms.King’s life skills class wrote letters to residents in local care facilities. An Post are delivering cards and packages to nursing homes and residential homes free of charge until the end of January 2021.. We hope that the students beautiful cards and letters will help brighten up someone’s day. Well done boys and An Post. “Ar scáth a chéile a mhairimid”.
Transition Year Work Experience
It was the turn of TY B to go on work experience this week. Arklow CBS wishes to acknowledge the support we are receiving from our parents, local employers and the community with our work experience placements.
Transition year mini companies
TY’s are currently busy making products for their relevant mini companies. They have shown a lot of entrepreneurial skills. This year the different companies are all selling lovely items for Christmas. These would make some lovely Christmas presents for someone.
We could encourage parents to look at some of their business pages on Facebook or Instagram.
Some of the companies this year are
Crafty Christmas
Captn candles
Only fools and horseshoes
Magic lights
October Assessments for Leaving and Junior Cert classes
3rd and 6th years students finished their October Assessments on Friday the 23rd. Well done to all the students. Parents will receive a detailed report on their son’s progress shortly after the mid-term break.
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
Mid-term Break 2020
Arklow CBS will close for mid-term break on Friday October 23rd for mid-term break. We will reopen on Monday November 2nd. Enjoy the break everyone!