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November
The Importance of Sleep for our Teenagers – Webinar

Dear parents, There is a free webinar taking place next Tuesday the 14th of November at 7pm called The importance of sleep for our teenagers. The main speaker is Lucy Wolfe and she will be giving some information and guidance around this topic.  Lucy is best known for the books she has written on sleep for young […]

17
October
Transition Year Draft Programme Statement and Senior Cycle SPHE

As part of the ongoing redevelopment of senior cycle, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) is currently updating the Transition Year Programme Statement and developing a curriculum for Senior Cycle SPHE. A draft TY Programme Statement and SC SPHE curriculum are available for consultation. There are several ways to engage with the consultations, all of which are outlined in the […]

23
November
Transition Year Top/Quarter Zip

The link to the St Patrick’s College Transition Year top can be accessed below. The top is made by O Reilly Sports. https://scanner.topsec.com/?d=3514&r=show&u=https%3A%2F%2Foreillysofficial.com%2Fproduct-category%2Fst-patricks-college-lacken-cross%2F&t=5faf35a0a65bf312318135efa0d3d627f3ce74f1 Click onto the link, click on the top and make your payment electronically. The school will arrange collection of the tops.

3
October
Mayo Education Centre – Study Skills Seminar

  Please see details on an upcoming Study Skills Webinar Series starting next week, the webinar will run over 3 night on the following dates, Monday the 9th, Monday the 16th and Tuesday the 24th of October at 6.30pm. It is free and open to Students, Parents & Teachers, online booking is available here.

22
January
Logging on to VS Ware to Record an Absence or Partial Absence

It is very easy to record an absence or a partial absence for your child on our VS Ware system. Step One – Log into your VS Ware app. The school has already provided you with a username. If you have lost this, please call the office to get help. Step Two  – Click on […]

11
September
Killala Town Centre First Plan

Killala Town Centre First Plan Killala is one of 26 towns in Ireland that have received funding to develop a plan under the Town Centre First Policy which aims to address the challenges facing towns in Ireland and provide supports for regeneration. Killala’s Town Centre First plan will be a blueprint for future development which […]

22
January
The Shona Project – Parent’s Page

The ‘Shona Project’ is an award winning organisation who educates, empowers and inspires young Irish girls. It’s founder, Tammy Darcy, set up ‘the Shona project’ in memory of her sister. Tammy has visited our school in the past and our girls loved her workshop. The Shona Project has an excellent website, with an excellent section […]

31
May
Important Letter from the HSE regarding Vaping

Dear Parents and Guardians, Please read this letter from the HSE regarding Vaping. _______________________________________________________________________ Vaping is an emerging risk to the health of children and young people. The purpose of this communication from the HSE is to better inform and support parents and guardians to protect children and young people from the harms of vaping. […]

31
May
Supporting parents to become aware of their own needs and look after their own well being

Barnardos, in conjunction with the ETB Schools National Parent’s Association are running a seminar entitled “Supporting parents to become aware of their own needs and look after their own well being ” and it will be available for your school on Tuesday 30th May at 7:30pm. The aim of this webinar is to support parents to recognise their own self care needs as they navigate their way […]

11
May
First Year Students Paired Reading Update

Our first year students have been busy all year working on their skills. They have participated in a paired reading programme with the schools Transition Year class. Reading is a life long skill that is crucial to success and also can be a great source of relaxation. The students enjoyed a pizza party having received […]