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Examination Fee Refund Update
13th June 2020
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RE: Examination Fee Refund. For the attention of: Candidates/Parents/Guardians The State Examinations Commission would like to clarify that the refunds refer to the State Examination fee only. Candidates who submitted a Medical Card or did not pay any fee to the State Examinations Commission are not due a refund. We have been informed that all refunds have been processed and the majority have been received by the cardholder. However, a small number of banks may still be processing the refunds into cardholder’s accounts. ...
Return of Examination Fees
5th June 2020
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Important Message for Candidates/Parents/Guardians regarding refund of Examinations Fees: As a result of the decisions made in relation to the Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate Examinations we are happy to confirm that the State Examinations Commission (SEC) is refunding all candidates who have paid their examination fee for 2020. Refunds were processed on May 26th for all candidates that paid the examination fee online. Refunds will go back to the card/account which was used to pay the fee. The process can take up to 7 days to process. If the refund has not been received by June 10th, you should email fees@examinations.ie with your exam number....
Student Survey
4th June 2020
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Dear Students, As an integral part of our School Self-Evaluation process, we would greatly appreciate your opinion on the following actions we have taken in the school to improve Literacy, Numeracy and Teaching and Learning. This should only take 3-5 minutes to complete. Please click on the link below to take the survey: School Self Evaluation – Student Survey Many thanks for completing our survey!...
Book Lists 2020 – 2021
3rd June 2020
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The 2020 – 2021 Book Lists can be accessed and downloaded below: Book List 1st year 2020 – 2021 Book List 2nd year 2020 – 2021 Book List 3rd year 2020 – 2021 Book List 4th year TY 2020 – 2021 Book List 5th Year 2020 – 2021 Book List 6th year 2020 – 2021 https://www.bookhaven.ie/?mc_cid=227bf295b7&mc_eid=177130e1ef ...
Application Form for Teaching Posts 2020-2021
29th May 2020
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Application Form for Teaching Posts 2020-2021 Application Form – Teaching Post 2020-2021...
YouTube Live – St. Marys Holy Faith Glasnevin – Graduation 2020
26th May 2020
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YouTube Live – St. Marys Holy Faith Glasnevin – Graduation 2020 Attached is the link to our Graduation Live Stream on YouTube Live. Please feel free to share this link with family and friends. The Ceremony will begin at 6:30pm this evening Tuesday 26th May 2020. All are welcome to join us as we gather online to celebrate and honour our Class of 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PJi2XyYq8o...
CALCULATED GRADES STUDENT PORTAL
25th May 2020
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL 6TH YEAR STUDENTS Dear students, As you are aware all students are to be offered the option of receiving Calculated Grades for the subjects they are studying and the alternative of sitting the 2020 Leaving Certificate examinations at a date in the future when it is considered safe to hold the examinations. To support the system of Calculated Grades an online Student Portal has been developed for Leaving Certificate students. This online system for students – the Calculated Grades Student Portal – will open at 10am tomorrow Tuesday 26th May and will close at 10pm on Thursday 28th May. All students are required to register in order that they have the opportunity to receive Calculated Grades at a later stage. Following registration students are required to confirm the level for each of their subjects. It is essential that students register and confirm their levels at this time. A very important guide for students outlining the important steps you must follow to register has been published and can be accessed at the link below: Calculated Grades Student Portal – Before You Start Guide Please read this guide in full before you commence the registration and subject level confirmation process. Please read also this ‘Letter to Students’ from Andrea Feeney, Director at the Calculated Grades Executive Office. Letter to Students re Calculated Grades Student Portal Students will need their Examination Number and their PPS Number to register on the portal. If you require your examination number please link in with Ms Devaney on Teams Chat or email fdevaney@stmaryshfg.ie. You can find your PPS number on the documents outlined in the guide or you can call the school on 01-8374413. ...
REQUEST FOR UNIFORM DONATIONS
23rd May 2020
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Notice for 3rd and 6th year students and their parents and guardians: Dear Parents, Guardians and Students, In the present precarious circumstances we are requesting donations of school uniforms from third and sixth year students who no longer have any need for them. The Parents Association would normally hold their ‘Second Hand Book and Uniform Sale’ in late June but this, unfortunately, will not be possible with the present restrictions in place. They have assured us that the sale will happen next year as usual and if students wish to hold on to their books to sell at the sale next year they can do so and we will contact past 6th years to remind them about this event. However, if you wish to donate your books now we will ensure that they find good homes and that all items donated will benefit our students. We are always very grateful for any donations of uniforms that we receive. This year we anticipate that the need will be greater than ever and we urge you to donate any articles of uniform that you can. We would particularly appreciate school jackets so we could ensure that every student will have appropriate winter attire for the wet and windy season. To facilitate the delivery of donations in line with HSE and government guidance we are designating next Wednesday as ‘Donation Day’. Colin will set up a one way system in and out of the gym where tables will be placed at a safe distance apart for you to leave any items you are donating. Strict social distancing rules will be in operation. You may deliver donations on Wednesday 27th May anytime between 9am and 3pm. If for any reason you can not make it to the school on that day or during those times but would like to make a donation, please ring us on 01-8374413, or email bbourke@stmaryshfg.ie and we will make an arrangement to suit you. As ever, we are deeply indebted to you for your generosity during this unprecedented emergency, and over the years. Keep safe and well. Warmest regards, B Bourke...
COSPACE Update
20th May 2020
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Email to parents with first study snapshot UL researchers, in collaboration with Oxford University, are delighted to share with you the first snapshot of how families are coping during COVID-19 which you can find here https://www.i-teach.ie/first-update . We are still looking for parents to complete an anonymous survey https://tinyurl.com/UL-COSPACE. Your participation helps us to identify what advice and support can protect youth mental health during a period of rapidly evolving pressures. Thank you in advance for supporting this research. If you have any questions you can email Jennifer.mcmahon@ul.ie. ...
Important Information Re: School Uniforms
19th May 2020
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Our Uniform Suppliers, Grants of Manor Street, are now online and items of the school uniform can be purchased by clicking on the following link: www.grantsuniforms.ie When searching for our school please choose ‘St Mary’s Holy Faith’ from the dropdown menu: Please click below to access the letter from Grants containing information for parents and guardians: Grants Uniforms Information Sheet Click below to download the price list: School Uniform Price-list 2020 Please click below to download their Brochure: Grants Brochure ...
Summer 2020 Assessment Timetable
14th May 2020
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1st Year Summer Assessment Schedule 2020 2nd Year Summer Assessment Schedule 2020 5th Year Summer Asessment Schedule 2020...
Message From The Ember Team
12th May 2020
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‘So Verily Hardships, There Is RELIEF, Verily Hardships There Is RELIEF’ Qur’an 94: 5-6 This weeks Ember Team quote comes from the Quran. Adjha from our team said, “To me, this quote means that no matter how big a problem is, there is always a solution. The solution might not be always what we wanted but there is always a solution. So we should just be patient and believe. #allinthistogether @lecheiletrust...
Leaving Certificate Update
8th May 2020
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Dear Parents/Guardians, Please see below a letter from the school regarding the Minister’s Announcement: Letter to LC Parents and Guardiansdocx All students to be offered the option of accepting Calculated Grades or sitting Leaving Certificate written examinations at a later date The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD has today (Friday 8 May 2020) brought this time of stress and uncertainty for sixth year students to a welcome end with his announcement about the Leaving Certificate. All students are to be offered the option of receiving Calculated Grades for the subjects they are studying and the alternative of sitting the 2020 Leaving Certificate examinations at a date in the future when it is considered safe to hold the examinations. The Minister stated at the decision was taken with the best interests of students at heart was the fairest and most equitable way to do that in the current circumstances. The following is a breakdown of the process to be applied for students to be given the option of Calculated Grades or to sit the examinations. The 2020 Leaving Certificate examinations, previously scheduled to take place in late July and August, have been postponed. There will be no Leaving Certificate fee this year. All exam fees which have been paid will be refunded. Teachers will be asked to provide a professional judgment of each student’s attainment which will be subjected to a rigorous in-school alignment process to ensure fairness. The school principal will approve the estimated scores being provided and the rankings of each student in each subject in the school. A special unit is being established within the Department of Education and Skills to process the data provided by each school and operate national standardisation, again to ensure fairness amongst all students. The Department will finalise the grades for each student which will be issued to each student as close as possible to the traditional date. Formal State certification will also be provided. Students will retain the right to appeal. This will involve checks on school-entered data; correct transfer of that data to the Department; a review that it was correctly received and processed by the Department; and a verification of the Department’s processes by independent appeal scrutineers. Students will also retain the right to the sit the 2020 Leaving Certificate examinations at a date in the future when it is deemed safe for state examinations to be held. We hope that this announcement will provide much needed clarity for our Leaving Certificate students and alleviate the stress that has been building up due to the uncertainty of the last few weeks....
Letter to Parents/Guardians Re End of Year Assessment
6th May 2020
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Dear Parents/Guardians, Please see below letter outlining arrangements for the end of year assessment for 1st, 2nd and 5th students: Letter to Parents/Guardians NB: We will continue to update you as a community through our Website, our school App, our Twitter feed and by text, and individually by phone and email and would like to remind you all that the school can still be contacted through the main line 01-8374413 which has been diverted for the duration of this emergency. Our thoughts and prayers are with every member of our school community during these difficult and unprecedented times. ...
Assessment and Reporting on Junior Cycle 2020
2nd May 2020
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Dear Parents and Guardians, The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD announced on 29th April revised arrangements for this year’s Junior Cycle. The decision was taken following recommendations from an advisory group of stakeholders as part of planning for the State Examinations in response to the Covid-19 public health measures and the decision that the Junior Cycle State Examinations will not run this year. Under the revised arrangements and in light of the exceptional circumstances presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the work and achievement of third year Junior Cycle students will be recognised with a state certificate from the Department of Education and Skills. As soon as possible after the end of the current school year, students will receive a school report on their learning achievements in each subject and short course Please click on the link below to access a letter from the school to parents and guardians of 3rd year students outlining the arrangements we have put in place for the assessment of our Junior Cycle students. JC Assessment Letter...
Mí na Maighdine Muire – May the month of Mary
1st May 2020
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Mí na Maighdine Muire – May the month of Mary. ‘O Mary, we crown thee with blossoms today, Queen of the Angels and Queen of the May,’ Pope Francis has asked us to continue to pray with him this month his prayer to Mary for protection during this time of pandemic. @DublinDiocese @lecheiletrust...
Arts and Literacy Week 5th – 5th May 2020
1st May 2020
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The original image above is the work of TY student Eve Keely and we are deeply indebted to Eve for sharing it with us all....
Creative Kids RTÉ One 6.30pm Sunday 3rd May
30th April 2020
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The Creative Schools Team on behalf of the Creative Ireland Programme wanted to let us know, as one of the schools participating in the Creative Schools Programme, about the upcoming documentary Creative Kids which was commissioned by the Creative Ireland Programme. It will air Sunday 3rd May at 6.30pm on RTÉ One. It follows the journey of a number of schools as they participate in the Creative Schools programme.. (See above our Creative Schools Project 2019 The Endless Chase) The schools involved are: • Presentation Convent Primary School, Tralee, Co. Kerry • De La Salle Boys Primary School, Castlebar, Co. Mayo • Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School, Dublin • Presentation Primary School Warrenmount, Blackpitts, Dublin 8. • Scoil Athphoirt, Donegal The Creative Schools Team on behalf of the Creative Ireland Programme are keen to encourage those with an interest in creativity within schools to contribute to the online conversation on social media during the airing of the programme. RTÉ are using the hashtag #Creativekids to promote the documentary....
Message From The Ember Team
28th April 2020
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‘God promises to make something good out of the storms that bring devastation to your life’ Romans 8:28 The St Mary’s Ember Team want to reach out to our school community by offering a weekly scripture quote to inspire everyone and help you get through this tough time. This week we have chosen Romans 8:28 which reminds us to trust and have faith because God turns the storms of our lives into something good” #blessed #allinthistogether @DublinDiocese @lecheiletrust...
Composition Competition – Closing Date Extended to 6th May!
21st April 2020
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Great news for all singers, song writers, instrumentalists entering the Composition Competition. The Closing date has been extended until 6th May so this gives you the opportunity to perfect your composition before submitting! Good luck to all! Composition Competition 2020 pg1 &2...
Message from the Ember Team
20th April 2020
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‘Nothing can stop God’s plan for your life’ Isaiah 14:27 The St Mary’s Ember Team want to reach out to our school community by offering a weekly scripture quote to inspire everyone and help you get through this tough time. The quote we chose for this week from Isaiah can remind us that despite the coronavirus and the distress it has caused, it will pass, and life will eventually return to normal. #trustinGodsplan #blessed #allinthistogether @DublinDiocese @lecheiletrust...
Composition Competition 2020!
9th April 2020
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Composition Competition 2020 Calling all song writers, and instrumentalists of St Mary’s to enter our Composition Competition! Now that Easter Holidays are upon us, students have more time on their hands, and in St Mary’s we know we have a lot of very talented musicians, singers, instrumentalists and composers. So with that in mind, the Music Department of St Mary’s has decided to run a Composition Competition. We invite our musically talented students to compose a song or instrumental piece as a creative response to the current pandemic. The composition should be uplifting and positive. It should be a piece that will inspire and encourage the nation as we continue our efforts together to contain the virus. Win the opportunity to record your composition in MIC Studios and have it released on iTunes and Apple Music with all funds raised going towards a charity connected to the Covid-19 pandemic. This gives you about 2 weeks to get creative,and get composing!! For further information and details on how to enter see the poster and go to: https://stmarysglasnevin.submit.com Happy composing and good luck!!...
Letter of Thanks and Support
6th April 2020
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Dear Parents and Guardians, Please click on the link below to access our Easter Letter of thanks and support and for other school related information. Letter of Thanks and Support to Parents/Guardians Food Packages The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, the Department of Education and Skills and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs have devised updated guidelines for the 1,580 schools and organisations in the programme as they set out to source and supply food during the extended closures. Schools have also been allowed to maintain the service during the Easter holidays and are in a position to provide weekly boxes/packages of nutritious goods to students/families who need it. Should you wish to avail of this service please contact the school on 01-8374413 or email bbourke@stmaryshfg.ie ...
A Reflective Prayer from Le Chéile
3rd April 2020
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On Le Chéile Day 2020 our Catholic Schools Trust has shared this lovely reflection capturing so much of what is happening in our schools and our communities to combat the pandemic....
Important DES Document
3rd April 2020
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Important Document on the Continuity of Schooling for Primary and Post Primary Schools from the Department of Education and Skills: guidance-on-continuity-of-schoolingDear Parents and Guardians, We have all been advised by the Minister for Education to read this important document containing guidance on continuity of schooling during the present emergency. We hope you are all keeping safe and well. The school can be contacted on the main school number 01-8374413...
Le Chéile Day 2020
2nd April 2020
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St.Marys Le Chéile Day 2020 Le Chéile Day (formerly known as Pay it Forward Day) is going ahead this Friday as scheduled, all be it slightly differently/remotely, and the poster below says it all. The message of Le Chéile Day is “Love thy Neighbour” and we are being asked to sustain hope for our neighbours and friends who are alone or lonely. We can get involved by getting #lovethyneighbour trending online and by doing something on the day to help a family member, friend or neighbour who is alone or lonely. We are calling on students to: Prepare a gift for a neighbour who is alone or lonely (e.g. home bakes, home movie, book etc.) Wrap the gift and label it with a tag #lecheileday #loveyourneighbour #spiritofstmarys Put on your school uniform (reverse no uniform day for the end of term!) Deliver your gift in person by leaving it on your neighbours doorstep or send by email. Post your story on social media using the hashtags #loveyourneighbour #lecheileday and tag @lecheiletrust Mr Coll has created a special St. Mary’s Le Chéile Day Padlet to collect the stories and photos of the day from students. Students will scan the QR code and they can post directly to our Le Chéile Day wall. Keep an eye on our Website, App and Twitter to see what is being posted throughout the day and tag lecheile. ...
Food Packages
30th March 2020
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The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, the Department of Education and Skills and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs have devised updated guidelines for the 1,580 schools and organisations in the programme as they set out to source and supply meals during the extended closures. Schools have also been allowed to maintain the service during the Easter holidays and have been asked to consider providing weekly boxes of non-perishable, nutritious goods to students/families who need it. Should you wish to avail of this service please contact the school on 01-8374413 or email bbourke@stmaryshfg.ie...
Letter to Parents/Guardians
28th March 2020
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Dear Parents/Guardians, Pleas click on the link below to access an important letter regarding the latest contingency arrangements and supports available. School Closure Letter2 Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as we navigate these difficult times together. Stay safe and well. ...
Covid-19 Statement from the Department of Education and Skills
25th March 2020
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https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2020-press-releases/PR20-03-24.html...
HSE Covid-19 Resources in a range of languages
23rd March 2020
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Important Information for parents and students for whom English/Irish is not their first language HSE Resources in a range of languages HSE Resources on the Coronavirus are now available in a range of languages other than English and Irish. These were produced by the Department of Health and the HSE who have asked that the information is disseminated as necessary and would hope that parents and students for whom English/Irish is not their first language will find this information useful. https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/partner-resources/covid- 19-translated-resources/ The languages currently available are Chinese, Italian, Spanish, French, Arabic, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Latvian and Lithuanian....
Message from President Higgins to the parents of students in our schools on the importance of social distancing
23rd March 2020
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The JMB our management body and the other management bodies representing all of the second-level schools in the State are communicating with their schools and asking them to forward the message delivered by President Higgins on the importance of social distancing to the parents of students in our schools. https://president.ie/en/media-library/news-releases/statement-from-president-of-ireland-following-his-signature-of-the-health-preservation-and-protection-and-other-emergency-measures-in-the-public-interest-bill-2020 President Higgins is urging young people to respond in a generous way to the Health Service Executive’s advice on measures to alleviate the spread of Covid-19. Students are reminded that they can play their part in the national effort to curb the spread and the worse effects of the Covid-19 virus. Schools are closed to students at present to prevent the spread of this highly contagious and potentially lethal virus. By avoiding assembling and socialising in groups, students will be playing their part in supporting the national health campaign. This further reinforces the pronouncements of An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, other government ministers and health officials on the responsibility of all to adhere to social distance guidelines and to respond to HSE advice at this time of national emergency. The full text of the President’s address can be accessed at the link below: https://president.ie/en/media-library/news-releases/statement-from-president-of-ireland-following-his-signature-of-the-health-preservation-and-protection-and-other-emergency-measures-in-the-public-interest-bill-2020 ...
Doing Our Bit To Control Covid-19 And Flatten The Curve By Adhering To Social And Physical Distancing Guidelines
23rd March 2020
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Dear Parents and Students, We hope you and your wider networks of family and friends are all keeping safe and well and maintaining the necessary social and physical distancing during this crucial time. It has come to our attention that senior students are being invited out – to hangouts in houses, with groups going for walks etc. which is completely against the guidelines that the HSE is at pains to implement in order to protect society and our most vulnerable in society from this virus and to flatten the curve so that we don’t experience the worst effects that Italy is presently experiencing. Young people can fight this virus but if they do not obey the rules of social and physical distancing and continue to meet in groups they will bring the virus back into their homes and endanger the lives of their vulnerable family members who may be older or may have underlying health conditions. We all have someone in our family or wider social circle who is at risk – who has diabetes, asthma, a heart or respiratory condition or a compromised immune system and we have to be mindful of them at all times in the personal choices we make. This is a worrying time for all of us but if we obey the guidelines as set down by the HSE we can control the spread of this virus for which there is as yet no vaccine. Young people who are playing such an important role in the fight against climate change can also take a leading role in the fight against Covid-19. We are depending on you now more than ever before. The longer we disregard the importance of social and physical distancing the longer this goes on. We appeal to parents and students to heed the guidelines and we will all come through this crisis with the best outcomes possible. Young people are speaking out in response to this issue and some of the responses are below for your information. Please see below an article where Jennifer Barry Young Offenders star apologises for her lack of responsibility in attending a house party recently: https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Coronavirus-Young-Offenders-star-urges-people-to-stay-home-after-heartbreaking-moment-with-her-father-411430c2-4f57-460a-a35b-5728c5f8d1ac-ds And this important media campaign below set up to encourage young people to abide by social and physical distancing: https://twitter.com/RTE2fm/status/1239846394648760320?s=08 “Jennifer Barry says that she is fearful of contracting coronavirus after she went out in Cork City recently. The actress, who plays Siobhan on the hit show The Young Offenders, has spoken of her concerns about contracting Covid-19 after she ignored her parents’ warnings about going out with friends recently. The 19-year-old said she regretted her decision to head out when she learned of how dangerous the virus could be to her and her family. Speaking with Ryan Tubridy on his RTE Radio One show today, Jennifer said: ‘So there was actually a house party on in Cork City. Now, because I’m not in college, I don’t get that many opportunities to go out with my friends, and hearing that they were finished in college and stuff, it was a huge celebration for me because it meant that they’d be around more. ‘My parents warned me before I went out.’ ‘They said, “You’re making a mistake here and it’s not something you should be doing during these kinds of times with the coronavirus”,’ she added. ‘I just said, “Look, no one’s going to have it up there. We’re all young. We’re not going to give it to each other or anything, that’s not going to happen”. ‘And I stupidly ignored their advice.’ Jennifer admitted that she hadn’t been focussed on the news as of late so she didn’t understand quite how serious the situation with Covid-19 is. The TV star says she had been avoiding it as there hadn’t been many cases in Ireland and that she didn’t ‘want it to seem real’. She now reveals she is ‘furious’ at herself for taking the risk and putting her family in danger. Revealing that her mother is currently on medication for her heart and her sister suffers from asthma, she admitted that she is now ‘living in fear’ because of ‘something I stupidly did’. Calling her actions selfish, Jennifer encouraged others to really think about the precautions that have been put in place and to take them seriously.” You can listen to the podcast of Jennifer with Ryan Tubridy on the link below: Thinking of you all on this beautiful spring day as we all navigate these unpredictable waters together. We pray for the health and safety of each member of our school community, of all those we hold near and dear and of our greater global community....
A Prayer For Our School And Wider Community
22nd March 2020
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Thinking of you all on this beautiful Sunday morning as we all navigate these unpredictable waters together. We pray for the health and safety of each member of our school community, of all those we hold near and dear and of our greater global community. Lockdown: A Reflection by Brother Richard Hendrick OFM Cap Yes there is fear. Yes there is isolation. Yes there is panic buying. Yes there is sickness. Yes there is even death. But, They say that in Wuhan after so many years of noise You can hear the birds again. They say that after just a few weeks of quiet The sky is no longer thick with fumes But blue and grey and clear. They say that in the streets of Assisi People are singing to each other across the empty squares, keeping their windows open so that those who are alone may hear the sounds of family around them. They say that a hotel in the West of Ireland Is offering free meals and delivery to the housebound. Today a young woman I know is busy spreading fliers with her number through the neighbourhood So that the elders may have someone to call on. Today Churches, Synagogues, Mosques and Temples are preparing to welcome and shelter the homeless, the sick, the weary All over the world people are slowing down and reflecting All over the world people are looking at their neighbours in a new way All over the world people are waking up to a new reality To how big we really are. To how little control we really have. To what really matters. To Love. So we pray and we remember that Yes there is fear. But there does not have to be hate. Yes there is isolation. But there does not have to be loneliness. Yes there is panic buying. But there does not have to be meanness. Yes there is sickness. But there does not have to be disease of the soul Yes there is even death. But there can always be a rebirth of love. Wake to the choices you make as to how to live now. Today, breathe. Listen, behind the factory noises of your panic The birds are singing again The sky is clearing, Spring is coming, And we are always encompassed by Love. Open the windows of your soul And though you may not be able to touch across the empty square, Sing. Brother Richard Hendrick, 13 March 2020...
Free Online Books from CJ Fallon and Edco
19th March 2020
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Dear Parents, Guardians, Teachers and Students, Important Notice from CJ Fallon re COVID-19 and free access to books online. As of today, in response to the COVID-19 crisis, teachers, parents and pupils can access the online versions of all CJ Fallon books for free. Simply click here https://my.cjfallon.ie/dashboard/student-resources/?levels=0&classes=0&subjects=0&serieses=0&booktitles=0&types%5B0%5D=Book+Sample and filter to your required title. If you would prefer to access these directly, visit http://my.cjfallon.ie, click ‘Student Resources’, then filter to the title you require, making sure ‘Online Book’ is selected under ‘Resources’. Books Published by EDCO: In an effort to provide a solution to make it as easy as possible for every student, teacher and parent to access e-books published by this company, please go to www.edcolearning.ie and login using the following usernames and passwords. For access to Junior Cert books on the online bookshelf, please use: Username: jcedcobooks and the Password: edco2020 and for Leaving Cert titles, please use the and the For access to Leaving Cert books on the online bookshelf, please use: Username: lcedcobooks Password: edco2020...
Advice from The Chief Medical Officer of the Department of Health
16th March 2020
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The Chief Medical Officer of the Department of Health has said the next seven days will be “vital” in controlling the spread of COVID-19. Dr Tony Holohan wrote on Twitter that “now is the time” to flatten the curve, the concept used to describe the spread of the new coronavirus. He wrote that “every one of us must play our part” in attempting to delay and reduce a peak in the number of cases and subsequent burden on hospitals. Dr Holohan issued a list of eight guidelines which people can follow in adherence with HSE guidelines regarding social distancing. These include: Reduce your social contacts – see only a handful of people in your network Distance yourself 2 metres from people in shops and supermarkets Stop shaking hands or hugging when you say hello Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth Wash your hands regularly and practice cough and sneeze hygiene Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces Check on your vulnerable family members and neighbours Work from home where possible He also advised people to stay informed by following releases from the Department of Health, the HSE and the WHO. ...
Beautiful Prayer Composed By Pope Francis That We Can All Use And Share Over These Coming Weeks.
14th March 2020
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A simple prayer we can use and share over the coming weeks. We take a moment to remember all those who are sick and those who care for them, our frontline healthcare workers, and all who protect and serve our communities at this time. Traditionally and historically at times of struggle and crisis in the world, Catholics have turned to Our Lady in prayer. The Pope offered a prayer to the Virgin Mary on Wednesday afternoon, in a video message to mark the Diocese of Rome’s day of prayer and fasting for the coronavirus emergency. Matteo Bruni, the Director of the Holy See Press Office, said Tuesday that the Pope wanted to entrust the city of Rome, all of Italy, and “the entire world to the protection of the Mother of God, as a sign of salvation and hope” during the ongoing coronavirus emergency. The choice to celebrate Wednesday’s Mass at the Divine Love Sanctuary holds significant historical value. Pope Pius XII went to pray there before the statue of Our Lady in June 1944. He pleaded for the salvation of the city of Rome as Nazi troops withdrew from Italy during World War II. Now, over 75 years later, Pope Francis has asked the Virgin Mary to watch over the world in this current moment of crisis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=D2wxD3YvfeQ&feature=emb_title Below is the beautiful prayer composed by Pope Francis that we can all use over these coming weeks. To download and share: Prayer of Protection – Pope Francis ...
Letter to Parents/Guardians
12th March 2020
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Dear Parents/Guardians, Please click on the link below to access important letter regarding contingency arrangements: School Closure Letter The Department of Education and Skills has issued the following advice for parents and schools on talking to children and young people about COVID-19 (Coronavirus): Talking to children and young people about Covid-19 Download advice for parents and schools...
School Closed From 6pm This Evening Following Government Statement
12th March 2020
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An announcement was made this morning by the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD of the closure of schools, pre-schools and further and higher education settings, for a period until 29 March 2020, to support efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19. This will take effect from 6pm this evening, Thursday 12 March. This is in line with the advice of the National Public Health Emergency Team. All pupils and students, from pre-school to third level are urged to practice social distancing, and to minimise physical contact with each other, to help avoid the spread of Covid-19. This should include minimising social contact, avoiding meeting up and keeping physical space between them. Parents and guardians are urged to support their children to maintain this approach. The Department of Education and Skills has issued the following advice for parents and schools on talking to children and young people about COVID-19 (Coronavirus): Talking to children and young people about Covid-19 Download advice for parents and schools In order to minimise the impact on teaching and learning our school will provide remote learning for our students. We have been working on our contingency plan over the past week and before we closed today all students had been provided with access to their Office 365 accounts and teachers have set up Microsoft Teams to communicate with their individual class groups and teach them remotely through this platform. Students are asked to treat each school day as a normal school day where learning will occur between 8.55am and the end of the school day. Students have been encouraged to take home whatever books they need and to use E-books where available by utilising the codes. The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD said: “I am deeply conscious of the impact that school and education setting closures have on students, on families and on the wider community. This is a necessary and proportionate measure that we are taking as a pro-active measure to help contain the threat of Covid-19. The Department of Education and Skills urges all pupils and students to practice social distancing and that includes minimising social contact, interaction, meeting up, etc. The Department’s press release is available at the following link: https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2020-press-releases/12-march-2020-statement-from-the-department-of-education-and-skills.html We urge all our students to follow the advice of the HSE and the Department of Education and Skills and pray that all members of our extended school community stay safe and well...
The Blessing of our newly refurbished Prayer Room
10th March 2020
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It was a proud and memorable day for St Mary’s on 27th February 2020 when the Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin DD visited our school to Bless our newly refurbished Prayer Room and preside at our Blessing Ceremony. Invited guests at this momentous event included Fr Richard Sheehy and Father Damien McNiece, representatives of students, teachers, parents, Board of Management, Le Chéile and our many honoured guests from the Holy Faith Order. We are deeply indebted to Archbishop Diarmuid for so kindly agreeing to be the Presider at this very special Liturgy of Blessing for our newly refurbished Prayer Room. This day marked the culmination of more than three years of relentless planning and working towards a vision that has been realised in this renovation project. We are very grateful to all those who contributed towards the realisation of that vision. To the school community for contributing so generously to our fund raising campaign, to the O’Brien Trust which matched our fundraising total in grant aid and and to our Parents’ Association whose generous donation was used exclusively to fund the stain glass windows especially commissioned to tell the story of Margaret Aylward and the Holy Faith order in Glasnevin and our school. The two panels were designed to create one picture linked by the rays of hope from Margaret Aylward’s lamp – the same lamp that shone in the darkness of her prison cell symbolising for us the light of faith. The bottom panels depict the waters of our local river and the waters of life that feature in the Holy Faith emblem. The Cedar of Lebanon which proudly stands protected in the convent grounds sits on the hills of Glasnevin beside O’Connell’s round tower. The rays of light emanating from the lamp reach up to the sky and to the polar star and as we gaze our eyes are directed upwards towards the heavens. The curved seating areas have been carefully designed and constructed to enclose a serene space where the original parquet floor has been exposed and lovingly restored to its former glory. These soft curves are offset by the lines of the beautiful oak altar design – which houses behind closed gates the precious Tabernacle. The beautiful Icon of the Holy Mother of God written for us by Sr Veronica Maguire depicts Our Lady, hands outstretched in supplication, inviting those who gaze to enter into her sacred and healing presence. In a world of noise and over stimulation this sacred space, the very heart and soul of our school, affords us all the opportunity to take time out, to meditate and to connect with God and with our inner selves. It is our intention to introduce all of our students to our Prayer Room over the coming weeks and we hope that it becomes a place of solace and comfort to those in need of consolation and restoration, and a place of joy where we can come to give thanks to God for our many blessings....
Press Release Coronavirus / Covid-19
3rd March 2020
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Coronavirus / Covid-19 Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team, 01 March 2020 Contact Tracing of the confirmed Covid-19 case, in the East of Ireland, has identified and made contact with a secondary school. The principal, staff and parents of pupils of this school have been notified. Following risk assessment, all pupils and teachers are being treated as close contacts of the confirmed case. The school will close for the duration of the incubation period, which is 14 days. All pupils and teachers are being asked to restrict their movements until the end of the incubation period and will receive guidance on the meaning of ‘restricted movements’. Public health doctors will actively follow-up with all students and teachers on a daily basis over the coming 14 days. See below complete statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team: Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team – Sunday 1 March Published: 1 March 2020 From: Department of Health Contact Tracing of the confirmed Covid-19 case, in the East of Ireland, has identified and made contact with a secondary school. The principal, staff and parents of pupils of this school have been notified. Following risk assessment, all pupils and teachers are being treated as close contacts of the confirmed case. The school will close for the duration of the incubation period, which is 14 days. All pupils and teachers are being asked to restrict their movements until the end of the incubation period and will receive guidance on the meaning of ‘restricted movements’. Public health doctors will actively follow up with all students and teachers on a daily basis over the coming 14 days. Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer with the Department of Health, said: “Contact tracing has assessed that close contacts of this patient includes pupils and teachers of a secondary school. Public health doctors are in direct contact with pupils, their parents and the staff involved. “Patient confidentiality in this case, and in all cases, should be respected. The Department of Health will provide updated information as necessary.” The Department of Education said: “The Department of Education is available to assist the school in any way necessary. The Departments of Education and Health are in regular contact. The closing of this school was a decision made on public health grounds after risk assessment deemed it appropriate. All other schools will remain open. The departments will continue to communicate with all schools on this issue.” Covid-19 is spread through close contact with an infected person’s body fluids (e.g. droplets from coughing or sneezing), or by touching surfaces that an infected person has coughed or sneezed on. The general public is advised to follow advice from the HSE and the Health Protection Surveillance Centre to protect their health. ENDS...
Letter From the Chief Medical Officer from the Department of Health
1st March 2020
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The Chief Medical Officer from the Department of Health, Dr Tony Holohan, has issued a letter to parents of school children travelling from affected regions Please click on the link below to access the letter: CMO-Letter-to-Parents post-primary-poster covid_19_poster_public...
Great News For St Mary’s! Approval Granted For Additional Accommodation!
17th February 2020
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These are very exciting times for St Mary’s Glasnevin! We are delighted to report that our application for additional accommodation has been approved by the Department of Education and Skills. The Design Team is now in place and preliminary plans are being prepared for the new building which will comprise a new Art/Craft Room with storage area, a new state of the art Home Economics Room and store and in line with our commitment to STEM for our students three new Science labs. The old Art/Science building will be demolished as part of this project making way for a new garden/outdoor learning space where we can continue to promote our green policies and our whole whole-school commitment to encouraging biodiversity. The photo of the model below illustrates in white where the proposed building might be situated in relation to the present school building . This photo gives a sense of the proposed building from above. The Design Team met for the first time in the school on 19th November 2019. Student, teacher and parent representatives attended this historic meeting alongside the Holy Faith Congregational Leader Sr Rosaleen Cunniffe, The Executive Director of Le Chéile Ms Eilis Humphreys, The Building Advisor to the JMB Mr Noel Merrick, the Principal Ms Bourke and members of the Board of Management. We will keep you posted with updates to this exciting project here on our website and on our App and Twitter account. ...
Junk Kouture entry by TY students. Vote for them today!
6th February 2020
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Check out the Junk Kouture costume created by TY students Saoirse, Emma and Sandra which was selected for the Regional Final to be held in The Helix, March 2nd. There is a public vote which is 10% of the overall vote and it would be great for us as a whole school to support their entry. The Lifeline Vote is open now until Friday 07 February (6pm) followed by the Regional Finalist Vote on Monday 10/02 (10am) until Friday 14/02 (6pm). How to Vote. 1. Register to vote app.junkkouture.com (Teachers/students do not need to create a voter account if they have already registered) 2. Vote for your favourite design(s) everyday Mon 03 – Fri 07 3. Earn extra votes by completing tasks 4. Look out for the daily magic word on our insta stories next week! @junkkouture 5. Give all your votes to ONE DESIGN on Friday. Check out their video below! PERSEPHONE VIDEO...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS
3rd February 2020
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Please Note: The school will be closed tomorrow 4th February 2020 due to TUI Industrial Action to end pay discrimination. ...
Webwise Internet Safety Information for Parents
24th January 2020
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Internet Safety Talks for Parents The Webwise Parents Presentations are designed to assist schools who wish to host parent internet safety evenings. The information included in the presentations covered key topics for parents including social media, screen time, cyber-bullying, image-sharing and features expert advice and support. Presentations for primary and post-primary schools can be downloaded below. All presentations come with a script which can be found in the notes section on the PowerPoint or can be downloaded separately below....
Mock Timetable 2020 for 3rd and 6th years
24th January 2020
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Catholic Schools Week
24th January 2020
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VLM School Immersion Programme iDonate Page – Making Giving Easier
20th January 2020
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Eight of our 5th year students have been selected for our first ever VLM School Immersion Programme. They will be travelling to Ghana during the summer to work with the Street Children Project in Kumasi. They have a fundraising target to reach and have been busy organising fundraising events since October 2019. They have now set up an iDonate page which makes it easier to donate to this very special cause. Any amount – large or small will be greatly appreciated. Please click on the link below to access the page and to donate towards this worthy cause. Your kindness and generosity is truly valued: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11383145_st-mary-s-holy-faith-glasnevin-vlm-school-immersion-programme.html ...
SPSN: School Parents Support Network Presents….
15th January 2020
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6 Week Course – One Step at a Time – A Pathway to Family Well-Being During this 6 week programme – which is designed specifically for parents – we will look at the effects of everyday stress and anxiety on our minds and our bodies. We will explore how to interrupt unhelpful thinking patterns and become kinder and more compassionate toward ourselves, especially as we parent our children. The importance of self-care and self-compassion will be emphasized for parents . There will be a different topic offered for discussion and reflection each week in relation to challenges parents face. For full details please clink on the link below to access the flyer: 2020 Flyer – One Step at a Time -Family Well-Being at SPSN ...
Invitation to a Day of Prayer and Reflection
15th January 2020
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The Archdiocese of Dublin Education Secretariat and Mgr. Dan O’Connor the Episcopal Vicar for Education are organising a day of prayer and reflection for those involved in Catholic Education during Catholic Schools Week. This event will take place in the Holy Cross Diocesan Centre, Clonliffe Road, Dublin 3, on Saturday 1st February 2020. The theme is ‘Mary the Teacher’ and the schedule commences at 9.30am with breaks and a light lunch, finishing with Holy Mass celebrated by Mgr. Dan O’Connor. There will be time for prayer and reflection as well as interesting discussion and testimonies. There will be inputs on the day from school leaders, school personnel, priests and lay people and it promises to be a very fruitful experience for those who attend. School leaders, staff, BOM and parents are all welcome to attend. For full details and to book please see the PDF below: Mary Day Poster – 01.02.20...
St Mary’s Pick Up Two Awards at the Young Scientist Exhibition 2020!
12th January 2020
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We are thrilled to announce that two of our four amazing projects were highly commended by the judges and received the much coveted Rosette at the awards ceremony on Friday 10th January! Mony Aramalla (2nd year) was Highly Commended and awarded a Rosette from the judging panel for her project ‘E-CBT – An Electronic Solution to Impulse Control’ in the Technology Category. Aoife Hughes, Aoife Scully and Rugile Auskalynte (TY) were highly commended and awarded a Rosette from the judging panel for their project ‘An Investigation into the Creation and Awareness of the 20×20 Female Sports Campaign. Does IT Have the Power to Shift Ireland’s Cultural Perception and Awareness of Women in Sports?’ in the Social and Behavioural Sciences Category. They have been invited to present their project to students in the University of Limerick in May. Congratulations to all our competitors. You are all winners and we are very proud of your achievements! Thanks again to your fabulous mentors Ms Mulvey and Ms Browne!...
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