Policies Under Review

From time-to-time, Carrick-on-Shannon Community School will seek the views and advice of parents/ guardians in relation to it's school policies and procedures.

Polices that are under review will be posted here and parents/ guardians will be notified by text of the timeframe of review. Should you wish to comment on any policy, please email the school on [email protected]

January 2023

This month we are reviewing the following policies:

Admissions Policy

The commencement of the Education (Provision in respect Children with Special Educational Needs) Act 2022 requires the admission statement of a school to include a statement that the school shall co-operate with the NCSE relating to the provision of education to children with special educational needs, in particular by the provision and operation of a special class or classes when requested to do so by the Council and a separate statement that the school shall comply with any direction under Section 37A or un Section 67 of the above act.

You can find the updated copy of our Admissions Policy by clicking on the link below.

Admissions Policy (Updated)

Substance Use Policy

Substance Use Policy

If you wish to make on observation on either policy, please email the school ([email protected]) by Wednesday, 18th January 2023.

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CAO Round 1

30 Aug 2023

A reminder that the CAO Round 1 offers are available from 2pm today (30th August 2023).

Best of luck to everyone seeking an offer this afternoon.

The closing date to reply to Round 1 offers is 3pm on the 5th September.

Mentors

27 Aug 2023

'Thank you' to our Mentors who helped with our 1st Year Induction Day on Friday. Your assistance was greatly appreciated by the students and staff.

Student Awards

30 May 2023

Congratulations to the following students who received the Student of the Year Award in their year groups:

  • Sarah Kerr (1st Year)
  • Aisling McFadden (2nd Year)
  • Matthew Ffrench (3rd Year)
  • Caoimhe McGovern (Transition Year)
  • Leah Patterson (5th Year)
  • Kaelan Hanifa (6th Year)

Sci-Fest Success!

16 May 2023

Congratulations to Andselinka Pelnika and Bohdana Brynetska who won the E.S.E.R.O. Discover Space Student Award recently at Sci-Fest in Sligo. Their teacher, Ms. J. Walsh also recevied the E.S.E.R.O. Ireland Discover Space Teacher Award.

The Sci-Fest Chemistry Student awards went to Rojus Jonelis, Bilal Saddique and Devin Pelton-Moore.

We are also delighted to congratulate Conor Keenehan and Brandon McKiernan who won the Institute of Physics Award.

And finally, a big 'thank you' to the teachers who guided the students through the process; Ms. Kelly, Ms. Walsh and Ms. Creegan.

MABS Talk

27 Apr 2023

Carrick on Shannon Community School is delighted to welcome Leitrim MABS (Money Advice & Budgeting Service) to the school on Thursday, 18th May, 2023 for an information session on all aspects of their work paying particular attention to:

* Budgeting for family meals

* Back to School/College

* Managing utility bills etc.

The talk will take place from 7pm to 8pm in the school and all are welcome.

Euro Money digital art

2nd Year Tour Meeting Postponed

30 Mar 2023

The 2nd Year School Tour meeting due to be held this evening has been postponed until the 17th April at 7pm in the school.

We apologise for this change of time and date and any inconvenience caused. 

Transition Year Work Experience

01 Mar 2023

Transition Year students will be on Work Experience from the 10th March to the 16th March 2023 inclusive. 

Students are required to return the Work Placement Summary Form prior to commencing their work placement.

Career Guidance Appointments

24 Feb 2023

6th Year students are able to make an appointment with the Career Guidance teacher, Ms. Toolan, on Wednesdays and Thursdays using the link shared with them on the Microsoft Teams app.

LCVP Recorded Interviews

06 Feb 2023

A reminder to 6th Year students sitting the LCVP that the recorded interview section will take place over the next two days (Wednesday and Thursday) in Room 4.

Students are required to wear full school uniform for the interview. 

For further details and the recording schedule, students should refer to the noticeboards outside rooms 16 and 19.

Irish Debating

02 Feb 2023

Best of luck to our Junior and Senior Irish Debating teams who are in competing in the quarter finals of the Comórtas Diaspóireachta an Phiarsaigh this evening in Pobailscoil Heywood, Co. Laois.

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