Dunmore Community School

St Jarlath’s Credit Union would like to formally invite the Leaving Cert 2019 students of the Dunmore Community School, along with their parents and teachers, to attend The Awakening Education Programme which will be presented by Gerry Hussey in the sports hall in St Jarlath’s College, Tuam, on 26^th of September 2018 at 7.00pm.

The programme is intended to awaken one’s full potential and empower students, inspire teachers and parents alike, in all areas of health and wellbeing.

The Awakening focus on igniting Human potential and performance of our youth through enriching and awakening the human spirit.

Our Education Programme empowers students, inspires teachers and ignites parents in all areas of health, wellness and performance.

Who: Leaving Certificate Students, Teachers, Parents:

What:

Talks will include:

• How to lead self
• How to lead and guide students
• Wellness of self and others
• Confidence building and self-esteem
• Building resilience in all areas of life
• Performance and managing performance under pressure
• Effective learning – understanding brain and mind
• Managing stress and mental techniques

Duration: 90-minute

Where: St Jarlaths School Hall, Tuam

When: 26^th of September 2018 at 7.00pm

Thanks to Emmet Major of the Western Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force, accompanied by local gardai and the local Junior Liaison Officer, who came last Friday to talk to all students receiving their Junior Certificate results. He delivered the excellent “Stay Safe, Stay Sober” presentation . This is part of the policing effort that goes into making Junior Cert night safer for everyone. Hopefully their advice will be of benefit to our students in keeping them safe.

We are looking forward to welcoming our First Years on Monday, the 27^th of August to begin a new chapter in their education. This will comprise of an induction morning until 1:15 pm. Their year head, Mr McGagh, our Pastoral Care team and your child’s tutor, Ms Gilmore (1A) or Ms Canny(1B) will be on hand to deal with any worries or fears your child might have. As buses are not running on the 27th, please drop and collect your son/daughter before 9:00 am and at 1:15 pm outside the school’s gates.

You will shortly receive a text with a Username and Password for our Online VSWare system. Please keep these details safe and private. Our VSWare system will allow you access to your child’s records, view their timetable, attendance, Behaviour and Term Reports. Please watch this 4 minute video for a clear explanation of how this works. Our VSWare portal is accessed via our website here. If you have any problems, please email vsware@dunmorecs.ie for help.

NB:- If you have more than one child in the school, there will be arrows under your child’s photo to allow you to move between each of your children. (To view the timetable you need to choose a date when the school is open, e.g. 27th August.)

We understand that moving from primary to post-primary can be a daunting time for both student and parents. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns. However, this year we are introducing a school-based mentoring programme called “Foróige’s Big Brother/Big Sister school Programme. Our incoming 1^st years will be matched with a senior cycle student with the aim of developing a friendly and positive relationship that will not only support the first year student but will ultimately benefit both the junior and senior students involved. This, along with our Belonging+ Programme and our new tutor system, will make the transition as seamless and enjoyable as possible for your child.

St Jarlath’s Credit Union are giving away €1000 to 22 lucky students. If you have not already entered, please click on this link to do so. Closing Date for entry to this competition is the 7th September.

 

Well done to all our Leaving Cert Students who received their results today. As a school, we are delighted with the excellent results you achieved. We are very proud of your efforts and your grades, particularly in the areas of the STEM subjects, where your results where excellent.

We wish you all the best in your future endeavours, whatever route you may take. As I pointed out to you previously, the Leaving Cert is just a stepping stone to an exciting and adventurous future, there are many paths open to you – college is but one.

Ms Scarry will also be available  from 11am to 1pm on Monday the 20th to assist with any queries. Please note the national Exam helpline is available from the 16th August @ 1800265165

Personally, I would like to thank the Leaving Cert students and their parents for their support over the past year. It was a pleasure working with you during my first year as the Principal of Dunmore Community School. Go n-éirí leat. D Quinn.