Key Information for Parents Update Week of 5/5/25

May 5, 2025

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We have an exciting and busy week ahead at our school. Here are the key events and important information for the week of May 5th, 2025:

Footloose Week & LC Engineering Practicals

  • Footloose Musical: Our students have been working hard on the Footloose musical. There will be rehearsals, matinees, and evening shows throughout the week.
  • LC Engineering Practicals: Leaving Certificate Engineering practical exams will take place on Wednesday and Thursday. This is a crucial academic focus for our students, and we appreciate your support in ensuring they are well-prepared.

Canteen and Hall Usage

  • The canteen and hall will be out of bounds all week due to the musical preparations and performances.

Room Changes

  • Rooms A, V, and S will be out of bounds on Thursday and Friday. Alternative rooms have been arranged.

Tuesday, May 6th

  • Footloose Rehearsal: Full sound and light check from 9am to 5:30pm.
  • 5th Year Geography Trip: Students will visit Wicklow with Ms. Skelly.
  • SST Meeting: Scheduled at 10:20am.
  •  All-Island Cook Off will be held on the. 6th & 7th May 2025 in ATU St Angelas, Sligo- Good luck to Montana! 

Wednesday, May 7th

  • Footloose Dress Rehearsal: Full dress rehearsal from 9am to 5:30pm.
  • Athletics Event: Students participating in athletics.- Ms. Moylan/Ms. Starr O’Connor
  • Engineering Practical Exams: Alternative rooms in place. 

Thursday, May 8th

  • Footloose Matinee: Performance at 11am.
  • Supervision: Detailed supervision schedule for backstage, make-up rooms, changing rooms, front of house, and hall ushers-emailed to staff.
  • Religious Education Meeting: Subject meeting with the planning team.
  • SEN Meeting: Periods 2 and 3.
  • YH Meetings: Senior at 9:00am, Junior at 2:35pm.
  • YH Lunchtime Detention: Supervised by Ms. Fahy.
  • Footloose Evening Show: Performance at 7:30pm.

Friday, May 9th

  • Footloose Matinee: Performance at 11am.
  • Supervision: Detailed supervision schedule for backstage, make-up rooms, changing rooms, front of house, and hall ushers.
  • Europe Day: Celebrations and activities.
  • After School Detention: Supervised session.
  • Footloose Evening Show: Performance at 7:30pm.

Saturday, May 10th

  • Musical Clean Up: Stage, lighting, and sound equipment removal.

Sunday, May 11th

  • 2nd Year Trip to Lisbon: Students will depart for a 3-night trip to Lisbon.
  • LC Math Mock Exam: Paper 2 from 11:15am to 1:45pm.

Important Notes:

  • Tickets for the Footloose Musical: It is important to secure your tickets for the Footloose musical on Eventbrite. You can purchase tickets using the following link: Footloose The Musical Tickets.
  • Weather Forecast: Please ensure students wear sunscreen to protect themselves from the sun for the coming weeks.
  • Lunch/Snacks/Water: As the canteen vending machines will be out of use this week due to the musical in the hall, please ensure students bring their lunch, snacks, and water.

We appreciate your support and understanding during this busy week. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

Best regards,

PCS