Week commencing 12th of May 2025

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we want to update you on some key events happening this week, as well as take a moment to acknowledge a fantastic achievement from last week.

Footloose the Musical – Congratulations!

A huge congratulations to all involved in our school production of Footloose the Musical, which took place on Wednesday and Thursday, May 8th and 9th. The show was a brilliant success, filled with energy, talent and teamwork. We’re especially proud of our Transition Year students and our Chamber Choir, who gave outstanding performances on and off stage.

A sincere thank you to the staff who brought the production together – Ms. Brogan, Mr. Smith, Ms. Keane, Ms. Murtagh and Ms. Aldous – for their incredible dedication and support throughout the rehearsal process and performances. It was a real highlight of the school year.  Well done to all! Special mention to all the volunteer staff/students over the two nights, the PA and the BOM also.

Huge congratulations to all who completed their Engineering practicals and LCA task interviews also last week. Another box ticked.  Well done. 

This Week’s Key Events:

• 2nd Year Lisbon Trip continues throughout the week. We hope all students and staff are enjoying a safe and memorable experience.
• CBAs for 2nd Year PE and CSPE are taking place this week.
• Students not travelling to Lisbon will follow a combined timetable based on class 2A’s schedule. Monday- Irish/English/PE/History/Maths and Options.  Ms. Shanahan Dunne will brief you tomorrow on the plan for Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Awards and Recognition Ceremonies will take place during the last three classes on Thursday. We’re delighted to welcome Ailbhe Conneely as our special guest for the event.
• A Guided Cycle for the remaining 2nd Year students will be held on Wednesday morning (classes 1–3) with Mr. O’Donovan and Mr. Ridge.
• On Tuesday, our Senior Soccer Team will compete in the Connacht Final against Archbishop McHale. The match kicks off at 11:30am in Kiltullagh. Best of luck to the team!

In addition:

• LCA Hair & Beauty Practical Exams take place Tuesday. LCA Irish exam takes place Monday.
• Final assemblies for year groups will be scheduled by Year Heads during the week.
• Graduation Evening for our Leaving Cert and LCA students takes place on Friday, May 16th- seated for 7:30pm and will commence at 7.45pm sharp. We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with our students and families.

Reminder that all students must get permission from their Head of Year or member of the SMT before signing out in addition to being collected/signed out at the door by their parents/guardian. Those students over 18 do not need a parent to collect them but still need permission from HOY or SMT to sign out- failure to do so is a breach of the code of behaviour. 

Week 30 timetables will be distributed also this week by Ms. Kelly and students should have strict study plans in place for these along with setting target grades in all subjects using the Athena tracker/discuss these target grades with home and their class teachers.  Speak to our Academic Director Ms. Kelly if you need any assistance with same. 

Thank you for your continued support throughout the year.

Warm regards,

PCS