Please find the link to Wednesday’s Subject Choice Presentation below. We have also included links to information on deciphering DAT results and advice from teachers relating to DCG, Art, Biology, HL Maths. DAT results should be arriving this week.
The Leaving Certificate Academic Awards took place in an atmosphere of celebration and recognition on Thursday 16th November. Catherine Healy, past pupil, and newly appointed Historian in Residence at the EPIC Museum, spoke of her positive experiences in PCS and the importance of maintaining those invaluable friendships. Ms Norris, Ms Molamphy and Ms Tobin presented the awards which recognised the endeavour and sheer dedication it takes to achieve in the Leaving Certificate Exams as well as the character it shows.
Principal’s Award – Ella Walsh
Ger Kenny Cup and Maths Medal for Excellence in Maths – Aoife Burke
Gold Medal Winner- Highest academic attainment – Lucy Lenihan
Silver Medal awards for academic attainment in LC 2023– over 600 points– Allison Rivera-McMahon, Eimear Crean-Lynch, Eloise Campbell Irwin, Aoife Burke
Loreto Education Trust Joy Award – Alannah Foran
Full List: Lucy Lenihan, Aoife Burke, Eloise Campbell Irwin, Eimear Crean-Lynch, Alison Rivera-McMahon, David Stanley, Alannah Foran, Katie Coates, Erin Cassidy, Adam Hickey, Cathal Tuite, Oisin Ffrench, Aoife Daly, Naoise Cullen, Dennis Custic, Alex Gordon, Shauna Lea, Ella Walsh, Senan Fitzgerald and Abigail Sex.
The deadline for Admissions for next year has now passed. Please contact admissions@portmarnockcommunityschool.ie if you want an application form to be considered after the deadline.
I hope the first half term of the new academic year has been going well for you, particularly those of you for whom September 2023 marked the first step in your journey with us here at Portmarnock C.S. The new school year always involves changes of different kinds but I hope that as the weeks have passed you are all settling in and enjoying school life.
Many of you will be aware that I had to take illness leave in December 2022 and I am very happy to say that I have now been cleared to resume my role as Principal of the school from today, Tuesday 10th October 2023.
I would like to sincerely thank all of my colleagues on the staff here who ensured that the school and all aspects of our work continued without interruption; in particular Mr David Clarke who took on the role of Acting Principal and Ms Orla Coleman who acted as Deputy Principal in Mr Clarke’s place. Thanks to the work of the Senior Management team, Ms Molamphy and Ms Moran, and every single teacher I am returning to a school that has continued to flourish throughout the past ten months.
Mr Clarke will of course now resume Deputy Principal responsibility for our 5th and 6th year students along with Ms Coggins (5th Year Head) and Mr Dempsey (6th Year Head)
As the Principal acts also as Secretary to the Board of Management of the school, all matters relating to correspondence with the Board should be addressed to me here in school.
While I missed many important occasions in the lives of our students and staff this year, I look forward now to returning to continue the new academic year with you all.
Walk to School Week runs from October 2nd to October 6th. We will be encouraging as many as possible to get active and walk or cycle to school instead of being driven. Walking is one of the best ways to start the day, with multiple benefits to one’s physical and mental health. It also has a positive impact on academic performance, with higher levels of concentration and focus.
For those who normally travel by car, we are asking you to get out of the car and walk the last 500m. You will also be making the school gate area a much safer environment with less traffic and less fumes.
Our basketball team are travelling home happy after a 53-19 win, first all Ireland win in a good few years for the school! Martin Kostov-Grealy top scored with 15 and Kevin Li chipped in with 13. Brilliant performance from the whole squad. Thanks to Mr Maguire and Mr Riley for their dedication.
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