Booklists are available here.
Keeping Active this Summer – Advice from our PE Dept.
Hi Students
On your first day of the Summer holidays the PE Department wants to thank all students for their cooperation and participation this academic year. Your enthusiasm and willingness to adapt to the ever changing Covid PE regulations and modified activities were greatly appreciated.
During PE this term classes participated in Softball and some Junior groups were treated to some excellent coaching from the local Baseball Club. Red Rox baseball club is currently looking for new members of all ages. Please see the attached details regarding training times and they train locally in woodlands (fields to the right of the school pitch). They are looking for players of all abilities and everyone is welcome – you just need to turn up to training 
Red Rox Baseball Club Website
Red Rox Baseball Club WebsiteAnother new sport you could try this summer is water polo? Not sure what that is? Have a quick look at the video attached. Training is on Tuesday evenings from 7-8pm in the PSLC starting from the 8th June. If you are interested please contact Mr. McNeive mmcneive@
Also attached are the PCS Home Fitness Resources to continue to give you all options for different activities. For the 6th years there are a variety of mindfulness and meditation sessions you can choose from if you are feeling stressed whilst studying. We want to wish you all the best of luck with your exams and future endeavors.
So this summer the PE department challenges you to ‘Try Something New’?
“Never say never because limits, like fears, are often just illusions” – Michael Jordan
We hope you all have a safe and enjoyable summer break
Yours in Sport
PE Department
Social Media Help for Parents : Barnardos.
Barnardos Ireland are running webinars for parents and guardians who are concerned about their son’s/daughter’s social media use which empower them through knowledge and understanding. Click here to register.
External LC candidates and orals information.
An Initial Information Form for out-of-school learners and for those studying subjects entirely out-of-school has been published. In order to access Accredited Grades in Leaving Certificate 2021 students studying subjects out-of-school and out-of-school learners are required to complete this form in hard copy, or electronically, and return it to the principal no later than Thursday 15 April. The form needs to be retained by the school. The form is available to download here.
A short video guide has also been developed for students taking the oral examinations and is available here.
Adjustments to the LC Written Exams – 23/3/21
The State Exams Commission have released details of adjustments to all subjects in the written exams this June. All Sixth Years need to make themselves familiar with the changes and discuss the implications with their teachers: Further Adjustments – Leaving Cert 2021 – (PDF)
Leaving Cert Portal Advice
For a detailed document with advice for students and parents of Sixth Years around the Portal to select options in 2021 click here (PDF)
Latest Details on Assessment in the LC and JC.
For the latest Assessment Arrangements For Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate Examinations 2021 please click here (PDF)
For ‘A Guide to State Examinations and Accredited Grades for Leaving Certificate 2021’ (25th February) please click here (PDF)
Subject Choice Information and Virtual Presentation for Parents.
For up to date subject choice information go to this page: https://www.portmarnockcommunityschool.ie/?page_id=9892
Mr Farrell and Ms Fox, the school’s guidance counsellors for the senior class years made a joint virtual presentation via the Google Meet platform focusing on all things related to the CAO on Tuesday 28th January. The presentation slides are available here (PPT)
A letter to parents from Minister Norma Foley.
A letter from the Minister for Education to Parents January 12th 2021 can be found here (PDF)
Incoming First Years Assessment Cancelled.
The Incoming First Year Assessment which was to be held at the end of January has been cancelled. An Information Evening will be scheduled – details to follow.
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