For up to date subject choice information go to this page: https://www.portmarnockcommunityschool.ie/?page_id=9892
A letter from the Minister for Education to Parents January 12th 2021 can be found here (PDF)
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.
8th January 2021
Good afternoon everyone,
I would like to take the opportunity to wish you and your families a safe and Happy New Year for 2021.
Certainly education has been very much dominating news coverage this past week with the ongoing challenge of Covid 19 facing our country. Indeed we are very proud that several of our students have had their voices heard during the national debate about reopening our schools.
The confirmation last night that all students will commence online learning beginning next Monday morning for the next few weeks, at least gives clarity for all, you as students, your teachers and your families.
January is a busy month for school communities for many reasons, regarding selecting subject choices, presentations on CAO and the TY programme, Mock Examinations – and be assured we will be keeping you updated on all of these matters as time goes on.
For today I would like to focus on our return to remote learning on Monday morning:
We have been here before – last March – and we have learned a lot about what works best in terms of our engagement with online learning:
Let’s work together and make the very most of every learning opportunity we are given this Month.
Meanwhile, I hope you all have a good weekend.
Stay safe, stay well, stay connected.
E Deeney
Principal
We want to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I have always been proud to be a student in Portmarnock Community School, but this year, I have been especially proud.
2020 has probably been the most challenging year that many of us have ever experienced.
The work that has been done in keeping the doors of our school open since September is absolutely phenomenal.
It is wonderful to witness all of the time,effort and teamwork that has been carried out to make this happen.
The commitment of each member of our school community has really shone through.
We would like to take this opportunity to especially thank our caretakers Mick, Pat and the cleaning staff who have worked tirelessly to ensure that we can attend school everyday in a safe environment.
We also want to thank the office staff who keep our school running smoothly, although a lot of their work is behind the scenes, it certainly doesn’t go unnoticed.
To everyone who has played a part in fundraising this year we would like to congratulate you. All in all the school has raised over 2 thousand euro this year, and the funds generated are greatly appreciated by many charities.
We would like to thank the PE department and Ms McDonald, the student council, prefects and those selling Christmas trees in aid of Action Ireland Trust for all of their great efforts in organising fundraising events this year.
We would also like to congratulate and thank the music department for the wonderful carol service that took place last Friday. As different as it was to previous years it will certainly be one that won’t be forgotten. We can’t thank you enough for lifting everyone’s spirit with the wonderful music that was played.
We would like to say a special thanks to the PE department for keeping spirits high by organizing fun and engaging PE classes for all of us to enjoy.
We would also like to express our appreciation for the dedication of our guidance counsellors. Their work has always been so important but now more than ever we are truly seeing the great impact of the work they do.
As I’m sure we all agree Ms Clarke’s weekly reflection brings joy to our week especially during these times, they certainly lift everyone’s spirits
SNAs and our resource team, the sheer number of students you support on a daily basis is incredible, on behalf of everyone we would like to thank you, the work you do is unparalleled.
To our teachers, tutors, year heads, snas and resource teams who have worked so hard since the 12th of March to make sure this ‘new normal’ doesn’t take a toll on our studies. You have done tremendous work in supporting students as we all navigate through this time, on behalf of all students we would like to say a heartwarming thank you.
To Ms Deeney, Mr Clarke, Ms Molamphy and Ms Dargan, we can never thank you enough for your commitment and dedication to the students and staff in PCS. The work you do is absolutely exceptional.
To the students of PCS we want to acknowledge all of YOUR hard work, it has certainly been a challenge for each of us, but a challenge that we are collectively overcoming
We would like to commend the third and sixth year students in particular, this year has not been what we expected our exam year to look like. All we can do is continue with our hard work which will no doubt pay off in June
Mar a deireann an seanfhocail ni neart go cur le cheile, tiocfaimid go leir slan as seo.
Ba mhaith linn Nollaig Shona a guí Oraibh go leir agus athbhliain faoi mhaise.
FELIZ NAVIDAD, joyeux Noël, Fröhliche Weihnachten,.
We are aware that many students have not yet availed themselves of the school licence that we purchased at the start of the academic year
The Girls Uniform Trousers are now available in stock in O’ Farrell’s Schoolwear shops in Portmarnock and Swords. You can purchase the trousers by calling the shop, who are providing a collection service at the door. Please contact the store regarding any alterations that may be required.
The prefects organised a dress up day in aid of the volunteer fire service and there were some great costumes. We are looking forward to the Friendship Concert on Thursday.
