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Winter Health Care Advice from the HSE
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Eureka School App is now available for download from App stores - APP HELP VIDEO!
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NEW School Prospectus 2024-25
Respectful Friendship & Standup to Bullying Week |
Science Week |
Leinster Debates in Trinity College |
Inclusivity Week |
Senior Prefects 2024-25
The Senior Prefect Team: Ava Callery, Loren Clarke, Caoimhe Conaty, Mia Corrigan, Grace Cunningham, Orla Cunningham, Lauren Delaney, Sarah Dunne, Esme Finucane, Ruby Finucane, Daisy Gernon, Grace Gilsenan, Lúcia Keane, Jodie Loughran, Ruth Martin, Niamh McElroy & Dayna McGoohan.
National Tree Planting Day
Our Head Girl (Esme Finucane) and Deputy Head Girls (Lúcia Keane & Dayna McGoohan) were ably assisted by Prefect Ambassadors Ava Callery (Events Coordinator), Grace Cunningham (Student Voice Ambassador), Orla Cunningham (Environment Ambassador) and Ms. O'Reilly in planting an oak tree which was sponsored by SPAR. "Mighty oaks from little acorns grow!"
Top 10 Tips to kickstart your year!
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Study Skills Dates
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LC Class 2024
Congratulations and well done to ALL the LC Class 2024 who did so well in their Leaving Cert. 33 students received over 500 points and some of them were able to join us for a photo on Friday. A special mention for Sarah McDonnell & Aoife Muldoon who received 625 maximum points this year. We wish all our student the very best with their future career pathways and life choices.
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann |
The Pony Club |
Comhghairdeachas and well done to Aedín & Clíona Durcan.The girls competed in the Sean nós singing competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. They had to win out of county and province to get to the All-Ireland. Aedín won the 15-18 category and Clíona won the 12-15 category. Sean nós singing is old style traditional singing in Irish where they tell a story through the song. We are extremely proud of their achievements.
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Congratulations and well done to Emma Quinlan who has been selected as part of the Team of 4 to represent the Irish Pony Club over in China for the Chinese Pony Club International Exchange Competition from the 28th Sept until the 5th Oct! Another huge achievment, we wish you and the team the very best of luck and enjoy every moment!
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Be one of us!
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An Taisce Green Schools |
ECO-UNESCO |
Four members of the Green Schools Committee attended the First Green School of the Year awards in the Hyatt Centric Hotel, Dublin. The school was awarded their 8th Green Flag, "Global Citizenship Marine" and was the east and midlands regional winners. This year there were over 700 Green Flags awarded in the country. Thank you to all the members of the committee for their hard work throughout the past 2 years. Green Schools Co-ordinator Mr. Murphy.
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ECO-UNESCO Royal Dublin Convention Centre. Caoimhe Mynes, Bronwyn Corcoran and Eve Duffy won the Climate Change Senior category for their project Eco-Friendly Adventures. This focused on making an original board game aimed at teaching young people and their families about methods to help combat climate change. This project has reached over 270,000 people. The girls worked very hard to win this award and we are very proud of them. Mentors Mr. Murphy and Flor.
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GAISCE Adventure Journey to Glendalough
TY students completed their GAISCE Adventure Journey in Glendalough so are now eligible for their Bronze Award. Great memories made - a fab group!
Paris Tour
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A huge thank you to John and Christopher Gilsenan of CC's Unlimited in Kells for sponsoring hoodies for TY and 5th year students travelling to Paris this weekend. Merci mille fois! The girls will spend 4 days in the French capital, visiting the Palace of Versailles, the Louvre Museum, Disneyland, and many other cultural and tourist attractions. We wish them and their teachers well. Bon voyage et amusez-vous bien! Merci aussi aux professeurs: Ms. P. Smith & Ms. B. Corcoran.
CEIST Student Leadership ConferenceThree students from 5th year attended the 10th Annual CEIST Student Leadership Conference today in DCU - St. Patrick’s Campus. Megan Lynch, Adrianna Prancane and Orla Cunningham attended various talks and workshops throughout the day which focused on student leadership. Teacher: Ms. O’Brien.
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Literaryand History SocietyMassive congratulations to Lorna O'Neill for winning the Literary and History Society's Gender Minorities Speech competition at DCU tonight. Finalists from all over the country delivered some fantastic efforts but Lorna's speech was chosen as the victor for both its gripping content and her eloquent delivery. Teacher: Mr. Lynn.
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ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist FinalistsCongratulations to Third Year students Bronwyn Corcoran, Eve Duffy and Caoimhe Mynes who have qualified for the Final of the ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist competition on Wednesday 15th May in the Convention Centre in Dublin. Teacher: Mr. Murphy.
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Basketball Finals |
U-14 Gaelic Football Finals |
Massive congratulations to the 1st Year Basketball Team on winning all 3 matches in the All Ireland Playoffs. They beat teams from Castleknock, Loughrea and Kilcullen. The team now travel to the National Basketball Arena for the All Ireland Semi Finals against Kanturk, Co. Cork next Thursday the 25th of April. A superb team who have gone from strength to strength this year.
Best of luck to the 2nd year Basketball team who are playing in the All Ireland Playoffs in Eureka on Tuesday the 23rd of April. They will face teams from Belfast, Clare and Roscommon throughout the day. We are all so proud of this brilliant group of girls. Coach: Mrs. Wright. |
Huge congratulations to our u14 Gaelic Footballers who are through to the Leinster Final after a hard fought Semi Final win in Eureka. Well done girls! Final to take place on Friday, 10th May. Best of luck girls! Thanks to Teachers Ms. Cassidy and Mr. Farrelly.
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Thank You Card CompetitionWell done to everybody who entered! Teacher: Ms. Glennon.
1st year: Ava Connoly, Cara Murray, Daisy McGuinness, Ilona Kupyna, Kayla Grimes and Nuala Whyte. 2nd year: Lucy Lynch. 3rd year: Bianca Boratynska and Cara Mc Bride TY: Freya Coveney |
ECO-UNESCOECO-UNESCO Projects by Bronwyn Corcoran, Eve Duffy, Caoimhe Mynes, Orla Cremin and Gráinne Warren. The girls participated in the semi-finals in Armagh with their teacher, Mr. Murphy.
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Thanks to all who participated in Multicultural Day. It was an opportunity to celebrate all the different cultures in Eureka. A special mention of thanks to Rebecca Williams (World Cultures Ambassador) and Ms. Briody. All students participated in a quiz in their year group and there was a movie at lunchtime and a Bake Sale with the proceeds going to the Red Cross. Well done to everyone and thanks to Mr. Murphy for taking the photos - Facebook (Meta)
Wolfe Tone Debaters in Paris 2024Congratulations to ALL involved in the Wolfe Tone Debates 2024
Senior competition: Ava O'Connor, Lorna O'Neill, Aoife Farrell Intermediate competition: AJ Oates, Bronwyn Corcoran, Hanna Lydon Junior competition: Muireann Smith, Inga McGann and Mai Hitillambeau More photos on Facebook aka Meta |
Musical 2024Congratulations and well done to all involved in the very successful TY Musical. A special mention to the Music Department: Ms. Olohan, Ms. Lyne, Ms. McCartin and Ms. Reilly ffrom the Art Department.
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Junk Kouture
Congratulations to the six groups who have made it to the submission stage of the Junk Kouture 2024 competition. 6 groups worked hard to design various outfits from recyclable and second hand waste materials including plastic, aluminium cans, broken jewellery, netting, curtains, bed sheets, coffee pods, monopoly boards, waste paper and much more! We wish them the best of luck as they await news on the regional finals! Junk Kouture
Group Number 1: Amy Bennett (model), Róisín Lynch, Aoife Farrell.
Group Number 2: Ava Collins (model), Aoife Turner, Rebecca McCabe.
Group Number 3: Freya Coveney (model), Victoria McMenemy Kearns.
Group 4: Orlagh Cremin (model), Sophie Willaims, Gráinne Warren
Group 5: Grainne Osarumen-Obayagbonna (model), Sally O'Boyle, Arianna Keogh
Group 6: Katie Kavanagh (model), Rebecca O’Growney
Thanks to teacher: Ms. Burke.
A huge congratulations to Freya & Victoria whose submission has made it to the Regional Final in The Helix in DCU on 5th March.
Group Number 1: Amy Bennett (model), Róisín Lynch, Aoife Farrell.
Group Number 2: Ava Collins (model), Aoife Turner, Rebecca McCabe.
Group Number 3: Freya Coveney (model), Victoria McMenemy Kearns.
Group 4: Orlagh Cremin (model), Sophie Willaims, Gráinne Warren
Group 5: Grainne Osarumen-Obayagbonna (model), Sally O'Boyle, Arianna Keogh
Group 6: Katie Kavanagh (model), Rebecca O’Growney
Thanks to teacher: Ms. Burke.
A huge congratulations to Freya & Victoria whose submission has made it to the Regional Final in The Helix in DCU on 5th March.
SID Poster Competition |
Dove Poster Competition |
Well done to all who entered the SID Poster Competition. The standard was very good and the winners were: 1st Natalia Zapala, 2nd Grace Harrington and 3rd Romy Finucane. Thanks to their teacher: Ms. Reilly. Marine Spatial Poster CompetitionCongratulations to Freya Coveney (TY) who won Marine Spatial Planning Poster Competition. She was invited with her family to attend the awards at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, Co. Cork The funders kindly covered 1 nights’ accommodation for each of the winners in the Radisson Blu Hotel.
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Congratulations to Layla Musolo (2nd Year) who is the winner of the Dove Poster competition. The aim of the competition was to spread confidence amongst students regarding how they view their bodies. Layla’s Artwork was very deep in concept and skilfully drawn. This is a very big achievement as it was a contest that was open to students across both Ireland and the UK. Teacher: Ms. Reilly.
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Cathoilic Schools Week
Catholic Schools will take place from Sunday 21 to Saturday 27 January 2024 on the theme of Catholic Schools as Communities of Service.
For Catholic Schools Week, we will contemplate our schools as communities of service under the following themes:
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Catholic Schools Week - Grandparents' Day on Wednesday 24th January
Catholic Schools Week took place from Sunday 21st to Saturday 27th of January on the theme of Catholic Schools as Communities of Service.
Wednesday was known as Grandparents' Day. Our Student Council & TY Rang Oisín hosted Afternoon Tea for Grandparents in the Library.
Sincere thanks to all who attended and our Transition Year students who along with their teacher, Ms. Curran, baked some lovely treats.
Rang Oisín is doing a Young Social Innovators project entitled 'Timeless Ties' which aims to bridge the gap between the generation with Ms. O'Brien.
Wednesday was known as Grandparents' Day. Our Student Council & TY Rang Oisín hosted Afternoon Tea for Grandparents in the Library.
Sincere thanks to all who attended and our Transition Year students who along with their teacher, Ms. Curran, baked some lovely treats.
Rang Oisín is doing a Young Social Innovators project entitled 'Timeless Ties' which aims to bridge the gap between the generation with Ms. O'Brien.
BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2024
Well done to Isabelle Martin (2nd Year) and Danu Mc Gann, Eloise Finucane and Bronwyn Corcoran (3rd Years) for qualifying for the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. Their projects: “Feeling Blue” and “The Secret to Successful Studying” attracted a lot of interest. Thanks to their teacher: Ms. Sheridan.
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u-16 Ladies Gaelic Football Leinster Champions 2023-24
FAI Leinster Girls First Year League
Fantastic effort from our First Year Soccer Team with a 7-0 victory over Enfield Community College. They have also topped their group. Best of luck in the play offs. Thanks to their teacher/ coach: Mr. Lynn.
Senior Cycle Options
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Vaping & e-cigarettes - the factsThis booklet is about e-cigarettes and vaping. It is to help you understand the risks associated with vaping. It is for young people as well as parents and guardians. There is information in this booklet on the following:
1. What are e-cigarettes? 2. What is in an e-cigarette aerosol? 3. Different types of vapes 4. Who is using e-cigarettes? 5. What are the health risks of vaping? 6. How would you know if you are addicted to vaping? 7. Is vaping less harmful than smoking tobacco cigarettes? 8. The environmental impact of vaping 9. Does the HSE recommend e- cigarettes to help people to quit smoking tobacco cigarettes? 10. Does the HSE provide stop vaping services? 11. How to talk to a young person about vaping. |
St. Vincent de Paul & Meals on Wheels
The money collected from Christmas Jumper Day and Staff Room raffle was given to the local St. Vincent de Paul and the remainder to Meals on Wheels. Photos from Christmas Jumper Day are on our Facebook page.
HEAR & DARE Application Information Webinars - Saturday 13th January 2024
2023 All-Ireland Maths Olympiad
Congratulations to Lucy Golden, Freya Gao, and Rosie Maguire for their recent success in the 2023 All Ireland Maths Olympiad.
Lucy and Freya came third in the first-year pairs category. Rosie came second in the second-year singles category, and third in the third-year singles category. Well done to all. Teacher: Ms. O'Dwyer.
Lucy and Freya came third in the first-year pairs category. Rosie came second in the second-year singles category, and third in the third-year singles category. Well done to all. Teacher: Ms. O'Dwyer.
Official Opening of Eureka by Minister for Education
Registration is now open for DARE and HEAR Application Information Sessions on Saturday 13th January.
Register here for the DARE Session at 10am https://twtr.to/e7_0n
Register here for the HEAR Session at 1pm https://twtr.to/Oh23g
Register here for the DARE Session at 10am https://twtr.to/e7_0n
Register here for the HEAR Session at 1pm https://twtr.to/Oh23g
First Year Subject Choices
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Christmas Carols at Christchurch |
Christmas Enterprise Day |
On Monday 11th December our choir performed Christmas Carols for shoppers in Christchurch Cathedral Dublin, and on Wednesday 13th December, we held our Annual Christmas Enterprise Day which is run in memory of former deputy principal, Gabrielle Moran, and is sponsored by the Pebble Foundation Project.There were four judges on the day: Valerie Moran - Founding Director of eCOMM Merchant Solutions and Bective Stud, Anthony Gorman - Founder of Anthony's Wooden Crafts and Paul and Trish Moran - Brother and Sister of Gabrielle Moran, and sponsors of the event. Well done to all and thanks to their teachers. More footage and photos on Facebook.
The Rotary Zone Final - Youth Leadership Development Competition
Congratulations to Gráinne Owens (TY) who was announced as the Winner of The Rotary Zone Final of the Youth Leadership Development Competition that took place in Dundalk. Gráinne has won all-expenses-paid trips which will include a visit to:
We are delighted for Gráinne and very proud of her achievement.
- Belfast - Stormont
- Dublin - Dáil
- EU offices in Dublin
- Flights to Strasbourg and a full-day trip to the EU Parliament
We are delighted for Gráinne and very proud of her achievement.
Think Languages
Congratulations to Fifth Year students, Ava Callery, Lucía Keane, Daisy Gernon and Jodie Loughran who won their Spanish debate tonight against Coláiste Pobail Setanta in St. Benildus College, Stillorgan, Dublin. The topic was AI - Artificial Intelligence. Lucía captained the team and also won the award for Best Speaker. Debating a complex topic like AI through Spanish is no easy task! The girls put a lot of work into their speeches and rebuttals, so we are very, very proud of their achievements. The Debating Blitz was organised by the Association of Teachers of Spanish in Ireland.
Teachers: Ms. Cronin & Flor
Teachers: Ms. Cronin & Flor
Meath Student Enterprise Challenge |
European Gymnastics |
Congratulations to Sadie McGarry who came 3rd place in the Best Start Up Business Category at the Meath Enterprise Final. She came 3rd out of 100 entrants, winning a trophy, medal and €150! Live link: https://www.youtube.com/live/QxKfPif3Koo?si=xkuCDDv81X8a0YKK
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Congratulations to Neesha Lynskey (1 Eibhlín) who represented Ireland in the European Gymnastic Championships in Spain this week. She came 7th out of 20. Very well done.
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Child Talks 2023
Congratulations to Lucía Keane who spoke in The Helix in DCU today at the annual 'Child Talks' which was run by the Ombudsman for Children's Office. To mark World Children's Day, young people were given a platform to talk about their rights and the issues that matter to them. Lucía's chosen topic was vaping. The event was live-streamed on www.oco.ie
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First Year Coffee Morning
Thanks to all who dropped into our First Year Coffee Morning. It was lovely to meet you. Thanks also to the First Year Class Captains.
Topics covereed included:
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There will be a follow up email with some resources.
Careers Fair 2023
Thanks to all who participated in the annual Careers Fair. More photos on Facebook.
Safety online
Education for Sustainable Development
Lourdes 2023Youth pilgrims and staff from Eureka Secondary School joined other schools in Lourdes. A candle was lit for the petitions sent in.
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Eureka welcomes Richard Hogan on Monday 11th September - ALL welcome!
Senior Prefects 2023-24
Front row: Shannon Brennan, Rebecca Moraes Daly, Hillary Martin, Helina McElroy, Rebecca Williams, Rachel Wyse, Aoibheann McFadden, Claire Smith, Éabha Hayes, Roisin Cooney, Sarah McDonnell.
Back row: Ms. O'Reilly, Ella McEllin, Rosemary Murphy, Sophie Brady, Eva Brennan, Emily Morgan, Arwyn Farrell, Poppy Yore, Katie White, Caragh Cleary, Ellen Daly, Niamh Everitt, Shannah Galligan, Erin Draper, Aoife Muldoon, Ms. Mullaghy, Mr. Wright.
Back row: Ms. O'Reilly, Ella McEllin, Rosemary Murphy, Sophie Brady, Eva Brennan, Emily Morgan, Arwyn Farrell, Poppy Yore, Katie White, Caragh Cleary, Ellen Daly, Niamh Everitt, Shannah Galligan, Erin Draper, Aoife Muldoon, Ms. Mullaghy, Mr. Wright.
Ms. Kitty McGonagle R.I.P.
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Vice-Principal 1972 - 1998
Go raibh maith agat.
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Information for Parents on the School App set up and usage!
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Information for Parents on the School App set up and usage!
Reminders Links
Photos from the Awards and Graduations 2023 are on our Facebook pages
GAISCE Adventure Journey 2023
Thirty students participating in the GAISCE awards travelled to Glendalough for their Adventure Journey where they embarked on a 25 km hike and stayed overnight in the Glendalough International Hostel. They will receive their awards at the TY Graduation ceremony on Thursday Night. Well done!
Thanks also to the team of teachers who accompanied them. Ms. Byrne, Mr. Devine & Ms. Mullaghy. More photos on meta (Facebook & Instagram)
Thanks also to the team of teachers who accompanied them. Ms. Byrne, Mr. Devine & Ms. Mullaghy. More photos on meta (Facebook & Instagram)
The Wolfe Tone Debate Tournament 2023
Thanks to ALL who participated in the inaugural Wolf Tone Debate against L’école Massillon Paris on Saturday 11th March. A special mention to their exceptional coordinators Maeve Jennings (a former student of Eureka) and Evi Ferenduros and our teachers Ms. Igoe and Mr. Lynn.
A high-profile judging panel (H.E. Vincent Guérend, Dearbhail McDonald, Michael J Flynn, Deirdre Kinahan, Dr. Rhona Mahony, Darragh Byrne, Cllr. Sarah Reilly, Brian Ingarfield, Myles Dungan, Laura Le Cleach and Emily McKeown.) had been carefully selected to preside over each debate including The French Ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Vincent Gúerend and Minister of State Thomas Byrne. Eureka Secondary School would like to thank everyone who attended the event and especially to judges, staff and students who helped on the day. More photos on our Facebook page.
A high-profile judging panel (H.E. Vincent Guérend, Dearbhail McDonald, Michael J Flynn, Deirdre Kinahan, Dr. Rhona Mahony, Darragh Byrne, Cllr. Sarah Reilly, Brian Ingarfield, Myles Dungan, Laura Le Cleach and Emily McKeown.) had been carefully selected to preside over each debate including The French Ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Vincent Gúerend and Minister of State Thomas Byrne. Eureka Secondary School would like to thank everyone who attended the event and especially to judges, staff and students who helped on the day. More photos on our Facebook page.
Senior Category winners: Ciara Sheridan, Lúcia Keane, and Róisín Murtagh being presented their award by Minister Thomas Byrne. The timekeeper and chairperson was Grace Cunningham.
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Intermediate Category winners: Ava O’Connor, Emma Hunt, Gráinne Owens and Orlagh Cremin being presented their award by Minister Thomas Byrne. Chairperson: Aoibh McInerney and Timekeeper: Katie Kavanagh
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Evening Study 2023
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Anti-bullying campaign |
Lá GAISCE 2022
Celebrating Lá GAISCE in Eureka today and remembering our Adventure Journey in Glendalough. Delighted to be a GAISCE partner school.
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Wellbeing Information and resources for studentsWellbeing Information and resources for parentsWellbeing Information and resources for school staffHealthy EatingAs we return to school please be aware that some people have severe allergies to nuts, so all nut based products are prohibited. Please also note that no crisps or popcorm are allowed on the premises. Students are asked to bring lunchboxes/ lunch bags to bring home their left overs. Leave no trace policy!
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Safer Internet Day (SID) is an EU-wide initiative to promote a safer internet for all users, especially young people. The internet is an integral part of our lives, providing fantastic opportunities to learn, create and connect, but the online world also creates challenges.
Parents/ Guardians are encouraged to have open and regular conversations with their children about the internet. To talk to them about the benefits and the risks, but also to listen to what their child has to say and to learn about their life online. Research consistently shows that many children do not tell if something goes wrong online. Having conversations with your daughter is one of the most effective ways of ensuring that they have a safe and positive experience, and to help them to feel comfortable coming to you if they encounter an issue. There are lots of resources available on Webwise.ie and on the Webwise social media platforms to help educate us on our digital lives. In Eureka, the Webwise Team, led by the Safer Internet Ambassadors and in conjunction with the Wellbeing Team, is hosting several events during the week, including presentations, peer learning and a poster competition with the theme “Together for a Better Internet”. |
Anti-bullying Week - One Kind Word
Virtual Tour of Eureka |
Some Subject PresentationsNEW School Prospectus |
HSE Advice to Schools on the coronavirus
Every School Day Counts |
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Support Service - Children's Mental Health
Eureka Girls Win Garda National Youth Award
The students of the TY YSI project ‘Never Home Alone’ were given tremendous recognition last night in the Headfort Arms Hotel Kells by being awarded winners of their category in the Garda National Youth Awards for County Meath. The students developed a 10-week programme last year involving senior citizens from our local community to help combat loneliness and social isolation. Students are very grateful for all the support and encouragement they have received to date. Teacher: Mr McKee
Congratulations and well done to the Public Access to Law team who competed in the prestigious Empire Mock Trial Competition in New York over the weekend. They were placed 2nd in the 'Best International School' category, only missing out by one point! Very well done to Crea Shine who was the 2nd highest placed attorney of the entire competition and won an award for her outstanding achievement. Thanks to all involved for their commitment, including their teacher Mr. Fahy and Edel & Elaine Traynor.
TY visit Áras an Uachtaráin 2018
TY students were invited to visit Áras an Uachtaráin on Thursday 20th September, to view the presentation of Credentials by new Ambassadors to Ireland. They also met President Michael D Higgins and received a guided tour of the state rooms within Áras an Uachtaráin and were offered light refreshments in the state dining room. Teacher: Ms. McGuinness & Damien English, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development.
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