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Leaving Certificate Timetables
Gabrielle Moran R.I.P.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our dear friend, colleague, and Deputy Principal, Gabrielle Moran. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dilís.
At the request of the family, here is a photo to show the fun side of Ms. Moran - a legend. Thanks for all the kind comments and condolences at this difficult time. Christmas concert 2015 (Mr. Murphy photographer)
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Healthy Ireland
We’re having quite a year, and we all need a little help to get us through. Starting with a plan to do one small thing that will keep you well is a great way to look after your mental health and wellbeing. Find ideas on what you can do and what’s available in your local community from the Healthy Ireland website.
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Ireland reads Day 25th February |
President Higgins has published a message of support to the “Ireland Reads” campaign.
The campaign, which brings together Irish libraries with publishers, booksellers, authors and others, aims to encourage people to re-discover the joy of reading. It is part of the government ‘Keep Well’ initiative and celebrates reading and all the benefits it can have for people’s wellbeing and enjoyment. In his message, President Higgins said that “books have played, and continue to play, probably an inordinate role, in my own life. Books are a great friend.” While libraries are not currently open for borrowing or borrowing due to Covid-19 public health restrictions, library members can use library services online to access thousands of e-Books and audio books. The President said that “libraries are the oxygen of public life, and most important are the library staff who have, over the years, created an atmosphere for generations of Irish children, women and men.” |
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HSE Health & Wellbeing Newsletter
A Guide for Parents on supporting children and young people with daily routines during lockdown
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Revised Assessment Arrangements for ExamsThis document sets out the adjusted assessment arrangements for post-primary students taking certificate examinations in the 2020/21 school year. These arrangements are designed to take account of the disrupted learning experienced by students during the 2019/20 school year. The adjustments have been arrived at through discussions between the Department of Education and Skills (DES), the State Examinations Commission (SEC) and the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) and key stakeholders.
As schools have significant autonomy in determining how to sequence and pace learning for students in their schools, no centrally prescribed adjustment of the curriculum and courses of study would be effective for students taking the certificate examinations in 2021. Consequently, the most appropriate way to reflect and take account of the challenges for students that have occurred in 2019/20 and may occur in 2020/21 is to incorporate adjustments to the certificate examinations in 2021. Overall, the changes can be viewed as reflecting and recognising a loss of learning time in the 2019/20 school year in a fair manner, with some contingency for future learning loss that may occur during the 2020/21 school year also built in. They provide clarity, certainty and reassurance to students, their parents/guardians, teachers and schools in advance of the start of the 2020/2021 school year. |
Flu VaccineInformation from the HSE National Immunisation Office 17/11/2020
Prevent Flu. Nasal flu vaccine is available for free from participating GPs and Pharmacies for 2-12 year olds http://www.hse.ie/flu |
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Reach: Career & College Preparation Programme
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The REACH+ Career and College Preparation Programme is Ireland's most comprehensive, in depth, multi-format careers programme available. Much more than any textbook, it is a complete, integrated, classroom learning environment that supports Students, Guidance Counsellors and Teachers of career related content, including LCVP and LCA.
Higher Education Access Route & Disability Access Route to Education
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Evening StudyThe next session of Evening Study will begin on Monday 30th November. Payments can be made online via the school website. www.eurekasecondaryschool.ie
https://www.studyclix.ie/blog/show/study-habits-7-tips-you-need-to-know |
Susannah Dunne R.I.P.
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Remembering our friend & colleague, Susannah/ Susie, who sadly passed away yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris, and all the family at this time.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. 
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Admissions
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Download the Application Form, complete and return to the school, with a copy of the birth certificate, (and a copy of psychological report and/or Irish exemption where applicable), by email to enrolments@eurekaschool.ie OR by post.
It is also possible to complete the form online, digitally sign, save, and email to the school.
Closing date for Applications is Friday 6th November 2020.
It is also possible to complete the form online, digitally sign, save, and email to the school.
Closing date for Applications is Friday 6th November 2020.
Welcome to the Virtual Tour of Eureka
Some Subject Presentations
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Face Coverings
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Wearing a face covering helps prevent the spread of COVID-19
- It should fit snugly and cover your nose/chin
- Avoid touching it while wearing
- Continue to wash your hands and social distance
Craig Lynch R.I.P. - For Life Challenge Memorial
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Eureka Secondary School students along with Craig's colleagues found their "30" on Tuesday 22nd September when the whole school participated in a "walkathon" around the walking track. The students all walked 30 minutes around the track in memory of Craig. Thanks to all students and teachers who participated and kindly donated money to Shercock Athletics Society. More photos on Facebook - thanks to Mr. Murphy for taking them.
Welcome to First Year Class of 2020!
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Eureka School App is now available for download from App stores - APP HELP!
Search for 'Eureka Secondary School' in App Store or Google Play
Click 'App Help' for how to download, register and set up Eureka Secondary School App
Click 'App Help' for how to download, register and set up Eureka Secondary School App
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A Guide to the Calculated Grades for LC 2020
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Please click here to read the full press release made available (May 8th 2020)
Please click here to read the FAQ list; where hopefully some of your major concerns and worries will be addressed.
The file here outlines a guided system for grade calculation which is very important.
Information and resources can be found here.
A simple infographic explaining the main developments for grading can be found here.
Please click here to read the FAQ list; where hopefully some of your major concerns and worries will be addressed.
The file here outlines a guided system for grade calculation which is very important.
Information and resources can be found here.
A simple infographic explaining the main developments for grading can be found here.
Face Masks
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One of our TY Students, Laura Vaughan, has been extremely busy making cotton masks for local health care workers. They have been gratefully received, and here she is working away. Well done Laura - great work & THANK YOU.
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HSE Advice to Schools on the coronavirus
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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
Public Access to Law
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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.
Lourdes 2019
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UNICEF #KidsTakeOver Competition
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Congratulations to Transition Year student Aoife Murphy who won the Taoiseach #KidsTakeOver competition. She was chosen and was invited to participate in a #KidsTakeOver the Taoiseach’s office on the Monday 19th of November 2018. She shadowed Taoiseach Leo Varadkar for the day!
TY visit Áras an Uachtaráin
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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