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Activation Instructions
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School Lotto

Hallowe'en Dress-up Day Fundraiser for Last Hope Animal Charity

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Sincere thanks to all who contributed to the fundraiser for the Last Hope Animal Charity. More photos on Facebook/ Meta.

Careers Fair

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Sincere thanks to all who contributed to our Careers Fair. More photos on Facebook/ Meta.

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Commemoration through Innovation: connecting past, present and future: This competition invites students to explore how important events, people and stories from the past are commemorated in the present.
There are 3 themes to choose from:
  •  Back to the Blackboard
  • History on My Doorstep
  • Echoes of the Past: Shaping Modern Society
Descriptions of these themes are available on their website, as well as in their Terms and Conditions.
Students must email their project and a completed submission form to [email protected] by 5pm on Friday 5th December 2025. 
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First Year Subject Choices

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Cubbie is a smart multi-sensory management pod designed to help people regulate their sensory experiences in various environments. It provides a customisable space with adjustable lighting, sound, and visuals, allowing users, especially those with sensory sensitivities, to find comfort and focus. This is a space that students of Eureka can access when they are feeling overwhelmed or experiencing sensory discomfort. The 5, 10 or 15-minute programmes will help students regulate while experiencing a calming or energising Cubbie experience. A great new addition to the school, as stated by the students, "Class" and "Absolutely Brilliant”.

Rotary Club

ECO-UNESCO

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Congratulations to Caoimhe Mynes, who was selected as the overall winner of the annual Rotary Club of Navan Youth Leadership Development Competition, which was held in the Ardoyne Hotel. Together with other winners from around the country, her prize is an all-expenses paid trip to Strasbourg, and they will also visit Dáil Éireann and the European Parliament Office in Dublin as well as Stormont before their departure. Students will have an opportunity in the European Parliament to participate in a debate on topical issues. Rotary Club of Navan
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Congratulations to Caoimhe Mynes, Caitlín Mynes, Saoirse Young, Elouise Finucane, Eve Duffy and Lorna O'Neill, who were invited to become part of a Youth Advisory Group (YAG) as part of the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Forum! This year, the ESD Forum will take place on Wednesday, 29th October in Maynooth University, and the theme is Accelerating Local Level Action. The students attended a workshop in the Chester Beatty Museum today as part of their preparation. We are extremely proud of the girls and wish them the best in their roles.

Credit Union Art Competition

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Congratulations to the winners of the 14-17 age group; all winners were from Eureka! In first place was Rubby Leddy with a fantastic STEM future themed picture. In second place, Caoilinn Montgomery made a striking image of hope, while in third, Grace Travers with a beautiful, contrasting illustration. They will all get One4All vouchers, which will be dropped into the school after mid-term. There are also Honourable Mentions (Colouring Sets) for Vanessa Sulkowska, Shannon Donegan and Aleksandra Stankiewicz. 

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D'fhreastail roinnt ball d’fhoireann an Ghaelbhratach ar an gcéad chruinniú Gaelbhratach i Muileann gCearr. Bhain na cailíní an-taitneamh as an lá agus tháinig siad abhaile lán le fuinneamh agus smaointe úra. Bhí deis acu bualadh le foirne ó scoileanna eile agus smaointe a roinnt faoin nGaeilge sa scoil. Tá muid ag súil le bliain an-ghnóthach agus spreagúil romhainn leis an nGaeilge i mbarr réime!
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​Comhghairdeas le foireann Eureka a bhuaigh an dara háit sa réamhbhabhta Comórtas Tráth na gCeist Feachtas san Uaimh aréir. Ar an bhfoireann bhí Féile Kelly, Muireann Clarke, Niadha Sheridan agus Aedín Durcan. This team will now progress to the Final, which will be held in Dublin during Seachtain na Gaeilge next year. Well done to the two other teams who also represented Eureka at the event. Muinteoir: Ms. Cunningham.

Show Racism the Red Card

Pink Day

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​Wear to support 'Show Racism the Red Card' Day! On Friday 17th of October, we are inviting everyone to wear something red to show we understand racism, celebrate diversity, and promote equality here in Eureka. More photos on our Facebook page aka Meta

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GOAL Jersey Day

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​Congratulations to the following students who won the "Design your own jersey" for the GOAL competition. Ella, Silvia and Olivia. Well done to everyone who participated. Vote before Monday, 27th October at 9 pm.
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Thanks to everyone who participated in GOAL Jersey Day: Wear, Care & Share! Jersey Day is GOAL's flagship annual fundraising campaign held across Ireland and throughout the world. GOAL Jersey Day sees tens of thousands of people coming together to wear their favourite sports jerseys and support GOAL's work with vulnerable communities. Today, GOAL is active in 14 countries globally, helping people whose lives and livelihoods have been shattered by conflict, disease, and climate change.

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​TY Community Care class launches Shoe Box Appeal 2025. We were delighted to have Maureen Burke from Team Hope Charity in to speak to our students about how to assemble the shoe boxes and the great appreciation shown for all donations received. Our students learned the value of providing hope, happiness and joy to those in need of support. The girls will coordinate the information-giving and collection of the shoe boxes from our school community. Teacher: Ms. Wright.
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Geography Tour to Iceland 2025

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The Leaving Certificate Geography class had a four-day trip to Iceland. On this adventure, they covered a lot of the Leaving Certificate geography topics in an interactive and engaging way. They went to the traditional Icelandic geothermal baths for some relaxation time, including the famous Secret Lagoon. They then had a guided tour around one of the largest Geothermal Energy plants in the world, Hellisheidi Power Plant, showing the students how renewable energy is the way forward for cheap, clean energy. They visited multiple fluvial landscapes, including the Gullfoss and Skógarfoss waterfalls and the famous Vik basalt black sand beach, famously used in Game of Thrones TV series. They got to explore the beautiful city of Reykjavik. If that wasn't enough, they also got to see the Eyjafjallajökull volcano that erupted in 2010 and nearby geysers and hiked up to the snout of the Mýrdalsjökull glacier. This was an inspiring trip for some students who could really see an exciting and adventurous career in the vast area of Geography. Thanks to Teachers: Mr. O’Keeffe & Ms. Cassidy. More photos on our Facebook page aka Meta

Welcome to our Open Night 2025

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Our wonderful First Years 2025-26: Rang Aisling, Rang Béibhínn, Rang Colleen, Rang Dóirín

Prefects 2025-26

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​Hayley Allen, Amy Bennett, Chloe Berrill, Cara Brennan, Annie Callaghan, Áine Garry, Anna Gilsenan (Deputy Head Girl), Freya Griffin Coveney, Emma Hunt, Katie Kavanagh, Arianna Keogh, Lauren Rose McDermott, Isabelle McKeon, Ava Mullen, Gráinne Owens (Head Girl), Aoibhe Kate O’Sullivan, Nicole Smith, Gráinne Warren, Érin Wiersema, Sophie Williams (Deputy Head Girl).

Helping Hands Book Launch by Helen McEntee, Minister for Education and Youth

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​We were honoured to welcome Minister for Education, Helen McEntee, to Eureka for the official launch of the Helping Hands Cooperative Learning Resource books. Created and authored by Dr. Maria Garvey and Ms. Clodagh Brady, Helping Hands is a high-quality programme designed to support teachers and school support teams in the early identification, prevention, and resolution of hidden bullying. Rooted in the principles of cooperation and psychological safety, by placing students in psychologically safe teams. The programme promotes inclusive and supportive school environments. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Minister McEntee for her support and for joining us in celebrating this important step towards creating safer, more connected school communities. 

TY Bonding Trip to Cavan Adventure Centre

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Best of luck to all our students as they embark on the next stage of their career paths.

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Delighted to have some of our top achievers visit today before they begin their college courses.
​Ruby-May Govern (Primary Teaching, DCU), Jodie Loughran (Actuarial Maths, DCU) & Lúcia Keane (Law, Nottingham University). 

Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes Pilgrimage 2025

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We wish our students and teachers a safe journey as they travel on the Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes with Bishop Tom Deenihan next Tuesday, 9th September. If any member of our school community would like to have petitions brought to Lourdes, please drop them into the school by Monday, 8th September. There is a box at reception.

Congratulations and best wishes to the LC Class 2025

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​Congratulations to the LC Class of 2025! Wishing you all the best as you embark on your future career pathways. The journey is just beginning - go shine bright! But remember, once an Eurekan, always an Eurekan, so stay in touch! #LCResults #Eureka70

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Guidance for Schools on Leaving Cert Results, Viewing Scripts and Appeals

New Senior Cycle

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Eureka School App is now available for download  from App stores - APP HELP VIDEO!

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Any issues contact: [email protected]

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
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Information for Parents on the School App set up and usage!

School Lotto Fundraiser

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www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/eurekasecondaryschool/
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CONGRATULATIONS to FAI Schools Under 15 Girls' International Player of the Year Hailey Twomey Eureka Secondary School, Kells
http://faischools.ie/.../knight-twomey-named-schools%E2...
Hailey was also nominated for the Under 16 Girls' International award.

Booklists 2025-26

School Uniform

School Transport

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Incoming First Year Information Presentation

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Transitioning from Primary to Secondary School


Words on the Wave Calligraphy launch at the National Gallery

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If you’d like to see the students work for yourself, it will be on display in the National Museum of Ireland Archaeology as part of the 'Words on the Wave' exhibition until October. Teacher: Ms. Glennon.

CEIST Student of the Year 2025

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Congratulations to Orla Cunningham on being this years recipient of the prestigious student CEIST award.
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Best of luck to the LC Class of 2025


GAISCE Adventure Journey to Glendalough 2025 

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At the TY Graduation, our special guest, Ms. Avril Ryan (CEO of GAISCE) presented the awards for Gaisce - The President's Award. 
More photos on the schools Facebook/ Meta page. Teachers: Ms. Byrne, Mr. Devine & Ms. Mullaghy (President's Award Leader)

TY Tour to Northern Italy

​TY Tour to Northern Italy (Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Gardaland, Venice, Verona & Sirmione). Lots of memories were made. Lots of photos on Facebook/ Meta.

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​CPR 4 Schools Award
Our school has won a CPR 4 Schools Award. The CPR Programme for Schools empowers the school to teach lifesaving CPR skills with a Train-the-Trainer approach.
 
Course Content Includes:
  • Recognising cardiac arrest and performing CPR
  • Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Assisting someone who is choking
  • Performing CPR on a child
  • Understanding the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest
  • Recognising signs of a stroke


Winter Health Care Advice from the HSE

Be Winter Ready

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Be Winter Ready

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Dealing with Exams

Top 10 Tips to kickstart your year!

  1. Set goals 
  2. Make the time to get organised now
  3. Set up a homework station/area
  4. Find and use something to manage your time
  5. Start the year off focused from day one
  6. Complete all tasks to the best of their ability & and in on time
  7. It is easier to keep up rather than having to catch up
  8. Studies should come before extra curricular activities
  9. Seek help as required
  10. Avoid distractions and procrastination

Anti-bullying campaign

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Senior Cycle Options

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Vaping & e-cigarettes - the facts

This 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.

Safety online

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Reminders Links

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Wellbeing Information and resources for students

​Wellbeing Information and resources for parents

​Wellbeing Information and resources for school staff

Healthy Eating

​As 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”. 
​Webwise offer free information, advice and resources to help parents, teachers and students address internet safety issues.

Anti-bullying Week - One Kind Word

Bullying is H.A.R.D.
Hurtful,
Aggressive,
Repeated,
Deliberate.
Bullying is B.O.O.
Being Mean
On Purpose
Over and Over
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Website Disclaimer
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October Bank Holiday Weekend of Celebrations
​& Eureka Memories
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