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The final term of this academic year is in fullswing now and is jam packed with events,school tours and exams. We have three school tours heading toAmsterdam, Madrid and Munich. A greatopportunity for students to learn about othercultures and bond as a group. Our Parents’ Council are hosting a fundraiseron Wednesday this week; Bingo in the schoolhall with terrific raffle prizes to be won, it is notto be missed. Please support this event and keep your eyeout for more fundraisers next term. Thank youto them for all their hard work and supportthroughout the school year. 2023-24 ISSUE 23 BCC WEEKLY NEWSFROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK15h April 2024

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4TY HORTICULTURE TRIP TO RUSSBOROUGH A massive thank you again to The Russborough walled garden volunteers; Clare, Brendan, Ann &Marian, who kindly allowed our TY Horticulture group to help out in their garden this morning. They got to plant seeds, learn about different types of plants and how to look after them, preparegarden patches, sort and move the compost bins. It is such a wonderful resource to have on our doorstep. Thank you again for you expertise andlaughter throughout the day.We would like to wish Russborough the best of luck on their upcoming flower show on the MayBank holiday. A lovely day out and great way to support a fabulous local amenity.

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6CAREERS NEWSIt's certainly College talks season for 5th years. We were delighted to welcome Fiona from TUD and Jean from UCD this week, to tell us about thecourses and college life in their universities. Both talks were well attended and we are grateful tothe SET department for allowing us to use Room 40. This week we have SETU Carlow on Monday and ATU Slgo on Thursday. For 6th year students there will be a drop in session on SUSI from 1.30-3pm on Wednesday 24thApril. Please bring the details of your My GovID account , or you can create an account directly onSUSI - PPSN needed- if you want to open and work on your application on the day.. Parents arealso welcome.

7CIORCAL COMHRÁ Ciorcal Comhrá Ciorcal Comhrá is an Irish talking circle that takes place after school with Ms Gilheany and MsNí Bhreathnach. 6th Years having been coming to practice for their orals and have beenmaking excellent progress. In Ciorcal Comhrá we try to do fun activities where students havethe opportunity to speak as Gaeilge at the same time. During Seachtain na Gaeilge, 6th Years were in for a treat with the game 'Milseán Pong'. Forthis game, students had to toss the ball into the cup and, if they answered the question writtenon the bottom of the cup correctly as Gaeilge, they were rewarded with sweets.Ciorcal Comhrá is on Thursdays and is now open to 5th Year in the summer term.Bí ann!

82ND YEAR SCHOOL TOUR2nd year students returned on Thursday after 3 hectic days in Amsterdam. They visited the VanGogh museum, took a trip on a river boat, went to a cheese and clog making demonstration andspent an afternoon in a theme park. What a packed few days!!Thank you to the teachers who went with them, and made the trip a memorable one for students.

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1 0FREE PARENTING TALKSBelow please find details of FREE talks taking place in Kildare this week and next;(18th, 24th & 25th April), as part of Kildare Library Service: Let’s Talk About Parentingprogramme. In-person & online. ‘Lost in Transition: rediscovering your identity in Motherhood’ with Anne MorganCelbridge Library – Thursday 18th April at 7pmBook here https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letstalkaboutparenting/1120590 ‘Parenting Teens & Tweens’ with Dr Mary O’KaneOnline talk – Thursday 18th April at 7pmBook here https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letstalkaboutparenting/1094015 ‘Understanding & Tackling Bullying’ with Jennifer RyanOnline talk – Wednesday 24th April at 7pmBook here https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letstalkaboutparenting/1124149 ‘Family Well-being through the Teenage Years’ with Dr Michael RyanNaas Library – Thursday 25th April at 7pmBook here https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letstalkaboutparenting/1135023 More information available at the ticket tailor links, and in the online brochure herehttps://kildarecoco.ie/library/ProgrammesandEvents/LetsTalkAboutParenting/

1 1COMMUNICATIONIMPORTANT NOTE FOR PARENTS!Make sure you have your VSware app installed on yourphone and push notifications are enabled. This is how you will receive all communication fromschool from now on.We are always seeking to be as responsive as we can to our community. As busy as schoolis, it can be hard to find time to stop and listen to each other. With that in mind, we have setup a digital “comment box” where you can offer feedback to us. We want to hear what parents have to say, and as best as we can, we will respond throughthe newsletter, where appropriate of course. We would ask that you are thoughtful about your comments and be respectful whencommunicating with us. Click the link here to access the form. You must attach your name and email address. This is not an anonymous forum.