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2024-25 ISSUE 27 BCC WEEKLY NEWS7th October 2024FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESKExtra Curricular ActivitiesWe have an extensive programme of extra curricular activities in Blessington CommunityCollege. There is something for everyone, and more to come as the year progresses.Most evenings after school, the halls are buzzing with activity, teachers and studentsgiving up their time to bring life to our school. Getting involved in clubs and sports outside school hours is a rewarding a valuableelement to school life. We would encourage students to get involved as much as theycan, to gain new skills and experiences and to build relationships. As the timetable changes, we will keep you up to date. SPORTSCLUBSART ANDMUSIC

2Attention sixth year students!We’re excited to announce an after-school Ciorcal Comhrá to help you prepare for yourIrish Oral Exam. This is a fantastic opportunity to practice speaking as Gaeilge in arelaxed, supportive environment.Last year, students who attended saw significant improvements in their Leaving Certresults—so don’t miss out! With the oral exam accounting for 40% of your overall grade,this is an essential part of your preparation.To get started, join us next week for a trial session on either Tuesday, 8th October orThursday, 10th October in room 21A from 4pm — choose the day that works best foryou!If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Ní Bhreathnach.CIORCAL COMHRÁ

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4On October 11th, we're taking part in GOAL Jersey Day to support people livingin extreme poverty.Our goal is to raise funds to support GOAL's essential work with vulnerablecommunities to help them survive crises and support them on the road torecovery.But this will only be possible when we all stand together, so your support isneeded. Please donate now and support our efforts to help the world's mostvulnerable people. Together, we can be the change makers that our world needs.Students will be encouraged to wear a jersey of their choice into school andmake a donation to support GOAL’s work. For more information on the workGOAL undertakes, please visit https://jerseyday.org/.If you want to make a donation to our individual page, please use this QR code.GOAL JERSEY DAY

5CAREERSWorld Skills Exhibition 5th years really enjoyed their trip to the World Skills Exhibition in the RDS last week. They got totry out some different activities, e.g. cake decorating, stone work and simulated welding. Theywere also able to observe the apprentices taking part in their competitions - e.g. block laying,waitering, carpentry, heavy goods vehicle repair. The special effects area was particularlyinteresting with a miniature of Laketown (Lord of the Rings) and loads of scary looking monsterscreated by trainee film make-up artists. Lots of employers and colleges attended and it was agreat opportunity for students to speak directly with apprentices about their jobs. SETU TripA form was opened on Tuesday and will close today Friday(4th) for the 5th year SETUCarlow/Carlow College Open Days Trip on 24th October. Students must complete all their workon their Careers Google Classrooms & the Evaluation of World Skills in order to be included inthe trip list. Details will follow by the 14th. Higher Options 6th years attended the Higher Options and/or Work Skills and again had the opportunity to gatherinformation and ask questions they had about colleges, courses, and jobs. Reminder to 6th year Parents about the Information evening on 15th October at 7:30pm. Tenderfoot DramaThe Tenderfoot talk to all TY and drama workshop for those interested, took place last Tuesday.Davy and Veronica led an excellent workshop. Approximately 15 students applied for a mixture ofthe acting/back-stage 3 week programme in January and the Script-writing workshops in April.Fingers crossed - we usually have about 6 places for this free programme which includes 16other schools in south and west Dublin and is based in the Civic Theatre in Tallaght. 1st Year Information NightMs. Lillis will take part in the Information Evening for First Year Parents at 7:30pm on Mondaynight next 7th October.

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1 0COMMUNICATIONIMPORTANT 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. Thank you to those who have engage with ourcomment box facility. We are thrilled you are enjoying the newsletter and withthe ideas and news you have been sharing with us.