Introduction It’s not possible to hold normal Leaving Certificate examinations in summer 2020, so students are being offered Calculated Grades instead. Calculated Grades will allow you to go on to further or higher education or the world of work when you leave school. It is the fairest way possible to tackle the effects that lack […]
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Calculated Grades – A Guide for Parents & Guardians of Leaving Cert Students 2020
Introduction It’s not possible to hold normal Leaving Certificate examinations in summer 2020, so students are being offered Calculated Grades instead. Calculated Grades will allow Leaving Certificate students to go on to further or higher education or the world of work when they leave school. It is the fairest way possible to tackle the effects […]
Calculated Grades Student Portal
IMPORTANT UPDATE – Calculated Grades Student Portal The Department of Education and Skills can now confirm that the service will open at 10AM on Tuesday 26 May and will close at 10 PM on Thursday 28 May. During this time, students following the Leaving Certificate Applied programme are required to register while students following the […]
Letter to Parents – May 25 2020
Dear Parent / Guardian, At this time of year I usually write to you to let you know of all the school activities during the last term and the student celebrations planned for the last week. Covid has meant we have all had a very different 3 months or so. In spite of this I’m […]
CAO Statement of Application Record 2020
CAO STATEMENT OF APPLICATION RECORD 2020 CAO is not in a position to send a postal STATEMENT OF APPLICATION this year due to Covid 19. On Friday May 15th the CAO sent email correspondence to all applicants who applied to the CAO by the 1st of February, 2020. This email is referred to as the […]
Communication with Stakeholders
Roscrea- Communication with Stakeholders: Coláiste Phobal Ros Cré is a designated community college under the patronage of Tipperary Education and Training Board (ETB). The College was established in 1999 and is an amalgamation of the three schools in the town, Roscrea Vocational School, the Sacred Heart and the Christian Brothers Society. A Memorandum of […]
News – May 11 2020
End of Year Assessment for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, TY & 5th Years GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS · Your young person needs your support during this challenging time, particularly in terms of engaging with assessment. · Your young person’s wellbeing is paramount at this time. Ensure he/she is eating healthily, taking time for exercise/activities and striking a […]
Letter to 6th Year Parents 11-05-2020
May 11th 2020 Dear Parent / Guardian / Student As you know, as a result of Minister McHugh’s announcement on Friday, The Leaving Certificate, formal exams, for 2020 have been postponed and replaced with a system of calculated grades. This is the first time in 100 years that this has happened and instructions to schools […]
Letter to 6th Year Parents
May 8th, 2020 Dear Parent / Guardian, I am writing to you today following the media reports concerning this year’s Leaving Certificate. Firstly can I thank you all for your support thus far and for guiding your son/daughter through these unprecedented times. The information we have so far is that there is […]
Online Supports and Resources 06-05-2020
Online Supports and Resources Free videos, podcasts and resources collated by Dr Karen Treisman to support relaxation and emotional regulation/ supporting children and adults around anxiety, worry, stress, and fears; including specific Covid issues (updated on a very regular basis). http://www.safehandsthinkingminds.co.uk/covid-anxiety-stress-resources-links/ Stress Control This programme includes six modules which will be broadcast at scheduled times […]
