Collinstown Park Community College Rowlagh, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Phone:+353(0)1 457 2300, Fax:+353(0)1 457 2303 E-mail: [email protected]Web Address: www.collinstownpark.ie Principal’s Address As we reach the end of the first term, now is a good time to reflect on the school year so far. In mid- August, our Leaving Certificate students received their examination results. Since then, those students have gone to college to study many different courses or have taken up employment. On behalf of the staff of the College, I wish to congratulate everyone from the class of 2012, on their achievements to date and wish them continued success. In September, excellent Junior Certificate examination results were celebrated with a special celebration ceremony for those students who achieved exceptionally high grades. Also in September, the College was featured at length on an RTE documentary on education. In October, a number of fifth year students and their teacher Ms Allen were interviewed about their e-future programme on Twotube on Network Two. Then in November, Sixth Year students were interviewed on Liffey Sound FM about a Leaving Certificate project entitled ‘Reeling through the Years’. On the same radio show, students from the College’s writers group ‘Inklinks’ read from their own original works. I congratulate the students and staff who participated in any of these programmes and thank them for their contributions. After each of the programmes, the College received extremely positive feedback and comments. Adult and Further Education is a significant part of the education provided by the College. All adult students in their commitment to continuing in education, provide excellent role models for our younger students. Their valuable contribution in this regard is recognised and appreciated. In November, the Further Education and Adult students attended a graduation ceremony where they were presented with their FETAC certificates by the CEO of Co Dublin VEC, Dr Marie Griffin. Two new student awards were recently announced to all second level students in the College. The award for ‘academic excellence’ will recognise the achievement of excellent exam grades. In January, it will be awarded to the student from each year group who achieved the highest grades in the Christmas exams. The second award, will be the ‘Student of the Month’ award and will be awarded at the end of each month to students who has shown extremely high levels of commitment to learning. Learning takes place in the classroom and beyond the classroom, in the great outdoors. I wish to acknowledge the hard work and expertise of the teachers and SNAs who provide high quality, challenging and interesting learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. I acknowledge the commitment of our Deputy Principal, Ms Friel, to facilitating all educational opportunities. I pay tribute to the dedication of the caretaking, cleaning and administration staffs. I wish to thank the parents of our students for their commitment to the college’s educational aims. To our students, to those who have always been conscientious students, I congratulate you on your achievements to date and to those students who are working hard to achieve success on all levels, I encourage you to continue in your efforts and remind you that with commitment comes achievement. Finally, I thank most sincerely, Ms Coffey, who produced this newsletter. I wish all students, both past and present, their families and all staff members a very happy Christmas and every good wish for the New Year. Pauline Duffy Principal Important Dates School re-opens Monday 7 th January 2013. Midterm Break Monday 11 th February to Friday 15 th February 2013. School closed Monday 18 th March 2013 for St Patrick’s Bank holiday. Easter Hoildays Monday 25 th March to Friday 5 th April 2012. School closed Monday 6 th May 2013 for May Bank holiday Last day of school term Friday 31 st May. An Gaisce Congratulations to all the 6 th Year students who received their bronze reward in Athlone on October 23 rd .
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Collinstown Park Community College Rowlagh, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.