Dear Parents and Students,
GCC 1st Years 2024-2025
GCC Board of Management [BOM] Meeting 1 Monday 2 September 2024 – Agreed Report
Please click on the following link to view the Agreed Report from our GCC Board of Management meeting last Monday 2 September 2024.
Agreed Report for the GCC BOM Meeting Monday 2 September 2024
Senior Cycle Redevelopment Schools Information Note September 2024, Issue 6
Please click on the following link to view the latest information note from the Department of Education regarding Senior Cycle redevelopment.
Senior Cycle Redevelopment Information Note to Schools September 2024 Issue 6
GCC Studyclix Subscription for all Students
We are delighted to announce that the school has purchased a Studyclix subscription for all GCC Staff & Students. Studyclix is Ireland’s leading study website supporting students to revise using past exam questions, videos, notes, quizzes, flashcards and much more. Studyclix has over 250,000 student subscribers. Details have been shared with students on Google Classroom.
GCC Activities of the Week [Week 3 Monday 9 – Friday 13 September 2024]
Please click on the link below to view Activities of the Week for next week Monday 9 to Friday 13 September.
GCC Activities of the Week 3 [Monday 9 – Friday 13 September 2024]
Letter from the Minister for Education Norma Foley regarding the use of phones in schools
Please click on the link below to view a letter to principals from the Minister for Education Norma Foley regarding the use of phones in schools.
Letter from Minister re smartphones
Mobile Phone-Free Learning Environment for 1st Year Students:
After the successful implementation of a Mobile Phone-Free learning environment for first-year students last February, it was decided to extend the Mobile Phone-Free Learning Environment to all first-year students this year. First year students will NOT be required to have a mobile phone in school to access any part of the curriculum. Subject teachers will withhold Google Classroom codes until the end of September, allowing Computer Studies teachers time to guide students in using the platform independently. Teachers wishing to incorporate technology in their lessons have the facility of booking a trolley of Chromebooks for students.
Lunchtime Clubs for First Year Students
Lunchtime clubs for first year students will begin next week. Lunchtime clubs are a wonderful way for our newest members of the community to get together in a supervised environment where they can relax, make new friends and have some fun.
Tuesday: Games Club in the Multipurpose Room
Wednesday: Art Club in B40
Thursday: Games Club in the Multipurpose Room
Information on Supports for the Implementation of the Bí Cineálta Procedures to Prevent and Address Bullying Behaviour
Please click on the link below to view a letter from the Department of Education [DE] to all schools regarding information on supports for the implementation of the Bí Cineálta procedures to prevent and address bullying behaviour. A summary of the key points include:
- These procedures come into effect from the start of the 2025/2026 school year.
- All schools will receive two hardcopies of the Bí Cineálta Procedures and a copy of Circular 55/2024 in the coming days.
- The Department will provide online information seminars to school leaders during October 2024
- Oide will provide in-person professional learning to two members of school staff from all schools and centres for education during the 2024/2025 school year.
- Schools may avail of a half-day school closure during the 2024/2025 school year to facilitate the engagement of all school staff with the Bí Cineálta Procedures.
Supports for Implementation of Bí Cineálta – Letter for Schools
Department circular 55/2024 can also be accessed by clicking on the second link below:
Letter for Parents and Schools from the HSE with Public Health advice for Back-
to-School
Please click on the link to view a letter to parents from the HSE with Public Health advice for Back-to-School.
Back to School Health Advice from the HSE
Way2Pay Texts
We would like to thank parents for their continued support of the Student Activity Fee. The payment facility on Way2Pay will remain open for the school term giving parents the opportunity to pay in instalments if they so wish. Please note a reminder text from Way2Pay is issued weekly.
We do appreciate that these fees can be a considerable burden on some families. If you have any difficulties in paying this money please contact the Principal, Mr McCarthy, in confidence, and a mutually suitable arrangement will be put in place.
Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme [GFRS] Update
Please click on the link to view the latest update:
GCC Upcoming Calendar Events – September
| Monday 9 September | GCC Briefing Session for parents of TY students | 7.30pm |
| Tuesday 10 September | GCC Staff Meeting | 4.00pm |
| Thursday 26 September | GCC Open Evening* | 6.30pm |
| Monday 30 September | GCC closed for Students & Staff |
* School finishes for all students at 12.30pm
We hope you have a nice weekend.
GCC Senior Management [Ronan McCarthy (Principal), Patrick O Mahony (Deputy Principal) Caroline Byrne (Deputy Principal), Seamus Kennefick (Deputy Principal)]