GCC Parents Update Friday 9 February 2024

Dear GCC Parents, Guardians & Students,

Cork ETB Awards – Congratulations to our GCC Students 

The annual Cork ETB Leaving Certificate awards ceremony took place in the Rochestown Park Hotel last night Thursday 8 February 2024. The event acknowledges the outstanding academic achievements of students in Cork ETB schools and GCC had 26 students recognised. We want to congratulate our students on their achievements and acknowledge the support of their parents as well as our teachers who consistently provided so many high-quality opportunities for our learners. We also want to acknowledge the role of our SNA and ancillary staff in facilitating a learning environment where students could achieve to their maximum. The guidance, knowledge and support provided by all in our school community has been instrumental in their success.

Please click on the links below to view the awards booklet for our GCC students as well as some photos from the pre-awards event in the East Village last night:

Cork ETB Leaving Cert Awards – GCC Winners

GCC Pre Awards Ceremony – The East Village Douglas

Spotlight on GCC Alumni: 2003 Graduate

Dr. Jenny Judge is currently lecturing in Philosophy at the University of Melbourne, Australia. She graduated from GCC in 2003 and has since completed two PHD’s. A PHD in philosophy from New York University and a PHD in music from University of Cambridge. Philosopher, writer, musician, musicologist, her work encompasses aesthetics and AI ethics. Her work focuses on how music represents feelings, augmenting our understanding of representation, how it works, and its varied forms. Jenny writes for Medium and The Guardian. Her music can be heard on all major streaming platforms. Please click on the link below for more information on Jenny:

https://www.jennyjudge.net/

Dr Jenny Judge GCC Graduate 2003

Senior Cycle Redevelopment | School Information Note

Please click on the link below to view the February update [Issue 3] on Senior Cycle Redevelopment from the Department of Education.

Senior Cycle Redevelopment School Information Note Issue 3 February 2024 

GCC Activities of the week Monday 19 – Friday 23 February 2024 

Please click here to view the planned school activities for the week Monday 19 to Friday 23 February 2024.

Exemptions from the Study of Irish

Please click on the link below to view a letter to all schools from the Department of Education regarding the granting of Irish exemptions. We are sharing this with parents to highlight the scrutiny of the exemptions process by the Department and the requirements regarding documentation which have been imposed on schools.

Exemptions from the Study of Irish

GCC Staff Development Day

Parents are reminded that GCC is planning to hold a Staff Development Day on Friday 15 March 2024 which will focus on teaching and learning strategies that impact positively on student learning experiences and students outcomes. This will necessitate the closure of the school for the full day to students.

Glashaboy Flood Relief Works Update – R639 Hazelwood Junction

Please click on the link below to view an update on the continuing works as part of the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme. Sorensen are currently working on a number of areas, including the area at the Hazelwood Junction/R639.

Glashaboy Flood Relief Works Update – R639 Hazelwood Junction

GCC SPHE (Social Personal & Health Education) Programme

Please click on link below to view a letter to parents regarding our Junior Cycle and Transition Year SPHE programme and an upcoming RSE (Relationships and Sexuality Education) module.

Letter to Parents about RSE_JC_TY_2024_2025

GCC Instagram 

A reminder that our school now has a very active Instagram account where you can follow all the extra curricular activities and achievements of our staff and student bodies.  The Instagram account can be followed by searching for @glanmirecc.

GCC Upcoming Calendar Events