Dear Parents and Students,
GCC Safe Routes to School
We are delighted to announce that GCC has been allocated over €360,000 by Cork City Council as part of the Safe Routes to School programme. GCC applied to this programme in March 2021 and following an extended period, we received an Outline Delivery plan in October 2023 which can be viewed through the link below. Planning was received from Cork City Council last May. They will now be going out to tender followed by construction which hopefully will be over the Summer at the latest.
SRTS.CC.GlanmireCommunityCollege.OutlineDeliveryPlan.pdf
GCC Parents Council Uniform Bank Sale
The GCC Parents Council will hold a second hand uniform sale on Saturday January 25, 10.30am to 11.30am. Any donations are gratefully accepted and can be left in the box outside the front door of the school.
Prices for items as follows. Please note only cash purchases can be made. We have no facility to process card or other payments:
GCC School Jacket: €15- GCC School Jumper: €10
- GCC School Skirt: €8
- GCC School Trousers: €7
- GCC School Tracksuit Top: €7
- GCC School Tracksuit Bottom: €7
- GCC School Shirt: €3 [ 2 for €5]
- GCC School Tie: €3.00
Please note the Uniform Bank Sale will take place in the Multi-Purpose Room B26.
Important information from the HSE – The Flu
As the cold weather continues, the HSE public health division has asked us to share the following important information with our school community:
- Flu is circulating widely in the community, with children being significantly affected.
- Please remind families that anyone who is unwell should remain at home to help prevent the spread of infection.
- Cough and sneeze etiquette, along with regular hand hygiene, are essential to limiting the spread of illness.
- The free nasal flu vaccine for children aged 2–17 is still available through local pharmacies and GPs.
For more information, go to hse.ie/flu
Thank you for your support in sharing this information with your school community.
GCC Calendar Amendment – Cineáltas Half Day Training
Parents are asked to note that the Department of Education have given permission to schools to close for a half day to support staff engagement with the introduction of the new Cineáltas anti-bullying policy. The school is proposing the date of this meeting will be Thursday 13 March from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Classes for all students will finish at 12.30pm on the day.
GCC Activities of the Week Monday 20 to Friday 24 January 2025
Please click on the link below to view the activities for next week Monday 20 to Friday 24 January 2025
GCC Activities of the Week Monday 20 – Friday 24 January 2025
GCC Fit & Well morning for 5th Year Students – January 2025
As our 5th Year group embark on the second half of their school year, Ms. McInerney has organised a morning to help students upskill in areas promoting positive physical and emotional health.
Chair yoga incorporates techniques for stretching to promote good back health while studying. Students will also learn breathing techniques which they may find helpful as they prepare for their Leaving Cert. A Nutrition and Exercise workshop and a presentation on Positive Mindset should also be hugely beneficial. Finally, light refreshments will be provided by the canteen to allow time for a relaxing chat or a stroll.
Our thanks to Ms McInerney, Ms Leahy, Ms Moroney and Mr Kennefick for coordinating the event.
Please click on the link to view the schedule for Tuesday.
GCC Fit & Well Morning for 5th Year Students – January 2025
Junior Cycle Schoolbooks Scheme 2024/2025 – Parents Feedback Survey
As you are aware year one of the Junior Cycle Schoolbooks Scheme was implemented this year. The Department of Education would like to gather information and feedback from parents/guardians as part of its review of the Junior Cycle Schoolbooks Scheme for the 2024/25 school year. This survey should take no more than 5 minutes to complete. This survey is anonymous, and all data collected will be aggregated if used in any publication. Your responses are greatly appreciated and are very important for the sustainability of the scheme.
If you have any queries on this survey, please contact JCSchoolbooks@education.gov.ie.
Junior Cycle Schoolbook Scheme 2024/25 Parent Survey
GCC 2025 Pre-Examinations Timetable
Please click on the link below to view the timetables for the GCC 2025 Pre- Examinations which start for 6th Years on Friday 31 January and for 3rd Years on Wednesday 5 February:
GCC 3rd Year Pre Exams Timetable 2025
GCC 6th Year Pre Exams Timetable 2025
GCC 6th Year LCA Pre Exams Timetable 2025
Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme [GFRS] Update Friday 17 January 2025
Please see below the latest GFRS update from Sorenson:
2025 Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied and Junior Cycle Examinations
Parents and students are asked to note that the timetables for the 2025 Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied and Junior Cycle examinations have been published on www.examinations.ie.
The suite of timetables can be accessed under the Examinations 2025 Banner on the home page.
Senior Cycle Redevelopment [SCR] Information Note to Schools
Please click on the link below to view the latest update from the Department of Education on Senior Cycle Redevelopment.
Senior Cycle Redevelopment Information Note to Schools – December 2024
Important information in relation to the Leaving Certificate Oral Examinations 2025
Please click on the link below to view Circular S88/24 which contains important information in relation to the Leaving Certificate Oral examinations 2025.
6th Year students and parents are asked to note that the Oral examinations in Irish and the Modern Foreign Languages in 2025 will be delivered by SEC appointed examiners in schools in the early part of the Easter holiday period from Saturday 12 April to Thursday 17 April inclusive.
Important information in relation to the Leaving Certificate Oral Examinations 2025
GCC School Gym
Parents and students are reminded that our GCC school gym is open Monday to Friday before school for 4th, 5th and 6th year students. Students can use the gym upstairs in the PE Hall every day from 8:00am until 8:45am and it will be fully supervised. Thanks you to our GCC teachers for providing this wellbeing opportunity to students.
GCC Upcoming Calendar Events – January 2025
| Monday 20 January | PPT Meeting for TY students | 4.15 – 6.45pm |
| Thursday 30 January | GCC School Musical Sister Act | |
| Friday 31 January | GCC School Musical Sister Act | ` |
| Friday 31 January | Start of 6th Year Pre- Examinations | |
| Sunday 2 February | GCC Ski Trip | 2/2 to 9/2 |
| Monday 3 February | Bank Holiday | |
| Tuesday 4 February | TY Work Experience | 4/2 to 14/2 |
| Wednesday 5 February | Start of 3rd Year Pre- Examinations | |
| Saturday 8 February | Assessment of Incoming First Years | 9.30 – 12.30pm |
| Monday 17 February | Midterm Break | 17/2 to 21/2 |
| Tuesday 25 February | 2nd Year PPTM | 4.15 – 6.45pm |
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)]