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JUNE 2020 Message from the Principal
Dear Students, Parents/Guardians,
A sincere thank you to all members of our school community for their support during the challenging last few months. As students embark on their summer holidays, planning for next year has already begun while in the coming weeks students, parents & guardians will receive End of Year school reports. Traditional summer reports for non examination years have been replaced by End of Year reports which will take account of a students progress during the entire year. Details of reports for 3rd years and a guide to LC Calculated Grades are as follows:
The Junior Cycle exams have been cancelled and replaced by a State Certification of Completion from the DES (available in the autumn) and a School Report on Learning Achievements of Students in Junior Cycle. The School Report will include a percentage combining assessment/coursework/projects over the last two years and end of year assessments, details of which have been previously communicated to parents /guardians by letter.
The recently announced details advising the postponement of the LC examinations 2020 and option of calculated grades is available from; https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2f07eb-leaving-cert-2020-information/.
There is Helpdesk support available to students by telephone and email. Please note that due to COVID19 restrictions the Helpdesk phone lines (1800-111135 or 1800-111136) are available between 9.00 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day. Please see below a PDF information guide for both parents and students.
Finally, I would again like to thank you all for your support and understanding during this difficult time. The proactive approach from students, parents and teachers is to be commended as we continue to work together as a school community in the months ahead. Details of school reopening in the new academic year will be provided in the coming weeks.
Shane McClearn
Principal.
principal@portumnacs.ie
Dear Students, Parents/Guardians,
A sincere thank you to all members of our school community for their support during the challenging last few months. As students embark on their summer holidays, planning for next year has already begun while in the coming weeks students, parents & guardians will receive End of Year school reports. Traditional summer reports for non examination years have been replaced by End of Year reports which will take account of a students progress during the entire year. Details of reports for 3rd years and a guide to LC Calculated Grades are as follows:
The Junior Cycle exams have been cancelled and replaced by a State Certification of Completion from the DES (available in the autumn) and a School Report on Learning Achievements of Students in Junior Cycle. The School Report will include a percentage combining assessment/coursework/projects over the last two years and end of year assessments, details of which have been previously communicated to parents /guardians by letter.
The recently announced details advising the postponement of the LC examinations 2020 and option of calculated grades is available from; https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2f07eb-leaving-cert-2020-information/.
There is Helpdesk support available to students by telephone and email. Please note that due to COVID19 restrictions the Helpdesk phone lines (1800-111135 or 1800-111136) are available between 9.00 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day. Please see below a PDF information guide for both parents and students.
Finally, I would again like to thank you all for your support and understanding during this difficult time. The proactive approach from students, parents and teachers is to be commended as we continue to work together as a school community in the months ahead. Details of school reopening in the new academic year will be provided in the coming weeks.
Shane McClearn
Principal.
principal@portumnacs.ie
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Relevant Updates
Updates:
- Advice to students, parents and teachers during school closures
- https://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Services/National-Educational-Psychological-Service-NEPS-/covid-19.html
- https://www.education.ie/en/Learners/Information/State-Examinations/junior-cert-2020.html
- Ministers announce school transport arrangements - Refunds to be issued to families at end of school year.
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Support links/Examination advice for students available in resource Section
To the class of 2020, on this evening, which would have been your Graduation Mass, we share our good wishes with you, until we celebrate your time in Portumna Community School in person.
See link to short video below.... Best wishes for your next adventure !
See link to short video below.... Best wishes for your next adventure !
Portumna Community School, St. Brigid's Rd, Portumna, Co. Galway, H53 N403 Phone: (090) 9741053 Email: office@portumnacs.ie