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End of Year Assessment details available via 'more' section.
Draft Admissions Policy 2021/22 available to view via 'admin ' section.
May 25th 2020 Message from the Principal
Dear Students, Parents/Guardians,
As current school closures continue and we enter the final week of the school year I would ask all students please continue to remain positive in your approach at home and toward any remaining school work. The staff will continue to work hard ensuring students are supported. It is important to note that while students and teachers interact remotely the same principles of respectful interaction and school policy on Code of Behaviour applies. I would also encourage students who are experiencing difficulties or may feel overwhelmed, and would like further support, please contact a member of the Student Support Team or myself. There are also many resources available to assist both students/parents/guardians on our school website should you wish to engage with revision during the summer.
Traditional summer reports for non examination years have been replaced by End of Year reports which will take account of a students progress during the entire year.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 available below.
As you know, the Junior Cycle exams have been cancelled and replaced by a State Certification of Completion from the DES and a School Report on Learning Achievements of Students in Junior Cycle. The school report will include a percentage including end of year assessments which students should prepare for accordingly, details of which have been communicated to parents /guardians in a letter.
The recently announced details of the postponement of the LC examinations 2020 and option of calculated grades is as follows; https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2f07eb-leaving-cert-2020-information/
Leaving Certificate students are also asked to access the Calculated Grades Portal from May 26th to input subject levels. Please see the guidance document below. 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 parents and students.
Finally, I would 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 during the coming weeks. 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,
As current school closures continue and we enter the final week of the school year I would ask all students please continue to remain positive in your approach at home and toward any remaining school work. The staff will continue to work hard ensuring students are supported. It is important to note that while students and teachers interact remotely the same principles of respectful interaction and school policy on Code of Behaviour applies. I would also encourage students who are experiencing difficulties or may feel overwhelmed, and would like further support, please contact a member of the Student Support Team or myself. There are also many resources available to assist both students/parents/guardians on our school website should you wish to engage with revision during the summer.
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 available below.
As you know, the Junior Cycle exams have been cancelled and replaced by a State Certification of Completion from the DES and a School Report on Learning Achievements of Students in Junior Cycle. The school report will include a percentage including end of year assessments which students should prepare for accordingly, details of which have been communicated to parents /guardians in a letter.
The recently announced details of the postponement of the LC examinations 2020 and option of calculated grades is as follows; https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2f07eb-leaving-cert-2020-information/
Leaving Certificate students are also asked to access the Calculated Grades Portal from May 26th to input subject levels. Please see the guidance document below. 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 parents and students.
Finally, I would 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 during the coming weeks. 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