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Nuachtlitir Choláiste De Lacy
Nollaig 2018
Nollaig agus Athbhliain shuaimhneach is shonasach
Wishing you peace and happiness for
Christmas and the New Year
From all of the staff and students of Coláiste De Lacy
CDL Office Opening Hours
The office will be closed from 12:30
on
Friday 22nd December 2018.
It will reopen at 08:30 on Monday
7th January 2018.
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Nollaig 2018
A Message from An Príomhoide
A chara,
The end of year always prompts reflection. As we look back on the first two terms of the 2018-2019
academic year, there is so much to contemplate. While there simply isn’t room to document everything in
the newsletter, I hope that what is represented will give you a flavour of how busy the terms have been.
The pages that follow will also give you an insight into the learning experiences of your son/daughter.
Sometimes the learning experiences of co-curricular events such as ‘’Friendship Week: CDL Stand Up!’’
far outweigh prescribed curricular learning outcomes. Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities nur-
ture relationships, personal & social development, inclusion and Wellbeing. The amount of co-curricular
and extra-curricular activities/events since August has been remarkable and that is purely down to the
enthusiasm of our students and the care/interest of our staff. All extra-curricular activities are volun-
tary, unpaid and often take place after school. I wish to take this opportunity to recognise and thank
our staff on behalf of all of our school community for their hard work and dedication.
Many other activities/events took place over the last few months including; Study Skills workshops for
3rd and 5th year students, the Manuela Programme (Consent) for TY students, Drugs Talks for students
and parents/guardians, internet safety talks, rewards trip (over 250 students) …to name but a few.
Friendship Week: CDL Stand Up! was a particular highlight and coincided with National Stand-Up
Awareness week. All of the statistics tell us that LGBT students have a more difficult time in school.
Students never cease to amaze me and the way in which they engaged with all workshops/speakers/
events was heart-warming and gives us hope that maybe someday, homophobia will be a thing of the past
in Irish schools. In the interim, we will support all of our students and celebrate all difference in what-
ever way we can. I want to thank the Anti-Bullying team and the teachers who attended specific training
in preparation for the week. Another really exciting initiative is the development of Peer Education in
TY. Some TY students are currently attending training with Jigsaw Meath to deliver a peer education
programme called ‘’It’s Time to Start Talking!’’. Once their training is complete, they will deliver the
Mental Health programme to all other students in the school. In addition, a group of TY students de-
signed, prepared and delivered an Anti-Bullying workshop for first year students. Well done to all stu-
dents concerned!
Our 3rd year students from 2017-2018 received their JCPA certificates (Junior Cycle Profile of
Achievement) this week. The Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement is a new national qualification that
replaces the old Junior Certificate from 2017. It reflects many areas of achievement including state
exam results, Classroom Based Assessments and other areas of learning. A massive congratulations to
all students on their achievements, growth and contributions during their Junior Cycle years.
While the highlights have far outweighed the challenges this term, it would be remiss of me not to men-
tion the building issues. Although the media attention has subsided for now, the issue has not gone away.
The latest update that we have received from the Department of Education & Skills states that they
are currently working on prioritising the schools for further exploratory works. Basically, they need to
do further investigations, then decide on what needs to fixed (if anything), and procure a contractor to
carry out remediation works. While the protective measures (fencing & decking) do not look too pretty
from the outside, thankfully, the school is able to operate as normal. The only impact to date is that we
have lost some outside space. In addition, we are planning for prefabs on site next year to accommodate
the increased enrolment for 2019-2020. These prefabs are temporary accommodation while Phase 2 is
being built. As always, we will keep parents/guardians updated regarding building works.
As we approach the end of the year, I wish to recognise and sincerely thank our Board of Management
and our Parents Association for the amount of work that they do behind the scenes. They have been a
huge support to the Coláiste and our students.
In addition, I also wish to thank every parent/guardian for their support in our efforts to manage the
traffic on the campus in order to keep all of our students safe. The restriction of vehicles onto the
campus is temporary! Preparation for Phase 2 is progressing well and hopefully a contractor will be ap-
pointed soon. The three Principals on the campus, review the traffic situation very regularly and deci-
sions are always informed by the safety of our students. We truly appreciate your support and patience
as we face the challenges of building Phase 2 on a live campus and reduced outside space with over 1800
students. We will keep you informed of all developments.
Nollaig agus Athbhliain shuaimhneach is shonasach!
Le gach deá-ghuí,
Iníon Corrigan
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Coláiste De Lacy Communication with our Stakeholders
Email: Our office email ColaisteDeLacy@lmetb. ie is a simple and direct means of seeking
clarification, looking for points of information or passing on student information to us.
Website: Our website www. colaistedelacy. ie is our main platform for disseminating infor-
mation with the wider school community. It contains links to all our archived newsletters,
school policies, our curriculum, enrolment information, supports for Junior Cert Students and
their Parents, important links to our online payment system, our calendar for the year, and
even News flashes! There are also feeds embedded on our landing page from our school blog
and our twitter.
Text service: Coláiste De Lacy also sends text alerts to parents / guardians to inform
them of upcoming events and important notices that might arise throughout the year.
Twitter: @ColaisteDeLacy is our twitter handle. Apart from calendar reminders we tweet
mainly about student driven events, school projects, school initiatives and general celebration
of our students’ efforts.
Assessment results: Last year we piloted a move from paper reporting of Summer, Mocks
and Christmas Exams to reporting of student results via our online portal. After gathering
feedback from Parents and students ePortal has now been adopted as the preferred means of
communicating assessment results with Parents / Guardians.
Telephone: The Coláiste De Lacy office number is 01 5241 075. Should you have a need
to speak to your son/ daughter’s Caomhnóir, make an appointment to meet a teacher or make a
general inquiry you can do so at this number.
Please note: Reception closes daily from 1 0. 00am– 10.15am and 1.30pm – 2.30pm for lunch.
Should you have any questions on any of the above methods of communication, - don’t receive
texts and would like to, - need more information on ePortal and how to access your
son/daughters results, don’t know who to talk to about a lost uniform jacket etc. Please con-
tact us and we will endeavour to put you on the right track
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Coláiste De Lacy Way Pay is now live. Way Pay is a secure
online payment service that allows parents/guardians to
make payments to their school using their debit or credit
cards. Payments can include:
School fees
Payment for trips
Activities
Each parent/guardian will be allocated their own individual
log in details to make secure payments.
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Call us on: 01-8041269
IRELAND’S LEADING
PARENTAL PAYMENT SYSTEM
Dear Parents
Our aim is to become a cashless school over time and to this end we are introducing Way2Pay, Ireland's
fastest growing Parental Payment System. While Way2Pay is designed to help schools manage, receipt,
track and audit school money, it also provides a comprehensive and wonderful flexible system for parents.
Parents can enjoy the ease of paying by text, and/or an online dashboard with lots of information, re-
ceipt, history etc. In fact parents have three payment options.
PAY ONLINE ON WWW.WAY2PAY.ORG
Login and view all activities and bills from your child's school. In fact with the Way2Pay dashboard you
can see all activities for all your children's schools, payment history, upcoming bills, last three pay-
ments, quickly contact school and Way2Pay. You can store your card details, pay by installments, upload
credit and make financial plans.
See your Way2Pay family dashboard: click www.way2pay.org for your username AND password enter
your mobile phone number in 35387xxxxxxx format. You will be asked to set your own password at this
point. Note: Click on Plus Icon ( + ) to add payment amount.
PAY BY TEXT MESSAGE
Your school will send you payment requests by SMS. You simply click on the link on the SMS to pay in
three easy clicks. Note: Click on Plus Icon ( + ) to add payment amount. Paying by text: you will be asked
a security question before seeing your bills.
IF YOU FORGET YOUR PASSWORD
Simply go to Way2Pay.org, enter your phone number and click to receive a text message with a new link.
This enables you to pay any outstanding bills.
Note: Click on Plus Icon ( + ) to add payment amount. Paying by text: you will be asked a security ques-
tion before seeing your bills.
Way2Pay offers support directly to parents so if you are having any difficulty using any of the options
above please get in touch directly with their help desk on 01-8041269 during office hours or email
support@way2pay.ie. We thank you for using Way2Pay and help our school in our aim to go cashless.
Thank you,
Principal
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Féilire Scoile School Calendar 2018-2019
Date Details
th th
Monday 15 – Friday 19 October 2018 Week 1 of TY Work Experience
Friday 19th October 2018 Receipt of Enrolment 2019/20 application deadline
3pm
Monday 22nd October 2018 Drugs Talk for 2nd year students
Tuesday 23rd October 2018 Study Skills workshop for 3rd and 5th year students
Monday 29th October – Friday 2nd November Autumn Mid-term Break
2018
Monday 5th November 2018 School re-opens
Monday 12th November 2018 Drugs Talk for Parents 7pm
Monday 12th – Friday 16th November 2018 Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 20th November 2018 5th year Parent Teacher Meeting 4.15pm start -
6.45pm Finish
Wednesday 21st November 2018 School for 3rd & 5th years only today. SPHE teacher
training.
Thursday 6th December 2018 2nd Year Parent Teacher Meeting 4.15pm start –
6.45pm Finish
Friday 21st December 2018 School closes (1/2 day) for Christmas Holidays
Monday 7th January 2019 School re-opens
Tuesday 15th January 2019 1st Year Parent Teacher Meeting 4.15pm – 6.45pm
Thursday 31st January 2019 JCT day. School closed for students.
Monday 21st – Friday 25th January 2019 Week 2 of TY Work Experience
Monday 4th February – Friday 15th February 2019 3rd year Mock Exams
Thursday 7th February 2019 Transition Year Parent Teacher Meeting 4.15pm –
6.45pm
Monday 18th – Friday 22nd February 2019 Spring Midterm Break
Monday 18th March 2019 Closed (National Holiday for St Patrick’s Day)
Tuesday 19th March 2019 JCT Cluster Day. School closed for students.
Thursday 28th March 2019 Second round of HSE Vaccinations for 1st years
Monday 1st – Friday 5th April 2019 Week 3 of TY Work Experience
Monday 15th – Friday 26th April 2019 Easter Holidays (Friday 12th April is a normal school
day)
Monday 29th April 2019 School re-opens
Monday 6th May 2019 Bank Holiday (School closed)
Friday 31st May 2019 School finishes (1/2 day) for summer holidays
Wednesday 5th June 2019 State Exams begin
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CDL Dance Club 2018
CDL Dance Club was set up in September. Students rehearse every Friday after school to
a variety of dance styles including contemporary, jazz, hip- hop and modern dance. Stu-
dents performed to Lady Gaga’s Born This Way as part of Friendship Week. They are also
performing various routines during the annual Christmas Concert. The club has been a
great success so far and new members are always welcome!
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European Day of Languages
European Day of Languages took place on 26th September. All students took part in an
EDL quiz during Clann time. Rang Robinson were voted winners of the class group that
made the greatest effort in greeting their teachers in a modern foreign language through-
out the day. Well done to all who took part in the event.
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Friendship Week
Question, how does a BLP school fit two important awareness weeks into one? Answer, Col-
laboration. The biennial Friendship week has been organized by the Anti-Bullying Team in an
effort to raise awareness of bullying issues. It puts an emphasis on educating new students
and reminding existing students of the school policy in relation to bullying, what to do and
who to talk to. The emphasis has always been on creating upstanders to bullying rather than
bystanders, prevention is better than cure and education is better than ignorance.
The Stand Up awareness week was scheduled for November 12th-16th and we grasped the
opportunity to merge these two great campaigns. The Stand Up awareness campaign invites
second level schools to take a stand against homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying
and encourages students across Ireland to get involved and empower students to support
their LGBT friends.
The tried and trusted events from previous years were rolled out such as the Friendship
Breakfast for first years and the Humor Fit one man show which this year dealt with Racism
and Bullying. Different year groups attended talks on Internet Safety, a workshop from
Shout Out and each Clann participated in a Quiz to test their awareness of terminology per-
taining to the week.
Peer Ed involved our own TY students giving a talk to first years in Enrichment on the
schools policy in relation to Bullying. Odd shoe day encouraged the whole school community
to realize how when we quite literally walk in someone else’s shoes we can change our own
perspectives. In class every day we assess our learning so how do we assess ours students
learning in relation to Friendship week?
Quite unexpectedly the outside broadcast unit from LMFM rocked up to our door curious to
know why we were flying three rainbow flags outside our school and just what was this
Friendship / Stand up week all about. The randomly chosen students who were interviewed
were not coached in any way and explained in their own words what the week meant to them.
The presenter was genuinely impressed by what he experienced and the whole interview was
recorded in one take. The podcast is up on LMFM’s website and is well worth a listen.
The week finished with the students posing in different colored tops to represent the sym-
bolic emblem of the Rainbow of the LGBT community, a colorful end to a colorful week. Out-
side of school our students are subjected to various beliefs and restrictive practices within
our society but for this week, Friendship / Stand up week, in CDL we were able to rise above
the bias and enjoy a nice cup of LGB TEA together.Page 11
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Irish School’s Fitness Challenge 2018
All students in the school have taken part in the Irish Life Health and Fitness challenge
for 2018. This Get Fit Campaign aims to help students get an insight into their own fitness
levels and more importantly it hopes to give pupils guidance on how to improve their physi-
cal well-being. Students complete the bleep test at the start of the year and then undergo
a health related activity module in PE were students gain knowledge of the benefits and
different types of exercise they can participate in. Students will retake the bleep test
before Christmas with all students showing major improvements already. Congratulations
to all the 1st year students who took part in the competition but a special congrats to our
winners: Jete Pudnika - 1st place, Ciara Mason - 2nd place and Zara Byrne - 3rd place. Big
thank you to ‘The Natural Company’ for sponsoring the competition and providing prizes
for the winner!
Camogie 2018Page 13
Coláiste De Lacy basketball reach North East Semis!
The school adult basketball team reached the semi final of the North East Leinster league
for the third successive year. They came second in the league having beaten Ratoath, Ball-
briggan, Colaiste na hInse and Beaufort College during the group stage. They were extremely
unlucky in the semi-final losing 34-30 away to Coláiste na hinse. Well done to all players in-
volved who showed great skill, sportsmanship and teamwork throughout the campaign.
CDL Basketball
Well done to the U19 and U16 Girls basketball teams who took part in the North-East
schools league. Unfortunately they did not make the quarter finals in their division but they
looked after each other during all matches and represented the school well as always. Minor
and Junior leagues will begin after Christmas.Page 14 Nuachtlitir Choláiste De Lacy
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SVDP Hampers
As part of Developmental Education Module the TY students took the role
of informing students and staff of the role Saint Vincent de Paul play in
the local community. They researched the causes and effects of poverty.
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul goal is to fight poverty. They fight
for social justice and the creation of a more just, caring nation. Through
our wide range of services they provide practical support to people in need. This Christmas SVP
receives an average of 1,000 calls for help every day from worried families in the run up to
Christmas. Kieran Stafford (SVP National President) stated “The position of many people in
private rented accommodation remains of grave concern. Increasing rents mean that house-
holds are going without essentials as they prioritise their rent payments over other expenses
for fear of losing their homes”. After examining the work of SVP in helping those in need, TYs
launched the collection in the Solas Centre. Students and staff of Coláiste De Lacy collected
items of food, toys and toiletries for families that avail of the SVP supports. The collection of
items highlights the empathy and kindness of our school community at Christmas time. Thank
you to all those who supported.Page 17 Nuachtlitir Choláiste De Lacy Coláiste De Lacy's Comhairle na nÓg representatives. Coláiste De Lacy sent six students to represent the school at the Comhairle na nÓg AGM in Trim GAA club at the start of Octo- ber. The AGM is an oppor- tunity for our students to have their voices heard and their input on local and national issues af- fecting them and their peers. There were twelve schools represented at the event and students had their say on key top- ics such as Climate change, Bullying, Home- lessness and Mental Health. Well done to all students involved who are keen to be active citi- zens in their community. “A good library will never be too neat, or too dusty, because somebody will always be in it, taking books off the shelves and staying up late to read them” Lemony Snicket – ‘Horseradish’ Parents/guardians and students are kindly asked to donate any age appropriate books that you are finished reading. Books are the gift that just keep on giving! Our students would very much appreciate some new books for our new library.
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Awards Ceremony
19th December 2018Page 19 Awards Ceremony 19th December 2018
Page 20 Nuachtlitir Choláiste De Lacy TYs have had a busy first term. They kicked off their school year with their Induction and Team Building Active Day when Paul from 35 Stars engaged them in a variety of team build- ing activities to help build friendships and collaborate to complete a variety of tasks. After this they travelled to Kairos Communications in Maynooth, where each class group dipped their toes into the world of media and created, produced, directed and starred in their own TV show. TYs travelled to Delphi for the adventure activity break at the beginning of Octo- ber. A fantastic trip was had by all and students got to experience a wide range of adven- ture activities including kayaking, zip-trekking, hiking, camp-fire building, rock-climbing and bog-running, which the girls seemed to particularly enjoy!:) It was a great few days and lots of memories were made along the way! Work Experience Week 1 was also completed in Oc- tober, with lots of positive feedback coming back from host employers regarding our stu- dents conduct and enthusiasm. Well done all! This term ,TYs have also completed a one day First-Aid course, the Rock-It Workshop, RSE Manuela Programme, Christmas Carolling in Silverstream Nursing Home Ratoath, an African Drum Workshop and performance, while a number of our TY girls participated in the Smart Futures Workshop held in Salesforce Leopardstown, and 4 of our TY students, Ava McG, Ruth, Ose and Cathal were selected to participate in the School Digital Champion Programme. We had a number of grandparents in to celebrate our Christmas Grandparent’s Day during Christmas week when the TYs per- formed a selection of Christmas songs and grandparents were presented with a biography of their lives. Junk Kouture is full steam ahead, with the competition kicking off in the new year. With that in mind there’s lots ahead for the TYs in Term 2.
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TY Smart FuturesPage 23 TY First Aid Training
Page 24 Nuachtlitir Choláiste De Lacy During adolescence, peers play a huge part in a young person’s life. During personal struggles young people are most likely to seek support from their friends. For this rea- son, Coláiste De Lacy has taken part in Jigsaw’s Peer Education Programme which in- volves training young people to deliver short workshops about mental health to their peers. TY students Claire Caffrey, Leah Butler, Killian McGrane and Michael Young have teamed up with students from Ashbourne Community School and Ratoath College to at- tend training which is facilitated by members of Jigsaw Meath. During their training, students have been developing lots of new skills including communication and public speaking skills as they become familiar with the content of the workshop and practice their delivery. They have also gotten the chance to meet and engage with new people as they increase their own understanding of mental health. At the end of this training, stu- dents will get the chance to deliver a workshop which encourages young people to reach out if they are feeling stressed, worried or down. We at Coláiste De Lacy feel privi- leged to have received the opportunity to get involved in such a worthwhile and valuable programme. We are proud of our peer educator students and the work they have con- tributed so far and we look forward to the delivery of workshops this year.
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Development Education
Students have been examining Global Citizenship Education
through the World Wise Global Schools Programme. Global
Citizenship education is a means to enable students to bet-
ter understand the world we live in and take action to
change it as informed global citizens. TYs examined the
Global Development Goals, creating presentations to identi-
fy the need for these goals to better the world we live in.
They prepared, wrote and delivered TED Talks to their
peers identifying their passions. This enabled them to use
their voice to be heard as global citizens. They examined
the use of free speech when examining bullying and voice as
a means to prevent bullying behaviour. They examined poverty in Ireland, this led them to
create projects which represent poverty through the arts. TYs also prepared and organ-
ised the Saint Vincent de Paul annual appeal which invited all
Clanns to collect toiletries and non perishable foods for peo-
ple availing of SVP services in the Ashbourne area. Thank
you to all the students who contributed. 1st years have com-
pleted Christmas Shoe Boxes which were collected by Team
Hope to deliver to poor children across the world. While do-
ing this, students examined the importance of community
and caring for others. They explored the different types of
poverty and reflected on their impact on others lives by
creating and sending the shoe box. Thank you to all 1st Years
who contributed to this donation with over 90 boxes being
sent from Coláiste De Lacy this year.Page 26 Nuachtlitir Choláiste De Lacy
Students participated in the GAA leadership course run by Mar-
tin Lynch (Games Promotion Officer). The course involved an in-
depth focus on leaders and the theory of coaching. Students
were involved in skill based activities and were assessed on their
coaching in the final week. The assessment involved the planning
and delivery of a lesson. Students were assessed, certified and
received constructive feedback from Martin and Maura Roche
(Club school link). Students produced excellent plans and enjoyed
the course. Both teachers and coaches commented on the excel-
lent effort and creativity shown by students in preparation for
their assessment. Students enjoyed the course immensely.Page 27 Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture is an all island competition for students which takes elements such as fashion, design, engineering and environmental sustainability and transforms them into a creative haute couture designs. This year all TY students have been asked to take part in the competition. They have been working to recycle old hula hoops, bed linen, sweet wrappers, newspapers and feathers to create both male and female designs. These High Fashion designs will be entered in the National competition in early January. We hope that students in Coláiste De Lacy will this year, again represent the region in the Helix. It is an exciting competition allowing students to explore the world of fashion and design, while developing their own creative and problem solving skills.
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Hollywood Experience’ – Create Schools Movie
Workshop
Young Scientist Exhibition
School Bank
Junk Kouture Competition
Work Experience 2 and 3
Musical - CNI
Murder Mystery’ – Forensic Science Workshop
Law Module Workshop – ‘Mock Trials’
Breast Cancer Awareness Talk
Driving School
Self- Defence Training
Sports and Activity Inclusion – Prosper Meath
Poetry Slam Workshop
Easter Tea Party
Trip to Sorrento
…….and many more!
Congratulations to all our Transition Year Students who received their JCPA
Certificates (Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement) on 19th December 2018.
The JCPA replaces the outgoing Junior Certificate. The JCPA certificate contains
the students final results, CBA results (Classroom Based Assessments) and also other
learning experiences that the students engaged in during Junior Cycle.Page 29 Green Flag The following are some pictures from the TY geography class on climate change awareness. They will also be holding a poster competition to raise awareness for the schools green flag committee. Not all are finished but I wanted to get them to you in time for the newsletter. Geography Shake, rattle and roll was the theme for First year Geography students, when they created models about the Earth. As part of the new Junior Cycle, students in Geography explore not only the geographical features of the Earth but also how these features impact and interact with our lives and what can be done to man- age the effects. After learning about the ways of life in the fold mountains of the Himalayas, the benefits of geothermal energy from volcanoes in Iceland and devastating effects of earthquakes in USA, Indonesia and Japan, students then created models that represented each of these. A city made from Lego hit by a Tsu- nami and a prototype for an earthquake proof bed with hidden safety supplies were some of the ideas demonstrated by the very creative students! Spanish Strike a Pose! Our TY Spanish students came together earlier this year to create Un Desfile de Moda – a Fashion show. As they strut their stuff in some very unusual outfits, they prac- ticed their Spanish grammar and vocabulary to describe what each other was wearing. Meanwhile, the 3rd years have been working hard while creating role-plays about travel and holidays. Checking in at the airport, buying a train ticket, booking a hotel, getting information in the tourist office and buying souvenirs are some of the scripts they have been creating and acting out. The practical information they have been learning will be very helpful if they trav- el to a Spanish speaking country in the future!
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5th Year Agricultural Science
On Wednesday the 14th of November the 5th year Agricultural Science students visited
Grange Research Park, Teagasc as part of Science Week. The theme of the day was a Festival
of Farming and Food, focusing mainly on the concept of healthy animals leading to healthy
food.
The 5th years attended 11 different stations set up around the farm. These stations ranged
between Grassland production and measuring techniques, calf rearing, common parasites
found in animals and the Genetics of Beef production.Page 31
Metalwork
Through the taster programme, first year students have been developing the core practical
skills needed to excel if they choose to continue their studies in this subject for the re-
mainder of the Junior Cycle. They have also been given the task of designing and manufac-
turing a drag racer and students can be seen below racing their drag racers on the last day
of the taster programme.
This year saw Metal Work being offered to 2nd years as an option subject. A group of en-
thusiastic students grasped this opportunity and have since covered a range of interesting
topics. They have also learnt new practical skills. The project that they can be seen working
on is a trike project made from acrylic and aluminium.
Technical Graphics and Design and Communication Graphics
In order to give 1st years a real taster of what TG has to offer, students have been study-
ing professions that are linked to the subject. They then learn some of the typical skills
used by the people working in these professions. Once they have developed these skills they
implement them to create their own designs.
Second year students are making excellent progress in Technical Graphics as their visual un-
derstanding and communication skills improve. The class is set up in pods of four, this allows
students to work in collaboration and to seek guidance from their peers.
3rd year Technical Graphic students are extremely busy preparing for their mock exams in
February. Their main focus is being able to unlock their visual understanding skills while also
maintaining a high level of visual communication skills.
Coláiste De Lacy are delighted to announce that Design and Communications Graphics is now
being offered as a Senior Cycle subject. DCG is a Leaving Certificate subject that aims to
stimulate the creative and decision making capabilities of students in the field of design.
The course is broken into three principal areas of study: design and communication graphics,
plane and descriptive geometries, and applied graphics. Students have spent much of term
one and term two studying applied graphics but have recently started a design project.Page 32 Nuachtlitir Choláiste De Lacy
Construction Studies 5th year
Our 5th year students are the first group that will complete the Construction Studies subject
in Coláiste De Lacy. Exemplar projects were displayed to the group from a neighbouring
school to ease the transition and to secure understanding on the requirements needed to ful-
fil syllabus outcomes. Students have now justified their project designs and are undergoing
the manipulative stage. All students will complete their projects in 5th year similar to the
standards seen below.
Materials Technology (Wood) 3rd Year
Our 3rd year Students were engaged in a solving a design and make brief since October 2018.
This journey of discovery began with unpacking all the design requirement’s that were pub-
lished by the State Examinations Commission. Within this project, students had to reason,
justify and articulate their approach to design & make a solution to meet specific require-
ments. Students have completed their individual designs and are currently in the making stage.Page 33
Materials Technology (Wood) 2nd Year
Students in 2nd year were engaged in a variety of design & make tasks. Students had to de-
sign a multifunctional coat rack that used recyclable materials from the student’s home. The
material is manipulated in a way that hangs clothes. Students also had to design and make a
trophy for a person or an organisation they admire. These types of projects have many links
to freedom within their assessment project and portfolio which is worth 66% in their final
Junior Cycle year. Below is some of the design and make skills that can be seen in 2nd year
MTW.
Materials Technology (Wood) 1st Year
Within our taster module programme, students are engaged in many subject disciplines. Over
the 7 week programme, students were exposed to the structure of learning and the skills that
will give them an accurate taste of the syllabus requirements and also the transferable life-
long skills that students will use inside and outside of the classroom. Within this, students be-
come experts in particular topics and demonstrate their learning in a 2 minute podcast. Below
is a sample that exhibits the variety of tasks that students encounter.Page 34 Nuachtlitir Choláiste De Lacy
Art Department News
Congratulations to all the Art students this term for producing wonderful artworks! The 1st
years have been making ceramics and taking advantage of the kiln. The results have been
amazing! They’ve produced hand built and moulded coil pots and were influenced by ancient
African and Greek pots.
Our talented 2nd years have spent a lot of time working in their sketchbooks, developing
their artist research skills while observing natural forms and using their knowledge of the
art elements. They have recently produced beautiful paintings using acrylic paints and oil pas-
tels displaying their painterly skills, hard work and talent. Well done to all!Page 35
Art Department News
The 3rd years are working on their Junior Cert projects since the beginning of October.
They are creating stunning prep sheet drawings that have shown their skill and creativity
and have produced portraits using the grid method inspired by the famous photorealist art-
ist Chuck Close.Page 36 Nuachtlitir Choláiste De Lacy
Home Economics
The Home Economics Department has seen enthusiastic Home Economics Students this year.
1st years have completed their taster modules. Students were introduced to Safety and Hy-
giene practices in the kitchen, designing their own fashion line and illustrating their culinary
skills by baking and cooking dishes Gordan Ramsey would be proud of.
2nd year students have been exploring the interdisciplinary aspects of this subject this
year. The have identified the importance of applying their knowledge of nutrients when ex-
amining food labels and planning meals for special diets. 2nd years utilized their creative
skills by planning, preparing and creating Halloween Cupcakes for a Bake Off Competition.Page 37
Home Economics
Students have developed their design skills by planning, creating and designing a Christmas
Decoration. Students explored the variety of ways Embroidery Stitches can be utilised to de-
sign a Christmas Decoration.
5th Year students have been busy examining the importance of Protein in the diet. With this
knowledge, they have explored how nutrients can impact the health and wellbeing of people of
various ages and special diets. They have researched the impact of healthy lunches on the
cognitive and physical development of teenagers. In doing so, they have completed their first
coursework Journal worth 20% of their Home Economics S&S Leaving Certificate. While ex-
amining the effect of good nutrition on the body, they have explored how food industry and
changes in the Irish Diet have impacted the diet of young people across Ireland.Page 38 Nuachtlitir Choláiste De Lacy
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The Gift of Reading
Recommended Reading Lists for First, Second & Third Year Students
Books are fuel for the imagination. They offer a door way to another world for students. Becoming
absorbed in a good book is such a joy. It quietens and opens the mind all at once.
If you are considering buying a book for a teenager for Christmas then you might like to consider
some of the books that are recommended by the Junior Cycle English team. Any book is a wonderful
gift but you might find the lists below useful if you are struggling to choose a suitable book.
Happy reading!
Novels for First Year Students:
ALMOND, David Skellig
BABBITT, Nicole Tuck Everlasting
CAREY, Anna The Real Rebecca
COLFER, Eoin Artemis Fowl
DOYLE, Roddy Wilderness
GAIMAN, Neil Coraline
GRISHAM, John Theodore Boone: Half the Man, Twice the Lawyer
HENRY, April Girl Stolen
HINTON, Nigel Buddy
LANDY, Derek Skulduggery Pleasant
McKENZIE, Sophie Girl, Missing
MORPURGO, Michael Private Peaceful
PALACIO, R.J. Wonder
PAULSEN, Gary Nightjohn
PULLMAN, Philip The Scarecrow and his Servant
SACHAR, Louis The Boy Who Lost His Face
SHAN, Darren Cirque Du Freak
TAYLOR, Theodore The Cay
TOLKEIN, J.R.R. The Hobbit
Novels for Second and Third Year Students:
BLACKMAN, Malorie Noughts and Crosses
BOYNE, John The Dare
BRONTË, Charlotte Jane Eyre
CATHER, Willa My Antonia
CONNOLLY, John The Book of Lost Things
CROSSAN, Sarah The Weight of Water
GLEITZMAN, Morris Once
GOLDING, William Lord of the Flies
HINTON, S.E. The Outsiders J
OHNSTON, Jennifer Shadows on our Skin
KIERNAN, Celine Into the Grey
LEE, Harper To Kill a Mockingbird
MITCHELL, Jane Chalkline
MULLIGAN, Andy Trash
NESS, Patrick The Knife of Never Letting Go
NICHOLSON, William The Wind Singer
ORWELL, George Animal Farm
PORTIS, Charles True Grit
STEINBECK, John Of Mice and Men
SWINDELLS, Robert Stone ColdUpcoming Events in Coláiste De Lacy:
First Year Parent-Teacher Meeting: Tuesday 15th January 2018 (4:15-
6:45pm)
Transition Year Parent-Teacher Meeting: Thursday 7th February 2018 (4:15-
6:45pm)
Mock Exams for 3rd years: Commence week of Monday 4th February to Fri-
day 15th February 2018. More information to follow after Christmas.
Wellbeing Week (Monday 19th—Friday 23rd February 2018)
Week 2 of TY Work Experience: Monday 21st to Friday 25th January 2018
CDL Parent-Teacher Association
Dear Parents /Guardians & Students,
The CDL Parents Association would like to wish all Parents, Guardians, Pupils and Staff of
Coláiste De Lacy a Happy Christmas and thank you all for your support throughout this past
year.
This December we are holding our annual bag-pack in Dunnes Stores Ashbourne on December
21st and 22nd, from 9am to 9pm both days.
Please support us by giving us two hours of your time, forms will be sent home with your child
or alternatively you can call or text your availability to 087 6186551.
We thank you for your support and have a wonderful Christmas!
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