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Nuachtlitir Choláiste De Lacy
Samhradh 2021
Best Wishes to our 6th
year exam students
from all the staff of
Coláiste De Lacy!
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Do you own a local
business or service?
Do you know anyone who
owns a local business or
service?
If you can potentially offer a Transition
Year/LCA student a work experience
placement for one week, then please contact
the school at colaistedelacy@lmetb.ie.
Go raibh mile maith agaibh from the PTA.
Reminder re. No Photo Consent
Dear parent/guardian,
In CDL, we respect your choice to either consent to or not give your consent to have your
child’s photo taken in school. However, sometimes students are not aware of the wishes of
their parents/guardians regarding photo consent and accidentally remain in photos e.g.
teams, awards ceremonies...etc. This usually means that the photo can’t be used.
We respectfully request that you inform your son/daughter regarding your wishes so that
they know whether to stand out of photos or not. This would be of great assistance to the school in preventing
the accidental use of a photo/image without consent.
Many thanks for your assistance.
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Call us on: 01-8041269
Coláiste De Lacy Way 2 Pay is now live. Way 2 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
School Fees are now due. Please see later in this newsletter for more infor-
mation!
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
payments, 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
question before seeing your bills.
Way2Pay offers support directly to parents so if you are having any difficulty using any of the op-
tions 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.
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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 disseminat-
ing Information with the wider school community. It contains links to all our archived
newsletters, school policies, our curriculum, enrolment information, supports for
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 different events and important notices/updates that may arise
throughout the year. Text messages are generally not sent for annual routine events
like Parent-Teacher meetings. Parents/guardians should check the calendar on the
school website regularly for updates (especially in September).
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 Sum-
mer, Mocks and Christmas Exams to reporting of student results and feedback 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 par-
ents/guardians.
Telephone: The Coláiste De Lacy office number is 01 5241 075 for all general
queries. Should you have a need to speak to a Caomhnóir/teacher/Year Head, please
make an appointment as all staff are fully timetabled. Once you've made an appoint-
ment, please complete the On-site Access Request form for Visitors or contractors
on the website.
Please note: All visits to the school must be preapproved by the Principal. There
is a link to a ‘’Request for Access’’ form on our school website. Please refrain from
signing students out or dropping forgotten items into reception.
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 contact us and we will endeavour to help.
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Money Smarts Challenge 2021
For the 2nd year running, we were delighted to
have 12 students represent the school at the
Money Smarts Challenge ran by Bank of Ireland.
This years event was held virtually and the
students did themselves proud and showed great
teamwork skills, as well as showing off their
Maths skills and Business acumen.
Hopefully, we will get the opportunity to make a
hattrick of appearances next year when the live
event takes place again. Congratulations to all of the students involved.
Well done to the following students for their participation:
3rd Year Transition Year
Holly McCarthy Rhys Thomas
Aleksander Zakrzewski Caoimhe McGovern
Ella Walsh Enzo Crothers
Amaya Hannify Zach Thornton
Conor Mills Adam Gray
Faye Eager Erin Browne
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6th Year Peer Education Reflection
I thoroughly enjoyed my time as a peer Ed in Coláiste
De Lacy. I learnt many skills which I believe will stand
to me forever. As a Peer Ed, I learnt about jigsaw, it’s
services, and the importance of mental health to
everyone but more importantly how to deliver the
presentation of “it’s time to talk”.
I gained experience of public speaking and how to
engage with a crowd, and I gained lots of confidence
through it as I don’t fear public speaking anymore. I
felt I made an impact in my school, hopefully helping
someone that may have been struggling which was the
best benefit I took from it.
Claire, Michael, Killian
Claire Caffery and I joined the Jigsaw
Peer Ed programme in
2019. Our job was to
inform and teach the
Junior Cycle year
groups about the
importance of mental
health and speaking up
if you’re feeling down.
Since then, we’ve given
the talk to over 600
students and it’s
something that I will
remember fondly about
my time in Coláiste De
Lacy.
Leah Butler
For me, as a peer educator for jigsaw, it made me realise a lot that can go on in
people's lives without you even noticing. Delivering the PowerPoints made me feel as
if I was helping the younger years and give them valuable information like who they
can go to if they ever feel in doubt.
I felt like it also made me a better person in myself and in my everyday life like
sports teams because it really gave me the confidence to encourage people more
instead of staying to myself.
I would really recommend people in younger years to try get involved not only for
the people around you but also for yourself it is a great experience and I know it
will stand to me for life.
Killian McGrane
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Awards Ceremony 2021
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Awards Ceremony 2021
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Transition Year Graduation 2021
Crest Awards
10Transition Year Graduation 2021
116th Year Graduation
126th Year Graduation
13Fellow Sixth Years,
We have all been on a long journey, be that six years or five. Even though we came originally from two
separate years, there is no longer any distinction. We are the class of 2021.
Many short years ago when we entered this school, we were very much like the school itself: new and
threading unknown waters. Things that now seem trivial were mountains to climb and enigmas to
decipher; juggling the new process of moving from class to class while simultaneously remembering the
new teachers, their subjects and how they all fit together. It was then that new friendships were
formed, many of which are still going strong today.
It had all only just begun to sink in when the transition to the new building turned things on their
head. Now all the school community, students and staff alike, were in the same boat which solidified
the fellowship of the school. Then came the bulk of our memories: the annual end of year reward
ceremonies, the various themed weeks throughout the years, the cinema trips, those Halloween
dress-ups and the sad day that Maistir McCormak left us. It would be remiss of me not to stir up
memories of those individual and personal moments that we will always remember.
After our Junior Certs, and a successful transition year for some of you, our Senior Years began as
normal. Then came Covid. The class of 2021 has experienced the most untraditional and disrupted
Senior Cycle in history with the necessity of remote learning and the loss of face-to-face contact. We
have weathered the storm and come out the other side more independent and with a broader
understanding of life. This last year or so will stand to us in the future.
On behalf of the entire year, I would like to thank all the teachers and staff of Colaiste De Lacy. We
might not have always seen eye to eye, but we appreciate everything you have done for us over the
years. Students may be the heart of a school, but you are the creators of the school’s character.
I find that there is a sense of the wheel coming full circle with our year: we started our secondary
education journey in the old prefabs and are finishing it in the new.
I wish all of you the very best in whatever roads life takes you down and may you cherish the memories
of your time here.
In the immortal words of Eleanor Roosevelt and Winston Churchill:
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams -- Roosevelt
Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm – Churchill
Matthew Byrne
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Dogs Trust workshop 1st and 2nd year students
In December, a representative from the Dogs Trust organisation held ten 1-hour
long workshops for all 1st and 2nd year students as part of their CSPE Action Task
on Animal Rights and Welfare. In these ethics’ workshops, students learned about
who the Dogs Trust organisation are, what they do and what their aims are.
The students were also challenged on their relationships with animals in general but
with an emphasis on dogs. Additionally, they learned about the significance of
animal welfare using critical thinking activities and ethical dilemmas. An example of
one of the ethical dilemmas consisted of students having to choose between which
case to care for first: an abandoned, malnourished greyhound with newborn puppies
or an old collie dog who had been surrendered to the Dogs Trust. The students put
their critical thinking skills to the test and came up with great solutions which
meant all animals were cared for equally and ethically!
Overall the workshops were very successful and the CSPE Department would like to
thank all 1st and 2nd year students of CDL for their effort and engagement with the
workshops!
The PE Department organised an end of term Track & Field 'Olympics' for every Junior Cycle PE
class. This was the culminating event to their athletics module. The event involved several
activities such as the 60m sprint, 400m middle distance, relay race, shot put, discus and hurdles.
Not only were students partaking in the events, but many also played a role in officiating them
and record keeping. All students were presented with tokens for their excellent efforts and
participation levels. Well done to all the students for their fantastic engagement and positive
attitude to PE throughout the year!
16Student Council
The Student Council have been busy over the past two terms working on several
initiatives.
The council put growth mindset quotes on the desks for first and sixth year classes.
The council wanted to help motivate and inspire these students, as it has been an
extremely tough year on everyone, especially new students to the school & Leaving
certs!
On the last day of term, the student council organised appreciation parchments to be
given to all staff in the school. The students were eager to thank and acknowledge all
the hard work and effort that everyone puts into running the school. It was a lovely
way to finish off the school year and they were warmly received and appreciated by
everyone!
Ose Okosun and Thomas Elmes also presented to the school's Board of Management
in April. They gave a broad overview of the aim and role of the council and explained
what they have done and what they hope to do in the future.
The students are also working on a proactive language awareness workshop and a
uniform survey. Well done to all students who have put in a massive amount of work
over the past few terms.
17CDL Engineering
1st Year Engineering
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 remainder of the Junior
Cycle.
The first-year groups are very excited coming into metalwork and
really develop their skills over the four-week taster programme.
2nd year Engineering
2nd year pupil’s Cam and Follower project were put on hold due to the lockdown but when they came
back, they were eager to get them completed. Next project was the HoverCraft which got them
familiar with wiring up circuits and soldering. They really enjoyed this project especially when they
got the motors working.
TY Engineering
The Transition year students have been very busy in the Engineering room. They were given the task
to make a phone holder, where they have shown excellent work.
18Junior Certificate Materials Technology
2nd Year
Students in 2nd year’s had a very busy year
completing various practical project, Classroom Based
assessment 1 and various theory elements. Through
CBA1 students conducted a Wood Science
investigation where they looked at various topics from
deforestation to the building and design of the Cú
Chulainn Coaster in Tayto park. Most recently
students completed their sweet dispenser project, and
the finished articles were of an excellent standard.
3rd Year
Our 3rd year Students were undertaking their junior cert project since. The quality of craft and design
was magnificent.
19Construction Studies
Our 5th and 6th Year students have been very busy this term. Our 6th year students were extremely
busy completing their Leaving Certificate projects which ranged from models of thatched cottages to
pieces of fine furniture. The standard of projects was outstanding.
Our current cohort of 5th year students have been busy learning about all the theoretical elements of
the course from planning permission, construction details, house design and eco-friendly homes. In
the later stage of the year, our current 5th years began designing their Leaving Certificate project
which they will start in September.
3rd Year Graphics
The third years put in a huge effort throughout the year. They really developed their skills and
knowledge of the subject. Their skills development was evident in their board drawing throughout the
year.
202nd Year Graphics
This term students were very busy learning about and recognising the importance of geometry and
graphics in the world around them through CBA1. Within the CBA students investigated everything
from geometry in architecture to comers in racetracks. With the new Junior Cycle graphic’s course
there is now a large emphasis on Computer Automated design or CAD and students have undertaken a
range of projects in this area to develop their skills and knowledge.
21CDL Art
22CDL Art
23CDL Art
24CDL Art
251st Year Reflections
26Building Learning Power
First year students provided some
First Year reflections on how beneficial they
have found their enrichment lessons
Reflections throughout the year. Enrichment is a
weekly one-hour lesson which
focuses and elaborates on the correct
mindset and habits to learning.
"Enrichment is all about your growth "Enrichment helps you learn how to learn"
mindset. It teaches you that learning
is not all about reading and writing.
There are so many different ways to
learn"
"BLP helps you become a better learner. It
helps me understand the different skills
involved in learning".
"Enrichment means knowing how to
learn better and knowing the best
ways of learning for me". "Enrichment has taught me to never give
up"
"Without a growth mindset, you will never become smarter. Enrichment
explains the different approaches to learning in and out of the classroom"
"To me, enrichment means to understand yourself
better and to be a better learner"
"I learned to never give up and that there is always a
solution when you are stuck in your learning"
Thank you to the TY Class of 2017-2018 for
such a great year!
27Virtual Work Experience Week
From the 19th to the 23rd of April, TY’s took part in a ‘Virtual Work Experience’. Throughout the
week there were a number of talks and workshops surrounding the careers of engineering, media,
hospitality, teaching and medical professions.
For engineering day, on Monday, we had a talk from Conor
Ryan, an engineer and we did engineering challenges like the
egg drop challenge.
Tuesday was media day. In the morning we had a media
workshop, created articles for the newsletter and had talks
from Claire Regan from Virgin Media, and journalist Aisling
O’Toole.
Next we took part in hospitality day. Everyone completed a ‘Safe Food for Life’ course which had
been provided by SafeFood Ireland.
Day 4 of the ‘Virtual Work Experience’ was Teacher Thursday. We
completed a Teaching English Abroad Course with Inion Ryan.
Everyone then created their own 15 minute lesson plans which
were delivered in the afternoon.
On the final day we took part in Healthcare day. We researched different careers in healthcare. We
then also completed a nursing skills workshop by Letterkenny Institute of Technology. And finally,
we had a very informative talk by midwife Lorraine.
It was a very fun and informative week for all of us!- Natalia
28Virtual Work Experience Week
29Young Social Innovators– Rang Meabh
This year for the first time in Coláiste De Lacy, the Young Social Innovators (YSI) Programme was intro-
duced into the school. The YSI programme sets out
to enable young people to utilise their voice, talents
and expertise to tackle a social issue that is affecting
them. Essentially, the YSI programme’s vision and
aim aligns very much with the ethos and vision of
Coláiste De Lacy; Caidrimh dhearfacha, Solas agus
Soirbheachas, Ag foghlaim le chéile and Fás.
Fundamentally, the overarching aim of YSI is to en-
able students to become social innovators, working
collaboratively in making a positive contribution to
both their school community and wider community.
Rang Meabh decided to tackle teen discrimination in their local communities and educate the younger
generations on the importance of respect.
They called their project 'Don't Judge Us Before You Know Us'. Many students in the class worked hard
on the project, getting involved in community based initiatives such as litter picking, helping those in
need during Covid and the annual SVP drive in school.
Others worked on creating a workshop to deliver to first year students, educating them on how to act
appropriately in difficult situations and respecting others. They took part in an online pilot programme
called 'ODISSEU' in conjunction with Meath Partnership which enabled us to view different peoples ex-
periences of migration and opened our eyes to the lives of others.
We were then shortlisted to take part in the YSI virtual roadshow tour which showcases some of the pro-
jects happening across Ireland. Adam Gray represented our team in the interview with Virgin Media's
Zara King. We also submitted a Speak Out video outlining our hard work and dedication to the project.
30Young Social Innovators– Rang Tara
As part of their YSI project Rang Tara decided to focus their
attention on the theme of mental and physical health. Their project
titled ‘Happy and Healthy Lives Even During Hard Times’ set out to
promote positive mental and physical health in young people living in
a pandemic. Knowing that young people were living through
challenging times and that sports and activities were cancelled due
to Covid-19 Rang Tara felt it particularly important to promote these
very important topics. Having brainstormed their ideas, the students
decided that they would create a series of videos promoting physical
activity while also simultaneously creating a healthy living booklet to
support the message of the videos.
Working with the PE and Home Economics Department the students
created both a healthy living booklet and a series of videos. Each week, students collaborated,
brainstormed, filmed and submitted a video from home. Videos were then amalgamated together,
edited and finally sent out to the entire school community through both the SPHE Teams and
YouTube/Twitter account. The series of videos provided every member of the school community with
the opportunity to get out and get active throughout the remote learning period. The healthy living
booklet also encouraged the entire school community to eat healthily, be mindful and emphasised
the importance of sleep especially during a pandemic. Both the videos and booklet were a huge
success, with students gaining a massive amount of positive feedback from both their peers and
teachers. Upon the completion of their project, students then participated in a Speak Out, whereby
they created an explanatory video, discussing and outlining the details of their project. This video
was uploaded onto the YSI platform and received very complementary feedback from the YSI
judges.
Following on from the success of the videos and booklet, representatives from
the ‘Happy and Healthy Lives Even During Hard Times’ team met with local
Councillors to discuss and reflect on their project and the entire YSI process.
The Councillors were particularly impressed with the important message and
work of our YSI team especially during these challenging times. As a thank you
from the Meath County Council, both YSI teams received a treat of doughnuts
as acknowledgement of their hard work throughout the entire process. Ulti-
mately, students engaged extremely positively with the programme and repre-
sented their school in a wholly positive manner. Well done to all students in-
volved!
31First Aid Course
On the 27th of April we had a first aid training workshop all day. Our classes were
split into 3 groups of 20, and we stayed with our groups for the whole course. There
were 3 different activities throughout the day. My group did the CPR activity first,
during this activity we learned how to perform CPR on another person, we also
learned the signs of heart attacks and how to treat people if they are choking. We
learned how to perform these activities on adults, children and babies. Finally, we
learned how and when to use a defibrillator easily and safely.
During the middle two periods, my group did basic first aid training, this was very
much the theory part of the course, where we learned about different diseases, inju-
ries and infections, the signs, and how to treat them, the man teaching us worked in
the army and as a paramedic, so he had some interesting stories to tell.
And finally, we were taught about bandages, how, where and when to use them, and
how they should be applied. We were again taught by an army paramedic, who also
has some interesting stories to tell. He taught us about the different cuts and wounds
that you might encounter, how to treat and bandage them, and how to use different
bandages in different situations.
All in all I think that the first aid course was very beneficial, not only did it teach us
vital, possibly life saving skills, but it taught us a lot about what it’s like to be in the
sector of paramedics, and the stuff they have to deal with on a daily basis.
Written by: Tommy
32Law workshop
On the 11th and 12th of May Transition Year students took part in a
Law workshop from a barrister named James Fahy. It was very
interesting learning about all the different courts and maximum fines
and sentences you can get from each court.
We also learned about Civil Law and Criminal Law and the roles of
each person in the court such as Solicitors, Barristers, Jury, Judge and
Witnesses. At the end of the second day the whole two T.Y classes
participated in a mock trial about a man who is being charged with
assault and damage of property.
After a long trial the defendant was found not guilty. It was very
interesting and enjoyable and I recommend it for the next T.Y group
next year.
IBM Retro Game Workshop
On the 6th and 7th of May Transition Year students took part in an online retro game workshop with
Yvonne Conarty from IBM. Students learned the skills to develop their own game from scratch as
well as listen to various talks from different people within the industry. Many thanks to Yvonne for
providing a really interesting and worthwhile workshop.
33Architects in Schools Programme
Architect Patrick Dunne came into the school to give a 2-day
workshop for the TY’s in conjunction with the Irish Architecture
Foundation.
Patrick began by discussing the job of an Architect where the
pupils could see how he designed and created a project from start
to finish. He then developed on from this by getting to pupils to
research their surrounding and design a building that would
stand out for its architectural style. When they had an idea, they
were then set the task to make a model to represent their ideas
and bring it to life. You can clearly see there were excellent
models created.
Many thanks to the IAF, Patrick Dunne and Maistir Teehan.
34Architects in Schools Programme
35Poetry Slam Workshop
On March 19th, the TY year group participated in an online Slam
Poetry work shop led by Steven Murray. This happened online due
to the lockdown of schools.
The workshop was led by Steven who introduced us to many
different things. We first had a discussion about different social
injustices and how they can be expressed through poems.
The class took part in a heated debate about gender inequality.
For the last hour we each wrote a poem and submitted it
anonymously to a website link called https://inspireland.ie/school-
poetry-workshops/.
Here are some of the poems submitted by our Year Group:
36Forensic Science Workshop
On the 18th of May Transition Year students took part in a CSI forensic science workshop. Students
had the opportunity to investigates crimes such as the JFK shooting. Students worked in groups to
investigate evidence and come to their own conclusions. It was a really enjoyable workshop for all.
37TY Graphics
The Transition years were given the task to design their dream room. They had to research the
measurements of what they are putting into the room and scale it down. It is clear to see a lot of time
and effort was put in which led to excellent designs.
EISHT Workshop
On the 10th of May, Caroline O Connor from EISHT
delivered an emotional self defence workshop.
The workshop focused specifically on managing conflict.
Students were given different scenarios and in groups
came up with solutions and ways to best manage and
resolve the conflict.
Well done to all students for their excellent
participation.
38Stand up Comedy Workshop
One of the most memorable workshops we did was the
Stand-up comedy workshop which took place on the 16th
of April. The workshop was delivered by Brian Gallagher.
Brian went through different carrer options for a comedi-
an– he was interesting and very funny In the workshop
we learned about one liner jokes and story telling jokes.
He showed us how to write jokes and then we played a
couple of games. We also got to perform some of our jokes
to the class. It was great as we were pushed out of our
comfort zones.
Written by: Laura
Look into Law Programme
While Covid19 resulted in some restrictions for students, it also brought about some new opportuni-
ties. In previous years, the Bar of Ireland offered a pretiguous work experience course to a select
number of students. Due to Covid19, they decided to create a whole new course and offer online. This
mean’t that all of CDL’s TY students were able to avail of this excellent opportunity.
The Look into Law Programme was a 5 week course with 5 different modules. Students completed
one module a week during distanced learning. Students learned about the different professions in
law, the court system, different cases as well as law and the media. Well done to the 34 transition
year students who fully completed the programme and received their certificate.
39Ár nÉide Scoile (School Uniform)
Coláiste De Lacy is very proud of its students and the new school uniform which clearly identifies
and distinguishes them. Our school uniform is a huge part of our school!
Please read our Uniform Code very carefully (see www.colaistedelacy.ie)
All students must wear the full school uniform to and from school every day. Uniforms will be
checked at Tionól (assembly)/Clann Time each morning. Below is the current school uniform for
Coláiste De Lacy which is compulsory for all students attending our school:
40Ár nÉide Scoile (School Uniform)
School Footwear
Please check the following pictures of shoes that will or will not be allowed to be worn with the
Coláiste De Lacy uniform. Parents/guardians are advised to check with the school (call 01
5241075) if they are unsure BEFORE purchasing any footwear.
The following types /examples of shoes are permitted to be worn by students:
Navy ‘Dubarry’ style deck shoes or plain black leather shoes
The following types of shoes are NOT permitted to be worn by students:
The above list of shoes is not exhaustive. Please contact the school if you
are unsure before purchasing footwear.
41Ár nÉide Scoile (School Uniform)
The following are not allowed in accordance False Eyelashes
with the School Uniform Policy: Non-uniform items e.g. jackets
Fake tan
Make up
Shaved heads The above list is not exhaustive. Please read
Tattoos the full School Uniform Policy on
Facial Piercings www.colaistedelacy.ie
Suppliers of the official School Uniform:
Replacement items can be purchased from
Kaideen & Co Ltd (www.schooluniformsdirect.ie)
(059-6481241) (info@schooluniformsdirect.ie) and Anu Fashions, Ash-
bourne, throughout the year.
Alternative brands to Dubarry are allowed provided that they are very
similar in style. ‘Dubarry’ are simply cited as an example of the style of
shoe. PLAIN BLACK LEATHER shoes are also allowed.
Skirts must be below the knee and must not be rolled up. Only the
school uniform jacket is allowed. The correct PE uniform must be worn.
42‘Medicines Policy’ for LMETB Schools
LMETB has introduced a new ‘Policy and Procedure for the Administration of Medicines in Louth
and Meath ETB Schools and Centres’. A copy of this policy has been uploaded onto our schools
website and hard copies are available on request from the oifig of Coláiste De Lacy.
Some of the key points of the new policy are outlined below:
Non-prescription/over-the-counter medications are not
permitted in schools and will be confiscated for secure retention
and disposal by parents/guardians who will be contacted
Prescription medication can only be stored/administered in the
school following the submission of the written authority of the
parents/guardians to the Principal. A number of forms must be
completed and so parents/guardians should contact the Coláiste
before school commences in August to complete these forms
prior to the commencement of the school term
Parents/guardians will be asked to provide ‘written confirmation
from a medical practitioner that the medication is such that a
non-medical person may administer/supervise administration ,
together with confirmation of the medical dose and
circumstances when it should be given’. This needs to be provided to the school with all new
prescriptions (every six months)
‘It is the responsibility of the Parents/Guardians to ensure that an adequate supply of
medication is in stock, and it has not passed its expiry date’
Parents/Guardians will be informed when medication is administered to treat an emergency
and in the case where ‘consensual self-administration is routine’
In certain circumstances, it may be appropriate for an older student to retain medication in
their possession and take responsibility for it e.g. an older student would normally carry and
use their own inhaler. A written authority to the Principal together with the necessary
documentation is still required, however, the school will not maintain a record of the
medication and will have no involvement in respect thereof and cannot account for loss or
misuse thereof.
Please contact the Coláiste in August (before school commences) so that the necessary
arrangements can be in place before the students return.
43An Lá Scoile (School Day)
Students should attend school everyday and be on time for all classes. Absences seriously affect
student progress and can affect the learning of other students who are present.
Students should arrive at school every morning at 8:30 am in order to organise themselves and to
be on time and seated for Clann Time at 8:45am. On arrival at school, students should go to their
lockers and organise their iPad, books, copies….etc. for periods 1 & 2. At break time, they should
organise themselves for period 3 & 4. At lunchtime, they should organise themselves for period 5
& 6. This means that students do not need to carry everything in their school bags at once.
What to do if late/absent/need to sign out?
Students who are late for school must sign in at the oifig (school office). Parents/guardians
should complete a ’Late Note’ at the back of the dialann; explaining why the student is
unavoidably late. Punctuality data is carefully monitored and detention may be issued for
lost time.
If a student must miss a school day due to unavoidable circumstances, then parents/
guardians must fill in the ’Letter re Absence’ form which is found in the notaí section at the
back of the school dialann (journal). On completing this form, parents/guardians must
include a reason for the absence. The student should show this note to their Caomhnóir
(tutor) before tionól (assembly) on the morning that they return to school.
If it is absolutely necessary for a student to leave the school during the day, for example; if a
student has a medical appointment, must attend a funeral...etc., then the parent/guardian
should fill out the ‘Permission to Leave School’ form in the notaí section at the back of the
dialann. The ‘Permission to Leave School’ form must be fully completed, including the name
of the person who is collecting the student. This person must come into the oifig to sign the
student out. During Covid-19, parents/guardians called the office when they were outside
and the student was accompanied out to the parent/guardian.
Important Notes:
Please note that the school is legally obliged to return all student absences and reasons for the
absences to Tusla (the Child and Family Agency). Students should not miss school time due to fam-
ily holidays, non-medical appointments...etc.
Students must present at the oifig if they feel unwell. Students must not use their own mobile
phones to contact parents. The Coláiste will make contact on their behalf if necessary.
Students are not permitted to leave the school grounds during the day, e.g. at lunchtime.
Check out www.buseireann.ie
for all school transport queries
including details on when buses
will actually commence their
routes in August 2021
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Féilire Scoile (DRAFT School Calendar) 2021-2022
Date Details
Thursday 26th August 2021 Induction for 1st Year Students (TBC)
Friday 27th August 2021 Induction for 1st Year Students (TBC)
Monday 30th August 2021 – Thursday 2nd Induction for all other year groups commences on
September 2021 various days…….(TBC)
Monday 11th – Friday 18th October 2021 Week 1 of TY Work Experience (TBC)
Monday 25th – Friday 29th October 2021 Autumn Mid-term Break
st
Monday 1 November 2021 School re-opens
nd
Wednesday 22 December 2021 School closes for Christmas Holidays
th
Thursday 6 January 2022 School re-opens
th th
Monday 24 – Friday 28 January 2022 Week 2 of TY Work Experience (TBC)
th th
Monday 7 – Friday 18 February 2022 Mock Exams (3rd & 6th Years)
Monday 21st – Friday 25th February 2022 Spring Midterm Break
Thursday 17th & Friday 18th March 2022 School Closed
Monday 21st – Friday 25th March 2022 Week 3 of TY Work Experience (TBC)
Monday 11th – Friday 22nd April 2022 Easter Holidays
Monday 25th April 2022 School re-opens
Monday 2nd May 2022 Bank Holiday (School closed)
Friday 3rd June 2022 School finishes for summer holidays
Wednesday 8th June 2022 State Exams begin
Some dates/events have yet to be added to the
school calendar e.g.:
Parent-Teacher Meetings, Information Evenings
regarding Subject Choice…etc.
This list is not exhaustive and may be amend-
ed in accordance with DES guidelines.
Please check the website www.colaistedelacy.ie
regularly for updates to school calendar.
46Office Opening Hours for Summer
Please note that the school office will close for summer
holidays from the 30th of June.
If you need to contact the school in the meantime please
contact:
colaistedelacy@lmetb.ie
The school office will reopen on 4th August 2021.
August Opening Hours:
Mon—Fri (9:30—14:30)
47iPads for 1st Year Students (2021-2022)
The school carried out surveys of all students, staff and parents/guardians in 2020-2021. The survey
showed the educational advantages of using the iPads and the overwhelming support for their contin-
ued use in CDL.
The tender to supply the iPads (with a managed service) to the LMETB schools has been awarded to
‘Wriggle’ for 2021-2022. Wriggle will therefore sell the iPads to parents and provide the managed ser-
vice for the school (monitoring and maintenance of iPads). Students can no longer bring their own
iPad to school.
Every iPad must be part of the managed service.
All iPads must be protected by a heavy duty case and be insured each year. The iPads are purchased
online through the Wriggle store (https://store.wriggle.ie/colaiste-de-lacy). If the link is not working,
then please contact Wriggle directly (www.wriggle.ie). All IPads will be delivered to student homes.
Wriggle have provided an information sheet which was texted to parents/guardians. Please read this
information sheet carefully. It outlines all costs and procedures for ordering. If you cannot access the
internet, then please feel free to contact Wriggle and they will assist you with the online ordering pro-
cess (01-5009060). Please note that Wriggle apply a late fee of fifty euros for iPads ordered after the
online store has closed. The online store for Coláiste De Lacy closes on 15th June 2021. The Wriggle
Access Code for Coláiste De Lacy is 55780506.
Hopefully it will be possible to hold the annual support meeting with parents during the first term to
provide support and information for parents/guardians. Feedback from previous years has been really
positive and parents reported that they found it very useful. Parents/guardians will be asked to bring
their son/daughters iPad to that meeting. Further details to follow in September.
All students must fully comply with the schools Acceptable Usage Policy and iPad policy.
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iPads for 1st Year Students (2021-2022)
Item Cost (incl. VAT)
iPad €369 (10.2 inch 8th Gen 32GB)
€459 (10.2 inch 8th Gen 128GB)
Heavy Duty Case* (mandatory) €45
5 year Mobile Device Management licence, €160
Wriggle Services & Support: for 5 years
Total €574 (10.2 inch 8th Gen 32GB)
€664 (10.2 inch 8th Gen 128GB)
There is no need to order any apps/books on the Wriggle Store.
All other year groups must renew their iPad insurance annually.
Optional insurance offers available at www.wriggle.ie/insurance.
Alternatively acquire insurance from another provider.
Senior Cycle (5th Yr & TY) iPads 2021-2022
After three year students must renew their
Managed Service & Support Agreement.
The original agreement expired at the end of 3rd year.
All iPads must be part of the managed service.
The cost of the Managed Service & Support agreement for a fur-
ther 3 years is 99 euros (TY students) and for a further 2 years is 66
euros (5th Year students)
. Please renew on www.wriggle.ie and enter the code
55780506
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Twilight Agreement for Mental Health
Please remember that all devices
(phones, laptops, iPads, tablets...etc.)
should be handed to parents/guardians
before bedtime!
Bedrooms should be screen free zones!!!
Facebook, Snapchat, Messenger ...etc.
are not allowed on school iPads.
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Digital Citizenship
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1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th & 6th Year Students
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Well you don’t
have to get any
‘books’ because the
school gets those
as part of Book
Rental!
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After three year students must renew their
Managed Service & Support Agreement.
The original agreement expired at the end of 3rd year.
All iPads must be part of the managed service.
The cost of the Managed Service & Support Agreement for a further
3 years is 99 euros (TY students) and for a further 2 years is 66 euros
(5th Year students).
Please renew on www.wriggle.ie and enter the code 55780506
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2nd, 3rd, 5th & 6th Yr Students
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Enrolment for 2022-2023 in
Coláiste De Lacy
will take place during Term 1!
Further details to follow.
Contact Details
Coláiste De Lacy
Ashbourne Education Campus, Ashbourne, Co Meath.
Email: colaistedelacy@lmetb.ie
Phone: 01-5241075
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