Chicago the Musical – Teen Edition

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The school are delighted to announce our 2023 musical will be Chicago – Teen Edition.  This will be in the Esker Arts Centre in Tullamore from Tuesday 21st – Thursday 23rdNovember.  This will be a fantastic opportunity for any student who wants to get involved.  Workshops will be held during the first week of September with auditions being held on Friday 8th September.  Please express your interest by completing the form below: 

Expression of Interest Form: https://forms.office.com/e/Vx4iEs4iWs

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Is your child unwell? Keep them at home

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Significant increase in viral infections and Group A Strep infections

TO: All Principals, for sharing with parents, guardians and staff 

FROM: Dr Eamonn O’Moore, Director National Health Protection;

Dr Abigail Collins, National Clinical Lead Child Health Public Health

RE: Significant increase in viral infections and Group A Strep infections

DATE: 7th December 2022
There has been a large increase in general viral infections among children and young people this

winter.

There have also been recent concerns about a rare bacterial infection. This infection is iGAS (an invasive Group A Streptococcal infection). It is and also known as Group A Strep.

Significant increase in viral infections

We have seen a significant increase in the usual winter viral infections. This includes an increase in flu. This is because children are mixing together more. In previous years social contact was much reduced. This in turn reduced the rates of routine infection.

Typical symptoms of viral infections

Symptoms of viral infections typically include:

  • runny or blocked nose
  • mild fever
  • cough
  • lethargy (tiredness)Many children with viral infections also have a generalised rash.
    Most children with viral infections can safely be cared for at home.
    More information can be found at https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/colds-coughs-children/ Group A Strep and related bacterial infections
    There have been cases of serious bacterial infections, specifically Group A Strep.
    Severe infection is rare. Group A Strep more commonly causes infections such as:
    • tonsillitis
    • scarlet fever
    • skin infectionsIreland has seen cases of more serious infections recently. But so far there has been no increase compared to what we saw before the Covid-19 pandemic.

Information about managing illnesses of concern will continue to be updated on hse.ie over coming days and weeks.

Important messages for families and children regarding any infections:

1) The most important measure is to stay home if you are unwell.

Many children might have a runny nose or a slight cough in winter season. However, if a child is feeling unwell they should be at home. For example, they may have:

• fever

  • cough, and
  • sore throatThey should stay at home until those symptoms have finished. See https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/colds-coughs-children/Children with symptoms are more likely to spread infections. For example, they may spread flu or bacterial infections. Staying home when unwell will help prevent spread to other children, families and staff.

2) Infection, prevention and control measures

– Cover coughs and sneezes – Keep hands clean

These measures that we all got used to with Covid-19 are still important. They should be encouraged for everyone. These measures help stop the spread of infection.

3) Vaccination

Making sure your child is up to date on all recommended vaccinations will help: – stop your child getting an infection and
– make them less likely to be unwell if they do get an infection

Routine childhood vaccinations protect against many significant viral and bacterial infections. There is no vaccine against many viral illnesses or Strep A.
More information is available at https://www2.hse.ie/babies-children/vaccines-your-child/

Flu vaccine

The nasal spray flu vaccine is available for children aged 2 to 17 years. It helps protect against severe infection with flu and onward spread.

See https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/flu/childrens-flu-vaccine/

Many adults are also recommended to have the flu vaccine.

More information is available at

www2.hse.ie/conditions/flu/getting-the-vaccine/

Vaccination for Covid-19 is still available. Visit

www2.hse.ie/screening-and-vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/get-the-vaccine/children/

The most important ways to prevent the spread of all infections are:

  • making sure anyone unwell stays at home
  • children and adults are up to date with their recommended vaccines, including flu 4. If you are concerned about your childIf you are concerned your child may be unwell, please check hse.ie. There is information on coughs, colds, fever, rashes and symptoms of concern. There is advice on when to contact your GP or go to a hospital emergency department. https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/colds-coughs-children/

2022/2023 Parent Teacher Meetings

6th Year – Oct 6th

3rd Year – Oct 20th

2nd Year – Nov 10th

5th Year – Nov 24th

1st Year – Jan 26th

TY – Feb 9th

Please note all meetings are Online on Teams. An email will be sent prior to the meeting to allow for bookings. Meetigs start at 4.15pm and finish at 6.45pm.

Important Dates 2022/2023

October 3rd – School closed
Mid Term Break- Oct 31
Christmas – December 22nd
Mid Term Break – February 13th
Long weekend- March 17th – March 20th
Easter Holidays – April 3
Bank Holiday – May 1
end of term – June 3rd

‘All Together Now!’ musical a massive success

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A selection of pictures from Alex Aubin, who also teaches French in our school.

SIMS Parent App Registration & Login Guide

Incoming parents meeting slides

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2021/22 Parent Teacher Meetings

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Parent Teacher meetings will be held using a virtual platform this year. You daughter will be given the instructions closer to the date:

  • 6th Year – Thursday 7th October
  • 3rd Year – Wednesday 20th October
  • 2nd Year – Tuesday 9th November
  • 5th Year Thursday 25th November
  • 1st Year – Wednesday 26th January 2022
  • TY – Tuesday 8th February 2022

Subject Choice 1st year presentation

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If you want to know more about the subject choice for 1st years then here is the presentation to review.

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