St. Caimin's News
ASD Class Enrolment 2021 - 2022
13/01/2021
The enrolment portal for our ASD class 2021 - 2022 is now open can can be accessed at the following link
Letter from Minister for Education
12/01/2021
Please find attached a copy of a correspondence received from the Minister for Education, Ms Norma Foley TD
Return to Online Learning Jan 2021
Christmas Video 2020
21/12/20
This year's Christmas video is a special one, with the talent and voices of students and teachers interwoven throughout.
The words were composed by Ms O'Brien and read by Abby King, Nicole Buckley, Ciara Moore, Ms Bulfin, Seán Cabida, Eoghan Casey, Aleah O Rourke, Fionn Hayes, Marc Costello and Mr Cunningham.
The music (Ashokan's Farewell) was played beautifully by Eryn O'Leary, Nessa O'Grady and Ms Kirwin.
Thank you to Damien O'Rourke of Cuppa Tea TV for putting the video together.
We hope you enjoy it.
We wish you all a healthy and happy Christmas and New Year.
A Covid Christmas
21/12/20
As Christmas 2020 approaches; our students have been reflecting on what this year has taught them, what they’ll miss this festive season but also what they’re looking forward to.
Click here to see their blogs.
Student of the Year 2019/2020
20/12/20
Covid restrictions led to the cancellation of our annual awards evening but we didn't want to go any longer without celebrating the achievements of these students, all of whom have shown great character and dedication. Congratulations to them all.
First Year: Gráinne McMahon
Second Year: Harry Monahan
Third Year: Méabh O'Grady
Transition Year: Katie Sage
LCA1: Amy McNeil
LC1: Clíona Murphy
Letter from CMO to parents
17/12/20
The Chief Medical Officer has issued a letter to parents urging them to make a plan to make the Christmas and New Year period as safe as possible. You can read the letter here.
He also draws our attention to the fact that the children's flu vaccination programme has now been extended to all children between the ages of 2 and 17. More information about the flu vaccine is available here.
CREDIT UNION ART COMPETITION 2020
17/12/20
The following pupils from St. Caimin’s Community School have been selected as prize winners of the Credit Union Art Competition for 2020.
Age 14-17 years inclusive
Audrey Healy - 1st place
Jessica Crampton - 2nd place
Ryan Gallagher - 3rd place
Age 11 - 13 years inclusive
Safa Ahmed - 3rd place
Audrey’s entry went on to the next stage of the competition and she was awarded 3rd place to win another prize!
Our picture shows Audrey, Jessica, Ryan and Safa being presented with Art Materials in recognition of their achievement.
NUIG Excellence Scholarships
16/12/20
Congratulations to Fiachra McInerney and Eimear Walsh (Class of 2020) who received Excellence Scholarships from NUIG last Friday. Both Fiachra and Eimear are studying law. We wish them all the best with their studies.
SVP Christmas Jumper Day 2020
11/12/2020
Today was our annual Christmas Jumper day in St. Caimin's Community School. This fundraiser collected €1185 - All proceeds are going to S.V.P.
See some of the amazing efforts at the following link
#GMRA
10/12/2020
On Friday the 11th of December we will be encouraging our whole school community to join us in saying thanks to our teachers, SNAs, secretaries, cleaners and caretakers for the amazing work they have done in reopening out school this year.
We wish to say thank you to our parents and students who have shown us great support and who have worked with us so closely in making this year happen.
On Friday we will be encouraging everyone to do ‘One Act of Kindness’ - This can be as simple as a smile to someone
Thank you for your continued support
From all at St. Caimin’s Community School
Guidance Update for LC2 students
10/12/2020
In the absence of the annual CAO Information Evening for all LC2 parents, our guidance department have uploaded a detailed CAO PowerPoint here that covers a range of topics including key information regarding the CAO. Key dates are outlined in this guidance newsletter. Any questions please contact guidance@stcaimins.ie
Christmas Jumper Day
Friday the 11th of December is our annual Christmas Jumper Day. We are asking all Students to contribute €2 as they enter the school building that morning. All funds collected will go to our local branch of SVP. This year we have prizes; for the best dressed student and teacher.
Terms, Holidays, Exams, P/T Meetings
Supervised Study & Skills with QES
Come Ski with St. Caimin's
Learn about life in St. Caimin's
Support for students and parents
Career and subject choice information
Preparing for 2020-21
A message from our BOM
Student Support Phone
Extremely Important Information for Leaving Certificate Students
Update - Guidance on Calculated Grades for Leaving Certificate students 2020
Update for LC2 Students/Parents/Guardians
Amber Newsletter
Student Support Resources
World Earth Day
Interested in becoming a Student Mentor?
Student Support Online
Social Distancing Poster Competition
Principal's Update - 20th April 2020
School Transport Applications 2020/2021
Letters to Carrigoran
COVID - 19: Tips and Resources for Parents and Students
Shakespeare on RTÉ
CAMHS: Mental Health Resources
Relaxation Techniques for Families
Covid-19 Update and Advice for Parents
Accelerated Reader
FAQ on JC and LC orals and practicals
Department of Education and Skills Update
Helping Students who are anxious about Covid-19
Covid-19 Update (March 12/03/2020)
Seachtain na Gaeilge!
Covid-19 Update (March 10th 2020)
Shannon Credit Union Limited
Subject Choice - Senior Cycle
Accelerated Reader
Engineering in the Mid-West
Covid-19 Update - 2/03/2020
Covid-19 Update - 26/02/2020
Clare Animal Welfare
Covid-19 Update
Ski Tour 2020
Scoláireachtaí Gaeilge 2020
HEAR and DARE Deadline
Clare Garda Division Youth Awards
ESB Apprenticeships
Accelerated Reading
Safer Internet Day
1st Year English - Rhetorical Speech
Clare Garda Division Youth Group Awards
PARENTING WORKSHOP!! Parents ONLY Workshop “FROM CHAOS TO CALM”
UL History Trip
Scholarship Opportunities
CAO - Important Information
Policy Consultation
History Week Visitors
Student Blog - It's Your Choice
Building Resilience - Some useful tips
Student Blog -The Senior Soccer Year so far!
History Week
Career Information
Under 19 Soccer
NUI Galway will host an Information Evening in Limerick
UL and LIT Open Days
Apprenticeship Information
Wellbeing Week 2020
Open Day - Mary Immaculate College
After School and Saturday Study
Teens, Anxiety And Drepression- What Parents Can Do To Help? (Creative Approaches)
HEAR/DARE Information Event
Accelerated Reader
Staff Training
Support Over Christmas
Christmas Jumper Day 2019
Caimin's Got Talent
Bodhrán Making Workshop
Garda Christmas Party
Assessment Policy
Accelerated Reading
CAO Information for Parents
Caimin's Got TALENT
CAO Information Evening
SVP Food Appeal
Staff Training
Every School Day Counts
Congratulations Jessica!
Parents' Association
Student Scholarships
Restorative Justice
Primary School Science Quiz
Credit Union Art Competition 2019
Student Blog
Parent Teacher Meeting (3rd Year and LC2s)
School Inspection
SOPHia Physics poster Competition
African Drumming Workshop
Awards 2019
Friendship Week
Transition Year Outdoor Pursuits
Junior SVP Clothes Drive
Rome Tour - Important Information
LC1 & LC2 Careers Information
Music Generation Workshop
Visit from Michéal Martin and Cathal Crowe
Under 19 Boys Soccer - Munster Cup
Junior Camogie 7's
School Opening Liturgies
1st year and Under 15 Boys Soccer
Open Night 2019
Junior Certificate Results 2019
Junior Certificate Results 2019
Trócaire Visit
European Day of Languages
Me and My Music
Global Climate Strike 2019
1st Year Surfing
Open Night 2019
Extra-Curricular Drama
Study Skills
PPOD - Fair Processing Notice
Leaving Certificate Results
1st Year Information Meeting
Back to School for 2019-2020
French Exchange Travel Update
TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS
School Closed
Congratulations Maria1st SCI FEST Technology
Subject Choices
Kemmy Business School Awards
ACCELERATED READER
SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE
--- Ski Trip 2020 --- Applications Open
Ski Trip 2019
School Closed Tuesday Feb 26th
History Week
Accelerated Reading
Christmas Jumper Day
CAO Information
Trinity Awards
Munster Prize Winners
PRIMARY SCHOOL SCIENCE QUIZ
Makey, Makey Master
John Paul Awards
Apprenticeships
Maths Week
Rome, Vesuvius & Pompeii Tour 2019
After School Study 2018/19
Parents Association St Caimin's
Substance Use Education Programme
SHOW JUMPING
School Closed on Friday
Parents Association AGM
Return to School: Dates
School Booklist 2018/2019
National Triathlon Championships
Graduation 2018
Enterprise Winners
History Tour to Belfast and Derry
St Caimin's Irish Scholarships
Junior Cycle Classroom-Based Assessments
Changes to Junior Cycle
School open on Monday
Ski Trip 2018
Scholarship Success.
Accelerated Reader Success
School Closure
Ski Trip 2019
St. Caimin's Christmas Video
SVP Christmas Appeal
Rome Trip 2017
Info evening for Parents & Carers of children with a disability or chronic illness
School closed Tuesday 17th Oct
Rome Tour 2017
St. Caimin's Open Night
Parents Association AGM
School closed for students on Wed 4th Oct
Eimear Kennedy 12 A's in JC
Calendar & Booklist 2017/18
Little Acorns
LC2 Graduation & student of the Year
Our New 'Buy and Sell' App
Munster Final Victory for Girls Soccer Team
St. Caimin's Chess
Girls soccer team looking splendid in their new jackets
PDST “Get Up And Go” Enterprise Awards
Shannonside Girls Soccer League
Subject Choice Presentation
Subject Choice Info Evening for 3rd & TY Parents
LCVP2 Interviews
1st Yr girls soccer team advance to Munster semi final
U17 Boys Munster Soccer Final
School Closed Monday 20th March
Victorious U17 Soccer team on route to Final
Rewarding First Year Readers on World Book Day
Ski Trip 2017
Word Millionaires
TY - Nana's Knits and Bits
TY & LC1 History Trip
Showjumping Award for Conor McMahon
Promoting SVP & Friendship for Catholic Schools Week
School Library
"In the Cloud Bankers"
Ski Trip 2018 Applications
Seasonal Spoken Skills
We Will Rock You
TY Dell Project
Ag Science Farm Trip
Hannah's adventures in Iceland
French Exchange
Soccer updates
Ski Trip 2018
CAO Information
Primary School Science Quiz
Lara's Blog - Friendships
Rosie Young - Munster Soccer
Choc Factory Tour
CAO Info Evening
Science of Bubbles
Former student captains Munster & Ireland to victory
Open Night