Sat, Jul 18th, 2020
St Kilian’s CS ‘6th Year Send-Off’
The 6th Year students of St Kilian’s Community School, and indeed all schools, have endured many disappointments over the past few months, and it has been an extremely stressful and challenging time for them. The highlight of every school year at St Kilian’s is the 6th Year Graduation but, because of the social distancing restrictions that are in place for the foreseeable future, this event is on hold for the moment.
St Kilian’s was anxious to mark May 21st, the day for which the graduation had been scheduled. A ’6th Year Send-Off’ was organised by the Class Tutors, Ms Tracey Brophy, Mr Enda Forde, Mr Brian Duggan and Ms Sinéad Murray working alongside the School Principal, Mr John Murphy. Meticulous planning went into the event, which was held online at 5.00pm last Thursday. In the hours prior to the ‘Send-Off’, a team of twelve staff members made door-to-door deliveries with gift bags for all of the students. Each bag contained a commemorative poster, a customised card, some fancy chocolates and a red rose wrapped in the school colours, wine and green. Students were dressed in their school uniforms for one last day and posed for photos, with their families, at their front doors.
The online event was a tremendous success and was attended by all of the students and their families, along with all of the school’s teaching and non-teaching staff. Ms Brophy acted as MC and the programme included the last class roll calls with each student’s 1st and 6th Year photos featured, a message from their Year Head, Ms Maeve Taaffe, video messages from the staff, a class song and a slideshow of lots of memories from down through the years. The students were represented by the Head Girl and Head Boy, Kayleigh Howick and Oscar Yeoh, and the Deputies, Mya-Kate Mullen and Dylan O’Toole who introduced the Fun Awards. Mr Murphy brought proceedings to a close, wishing everyone well on behalf of the whole school community.
Speaking later, Mr Murphy said that the event had exceeded his greatest expectations, that the feedback from everyone had been unbelievable and that the school’s Facebook page had never had more visits. He was very appreciative of everyone’s efforts in making the event a success, and was delighted that the school played some small part in lifting the mood , not only of the students and their families, but of the wider community. It had been a poignant and emotional occasion that had united the greater school community in celebrating a very special group of students. Mr Murphy said that he was extremely proud to be the Principal of a school that could organise such a unique and meaningful event, in such difficult circumstances. Positive relationships and always putting the child first are the hallmarks of the school, and this was never more evident than on last Thursday.
18 Jul
By now, all parents/guardians will have received their sons' and daughters' Summer Reports, Book Lists and Details about Uniform, Book Rental etc.. In early August, you will be contacted again about arrangements for reopening the school.
The earliest date for students returning is Monday, August 31st.
Thank you to everyone for their cooperation in returning books to the Book Rental Scheme over the past two weeks.
The school building remains closed to the public but you may contact the School Office at (01)2828126 and admin@stkilianscs.com.
Best wishes to all of the school community for continued good health and safety in these uncertain times.
18 Jul
Important Notice: On Monday, July 20th, the Leaving Cert Student Portal will open at 12.00 noon. All students must log on to confirm that they want to receive Calculated Grades in all of their subjects.
Leaving Certificate results will be issued on Monday, September 7th.
For more information about this and other details, please see the statement from the Minister for Education & Skills in the main body of this article.
18 Jul
On the evening of Thursday, May 21st, the school community celebrated the Leaving Certs' final day as secondary school students with a '6th Year Send-Off' event.
It was a very special occasion, poignant and emotional given this year's particular circumstances, and a fitting tribute to a very special group of young people.
We wish them every success and happiness in their future lives.
3 Mar
The Board of Management of St Kilian's Community School extends its best wishes to the school community and to the wider community at this worrying and challenging time.
School information and relevant information/advice from the DES, HSE and other agencies will be made accessible to you here, as it becomes available (click on this article's heading above).
In the event of any school-related emergency, please call (087)4443028.
We wish you and your families good health and safety at this time.
20 Dec
Best wishes to all of our students and past-pupils, to their families and to all of our friends for Christmas and the New Year.
3 Dec
Careers/College Awareness Week takes place from December 2nd to 6th.This year there are thirty talks, with a strong emphasis on presentations from past pupils who have gone on to a wide and varied range of successful careers.
25 Nov
Stand Up Awareness Week 2019 took place from November 11th to 15th. There was a full programme of interactive events, encouraging friendship with and understanding of LGBTQI+ young people.
20 Nov
The Annual General Meeting of the school's Parents' Association takes place on Thursday, November 21st at 7.15pm in the School Library.
A committee for this school year will be elected - not everyone is expected to be a committee member.
This is a great opportunity for parents/guardians to become involved in and to learn more about the school.
10 Oct
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ms Kate D'Arcy, a member of the school's teaching staff. Ms D'Arcy passed away on Thursday evening, October 9th, after a year-long illness.
On behalf of the whole school community, the Board of Management extends its sympathy to Ms D'Arcy's husband Pat, her children, her mother and her extended family and friends.
Solas na bhFlaitheas uirthí.
5 Oct
This year’s Open Night will take place on Thursday, October 10th, from 6.45 pm to 9.00pm. This is a great opportunity for families to gain a new experience of life at St Kilian’s. Please encourage your friends to come along too. All are welcome!
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