Fri, Aug 21st, 2020
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30th 2020
Dear Parents/ Guardians,
Ahead of this week’s Student Induction Days, the final arrangements are below. Please note changes to Friday 4th and Monday 7th.
A PDF version of the arrangements is at the end of this article.
Monday, August 31st 2020 |
10.00am – 2.00pm |
1st Year Induction Day
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Tuesday, September 1st 2020 |
10.00am – 1.00pm |
3rd Year Induction Day
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11.00am – 2.00pm |
5th Year Induction Day
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Wednesday, September 2nd 2020
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10.00am - 1.00pm |
6th Year Induction Day
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Thursday, September 3rd 2020
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10.00am - 1.00pm |
2nd Year Induction Day
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11.00am – 2.00pm |
4th Year Induction Day |
Note 1 (Induction Days):
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Friday, September 4th 2020 |
From 8.40am |
Normal Classes for 1st, 3rd and 5th Year Students only.
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Monday, September 7th 2020 |
From 8.40am |
Normal Classes for 2nd, 4th and 6th Year Students only. |
Tuesday, September 8th 2020 |
From 8.40am |
Normal Classes for all Students from today. |
Note 2:
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At the end of this article, you will find a PDF version of the school's policy in relation to dealing with Suspected Cases of Covid-19.
Students should not attend school if displaying any symptoms of COVID-19 including
Please note the following very important HSE advice:
Children with a blocked or runny nose, but no fever can attend school or childcare, but if they require paracetamol or ibuprofen for their symptoms, they must not attend school for 48 hours and GP assessment for testing is indicated.
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We are very much looking forward to welcoming your sons/daughters back to school from tomorrow. We have made every effort to ensure that they are returning to a safe environment, and that we have protocols in place to safeguard everyone in the school community. These protocols will be constantly monitored and reviewed in the coming days and weeks.
If you have particular concerns about your son/daughter, or if you require further information/clarification, please contact the School Office (01-2828126) and the relevant staff member will get back to you.
Please note that, for the moment, anyone who wishes to visit the school must do so by appointment only.
Best wishes to you and to your families,
John Murphy, Principal.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21st 2020
School Reopening August-September 2020 (details as of August 20th 2020)
The following is a summary of some of the key changes and developments to date, as well as the arrangements for the coming weeks.
(1) Reopening Dates
Monday, August 31st |
1st Years |
Student Induction |
10.00am - 2.00pm |
Tuesday, September 1st |
3rd Years |
Student Induction |
10.00am – 1.00pm |
Tuesday, September 1st |
5th Years |
Student Induction |
11.00am – 2.00pm |
Wednesday, September 2nd |
6th Years |
Student Induction |
10.00am – 1.00pm |
Thursday, September 3rd |
2nd Years |
Student Induction |
10.00am – 1.00pm |
Thursday, September 3rd |
4th Years |
Student Induction |
11.00am – 2.00pm |
Friday, September 4th |
All Students |
Normal Classes |
8.40am – 3.50pm |
Monday to Thursday of the first week are Induction Days for:
Training with Year Head and Class Tutor
There will be full classes for all students from Friday, September 4th.
(2) Covid-19 / PPE / Hygiene
Note 1: Prior to our return to school, I will be in contact with all parents/guardians with details of protocols in the event of possible instances of Covid-19 among members of the school community.
Note 2: Next week, the school will start conversations with families of students with health issues, who may be particularly vulnerable at this time. If you wish to be contacted, please call the School Office (01-2828126) and we will get back to you.
(3) Timetable / School Day
(4) Year Heads
The Year Head Team for the new school year is as follows
(5) Base Classrooms / Student Movement
(6) Breakfast Club / Canteen / School Meals / Breaks / Toilets
(7) Uniform / Lockers / Cloakrooms
(8) Subjects / Curriculum / ICT / Supervised Study
(9) Student Wellbeing
(10) Refurbishment/ Building Works/ Classroom Setup
Extensive refurbishment projects are being carried out at the school. Some of this work is to make the school compliant with DES guidelines around the currents crisis. Other work had already been planned for this summer.
Some of the rooms/areas involved include:
(11) Book Rental
On everyone’s behalf, I want to say a very sincere ‘Thank You’ to Helen Browne, Kim O’Toole, Linda Egan and their student helpers for the magnificent work that they have done on the Book Rental Scheme this summer. It is remarkable that, given the year that is in it, what has been achieved. Their efforts are greatly appreciated.
On behalf of the Board of Management, and of Ms Bools (DP), I want to wish all of the students and their families well for the new school year. I am very appreciative of the understanding, and support that families have shown around the current situation and what lies ahead. More than ever, it is important that we all work together in the coming months, to ensure the best possible outcomes for your children, our students.
Please do not hesitate to contact the School Office (01-2828126) should you wish to speak to a member of school staff or if you need clarification on any of the above. I will be in contact again, prior to school reopening, with further details.
John Murphy, Principal.
26 Jan
This year's Music and Culture Week, from January 22nd to 26th, had a full programme of musical, dance and art activities. Highlights of the week included performances by the Garda Band and a performance of a Bach cantata, which is part of the Leaving Cert music curriculum. This recital, featuring a group of professional singers and musicians, including past-pupil Ross Scanlon, was attended by senior music students from other local schools and was a tremendous success. Everyone was also wowed by an excellent art exhibition, featuring the work of current and past-pupils.
26 Jan
This year's Multicultural Day was held on Friday, January 26th and had a range of events including Brazilian Capoeira and African Drumming workshops. As in other years, the centrepiece of the day was a major food fair with, and this year forty families, representing twenty-three different nationalities and cultures, were involved.
16 Jan
The Assessment Day for incoming First Year students for the 2024-2025 will take place on Saturday morning, January 27th, at the school.
Parents/Guardians are advised to check their emails for full details.
22 Dec
Every good wish to all of our students and former students, to their families and to all of our friends for Christmas and New Year.
We hope that you will all stay safe and well over the Christmas period, and that you will find time to relax and spend time with your loved ones.
Best wishes to everyone for health and happiness in 2024.
School reopens on Monday, January 8th 2024.
8 Dec
The school held another very worthwhile and successful College & Careers Awareness Week from December 4th to 9th.
Like in other recent years, there was a strong emphasis on involving past-pupils; those currently attending third-level colleges along with others who have gone on to pursue a variety of careers in the worlds of business and industry.
18 Oct
The Junior Cycle results for 2023 were issued today, Wednesday, October 18th. Congratulations to all of the students involved and their teachers and SNAs on some excellent results!
15 Oct
The school's Wellbeing Week takes place from Monday to Friday, October 16th to 20th. There is a wide range of activities for all year groups including Yoga and Meditation, as well as workshops with Shout Out and Zeeko and a Tony 10 talk. The week culminates with a First Year bonding trip to Avondale.
20 Sep
St Kilian's CS will hold its Open Night on the evening of Tuesday, September 26th, from 6.45pm to 8.45pm.
All primary school pupils and their parents, guardians and families are invited to join us as we celebrate our school and its students.
Past pupils and friends are also very welcome.
19 Sep
Applications for places in First Year 2024-2025 will be accepted from October 2nd until October 23rd 2023.
The Admissions Notice and Application Form (Part 1) are attached.
Please contact the School Office if further information is required.
6 Sep
From September 7th to 12th, four 6th Year students, Cara Byrne, Alannah Howick, Laura Kiselova, and Seán Fox Plunkett accompanied by the school Chaplain, Ms. Sheelagh Murtagh, will take part as helpers on the Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. We wish them good luck on their travels and in their important work in Lourdes.