The rescheduled Parent Teacher meeting for 5th Year students and Transition Year students of class 4.1 & 4.2 will take place on Thursday April 6th from 1.15 pm to 3.45 pm. 

Seactain na Gaeilge takes place in Sacred Heart this week. See schedule for details.

Many thanks to Ms Flanagan & Ms Ross who accompanied the the girls on their memorable trip to Cappanalea

Pictured are members of latest group of Adult Learners that followed one of the three QQI courses that we have been providing here at Sacred Heart secondary school for the last ten years. Forty four adult learners attended these years classes, all of whom acquired either major or component awards in their chosen area of study.

Quality Qualifications Ireland (QQI ) is the national awarding body for all certification purposes within the country. Our courses are sanctioned by the BETI program. This program is offered here at Sacred Heart Secondary School to adults who wish to return to education.

The funding for which comes ultimately from SOLAS.

There is a progression pathway onward from the courses to higher level awards and to full time third level courses.For instance, in September 2016 five of the graduates from this grouping have taken up full time a social studies degree course as undergraduates under a mature student scheme offered at University College,Cork

In addition many of the graduates from this latest cohort have progressed into full time and part time employment with local and regional business enterprises, particularly in care areas offered as a service by many of the local residential care facilities located in the west Cork area. In addition some graduates each year progress to take up employment with other organisations such as COPE, Co-Action and other social services units in the region. Some of the employment opportunities that have presented themselves fall into the categories. Examples being such as those associated with that of Respite Worker ,Home Help, Care Attendants, Healthcare Assistants, Personal Assistant, Special Needs Assistant and that of  Voluntary Work.

Enjoying beautiful weather on the second day of a most interesting, educational and enjoyable tour. Thanks to the History & Geography teachers who put so much work and time into organising  the trip, Mr Daly, Mr Mulcahy & Ms Fitzpatrick.  Many thanks to  Mr Cronin, Ms Keane & Ms Bell for giving so generously of their time to accompany the group

Professor Barrie Bennett taught for many years at the Ontario Institute for Studies at the University of Toronto (OISE/UT) until his recent retirement. In addition to his third level teaching, Barrie has taught at secondary, middle school and elementary school levels in Canada. 

The early start to the tour 4.30am! and the long bus journey to the North was worth it! a great day was had by all in Belfast

Sacred Heart Art Student exhibit at The Stairwell Gallery, Uillinn, West Cork Arts Centre, Skibbereen.

Find here an excerpt of some of the events at Sacred Heart this week.

Parents Plus Programme  FOR PARENTS OF TEENAGERS  (Aged 12 -18)

 7 Week Programme

16th March – 11th May 2017

10a.m. – 12noon

Clonakilty

The course will help parents to gain the support of other parents and to find down-to-earth solutions for difficult situations. The focus of the course is positive and aims to build on your strengths as a parent and what you are already doing right.

Contact:

Katy – 087 – 2772732

Marguerite- 087- 9131985

Elva - 0872316919

Teenagers and the Leaving Cert Years Parents Tips & Techniques

A Talk for Parents by Cork Psychotherapist Tony Hegarty

Sacred Heart Secondary School

Tuesday 5th March at 8pm

All Parents Welcome

Today our fifth year LCVP class visited Clonakilty Chocolate as part of our Summary Report.  We learned a lot of information about the business and its history. Alison Roberts the owner was born in Canada and became hooked on the craft of chocolate making at the age of 12 when she took part in a local workshop making and selling chocolate in her hometown

Last week, the YSI advocates and a fourth years class worked together to put a smile on people's faces. On Wednesday there was a bake sale which raises €100 which will be donated to cycle against suicide. Posters with the motto "it's ok not to feel ok" were put up around the school for everyone to see. On Friday students all gathered together in the ref, decked out in orange to perform a dance we had learnt in UL at a cycle against suicide event. The mascots dressed up in orange onesies handed out sweets and painted everyone's faces orange. At the ends of lunch, feel good notes were slipped to students around the school. It was a very successful week and we hope that the message "it's ok not to feel ok" was heard

YSI Group; "Let's talk about sex: A positive approach to sex education" were one of 24 projects in Ireland chosen to pitch their project in the Lifetime Lab in Cork. The purpose of the pitch was to receive means, mentoring or money for the development of their project.

Ty Students enjoyed a choir workshop at the school last Friday with Caz Jeffries

Student Activities At Sacred Heart Secondary School!

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