Post-primary Applications - First year 2022/2023

​Most of the post primary schools in the area are open for application on the 1st of October - 22nd October. Please check the website of the schools that you are applying to as most have been updated by now.

Moyle Park visited the school today, and each boy was given an application pack to bring home so you can check this with your son after school.
Coláiste Bríde will be dropping in application packs with a prospectus next week so they will be sent home with the girls in 6th class.  In the meantime you can take a look at their virtual open day here: 

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Please note that we are advising all parents to apply to at least 2 post-primary schools this year.

Tips for parents

• ​Familiarise yourself with your local secondary schools
• Apply on behalf of your child to a minimum of 2 schools
• Key application deadlines are available on school websites now
• You will need these documents to send in with your application, so begin to gather these now:
  • School application form
  • Your child’s birth cert
  • Your child’s PPS number
  • Proof of address (electricity/ gas/ utility bill)

Transition to Post Primary School - Parent talk

17/05/21:  Update - Please check your emails for an update from NPC if you have registered for this parent talk.

Parents of children in 4th, 5th and 6th class are invited to attend a parent’s talk that will focus on your child’s transition into post primary school.  The talk will be given by a representative from the National Parent’s Council. This talk is aimed at parents of children in 4th, 5th and 6th class in our school.
Please click on the link to register: https://forms.gle/1ssFg7wrPbx7PviR6
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Where: Zoom – link will be emailed
Time: 7.30pm
Date: Thursday 27th May

The talk will focus on the following topics:

• Choosing a school for your child

• Your Childs concerns, anxieties and the opportunities of post primary school.

• Supporting your children to manage change

• Resources and practical tools to aid the transition to post primary.

• Subject choice/ New Junior Cycle Implementation

• School Policies and their importance

• Home school communication

• Puberty

• Parent Teacher Meetings

This talk will be very helpful to you if your child is starting secondary school this year, or if you will be applying for a place in 2022 or 2023.

Moyle Park College

Website: ​https://moyleparkcollege.ie/
Twitter: @moylepark

Applications open from 1st October – 22nd October @4pm

Deansrath Community College

Website: https://www.deansrathcommunitycollege.ie/second-level-admissions
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Twitter: @DeansrathCC​

Applications open from 1st October – 22nd October

St. Kevin's Community College

Website:​http://stkevinscc.ie/
​Twitter: @stkevinscc1​
​http://stkevinscc.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/St-Kevins-CC-Application-Form-2022.pdf

Applications open from 1st October – 22nd October

Kishoge Community College

Website: ​https://www.kishogecc.ie/
Twitter: @KishogeCC

Coláiste Bríde

Website: ​https://www.colaistebride.com/ 
Twitter:   @Colaistebride

Applications open from 1st October – 22nd October @1pm

Virtual Open Day:
​https://www.colaistebride.com/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=459&cntnt01returnid=66
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Griffeen Community College

Enrolment begins on 1st October, available on school webite.
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Website: ​https://griffeencc.ie/
​Twitter: @GriffeenCC​

Pobalscoil Iosolde
​Palmerstown

Website: ​http://www.palmerstowncs.ie/


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Collinstown Park
​Community School

Website: ​http://collinstownpark.ie/

Some further helpful links for parents:

Step up to Secondary School

​Advice from Dr. Mary O'Kane ​

​From Primary to Post Primary - National Parents Council advice

​From Big fish to Little Fish - transition booklet
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https://www.schooldays.ie/articles/transition-from-primary-school-to-secondary-school

http://www.npc.ie/images/uploads/downloads/ChildMove.PDF

Folens primary to post primary transition booklet

Booklet for parents of students with Special Educational Needs
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​NEPS organisational tips

​NEPS Homework Plan