Irish Rail - Try A Trade
6th Year students took part in the annual Irish Rail 'Try A Trade Day'. Students had the chance to look at what jobs are available and what the work will look like by taking part in a hands on trial.
Further Education
Information Session & Open Interviews
Are you thinking of starting a new course in September?
If you would like to make an application or would like more information on a course, call in to our Information Day in the College, Thursday 25th from 10:00am - 3:00pm and chat with our teachers.
We are here to help and are looking forward to meeting you.
Make a Book Project
A group of first years took part in the Make a Book Project as part of the JCSP. Our students choose well known stories as a basis for creating new stories. We travelled by taxi to the Maldron Hotel in Tallaght on February 29th carrying our props, Jack and a beanstalk covered with stories. Our students enjoyed talking to other students and looking at their creations as well as participating in the rap workshop.
ESB Apprenticeship Talk
5th and 6th Year students from Deansrath Community College attended a very informative talk about apprenticeships with Anne Gaskin Roe and Deansrath Community College Past Pupil Sevelina Kaite from ESB Networks.
“Choose an apprenticeship to build skills and careers all while earning and learning!”
Further Education Open Day
Are you thinking about starting a Part Time or Full Time Further Education Course this September?
Come along to our Open Day on Wednesday 24th January to chat with our teachers.
Find out all about our Full Time and Part Time courses available.
Junior Cert Results Day
Wishing the very best to our Junior Cert Students and their families on results day!
Open Evening
Thursday 28th September 2023
4pm to 6pm
We invite prospective students and their Parents/Guardians to visit Deansrath Community College, view its excellent facilities and meet members of the school community.
We will provide guided tours to different departments and subject specific rooms, where students or family members will get the chance to ask questions and gain a better understanding of school life.
Come and join us to learn more about our teaching and learning, extra-curricular activities, structure of the school day and the excellent support structures that are in place in our College
#togetherforhospice
Rang Saorla & Rang Rua, along with Ms. Uí Dhonnagáin, are organising a special event to raise funds for Our Lady’s Hospice, Harolds Cross.
On Friday 22nd September we will be having Hot Chocolate, Coffee and Cakes for sale. It will also be a non uniform day, €2 donation at the door.
If you would like to bake or help out please contact Ms. Uí Dhonnagáin.
All donations will be going to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harolds Cross
Are you thinking about doing a course?
Did you miss our last Open Day? We still have limited places available on our courses.
Apply Online now to secure a place on one of our Level 5 or Level 6 Full Time and Part Time courses for 2023 / 2024
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EU Model Council Debate on Renewable Energy Transition-DeansrathCC Success
The results are in from the 2023 Model Council of the European Union debating competition. Six teams rose above 21 other secondary schools across Ireland for their convincing portrayal of the positions taken by EU Ministers for Energy while discussing how to accelerate the EU’s Renewable Energy Transition.
The debate mirrors the format of a real meeting of the Council of the European Union (also known as the Council of Ministers) so students can explore how the EU decision-making process works. The Model Council has been organised by the European Commission Representation in Ireland every year since 2007. The 2023 event was held in City Hall in Dublin.
It was an amazing third place to Deansrath Community College. What an achievement!!!
How to Check your Child's Report
Your child’s report is on VS Ware.
Read the text message containing your username and the link to VS Ware.
Get a pen and paper and write down your username.
Follow the link to VS Ware (also sent by text message)
Set your password by selecting “create or reset password”
5. Enter your username and the last four digits of your phone number. You will receive an eight - digit code
6. Enter your username and think of a complex password (write the password down!!!)
The password rules are strict so be careful to use a capital letter, number, and one or more of the special characters (! $ @ ^ & ( ) ?)
WRITE THE PASSWORD DOWN!
7. Go back to VS Ware and log in with your username and new password. (Keep these in a safe place!)
8. Select your child’s name…assessments….term assessments
9. If you are having difficulty please contact our technical support form giving contact details and the details of the difficulty.
HELP FORM HERE
bit.ly/33isvn4
Students’ Mobile Phone Policy
Off and Out of Sight at all times
Contact with home - through office or year head
Check the time - ask a teacher or look at the clock
Sanctions in place for use
350 digital devices in school to help your learning
Exams are Easy -
Study skills and exam preparation initiative.
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Exams are Easy
Our message is: Exams are Easy.
Get the Environment right - a place to study and putting the time in consistently.
Make sure you have the right Approach - you can’t study everything at once, take it bit-by-bit.
Practise Study Skills - check out our resources (link) and keep at it.
And, above all, look after Yourself -stay healthy and know that exams are a normal part of life.
Be on time at Deansrath Community College.
“Be on time” month starts on Monday 25th April. Check out our posters, video and lesson material below.
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When, How, Why, Sanctions and Rewards
On time is 8.32 in the morning, 13.40 in the afternoon, it’s sitting in your seat, ready for class.
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How to be on time
Know the time, eat healthily and get enough exercise . Switch off devices when in bed and make sure you get enough sleep. Be organised, be ready, make sure you get to school directly.
“Be on time” video and resources
Check out our “Be on time” video below, and also, our “Be on time” lesson material:
The Parents’ Association wish all the Deansrath Community College Families a Happy Easter and enjoyable Spring Break.
They are asking each family to support them in their fundraising efforts to provide more Buddy Benches for our students by purchasing tickets for the Deansrath CC Family Chocolate Hamper Raffle
Five Hampers to be won!!!
€2 for 0ne Ticket Strip
€5 for Three Ticket Strips
Ticket sales available daily
Draw on Friday 8th April
6th Year Online Parent Teacher Meetings
5-7pm Wednesday 9th March
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Book your Meetings!
Before you book:
Make a list of the teachers you want to see
Book each meeting by following the link to the Bookings Page sent to your phone on Friday 4th March.
Make a note of the times of your meetings
Start the meeting by following the link in each confirmation email.
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Check your Child's Reports
Your child’s report is on VS Ware.
You will receive a reminder by SMS with your username and instructions on how to reset your password if you have forgotten
Follow the instructions (link)
Make sure to write down your username and password.
Parents and Guardians
find that Spring in your Step!
We would love for you to meet with other parents, reconnect with old friends and meet some new ones.
Start your day enjoying the beautiful Corkagh Park.
Mams, Dads, families, buggies and friends are all welcome
Parental Access to VS Ware
We’re going paperless at Deansrath Community College!
Parents can access their child’s report directly on VS Ware.
You will receive a text message to your phone containing your username and a link to VS Ware.
Remember the username (write it down) and tap on the link to VS Ware.
Select “Create or Reset Password”
Enter your username and the last four digits of your phone number
You will receive an 8-digit code to your phone - write this down!
Enter the 8-digit code and a password that you won’t forget. (write this password down)
Once you set the password sign in with your username and password.
If you have any difficulty contact us on this form (bit.ly/33isvn4)
First Year Family Christmas Night
Storm Barra interrupted our original plans for the family Christmas night but we are all set to try again!.
Monday 13th December - Post your pics any time between 4pm and 9.30pm
We are always delighted to welcome our first year students and their families to the annual First Year Family Festive Night. We have to celebrate virtually but this wont interfere in our planned fun activities and opportunities to win prizes galore!
Further Education Online Information Session 13th September 2021
Be who you want to be! Click on the image below for link to Zoom meeting.
Further Education Information Session
Thinking about a Further Education Course for September 2021? Join one of our information session to find out more.
Wellbeing Survey for Parents of 1st, 2nd and 3rd students
We welcome your feedback and suggestions in relation to our current Wellbeing Programme. Please follow the link below.
Further Ed Online Information Session
Are you thinking about a Further Education Course for September 2021?
Consultation on Policies and DEIS Planning
Please read the draft policies on Religious Education and Limits to Confidentiality and email your suggestions/response by May 13th 2021 to catherinekelly@deansrathcc.ie