Classes will finish at 3.05 next Tuesday, the 6th of December, to facilitate the second-year parent-teacher meeting. 

The increased prevalence of vaping has emerged as a great concern during this school year. Vaping is not just a Mount Temple issue; the same concerns have also been highlighted by other schools, the media and at government level. 

As a school, we look to ensure the safety and well-being of all the students in our care. We intend to work with students in the coming months to ensure they are educated about the negative effects of vaping on their health and well-being. 

In addition, all students must follow the school rules and not vape anywhere on the school grounds. 

As an interim measure, following consultation with the Parents Association, Student Council, Staff members, and the Board of Management, the attached Interim Procedures Appendix has been added to the Schools Substance Use Policy. This appendix includes sections on Education concerning Vaping and how Vape related incidences are managed within the school. 

We would ask all parents/guardians to support the school in implementing the procedures by speaking to your sons/daughters regarding this issue. 

Kind Regards 

Gareth Borland

As you are aware, the traditional Annual Carol Service is one of the major highlights of the school year. We are delighted to be able to return to an in-person service for the first time since 2019. 

This year’s Carol Service takes place on Friday the 16th of December in the school Gym. The number attending must be limited to ensure the event complies with health and safety protocols. Therefore, as per the last in-person service in 2019, attendance at the event is strictly ticket only. 

Following the receipt of applications from families of students participating in the choir. We are now opening the application process for the remainder of the available tickets. 

Application forms will be available for collection from the main office from Monday, the 5th of December. Following receipt of completed application forms, a maximum of two tickets per family will be allocated on a first-come basis. 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, the 7th of December; a notification will be posted on the school app once the ticket limit is reached. A message will also be posted on the app when allocated tickets are available for collection. 

Admittance to the service must be restricted to those presenting tickets, and we appeal to you to please inform others that this is the case so that people will not be disappointed on the night. 

As an inclusive school, we would like to be in a position to share in celebrating Christmas with more of the school community; however, in the interest of everyone’s safety we must take this step. 

We wish all the school community a peaceful and joyful Christmas period. 

Kind Regards

Gareth Borland 

Pupils in 2B used a questionnaire to calculate their Ecological Footprints using a number of categories.

Energy Use, Transport, Shelter, Food, Water Use, Stuff, Clothing.

They used this to calculate their Personal Ecological Footprints and how many Earths would be needed if everyone’s consumption matched theirs. 

Check out a selection of their work in the Gallery.

Pupils in 2B used a questionnaire to calculate their Ecological Footprints using a number of categories.

Energy Use, Transport, Shelter, Food, Water Use, Stuff, Clothing.

They used this to calculate their Personal Ecological Footprints and how many Earths would be needed if everyone’s consumption matched theirs. 

Check out a selection of their work in the Gallery.

Having worked out their Personal Ecological Footprints the pupils of 2B then had to choose 3 or 4 strategies they could use in their lives to reduce their impact on the environment (e.g. turn off lights, turn off tap when brushing teeth, cycle more, recycle, etc..)

Check out their work in the Gallery below.

Our amazing Cadet Girls have won the U16B Esstern Regional final 42 – 38 against Loreto Bray, well done girls!

Congratulations to the senior rugby team who had an emphatic 50-8 win over Gormanston College in the second round of the McMullen Cup. Tries were scored by Tadhg Kennedy (1), Ben Dyar (2), Adam Galligan (1), Scott Heron (1), Guilherme Rodriguez (2), and Ali Watt (1). Tadhg scored 5 conversions. Well done especially to Player of the Match Ben Dyar. Photos by Rebecca Cullen.