Calendar and Booklists 2024/25.
The Academic Calendar 2024/25 can be viewed here. The Opening Week Schedule can be viewed here. The Junior Students’ Books fall under the Book Purchase scheme including stationary. Transition Year Booklist here. Fifth Year Booklist here Sixth Year Booklist here.
Planet Youth Social Survey Findings for Parents/Guardians.
We have participated in the Planet Youth survey which asks our students questions around mental health, social interaction, substance use, family and school. The reults which can be accessed here are from a cluster of schools in the Estuary Area and includes our students’ input. There are many positive indicators in terms of family and […]
Young Social Innovators Award.
Congratulations to our Young Social Innovators group ‘SAOR’ who were awarded the accolade of Global Citizenship Award for their work around period poverty with very real impacts and solutions on the ground in Lesotho in the areas of practical, community based solutions and breaking through taboos. Thanks to their mentors Ms Clynes and Ms Cronin […]
Voluntary Contributions.
Voluntary Contributions – Academic Year September 2023 to June 2024 Dear Parents / Guardians, The parents in Portmarnock Community School have supported the school with Voluntary Contributions over the years. We are deeply grateful to all those who have contributed to the school finances. The Board of Management and I are acutely aware […]
Sports Awards.
We are very excited about our Sports Awards night on Thursday 9th May at 7pm in the main school hall. All students who have been involved in our multuitude of sports this year and their parents/guardians are invited to attend. We have so much to celebrate from a very special year of sporting achievement on […]
Champions of Ireland!
Champions of Ireland – 1-0 to PCS against Rice College Westport in Athlone in the U17 cup. Congratulations to the lads, Mr O’Keeffe, Mr Breen, the great supporters and the FAI and Athlone FC for hosting. Thanks also to the teachers who accompanied the students and especially Mr Curran who organised it for them.
Breakfast now available in school.
From Monday 11th March the canteen will be offering cereals, tea, toast etc from 8am to 8.30am. This is open to all students and forms part of our attendance and punctuality drive.
Action Ireland Trust Blog.
And in the blink of an eye may I add very tired eyes here we are back in the arrivals hall at Dublin Airport. Thanks to all who contributed to this blog – great to have a repertoire of voices – hope those of you at home appreciated the diverse experiences from the individual responses […]
Free Schoolbook Scheme – Information for Parents/Guardians.
For a brief synopsis of the new Free Book Scheme for Parents/Guardians click here (PDF) A letter on the scheme from the Minister is here.
Big Travel Challenge
This year, the Big Travel Challenge runs from Monday March 4th to Friday March 15th. We will be encouraging as many students as possible to get active and walk or cycle to school instead of being driven. Walking to school is one of the best ways to start the day, with multiple benefits to one’s physical and mental health. It also […]