Friday 12th January 2024
Hi there!
Gosh – where did this week go to? For me, it moved along ever so quickly.
I was delighted to meet with parents/guardians from our Parent Forum this morning and along with the Chair of Governors, we had a tour of the new school. The progress has been great and to know the location of different departments, size of rooms and the view overlooking Cookstown was simply amazing. Felix O’Hare & Co are a great Team to work with and they simply get on with the job in hand. Roll on September 2024 when we will have a new 3G Pitch in operation and then the new school by June 2025. So exciting - can’t wait!
I commend our Senior Students who have been so committed to their studies with a range of A Level Examinations occurring this week and next. They deserve the highest praise, and we wish them well in final results.
But it was also busy on the Health front with Year 8 Health Appraisals and Vaccinations for Years 11 & 12.
Let me tell you about a good news story this week!. Our School Library became a recipient of an ‘Everyone A Reader Award’ from Children’s Books, Ireland. Holy Trinity College is 1 of 15 schools selected from 480 applications across the nation of Ireland. This is a great privilege to ensure that every child experiences the joy of reading for pleasure. With Ms Mc Adoo at the helm, this is no surprise.
Assemblies are held every Week 1 for Years 8, 9 and 10 and at the start of each Term, both the Vice Principals & I deliver on the Assemblies. It was great to talk to these Year Groups about new Resolutions and to ‘make every moment count’ – the importance of attendance, punctuality and the best place for any young person is to be in the classroom.
Our Eco Committee are up and running, and will ensure we are looking after the planet, as well as saving electric in school!
With the new Year, it is important to note that Exam Groups are now in the calendar year as their main exams will occur. Yes there are Modules in January and March still to be completed, but all major Exams will be finished by June, so the clock is ticking and the preparation and study must go on. Check out all revision classes held after school – maximise every opportunity - and keep on top of your independent study at home.
That’s all for now folks!
Isabel Russell
Principal