Author: Hazelwood College

Employment Opportunities

School Supervisors (Temporary)

Hazelwood College invites applications for inclusion on a Panel of Temporary Supervisors to supervise pupils on the school premises. 

In order to facilitate maximum social distancing, it is envisaged that schools will require increased supervision throughout the day in the following areas:

  • increased supervision of students before and after school, at break times and at lunchtimes to encourage good behaviour and social distancing;
  • supervising hand hygiene measures needed to be undertaken by students to prevent the spread of COVID-19;
  • at more entry and exit points than are currently used in order to minimise contact;
  • supervision at lockers and bathroom areas.

The above is not an exhaustive list and additional supervision may be required in other areas depending on the needs of the school.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting disclosure by the National Vetting Bureau of An Garda Síochána.

If you are interested in applying for the above postion(s) please contact Mr Burke as soon as possible

Brendan Burke, Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick Phone 063-83121 email: [email protected]

Calendar 2020-2021

August

Monday 31st August: 1st years from 9 AM to 1 PM

September 

Tuesday 1st September: 1st years full day

Wednesday 2nd September: 6th and LCA 5 & 6 Return

Thursday 3rd September: 3rd Return

Friday 4th September: 5th Return

Monday 7th September: 2nd years Return

Tuesday 8th September: TY Return

October 

Friday  9th October:   Celebrating Us

Tuesday 13th October:  Open Morning

Wednesday 14th October: Open Night     

 Tuesday 20th October:   Parent / Teacher meeting 6th years and LCA 6. Classes finish at 3:45. P/T Meeting from 4:15 to 6:45  

Friday 23rd October:    Start of Mid-term break.   

November

Monday 2nd November:   Return after midterm

Monday 2nd November:   TY 1 Work experience full week

Monday 9th November: TY 2 work experience full week

Date TBC: 5th and LCA 1 Parent / Teacher meeting.  Classes finish at 3:45. P/T Meeting from 4:15 to 6:45

Monday 16th November:  TY 3 work experience full week  

Tuesday 24th November:  2nd year Parent / Teacher meeting Classes finish at 3:45. P/T Meeting from 4:15 to 6:45  

Friday 27th November:   DATS tests for 3rd years

Monday 30th November:  School Closed long weekend.

December 

Monday 7th December:  3rd year Parent / Teacher meeting    

Thursday 17th December:  Start of house examinations 

Tuesday 22nd December:   Start of Christmas holidays

January 

Wednesday  6th January:  Return after Christmas holidays

Wednesday 13th January:  Course options evening 3rd and TY

Saturday 23rd January:   Assessment for incoming first years

February 

Tuesday 2nd February:   1st year and TY Parent / Teacher meeting.   P/T Meeting from 4:15 to 6:45 

Wednesday 3th February:  Start of pre-leaving examinations

Tuesday 9th February:   Start of LCA pre examination

Friday 12th February:  Start of Mid-term break

Monday 22nd February:   Return after mid-term break

Tuesday 23rd February:   JCT Cluster day School Closed

Thursday 25th February:   Final date for repeat applications

Friday 26th February:   School concert

March 

Wednesday 17th March:   Bank holiday

Monday 22nd March:   6th and LCA 2 Parent / Teacher meeting    Friday 26th March:   Easter Holidays

April 

Monday 12th April;   Return after Easter holiday

May 

Monday 3rd May:   Bank holiday school closed

Wednesday 5th May:   Meeting of parents of incoming 1st years

June

Tuesday 1st June:   LCA house exams

Wednesday 2nd June:   Summer exams start

Friday 4th June:   Close for Summer holidays

Wednesday 9th June:   Start of state examinations

The management reserve the right to alter the calendar at any time. Some dates outlined here are proposed dates and subject to change/cancellation based on health guidance at the time of the event. Please check this website for amendments to the calendar.

*** Denotes Change/Addition to Timetable from original publication

Return to School

Hazelwood College will reopen on a phased basis from Monday 31st August. Specific details for each group are outlined below. Please note that these revised dates replace an earlier version which was published late last week via Twitter. These dates and the school calendar in general are subject to change as per any changes to Government guidance. Any changes to these dates and the the school calendar in general will be published on the school website.

The school buildings and classrooms are currently being reconfigured to maintain as safe as possible school environment. More detailed and specific information has been emailed to all parents. If you have not received this information, please contact the school on 063-83121 or email [email protected] with your up to date email contact details.

The current proposed return to school dates are as follows:

Monday 31st August: 1st years from 9 AM to 1 PM

Tuesday 1st September: 1st years full day

Wednesday 2nd September: 6th and LCA 5 & 6 Return

Thursday 3rd September: 3rd Return

Friday 4th September: 5th Return

Monday 7th September: 2nd years Return

Tuesday 8th September: TY Return

We thank all parents and students for their continued support and look forward to returning to school in a safe and controlled environment

Graduation 2020

Welcome to the Hazelwood College online Graduation 2020.

Live from 7.30pm, 3rd June 2020

Congratulations to the class of 2020, the management and staff wish you all the best in your future endeavors

Jessie Barr – Webinar Today

Hazelwood College are very lucky to have Jessie Barr (Olympian and Performance Psychologist with Sport Ireland) host a webinar chat for all our students this Friday, May 29th, at 2pm. Jessie will speak about looking after your mental health as we progress through lockdown, and strategies to thrive during this time. It will be an opportunity to hear some simple tips about adjusting our mindsets and prioritising our wellbeing.

We are looking forward to hearing her expertise!

Students, siblings and parents are welcome to join if they wish.

The login details have been sent to all students via email and their P.E. Google Class

Important Message LC/LCA 2020

The Department of Education has issued important instructions for all Leaving Certificate / Leaving Certificate Applied 2020 students. Attached is a document explaining what needs to be done and how it is to be done. In summary:

Leaving Certificate Applied Students         

Need to complete the registration process

Leaving Certificate and L.C.V.P. Students       

Need to complete the registration process AND confirm their subject levels

Please read the document VERY carefully, and make sure the steps are completed on time.

Timeframe this process must be completed during

The portal will open at 10 AM on Tuesday 26 May and close at 10 PM on Thursday 28 May

You can download the instructions here


LC-LCA-Online-Portal-2020Download

Construction Projects 2020

Today was a strange day in school. Taking a trip through the construction room was like scenes more commonly seen in a documentary. It was clear the room was abandoned with the intention to return. Tools, paint brushes and varnishes left on tables ready for the next days work.

On Thursday 12th March like many we were taken by surprise, the schools closed a week earlier then we had guessed. Nobody ever expected that was the last day of school for the class of 2020, we thought we’d back back after Easter or worst case the May bank holiday. Foot and Mouth, SARS, H1N1, Swine flu, all passed through in recent years and we all kept working. Confident we would be back the Construction class left the projects with a few small touches left to do before the final exams.

Every year at this time we post our projects for all to see, and this year will be no different. Keep in mind when you look at the projects, some are finished, some are almost there. The odd coat of varnish is needed, maybe a hinge or a clock, the cushions are mocked up but the sense of where we were going is clear.

Best of luck to the class of 2020, don’t be shy call in and say hello, our door will open again.

Hazelwood College Awards 2020

All our students are hardworking and dedicated, and I want to acknowledge their commitment to their studies and to sport. We cannot however offer awards to everybody. The people getting awards today have shown something special that we want to acknowledge. Normally all the students would be gathered in front of me in the gym as the announcement of the award winners is called out. This year however is different and we are announcing the winners online. The presentation of the award prizes will be made at a later date.

I want thank all the staff who have worked so hard with all their students and brought them to a point where they can move from Junior Cycle to Senior Cycle or leave second level education and venture to the world of work or to college. A special thanks to all the staff who have taken teams or helped out in any way with improving the quality education that is delivered in Hazelwood College.

Sports Awards

(1) Athletics: Callum Keating, Munster Indoor Intermediate Boys Shot Put Champion 2020

(2) Basketball: Hannah Cremin MVP in Cadet Basketball Final win

(3) Camogie: Sarah Sheehan

(4) Senior Football: James Molyneaux 

(5) Hurling: David Boyce Munster Colleges Hurling winner 

(7) Ladies Football: Rachel Power

(8) Soccer Brian Ahern: Irish schools soccer team (Winner 2019)

(9)  Handball: Doubles team of Ciara McCarthy/Aisling Shanahan

Overall Sports Star of the year

Hannah Cremin.

Ethos Awards

StudentReason
Coyle FaulknerCoyle was extremely helpful to me this year. One example is that every Tuesday morning he would ensure that the SPHE Books were collected and ready for the rest of the class. He is always on hand to offer help in any way he can
Caoimhe Horan
Joshua Linford
Kate Horan
Ellie May Sweeney		Attending and assisting with the TY mentoring programme for 1st years and offering time and support to those new in the school
Edward O’ConnorShowing empathy and kindness to students who find school difficult
Connie O’ConnorShowing empathy and kindness to students who find school difficult
Ciaran Lenihan
Thomas Kiely
Jamie Carroll
Edward O’Connor		For braving terrible conditions and behaving in such responsible manner to attend the car park on the nights of the concerts
Muireann O’Callaghan
Hannah O’Sullivan
Aine Tiearney
Sinead Reidly		Concern National Debating winning 4th round
Sophie O’Shaughnessy
Anna O’Regan Cunningham
Jack Condon
Colm Tynan
Ellie Mae Sweeney		Concern Debating
Darragh RyanParticipation and engagement in Politics and Society
Jack WalmsleyBest Citizenship project
Sadie MullaneMaths For her commitment to her work over the last three years. Sadie is always in good spirits and we were very impressed with her engagement since March.
Gemma O’SullivanMaths Gemma has been a pleasure to teach over the last two years. Happy at her work and very mannerly. Very impressed with her engagement since March.
Paul BegleyPaul has been a dedicated student over the last two years in Maths. Always does his best. We were very impressed with his engagement since March.
Dean BurnsIt was a pleasure to teach Dean over the last two years. Very polite and always ready to ask a question if not sure of a topic.
Dylan O’FlynnMaths Dylan has been a pleasure to teach over the last three years . Even though he found some subjects difficult his attendance at school was excellent . A very polite and at time humourous student. He is very deserving of this award and we look forward to seeing him next year.
Colleen O DwyerColleen is a wonderful young lady who has embraced second level education with great determination . Not easy for any first year but Colleen certainly did excel in certain subjects. Her love of cats caused a few smiles in the staffroom and corridor during the year. Looking forward to working with her next year,
Darragh RyanDarragh has always been a student of impeccable behaviour. His positive attitude and diligent work has marked him out in the last two years in my class as a good student and as a calm and resourceful young man. I am confident that he will be a success in whatever path life takes. His easy going nature makes it certain that he’ll never walk alone.
Nicole PowerNicole is a very able student, with a mature attitude towards her studies. Her quiet demeanour belies a lively ability to discuss and argue in her work. I wish her all the best in the future.
Jack PierceJack’s constant optimism has been important in our class over the two years, his dedication and hard work have been obvious for the six years he has been in Hazelwood, as has his unfailing good manners. He has developed into a mature and thoughtful man. Best of luck for the future.
Jack WalsmleyJack has grown into a mature and capable young man, whose attitude towards his work has been marked by determination and dedication. Best of luck in the future
Gillian GoreGillian is a very hardworking student, whose effort and dedication is exemplary. She is always very pleasant and a great student.
Ella DoreElla is a very diligent student, whose consistent effort and mature attitude ensure that she is a huge asset to the class
Mark KennedyMark is a student of huge ability whose contributions to class are exemplary.
Colm Ryan Selected Limerick U20 Football team
Brendan Harding
Thomas Kiely		Both of these students worked tirelessly to help out with any task that needed to be done to get the well-being room up and running. Their help was invaluable and the job would not have been completed without them.
Oliver O’DellHe is a very thoughtful and kind student. He is obliging and helpful at all times and acted as an admirable role model for younger students in bus study these past months.
Padraig O’ReganReason for Award is a very thoughtful and kind student. He is obliging and helpful at all times and acted as an admirable role model for younger students in bus study these past months.
Amy WalshShe is an engaged, enthusiastic and energetic student. She has added to her class with interesting questions, debate, discussion and an enthusiasm which was both admirable and enjoyable. She has added to her science class during her junior years and is a pleasure to teach.
Abigail Lenihan
Catherine Walsh
Liam Sheahan		Excellence in Woodwork
Emma O’Donoghue
Brian O’Callaghan
Diarmuid Ryan		These students are in the second honours class great workers over the last 2 yrs
Ciara McCarthy
Chloe Farrell
Roisin Daly
Emma O Flynn		Ethos awards for their help with the organisation of Cadet Basketball in the school
Robert GalvinRobert is such an enthusiastic student. I find his enthusiasm is a very positive influence in the class. He is always on time and polite and when asked to help in the art room he is more than willing to give a hand. I am happy to nominate Robert for an ethos award 2020

Junior Subject Award

SubjectAward Winner
FrenchHannah Cremin
CSPECiara Aherne
BusinessJack Cremin
MathsEmma O’Donoughue
GermanJames Stack
GeographyOrla Bennis
DCGTaylor Jordan
MetalworkShay Collins
EnglishDarragh Lynch
ScienceEvan Quaid
TechnologyGabor Kiss
MusicLaura Sexton
WoodworkEvan O Callaghan
GaeilgeElena Falvey
ArtCatherine Walsh
Home EconomicsGrace Noonan

Senior Subject Award

SubjectAward Winner
FrenchSarah Enright
AccountingChloe Farrell
LCVPShauna Cunningham
BusinessSarah Enright
Politics and SocietyNicole Power
MathsSeamus Aherne
GermanAoife O’Callaghan
ChemistryKieran O’Flynn
Ag ScienceCaitlin O’Connor
GeographyColm Ryan
HistoryRoisin Normoyle
Home EconomicsYvonne O’Kelly
HCTShannon Sheahan
DCGAoife O’Callaghan
EngineeringSharne Harnett
EnglishDarragh Ryan
BiologyEllen Reidy
MusicOrla O’Brien
ConstructionCathal Broderick
GaeilgeEmma Enright
ArtAnna Cremin

Special Award

Jack Pierce who has never missed a day in school since he started in Broadford Primary school

Principals Award

James O’Connor

Student of the Year & LCA Student of the Year

In line with tradition The Student of the Year will be announced at our graduation ceremony which will be held online this year.

Congratulations to all our award winners.

Stay safe and stay well

Brendan Burke

Principal

Leaving Certificate – Letter from Principal

Dear Student/Parent/Guardian

As you may be aware, the decision has been taken to postpone the Leaving Certificate examinations scheduled to commence on 29 July 2020 and to offer students a system of Calculated Grades.

All students will be given the option to receive a State Certificate of Calculated Grades in each subject. It will have the same status as Leaving Certificates awarded to students in previous years.

Students will also have the opportunity to sit the conventional Leaving Certificate examination if they wish at the earliest safe and practical time.

Calculated Grades will be generated using a systematic statistical model. It will combine estimates of a student’s expected performance with the school’s statistical profiles of achievement in a subject and level, in line with national performance standards over time.

The first source of data will be provided by the subject teacher. It will then be aligned in the school, with teachers consulting on the results before the principal reviews the process applied to assure the fair treatment of students. The school then sends the data to the Department of Education and Skills.

There will be strong oversight and control and a number of inherent quality assurance measures to ensure students receive as fair a result as possible.

We are asking all students and parents/guardians to refrain from contacting teachers to discuss, query or suggest any reference to subject percentages. We appreciate your cooperation with this request. The school needs time to appraise itself fully with the arrangements that have been announced and further clarifications are required.

A guide to calculated grades for Leaving Certificate students 2020 is available here.

Leaving Certificate students will not have any classes from Monday and can use the next two weeks to continue to study if they are choosing to take the Leaving Certificate examinations which will be organised at a future date (there are no details on any dates for these examinations and they will not take place in time for students to start in Third Level). Teachers will be available via our remote learning arrangements (Google Classroom,email etc.) if students require assistance with subject material.

Our staff are also looking at end of year arrangements with a view to holding a virtual graduation and a series of other options in marking the end of post-primary for your son/daughter and we look forward to sharing these details with you in due course.

We will contact you soon again with additional information and further clarification as we receive it.

Take care of yourself and stay safe

Kind regards

Brendan Burke

Principal