Friday 7th November 2025
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We have had a great week welcoming our students and staff back to St Seton’s following the midterm break. November is a really busy month in St Seton’s with a lot of themed weeks to celebrate. It’s also a month of remembrance and a time in the liturgical calendar where we remember with love those who have gone before us.
Thank you and well done to all the staff, students and parents/guardians who coordinated and celebrated our Stand Up Week Celebrations this week. We are proud of St Seton’s as a school that celebrates everyone and takes pride in being a safe place for all individuals to be their true authentic selves.
In this week’s Principal’s Bulletin, you will find the usual mix of information and events that I hope you will find both useful and practical.
I hope you all have a lovely weekend,
Sarah Green
Principal
Pathways & Possibilities Week:
Our annual Pathways and Possibilities Week will take place next week. This is a week where we celebrate the various Progression Pathways for our students when they finish and progress on from St Seton’s. There are some inspirational guest speakers and organisations coming in and students will have the opportunity to sign up to attend these talks. Our Annual Awards Night takes place during this special week and we look forward to hosting our Student Award Winners and their families on this special occasion where Dr Katriona O’Sullivan from Maynooth University will attend as our Keynote Speaker alongside Barry O’Loughlin, co-founder of Nostra. On Wednesday, the annual Trade Fair will take place and all students will have an opportunity to attend. Please encourage your son / daughter to attend each day during Pathways and Possibilities week and remind them, it is never too early to begin thinking about their Progression Pathways after School!
Science Week:
Science Week runs in St Seton’s from 10th – 14th November and the Science Department have a range of activities planned for all student to participate in!
Staff Training – Thursday 13th November
There is a day of Staff Training on Child Protection Procedures on Thursday, 13th November. There will be no classes for students on this day as all staff are obliged to attend the training. I apologise for any inconvenience. The Calendar for 25/26 is attached here and I encourage you to consult it regularly for upcoming important school dates. (Please note the date of the Annual Awards Night is incorrect on this calendar as it had to be changed to facilitate the Keynote Speaker).
Nasal Flu Vaccine
The HSE have asked us to circulate information on the Nasal Flu Vaccine. Please view the relevant information by clicking this link. There will be a Nasal Flu Clinic in St Seton’s on a date in November.
Please complete the short online consent form if you wish to register your child: Register for Nasal Flu Vaccine
Update on Draft Policy for Students’ Use of Toilets
A new DRAFT policy for Students’ Use of Toilets has been prepared. Thank you to all the parents / guardians who engaged with the consultation process. I am attaching here a copy of the analysis of the parents / guardians feedback for your review which has informed the direction of the new policy.
The new draft policy has been shared with staff today for feedback and will be shared with parents/guardians in my weekly email next Friday.
Courses & Learning Opportunities for Parents / Guardians
- 🗓️ Reminder of IN-PERSON Workshop being hosted in St Seton’s on 18th November at 5.30pm:
“The Teen Brain Workshop” – Understand and supporting you pre teen and teenagers – please see the flyer here for more information.
- 🗓️ Study Skills for Parents of 1st Year Junior Cycle Students “Helping You Help Your Child Succeed”
Date: Wednesday, 19th November
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Online via Zoom (join on your phone or computer) – Link to be sent on the day of the event prior registration.
Moving from primary to secondary school is a big change — for students and parents alike. This informative and practical online talk will help you understand how to support your child as they begin the Junior Cycle. This session is full of useful tips and real-life examples, and links directly with the Junior Cycle Study Skills workshops your child will take part in at school, giving you a better understanding about what you can do to support your child’s education!
Registration: Parents must register in advance using the link below to receive the Zoom link and reminder. https://accessandoutreach.simplybook.it/v2/#book/service/95)
- 🗓️ Planet Youth Webinars for Parents / Guardians:
We received details of a number of upcoming webinars from an organisation called ‘Planet Youth’.
Webinar Topic: Supporting your teen when they’re feeling socially excluded
When: Monday, 10th of November at 19:00
You can find more details and register using this link.
Webinar Topic: The importance of sleep for our teenagers
When: Thursday, 13th of November at 19:00
You can find more details and register using this link.
Webinar Topic: Exploitation and Grooming of Young People into Drug Crime
When: Tuesday, 11th of November at 13:00
Register using this link.
Celebrating School Community Success
- Well done to our Athletics team who took part in an Athletics Road Race on Tuesday. Thank you to Mr Keogan and Ms McFadden who facilitated this event.
- Congratulations to our Senior Boys GAA team who were narrowly defeated in their match this week. Thanks to Mr Nolan and Mr Joyce for their involvement and leadership of this team who are developing well.
- Our Junior and Senior Bands really sound fantastic. Thank you to the music department for the inspirational work they are doing with these talented students along with the choir. We are looking forward to their big upcoming gig at the Annual Awards Night!
- Nostra Next Mentoring – Thank you to Ms Keeler and to Nostra for the fantastic opportunity of the Nostra mentoring programme for our Senior students. Their first mentoring session took place in the Nostra Buildings in Park West on Thursday and was incredibly successful. The students thoroughly enjoyed it and were very motivated to engage with the mentoring programme into the future.
Friday Reflection – In November, We Remember
In this month of November, designated for memory and reflection, we hold in our hearts all those who have passed away, whether their absence is recent or long ago. We acknowledge the unique grief that accompanies their anniversary, carrying the warmth of the light they brought into our lives even as we mourn the darkness of their loss. May our sustained remembrance be a meaningful tribute to their enduring legacy, and may we find comfort in the love that remains.
