Beannachtaí na Nollag agus bliain úr faoi mhaise ó Scoil Ríoga, An Cabhán.
If you seek truth you will not seek victory by dishonorable means,
and if you find truth you will become invincible.
Beannachtaí na Nollag agus bliain úr faoi mhaise ó Scoil Ríoga, An Cabhán.
Best of luck to the class 2017, receiving their results tomorrow.
Below are some links and phone numbers that may be helpful in the coming days:
Results are available in the school on the morning of August 16th and are available online at examinations.ie from 12 noon – PIN required to access this service.
The Helpline is provided courtesy of the National Parents’ Council in association with the Irish Independent, eir and supported by the Dept. of Education & Skills. The Institute of Guidance Counsellors are employed to provide qualified guidance counsellors to give advice and support to both students and their parents.
Email: helpline@npcpp.ie
Maths week is nearly here. It will run from 17th to 23trd October Nationwide and in our school.
The following events will be taking place in our school:
Maths Eyes
This event goes on all week, you take a photo of something mathematical with a caption or a question, Helen Wilson (Form 6) was a runner up in this competition in a previous year. More information: http://www.haveyougotmathseyes.com/
Prism
This is a competition run by University College Galway. There is a Senior (TY, F5, F6) and a Junior Section (F1, F2, F3).
Please contact Mr. Kavanagh, by Monday 17th October if you wish to take part. Have a look at some past papers to practise at the following link: (you will need your school email and password) PAST PAPERS
Summary of Events
Event | Day | Time | Location | Teacher |
Maths Eyes (All years) | All Week | A. Gray | ||
Prism | Thursday | 10.00-11:00 | P. Kavanagh | |
Maths Trail (F1 & F2) | Wednesday | 09.30-11:00 | School Room | P. Kavanagh |
Manga High
An online mathematical games that you take part in all week and compete against other schools worldwide!!!
Ms. Gray.
Congratulations to Rachel Alexander, Sophie Reilly, Barry Stratford, Kelvin McNally and Lloyd Hastings on being one of six finalists in the Certified Irish Angus Beef School’s Competition.
The students traveled to Cahir in Tipperary yesterday to meet their five calves which they will receive at the ploughing championships in September. The students will then rear the calves for 18 months under their given theme “The value of Irish Angus in Production System’s” until slaughter. The final of the competition will be held in spring 2020.
The school’s board of management still are working on the possibility of opening for students on November 7th. A final decision will be made next week.
Form 2, Form 3 Pupils & Prefects
(Form 2, Form 3 and Prefect boarders return on Sunday evening 27th August before 9:30 p.m.)
Form 1, TY and Prefects.
(Boarders return on Monday evening 28th August before 9:30 p.m.)
All Pupils return to school.
Badminton Success:
The senior boys’ team of Adam Dunne, Andrew McNally, Nathan Clarke and Kelvin McNally, have had a remarkable run this year, beating schools from all over the province. The boys beat a very strong Royal Belfast Academical Institution Team and won the Ulster A Cup for the first time in the school’s history. Well done Mr. McHugh and Team!
Mini Company Success:
Well done to all RSC Mini companies on their success in the Cavan Student Enterprise awards. Phonics with Phoebe (Katie Dunne, Jamie Dugdale & Katie Griffith) claimed 3rd place in the senior category, while in the Junior category the school took 1st & 2nd place with Bear Creations, (Chloe Fannin, Farrah Hislop, Ruby Pringle & Jedidiah Okagbare) & Helpful Holders, (Nicole Cassidy, Abigail Cusack O’Reilly & Amy Byers) respectively. Bear Creations now travel to Croke park in May to represent Cavan in the National final.
Holland Trip:
Our certified Irish Angus beef finalists took a trip to the Netherlands to visit the Albert Heijn headquarters in Zaandam (Holland’s largest supermarket chain). This company has working relationship with the Irish Angus producers’ group. Sophie Reilly, Rachel Alexander, Lloyd Hastings, Kelvin McNally and Barry Stratford presented their project in front of the senior executives of the company. The group also had a chance to visit some local farms in the area.
Junk Kouture:
Well done to the RSC Junk Kouture team who qualified for the regional final of the competition held in Derry in March. Their entry, Queen Bovine (pictured) was very well received, but unfortunately did not progress to the national final on this occasion.
Christian Union Dinner Dance:
The RSC Christian Union were delighted to attend the annual dinner dance in the Hillgrove hotel, Monaghan 30 March 7th, along with pupils from Monaghan Collegiate & Royal School Armagh.
Bible Study:
We are very grateful to Rev. Nick Jones, Rev. Ali Calvin & Sarah Taylor who have led our bible study group over the last number of weeks.
Girls’ Rugby:
Well done to the Junior Girls’ rugby team (pictured) who came out on top as the over all winners of the Cavan Girls’ tag rugby blitz, held in the Peace Link, Clones in March. There were 8 schools competing with the RSC defeating Bailieborough in the final.
Music News:
The RSC Music Department will hold their Spring Time concert next Tuesday March 19th at 7.00 p.m. An invitation is extended to our whole school community. We were also thrilled to have performers invited to take part in the ‘Songs of Hope Concert’ hosted by Cavan No. 1 school at the end of March.
TY Community Care Module:
As part of our continuing focus on community involvement for TY pupils, the students have recently visited the residents of Esker Lodge nursing home & have helped out at the Cavan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. These have been valuable life experiences.
TD Visit:
The 2nd year Civic Social and Political Education class were delighted to welcome Deputy Niamh Smyth to the school in March as a guest speaker. She outlined her role as a TD, her life in politics & took several questions from the group.
Well done to Ms. McQuaid and the School Choir tonight performing in the Cavan Cathedral Carol Service.