Coláiste Abbáin Parents Association

15/12/2025

🎄✨ Carols by Candlelight ✨🎄

Coláiste Abbáin warmly invites you to a special evening of Carols by Candlelight in St. Abbain’s Church on Wednesday, 17th December at 7.30pm.

Come along and enjoy a beautiful night of music, reflection and festive spirit as our school community comes together to celebrate Christmas.

💛 Donations on the door
🎟️ Raffle tickets on sale on the night – fantastic prizes to be won!

Your support is greatly appreciated, and all are very welcome. We look forward to seeing you there

09/11/2025

09/11/2025

✨ Inspiring Visit from Past Pupil, Sophie Kinsella Dunne! ✨

We were delighted to welcome past student Sophie Kinsella Dunne back to our Art Room this week.

Sophie has continued to excel in the creative world since leaving our school. After completing a Level 5 course at Gorey School of Art, she is now studying Textiles, Art & Artefacts (Applied Materials) at N.C.A.D. — a fantastic achievement and an exciting step towards a career in the arts.

During her visit, Sophie spoke with our 5th and 6th year Art students about her journey into art college. She shared valuable insights, realistic advice, and plenty of encouragement for those considering a future in the creative industries. Her passion and dedication were evident, and it was inspiring to hear how her creative journey continues to evolve.

We are incredibly proud of Sophie and delighted to see her thriving in her studies. She is a wonderful role model for our current students, showing what can be achieved with talent, hard work, and belief in your creative path.

Thank you, Sophie, for taking the time to return and inspire the next generation of young artists.

09/11/2025

📚 Evening Study starts Monday, 3rd November for 3rd & 6th Year students!

✨ Why join Evening Study?
• Quiet, distraction-free study environment
• Structured routine to boost motivation
• Build confidence before exams

Applications available from the office or speak to Ms. Jones for more information.
Let’s make this a productive and focused term! 💪

20/10/2025

Time to get rid of the clothes and shoes only taking up space, and simultaneously raising funds. Please share with others in the community 😁

14/10/2025

We look forward to see you there!

11/10/2025

🧠 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 — 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲

Child psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor makes the case for school-based mental fitness: students tend to focus better, manage stress, and build resilience — and it lasts longest when parents echo the skills at home.

Key takeaways for parents

🎒 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵: every child can access support in class.

🕰️ 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: small worries can be spotted sooner.

🔁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁: daily habits beat one-off talks.

🏠 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆: name feelings, model calm, and protect screen-free downtime.

📰 Read: https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/parenting/arid-41718840.html

🌍💚 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆 — 𝗙𝗿𝗶 𝟭𝟬 𝗢𝗰𝘁: 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗡𝗣𝗖 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Supporting Parents to Support Their Children’s Mental Health & Wellbeing (with St Patrick’s Mental Health Services)
🗓️ Fri 10 Oct • ⏰ 10am or 12pm • 💻 Zoom
👉 Register: https://forms.office.com/e/r0z1FzBGGA

RSE Part 2 — Active Listening (Post-Primary focus)
🗓️ Fri 10 Oct • ⏰ 10am or 7.30pm • 💻 Zoom
👉 Register: https://forms.office.com/e/SmfNrgGV8e

RSE Part 2 — Active Listening (Open to all parents)
🗓️ Fri 10 Oct • ⏰ 10am or 7.30pm • 💻 Zoom
👉 Register: https://forms.office.com/e/CNfAGx8DPU

Early Years: Supporting Your Child’s Positive Mental Health & Wellbeing
🗓️ Fri 10 Oct • ⏰ 10am • 💻 Zoom
👉 Register: https://forms.office.com/e/1qqqnB9amq

📅 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 — 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 & 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆)

RSE Part 3 — Make the big talk many small talks (Primary)
🗓️ Week of Mon 13 Oct • ⏰ 10am or 7.30pm daily
👉 Register: https://forms.office.com/e/eJF93qrEuY

RSE Part 3 — Trust is where Growth Begins (Post-Primary)
🗓️ Week of Mon 13 Oct • ⏰ 10am or 7.30pm daily
👉 Register: https://forms.office.com/e/LW6y5gFsqw

☎️ NPC Helpline: 01-8874477 (Mon–Fri, 10am–4pm)

11/10/2025

📚 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗮𝘆
1 in 5 children miss a month or more of school each year. When days add up, children can miss learning, routine, friendships and confidence. If mornings have become tricky, you’re not alone — support is available.
💡 Small steps today: pack bags the night before • set a consistent wake-up time • tell the school early if attendance dips.
👉 Practical tips & who to contact: https://gov.ie/SchoolAttendance

📞 NPC Helpline (free & confidential): 01 887 4477 • [email protected]
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