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School of Sanctuary launch - Open Evening 2025

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School of Sanctuary launch - Open Evening 2025

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Our SoS committee getting ready to welcome all our visitors during Open Evening and tell them all about our SoS journey. Our stand included interesting facts about Sanctuary and we also had visitors sign our SoS pledge form to support us on this journey. The committee created a 'welcome tree' and students visiting our school were invited to fill out information about themselves on a love heart and hang it on the tree. Questions on each heart included your name, where you are from and something that is unique or special about you ❤️ The committee wanted to show that our school care and that you are welcome here no matter who you are or where you are from ✨️ We see you ❤️

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Cubbie is a smart multi-sensory management pod designed to help people regulate their sensory experiences in various environments. It provides a customisable space with adjustable lighting, sound, and visuals, allowing users, especially those with sensory sensitivities, to find comfort and focus.

This is a space that the students of Eureka can access when they are feeling overwhelmed or experiencing sensory discomfort. The 5-, 10- or 15-minute programmes will help the students to regulate while experiencing a calming or energising Cubbie experience.

A great new addition to the school that is, as stated by the students, "Class" and "Absolutely Brilliant".

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6th Year Students at Higher Options

Our amazing 6th Year students attended the Higher Options exhibition in the RDS, Ballsbridge today. The event, organised by The Irish Times, gave students the chance to meet representatives from Irish and international colleges, explore apprenticeships, and attend talks on CAO applications and study opportunities abroad. It was a valuable day that helped students gather information and consider the many pathways open to them after the Leaving Certificate.

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In 2017, a new crest was created for Eureka representing the many aspects of the school. The crown at the top, originally found on the shield of the Mercy Order who established Eureka in 1956, is symbolic of Our Blessed Lady as our Queen. The open book signifies teaching and learning; it simultaneously provides a reference to the famous Book of Kells, which was completed in the local Columban monastery, itself a centre of learning in the early Christian period in Ireland. Rays of light shine on the book; these represent the enlightenment and inspiration provided by education. This theme is echoed in the school’s motto “Lux et Veritas”, meaning “Light and Truth”. The salmon of knowledge further relates to the importance of learning. Finally, the triple spiral, a notable celtic motif which originated at Newgrange, signifies the three core values of Eureka: learning, respect and community.

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Very proud of our students who all pulled together to make the most amazing shoe boxes as part of the Christmas Shoe Box Appeal. Well done girls, it's lovely to see your kindness, generosity and empathy shine through ❤️

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Registration, AEN and Neurodiversity Resources in Kells Local Library

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Registration, AEN and Neurodiversity Resources in Kells Local Library

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As part of Inclusion Week, we are kick starting the week by welcoming guest speakers from Kells Library! They will inform all 1st years about their wonderful services and resources. Later in the week each 1st year class will visit Kells Library where they will collect their Library card. They will then be able to avail of all the resources which will help develop their literacy and expand their knowledge.

#inclusionweek #kellslibrary #literacy #books #teachingandlearning

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Youth Work Ireland Meath delivered amazing workshops to TY today on LGBTQ+. These workshops were so interactive and great fun! Peter and his team do a great job at engaging the girls and keeping them entertained! Lots of laughter and team bonding while learning more about the LGBTQ community! Did you know there is over 140 different pride flags? So interesting! Thank you, Peter and team for a great afternoon! 🏳️‍🌈

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As part of Inclusion Week, our fabulous 6th year students ran the Cuppa Club for all 1st years, to welcome them into our school and check how everyone is settling in! Everyone had tea and a selection of biscuits and I couldn't think of better role models for our lovely newcomers! Well done everyone! ☕️🍪💕

#cuppaclub #firstyear #inclusionweek #inclusion

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Mental Health Talk for JC students with 'Connect'

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Mental Health Talk for JC students with 'Connect'

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Parents Coffee Morning with Autism Support

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Parents Coffee Morning with Autism Support

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As part of Inclusion Week we are delighted to host a Parents Coffee Morning with Mental Health Agency 'Jigsaw' and Autism Support Louth & Meath. Please join us for a cuppa and a treat to find out how we, at Eureka, along with these agencies, can support you and your daughter! Everyone is welcome and we are really looking forward to seeing you there! Talks are from 10am to 11am on Thursday 10th of October!

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Cultúr workshop on Integration, Diversity and Anti-Racism

Students took part in an Anti-Racism workshop with Cultúr Migrant Centre, exploring themes of respect, inclusion and equality. The workshop encouraged meaningful discussion and helped deepen students’ understanding of diversity, supporting our commitment to creating a welcoming School of Sanctuary for all.

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When the Art Department creates a beautiful collage they have been working on for Diversity & Inclusion Week! 🥺😍😲❤️🙌 How amazing is this? What talented students we have in Eureka! Just wow - we absolutely love it!! 😭♥️

#art #fabulouscolleagues #thankyou #amazing #diversity #inclusion #creativity #collaboration #crosscurricular

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Today our LCA students gave very informative presentations about the Leaving Certificate Applied Programme. This was delivered to all 2nd and 3rd year students as part of 'Teaching & Learning' for Inlcusuon Week! LCA students spoke shared their experiences and highlighted the opportunities this programme offers. This peer-led discussion helped provide valuable insight, encouraged confidence, and supported students in making informed choices about their future pathways. done girls - you did a fantastic job!👏

#lca #leavingcertapplied #inclusionweek #teachingandlearning

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Odd Sock Day to promote and celebrate Neurodiversity 🧦

#oddsocks #neurodiversity #inclusionweek

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Parents Coffee Morning with agencies 'Jigsaw' & 'Autism Support Louth & Meath'

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Parents Coffee Morning with agencies 'Jigsaw' & 'Autism Support Louth & Meath'

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A fabulous turnout for our Parent's Coffee Morning with 'Jigsaw' and 'Autism Support Louth & Meath'. A massive thank you to our guest speakers and to everyone who joined us. It was lovely to spend time with you and speak to you all. A great morning with great parents ♥️ Today, we also had anti-bullying workshops to promote kindness, inclusion and respect! Well done to all.

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In religion we are exploring the 2nd largest Major World Religion - Islam. Today, we researched the Hijab, what it is, why it's worn and what it symbolises! Next week one of our students of Islamic faith will demonstrate a number of ways to wear the Hijab as a form of adornment ☪️

#islam #faith #religion #hijab #selfdirectedlearning #peerteaching #inclusion #respect #diversity #SoSI

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TY Tour to Northern Italy (Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Gardaland, Venice, Verona & Sirmione). Lots of memories were made.

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Our 2nd and 3rd year German students have returned home after a great trip to Berlin. The sun was shining as we got the chance to visit many sights from the Berlin Wall, the Brandenburg Gate, the TV tower, Tropical Islands waterpark and much more. The girls embraced the opportunity to immerse themselves in the language and culture and practice their language skills. Es hat viel Spaß gemacht. Teachers: Ms. Burke, Ms. McElroy, Ms. O’Brien & Ms. Sheridan.

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Students carried out a number of class visits and delivered fun, informative presentations about their culture and nationality to our 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th year students. This student-led event gave students a voice and an opportunity to express their identity. This was so important for these students in order to feel seen, recognised and welcome in our school community. The girls delivered their presentations with pride and dignity, and our listeners got an amazing insight into Australia, Romania, Cameroon, Belgium, Zimbabwe, America, and Argentina. It was the perfect way to kick-start the World Culture Week and introduce some of the cultures in our school.

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World Culture Cookery with TV Chef & authorTara Walker 2025

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World Culture Cookery with TV Chef & authorTara Walker 2025

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Thursday 21st March: This was 'World Culture Cookery' day! 24 students prepared, cooked, and served dishes from 12 different cultures. Tara Walker - (TV Chef, Author, Cookery Demonstrator & Tutor, Food Business Mentor and Director of The Centre of Food Culture Boyne Valley) hosted this event, tasted all the diahes and spoke to the girls about their fabulous creations. This was streamed live to all classes and was made interactive as viewers had the opportunity to ask questions. This event gave our participating students a platform to teach us more about their ethnic cuisine and showcase the use of traditional ingredients and techniques used. At the end, classes were invited down to explore the various cultures and taste the dishes. It was lovely to see connections being made as students developed a new sense of respect and admiration for each other in a fun, positive learning environment.

#ethniccuisine #worldculture @sos_ireland

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Friday 21st March: This was our 'World Culture Extravaganza' whole school event. There were 21 stalls on display representing 21 nationalities in our school. Each year-group was given an allocated time to come down and explore all the stalls. The stalls looked amazing and included traditional clothing, food, currency, souvenirs, and much more, but the real magic happened when the whole school community all came together to celebrate each other! This happened when the girls spontaneously started singing and dancing together, creating connections, and making new friends! This event promoted inclusion, kindness, equality, respect and empathy and also made a positive contribution to the wellbeing of our students.

Well done to all the girls involved, we enjoyed every minute!! 🎉🌎

@sos_ireland

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World Culture Week 🌎 This was where the real magic happened ✨️ Connections being made ❤️ Bringing people from all walks of life TOGETHER to develop respect, inclusion, equality, kindness, and empathy!

We wish we could do this everyday ❤️

@sos_ireland

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A lovely Religion 'Sorting Activity' to introduce 1st years to World Religions.

The girls can now recognise the religious symbol, place of worship and leader for each World Relgion 🌎

They worked in pairs and we also implemented the use of ICT to help them with their research/investigation.

A lovely class with a great group of girls 💕

#religion #worldreligions #activelearning #selfdirectedlearning #SoSI

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Intercultural Relationships Workshop with External Agency 'Cultúr'

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Intercultural Relationships Workshop with External Agency 'Cultúr'

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Today was a very busy day with guest speakers from Cúltur, Meath Traveller Workshop and Meath Partnership. The talks reinforced the importance of intercultural relationships, recognising and welcoming diversity and the importance of inclusion and integration. During lunch we then had a fabulous A very important and informative day and a massive thank you to our guest speakers. #integration #anti-racism #respect #SoSI

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Irish Dancing Lunchtime Entertainment 2025 🍀

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Irish Dancing Lunchtime Entertainment 2025 🍀

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3 of our very talented Irish dancing students provided fabulous lunchtime entertainment for our students and gave a greater insight into Irish heritage. Irish dancing remains a popular tradition in our culture connecting Irish communities worldwide and gaining global recognition through stage shows like Riverdance.

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Our TY Events Committee prepared and served a continental breakfast style buffet for all our students to celebrate the start of World Culture Week. Continental breakfast is a reminder that our school is a place of welcome for students from many countries and indeed continents.

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During lunchtime, students enjoyed a fabulous South American Cookery with our fabulous SNA Flor, who taught the girls how to make 'Alfajores' a traditional Argentinian sweet treat. Alfajores are biscuits filled with delicious caramel. A fun filled workshop where students got to learn more about ethnic cuisine and develop new culinary skills.

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In the Sanctuary journey, as they work to becoming a Champion School of Sanctuary, schools demonstrate a commitment to become ever more inclusive places, taking an active and visible stance against prejudice and racism. Standing in solidarity with those who need sanctuary in our communities and in our world, students are shown the paths to build a more harmonious and peaceful Ireland.

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In the Sanctuary journey, as they work to becoming a Champion School of Sanctuary, schools demonstrate a commitment to become ever more inclusive places, taking an active and visible stance against prejudice and racism. Standing in solidarity with those who need sanctuary in our communities and in our world, students are shown the paths to build a more harmonious and peaceful Ireland.

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We were honoured to welcome Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee, to Eureka for the official launch of the Helping Hands Cooperative Learning Resource books. Created and authored by Dr. Maria Garvey and Ms. Clodagh Brady, Helping Hands is a high-quality programme designed to support teachers and school support teams in the early identification, prevention, and resolution of hidden bullying. Rooted in the principles of cooperation and psychological safety, by placing students in psychologically safe Teams. The programme promotes inclusive and supportive school environments. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Minister McEntee for her support and for joining us in celebrating this important step towards creating safer, more connected school communities.

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Some more highlights from the Meath Youth Pilgrimage to Lourdes ✨

Our students took part in the blessing of the school candle, praying for our whole school community. They explored the beautiful sights of Lourdes on the town train, deepening their knowledge of its history. A moving prayer service in the City of the Poor, led by Fr. Derek Darby, was a special moment of reflection. Along the way, students met wonderful people and created memories that will last a lifetime.

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TY Community Care class launch Shoe Box Appeal 2025. We were delighted to have Maureen Burke from Team Hope Charity in to speak to our students about how to assemble the shoe boxes and the great appreciation shown for all donations received. Our students learned the value of providing hope, happiness and joy to those in need of support. The girls will co-ordinate the information giving and collection of the shoe boxes from our school community. Teacher: Ms. Wright.

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Over 30 students signed up to join our School of Sanctuary Committee. We have representatives from every year group. Some students missing from photo due to school activity. We are so excited to get started on our journey. We have decided to launch our School of Sanctuary journey at Open Evening on 24th September. Great planning is already underway!

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Our fantastic SoS student committee singing the dotted line to show their commitment in supporting our SoS journey ✨️

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National SNA Appreciation Day

The students and teachers in Eureka Secondary School recognised the hard work and dedication of our SNAs, Carol Fitzsimons, Louise Carey and Sophie Brady, on Thursday, 24th September, National SNA Appreciation Day. A token of our gratitude was presented to each of the ladies by students, Maeve Ward, Eve Duffy and Madison Henry. We are so thankful for the excellent work they carry out every day.

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🌟 What a fantastic day we had at our annual Transition Year GAA Future Leaders National School Blitz! We welcomed 15 local Primary Schools to Eureka for our National School Blitz. Over 185 students from 15 local primary schools across Meath, Westmeath, and Cavan took part, making it our biggest and most competitive event yet.

The standard of football was outstanding, and the atmosphere was electric (helped by the fact that the rain mostly stayed away 🙌). After some brilliant group matches, quarter-finals and semi-finals, the action came down to two thrilling finals:

🏆 Shield Final – Mullagh v Carnaross, with Mullagh just edging victory in a nail-biting contest.

🥇 Cup Final – St Colmcille’s Kells v Knocktemple, where St Colmcille’s Kells just came out on top after a superb display of skill and teamwork.

👏 Huge congratulations to all the players, teachers, and club mentors involved – the talent and dedication on display shows the fantastic work being done at underage level in our local clubs and schools.

Most importantly, a massive shout-out to our GAA Future Leaders TY students – your effort, organisation and teamwork shone through. You should be incredibly proud of the brilliant, welcoming event you ran today!

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Thanks to everyone who participated in GOAL Jersey Day: Wear, Care & Share!

What is GOAL Jersey Day? Jersey Day is GOAL's flagship annual fundraising campaign held across Ireland and throughout the world. GOAL Jersey Day sees tens of thousands of people coming together to wear their favourite sports jerseys and support GOAL's work with vulnerable communities. Today, GOAL is active in 14 countries globally, helping people whose lives and livelihoods have been shattered by conflict, disease, and climate change.

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Wear 🔴 to support 'Show Racism the Red Card' On Friday the 17th of October, we invited everyone to wear something red to show we understand racism, celebrate diversity, and promote equality here in Eureka.

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Our SoS student committee made fabulous welcome signs in the languages of all 27 nationalities we have in our school community 🌏 These displayed at our entrance 👋

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Eureka Shoe Box Appeal 2025

Thank you to all students who donated shoe boxes to the shoebox appeal for Team Hope. Our Transition Year students delivered the boxes down to the community collection point at Hetherton’s garage today. Well done to all involved. 👏🏻

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Habitat for Humanity Zoom Talk for TY Students

Jan from Habitat Humanity spoke to our students about the opportunity to Travel to Romania to build houses in July. This project is run with other schools all over Ireland. Any students between 16 and 18 years interested in this programme are to speak to Ms. McCormack.

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Stand Up Week with Rainbow Jumper Day!

All students were welcomed to wear a bright, colour-block or rainbow jumper to show our support for kindness, inclusion, and standing up for one another! 💙💛💚❤️💜

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College Fair 2025 at Eureka Secondary School in Partnership with St. Ciarán’s Community School

On Thursday, 23 October 2025, Eureka Secondary School proudly hosted the annual College Fair in partnership with St. Ciarán’s Community School. The event welcomed over 35 exhibitors representing a diverse range of sectors, including universities, technical colleges, PLC colleges, apprenticeship providers, and local businesses.

Throughout the fair, students were given an excellent opportunity to explore a diverse mix of academic and career pathways. Exhibitors provided valuable insights into further education options, training routes, and professional opportunities, enabling students to engage directly with representatives from leading institutions across Ireland. This broad showcase helped students gain a well-rounded perspective on the many possibilities available to them after secondary school.

There was fantastic engagement from students on the day, with many taking the initiative to ask questions, gather course information, and enquire about entry requirements. The fair proved to be an important milestone for students preparing to take their next step, whether they are aiming for university, technical courses, apprenticeships, or employment.

College Fair 2025 was a tremendous success, made possible by the hard work and collaboration of both schools, along with the incredible support from all exhibitors. Their combined efforts ensured that the event was not only informative but also inspiring and impactful for all attendees.

Teachers: Ms. G. Reilly & Mr. Devine.

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Our SoS student committee made fabulous welcome signs in the languages of all 27 nationalities we have in our school community 🌏 These displayed at our entrance 👋

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2nd years were learning about Islam and a 5th year student kindly demonstrated a number of ways to wear the Hijab by bringing in a variety of beautiful colours ☪️ Ranim also taught the girls about the significance of the Hijab in her culture. This provided an opportunity for students to learn about different beliefs, ask questions, and build understanding. It was a powerful example of student leadership, promoting respect, inclusion and appreciation of diversity within our school community

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International Women's Day -Building Sanctuary for Women 2026 💜 poster for socials...

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International Women's Day -Building Sanctuary for Women 2026 💜 poster for socials...

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💜The School of Sanctuary Committee would love you to support this worthy cause, next Monday the 9th of March, to celebrate International Womens Day 💜 Please join us by bringing in a dish from your culture or simply something you love to bake - all donations will go to DORAS, an agency that supports migrant and refugee women. The SoS Committee will also be working hard this week making solidarity bracelets, which we can wear to show our support for one another 💜

If you would like to take part, please speak to Ms. Smith in room 55 during lunch times this week 💜

@sos_ireland

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TY Collaboration with Prosper Meath '25/'26

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TY Collaboration with Prosper Meath '25/'26

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As part of our TY community care project, we invited in Prosper Meath to a special viewing of our TY musical. Our guests were thrilled with the show and had smiles on their faces from start to finish.

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Today our school came together to celebrate CEILIÚRADH CEIST Day 2026 💛

“Together in Hope: Inspired by Faith, Transformed by Love – Schools, Homes & Parishes Working Together.”

Guided by this year’s theme, our students shared beautiful messages of hope, faith and inspiration, which were proudly displayed outside the school for our whole community to read. Each message is a reminder that even in challenging times, hope leads, faith strengthens and love transforms.

Thank you to our wonderful students for their thoughtful words. May these messages bring encouragement and light to everyone who passes by. ✨

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Is hosted by our SoS committee every Wednesday during lunch, where all students are welcome to learn more about our school and eachother by sharing experiences to foster a culture of respect and empathy. Tea and refreshments are provided making it a real wholesome afternoon where students get to connect.

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Women's International Day 2026 💜 Fundraiser for DORAS

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Women's International Day 2026 💜 Fundraiser for DORAS

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Well done to our 'School of Sanctuary Committee' who hosted a Bake Sale to celebrate 'Women's International Day' and raised over €200 for DORAS - an organisation working to promote and protect the rights of refugees and migrants. Our committee baked a number of different delicacies from their culture and gave handmade solidarity bracelets to students who made extra donations 📿 The committee called this event 'Building Women of Sanctuary' 💜 We would like to thank our wonderful committee for their hardwork and dedication in making our school a place of sanctuary - a safe place for all, where everyone is welcome 💜

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The School of Sanctuary Committee would love to introduce you to our 'Voices of Welcome' section in our school library 🌏📚 Here you will find books focusing on refugee experiences, forced migration, and themes of friendship and courage. This new section is to help students foster an understanding of, and compassion for, displayed people ❤️

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Over 27 students spent their lunchtime today at the 'Welcome Club', translating all our subject names into their native languages as part of 'School of Sanctuary'. These posters will be put on all the rooms in our school to help our EAL students 🙌 All our subjects and classrooms can now be identified in over 27 languages, including Ukranian, Hindi, Polish, Romanian, Portuguese and Lithuanian just to name a few @sos_ireland

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The Bible Study Club 💫 poster for socials...

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The Bible Study Club 💫 poster for socials...

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School of Sanctuary would like to welcome everyone to join our new 'Bible Study Club' every Thursday at 1.07 in the oratory/prayer room. This club provides a safe space for students to explore faith, connect with peers, and build community. Lots of fun is promised while building friendships and reducing the pressures of school life.

Open doors ❤️ Open hearts ❤️ Open minds ❤️ @sos_ireland

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The Bible Study Club '26 - Every Thursday 

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Our new School of Sanctuary lunchtime club 'Bible Study' launched yesterday, and it was truly heart-warming. The students who organised it planned everything so thoughtfully, with games, treats, and a Bible reading that brought everyone together. It was a wonderful mix of kindness and fun, and it was lovely to see students connecting with one another in a spirit of respect and inclusion. The atmosphere was so positive and full of love, beautifully reflecting our CEIST values and the welcoming ethos of our school community.

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Some of our School of Sanctuary committee were recently invited to TU Dublin to attend the Champion School of Sanctuary Award Ceremony. This was a fantastic opportunity to meet with students and staff from other schools, celebrate their achievements, and gain inspiration and ideas as we continue our own School of Sanctuary journey. We are looking forward to our monitoring visit on Friday 1st May and are hopeful that we will achieve the 'Champion School of Sanctuary' title, with the exciting possibility of attending our own award ceremony early next year! Keep an eye out for our next newsletter for a fantastic feature highlighting all the amazing work our SoS committee have been doing to promote Sanctuary in our school 🙌 @sos_ireland

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Our SoS committee are delighted to add a new book 'Life Begins in Leitrim' by Zac Moradi to our 'Voices of Welcome' section in the school library. Zac's powerful story of seeking refuge and building a new life in Ireland will offer students a meaningful perspective on Sanctuary, identity, and belonging. Members of our SoS committee had the pleasure of meeting Zac at a recent 'School of Sanctuary' event, making the addition of his book even more special and meaningful. By including his work, we will continue to promote empathy, understanding, and respect, encouraging all students to appreciate the diverse experiences that shape our community. @sos_ireland @zakmoradi

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Zak Moradi Whole School Address on Sanctuary 🔉

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Zak Moradi Whole School Address on Sanctuary 🔉

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School of Sanctuary are delighted to announce that very special guest Zak Moradi will be giving a whole school address about Sanctuary on Thursday, 30th April!

Zak Moradi is a Kurdish-Irish hurler, author, and inspirational speaker. Born in Iraq, he came to Ireland as a child refugee and later became the first player of Kurdish origin to play senior inter-county hurling with Leitrim. Through his achievements in sport, as well as his book 'Life Begins in Leitrim' and his RTE documentary 'Home', Zac shares his powerful story of resilience, identity, and belonging, encouraging others to embrace diversity and the idea of sanctuary in their communities.

His whole-school address will be particularly important as it will give all our students the opportunity to hear first-hand about the experience of seeking sanctuary, helping to deepen understanding, inspire empathy, and reinforce the values of welcome and inclusion at the heart of our school.

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As part of our ongoing commitment through the Schools of Sanctuary initiative, all extracurricular timetables have now been translated into the many native languages spoken within our school community. This ensures that our EAL (English as an Additional Language) learners and their families can easily access and understand the wide range of activities available. We are proud to celebrate our diverse community and to continue making our school a more inclusive and welcoming place for everyone.

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As part of our ongoing commitment through the Schools of Sanctuary initiative, all extracurricular timetables have now been translated into the many native languages spoken within our school community. This ensures that our EAL (English as an Additional Language) learners and their families can easily access and understand the wide range of activities available. We are proud to celebrate our diverse community and to continue making our school a more inclusive and welcoming place for everyone.

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Motanka Workshops - Poster for Socials 💫

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Motanka Workshops - Poster for Socials 💫

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🔥✨ Get Creative at the Motanka Workshop! ✨🔥

Looking for something fun and different at lunchtime? Come along to the Welcome Club and make your own Motanka doll—a cool, traditional Ukrainian craft made by wrapping fabric (no sewing needed 👀).

🎨 Design it your way

🌍 Learn about a new culture

👯‍♀️ Hang out with friends

✨ Take home something meaningful

Motankas are symbols of protection, hope, and good luck—so you might just be bringing a little extra luck with you too 😉

📍 Room 55

📅 Wednesday, 15th April

⏰ Lunchtime

💥 Don’t miss it – bring your friends and get involved!

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Learning and Celebrating French Culture 🇫🇷

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Learning and Celebrating French Culture 🇫🇷

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Congratulations to our first year students who completed artwork for the competition Fêtons la francophonie! Concours 2026, celebrating French culture. The students are Poppy Ann McGuinness, Lauren Ellen Brady, Isla Gillick and Divine Lomata. Teacher: Ms. Finnegan.

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As part of our School of Sanctuary work, students took part in a fun flag quiz in Geography learning about different countries and cultures. Activities like this promote respect, curiosity and inclusion, helping students feel proud of their identity and ensuring everyone feels welcome and valued.

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Today, School of Sanctuary hosted a vibrant World Culture Cookery event, where over 30 students prepared delicious dishes representing more than 20 different cultures in our school. The entire school community was invited to sample the wide variety of foods, creating a wonderful opportunity to explore new flavours while learning about the traditions and stories behind each dish. The event was so popular that crowd control became a challenge due to the incredible support and enthusiasm from students. It was a fantastic celebration of diversity, bringing everyone together through food and culture. Well done to all the amazing students involved from all over the world - we are so lucky to have you 🌎❤️ @sos_ireland

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Students collaborated to translate classroom names into a variety of native languages. These are displayed throughout the school, celebrating the diversity of our 27 nationalities and supporting students with English as an additional language. This initiative promotes inclusion, respect and a sense of belonging for all.

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Our SoS student committee made fabulous welcome signs in the languages of all 27 nationalities we have in our school community 🌏 These displayed at our entrance 👋

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📲 Our School App - Understanding Made Easy 

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Our school app is now accessible in a range of languages, ensuring clear communication for all families in our school community. This supports parents and guardians with English as an additional language, helping them stay informed, engaged and connected with school life. It reflects our commitment to inclusion, accessibility and ensuring everyone feels welcome and supported.

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The Welcome Club brought some egg-citing treats and plenty of fun for everyone this week as they explored fascinating hair traditions from different cultures. It was a great chance to learn, share, and celebrate the unique styles and stories that make us all special. Thank you to the SoS Conmittee for organising 👏

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Students are taking part in weekly workshops, making Motanka dolls while learning about the cultural significance of these traditional dolls. This hands-on activity celebrates heritage and helps deepen understanding of different cultures within our school community.

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Today, the SoS committee met with senior management to each receive a 'Certificate of Recognition' for their great contribution as ambassadors for 'School of Sanctuary' 🙌 The girls recited a poem based on all their clubs, events and initiatives, reflecting their journey of sanctuary in Eureka so far ❤️

After Easter, they will continue this amazing work in preparation for our monitoring visit on Friday the 1st May when we we hope to become the first school in Meath to receive the title 'Champion School of Sanctuary' 🙏🤞

The committee would also like to acknowledge the staff that are not in this photo but ensure a safe, welcoming place for our students every day ❤️

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A proud moment for Eureka as our School of Sanctuary journey was featured in the Meath Chronicle! 🌍💙 This recognition celebrates the incredible work of our students, staff and community as we strive to become Meath’s first Champion School of Sanctuary.

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Cultural Stall Extravaganza 15th May 2026

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Cultural Stall Extravaganza 15th May 2026

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Zac Moradi Whole School Address - 30th April 2026

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Zac Moradi Whole School Address - 30th April 2026

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Our school’s Summer Nurture Programme provides a supportive and welcoming environment for students as they finish for the summer break and prepare for the new school year. Through a range of activities focused on wellbeing, confidence-building and connection, students are given the opportunity to feel comfortable, make new friendships and become familiar with school life. This Summer programme plays an important role in supporting a smooth and positive transition for all and ensure cohesion and consistency for those who seek it.

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Our school’s Summer Nurture Programme provides a supportive and welcoming environment for students as they finish for the summer break and prepare for the new school year. Through a range of activities focused on wellbeing, confidence-building and connection, students are given the opportunity to feel comfortable, make new friendships and become familiar with school life. This Summer programme plays an important role in supporting a smooth and positive transition for all and ensure cohesion and consistency for those who seek it.

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Chalk Talk: Read more in this week’s Meath Chronicle.
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