This week is an awareness-raising week organised by our school PRISM group. On Friday  there are a number of events for students. Please check the posters outside the library and throughout the school for more details. #funky_socks #eye_make-up #face_painting We are taking the opportunity to make spaces even more welcoming and inclusive for LGBTQ+ young people and to take a stand against homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying. Bí Cineálta Be Kind

This Tuesday, four Student Council Representatives Rose, Belle, Abjan and Joy attended the Carlow Regional Council in Carlow College. They participated in various workshops and discussions on regional and national education issues. Click on the heading or below for the full report.

Parents Matter is a free online webinar that supports parents on the topic of drugs and adolescence. This series helps parents navigate these challenges with practical advice and expert insight.

• Upcoming Webinar: Vaping Products & Psychoactive Substances – What You Should Know as a Parent
• 7 October 2025, 11:30am–12:30pm
• Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AFEddt9URiWlel1oOOs0pw#/registration

The webinar will cover:

• Emerging drug trends

• The role of parents in guiding healthy choices

• Why delaying early drug use matters

• Risks linked to cannabis-related drugs like HHC

• Practical prevention strategies