Dear GCC Parents/Guardians & Students,
GCC Christmas Exams 2025
Please click on the link below to view the finalised timetables for our GCC Christmas Exams in December. The schedule includes oral exams for 6th Year students on Wednesday 17 December for French and Thursday 18 December for Irish. Students received this information on Google Classroom this morning as well as exam guidelines. 1st and 2nd years also received a hard copy of their study guide. Subject teachers have been asked to refer to the revision guide with their classes in preparation for their Christmas Exams.
GCC Christmas Exams Timetable 2025 – Final
GCC CBA Assessment Calendar 2025-2026
Please click on the link below to view our GCC CBA Assessment Calendar for the 2025/2026 school year.
GCC CBA Assessment Calendar 2025 – 2026
GCC Senior Cycle Programme Preferences for 2026-27
Further to our information seminar on Wednesday evening for parents on Transition Year and Leaving Cert Applied, parents of 3rd Year students are asked to fill out the following form [link below] to indicate your 3rd Year son/daughter’s Senior Cycle Programme preference for 2026-27. A link to the presentations from Wednesday is also included:
Senior Cycle Programme Preference
GCC Information Seminar on LCA & TY – Glanmire Community College
GCC 6th Year Pupil-Parent-Teacher Meeting [PPTM]
Our 6th Year PPTM takes place next Wednesday 19 November from 4.15pm to 6.45pm. 6th years have been reminded about the PPT Meetings this week and details have been posted on Google Classroom. Parents are also reminded that classes for all students will finish on Wednesday at 3.35pm to facilitate the meeting. Please click on the link below to view details of teacher locations and centres for registration.
Text Messages from GCC & VSware
Parents are asked to note that some SMS text messages are now filtered by Google and may be placed in a spam folder. If your phone is set up this way, you may need to check the spam folder for messages from GCC or VS Ware. Please click on the link below to view.
GCC Activities of the Week Monday 17 to Friday 21 November 2025
Please click on the link to view the Activities of the Week beginning Monday 17 to Friday 21 November 2025:
GCC Activities of the Week Monday 17 to Friday 21 November 2025
GCC Upcoming Calendar Events – November/December 2025
| Wednesday 19 November | GCC PPT Meeting for 6th Years | 4.15pm – 6.45pm |
| Thursday 27 November | GCC Staff Meeting | 4.00pm – 5.50pm |
| Wednesday 3 December | GCC PPT Meeting for 6th Years | 4.15pm – 6.45pm |
| Monday 8 December | 1st Years 2026-2027 Subject Choice Seminar | @ 7pm |
| Tuesday 9 December | Seminar on Subject Choice in 5th Year for parents of TY & 3rd Years | @ 7pm |
| Week of Monday 8 to Friday 19 December |
GCC Christmas Exams | Results issued to parents on Tuesday 23 December |
| Monday 15 December | GCC Board of Management Meeting | @ 4.30pm |
| Monday 15 December | GCC Parent’s Council Meeting | @ 7pm |
| Monday 22 December – Friday 2 January | Christmas Holidays |
Reminders
GCC School Musical Stage Mural [GCC Parents Update Friday 7 November 2025]
Since GCC first opened its doors in 1997, our annual school musical has been a cherished tradition and a highlight of the school year. More than just a performance, it is a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and school spirit. Each year, students from across all year groups come together to showcase their talents in acting, singing, music, and production, contributing to an unforgettable experience for the entire school community.
We are very excited to share with you our proposed mural for the stage panels in the B Block Social area which captures the long history of musicals in GCC and emphasises its vital role in enriching school life, building confidence, friendships, and a deep sense of pride and belonging. It will continue to be a source of joy and inspiration for all involved.
Congratulations to GCC 2025 Graduate Toby Tangney [GCC Parents Update Friday 7 November 2025]
We would like to congratulate 2025 GCC graduate Toby Tangney who received a Quercus Innovation/Entrepreneurship Scholarship at the Quercus Talented Students’ Awards Night on Tuesday 28 October in the Aula Maxima, UCC.
The new scholars were presented with a silver acorn pin as a symbol of their Quercus Scholarship and the school received a Quercus plaque to display. Toby is pictured below at the awards ceremony with GCC Principal Ronan McCarthy and Professor Stephen Byrne, UCC Deputy President and Registrar.
Congratulations to EJ Paras 5th Year [Rang Eabha] [GCC Parents Update Friday 7 November 2025]
We are delighted to share that EJ Paras has been invited to the Annual National Awards Ceremony in recognition of his outstanding achievement in his Junior Certificate Graphics. EJ has been ranked among the Top 10 Graphics students in the country, a remarkable accomplishment that reflects his dedication and talent. He will be honoured with a Medal and Certificate of Achievement at the prestigious event hosted by the Engineering Technology Teachers’ Association (ETTA) in Galway on Saturday, 22 November 2025.
GCC Annual Mass of Remembrance [GCC Parents Update Friday 7 November 2025]
Our annual Mass of Remembrance was held after school today, bringing together staff, students, parents, and members of our wider school community. We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us for this special occasion.
A heartfelt thank you to our Chaplain, Marie McInerney, for organising such a thoughtful and moving service. Our talented students contributed beautifully through readings, music, and prayers of the faithful, creating a truly meaningful atmosphere. Special thanks also to Ann Mannix for her continued dedication in guiding our musicians and singers. This event holds a special place in the life of our school, offering comfort and hope to all who are remembering loved ones, particularly during the month of November.
GCC Safe Routes to School [GCC Parents Update Friday 7 November 2025]
Parents and students may recall that back in 2021, the school made an application to the Safe Routes to School Funding Scheme, supported by the National Transport Authority (NTA). This programme aims to enhance safety, convenience, and public amenity for all road users through the improvement of front-of-school areas and routes to schools.
The school has been informed that the works, which will be carried out by McGinty & O’Shea Ltd, will commence next Monday 10 November and will continue for approximately 3 months. Please note that Traffic Management measures will be in place throughout the duration of the works to ensure the safety of all road users and workers. These improvements aim to create a safer, more efficient and accessible transport network for the community. Please click on the links below to view an information letter from McGintys as well as the screening report and scheme drawings for the project.
McGinty & O Shea – Safe Routes to School
Screening Report & Scheme Drawings
GCC WSE-MLL Report [GCC Parents Update Friday 10 October 2025]
Please click on the link to view the WSE-MLL report following our inspection back in March. While much of the information in the report was shared during the feedback sessions with the lead inspectors in April, it is important to acknowledge the strong performance of the school across all areas of the inspection. GCC continues to perform at a consistently high level, driven by our exceptional staff, our wonderful students and the commitment of our parents to the school.
Glanmire Community College [ 76064F] WSE-MLL Report
The Board of Management, on behalf of the school, now has the opportunity to respond formally to the report, comment on the content, and highlight the follow-up actions which we propose to take following the visit.
