Dear GCC Parents/Guardians & Students,
GCC End of Term Message
As Christmas approaches, all of us at GCC extend our warmest holiday greetings to our students, parents, staff and your families. We wish you a peaceful, restful Christmas and a New Year filled with happiness, opportunity, and success.
We are very grateful for the active and consistent support of our parents, the GCC Parents’ Council and our Board of Management, whose guidance ensures the smooth and effective running of our school.
We also want to extend thanks to our teachers and all our support staff in GCC for their dedication, professionalism and support throughout 2025. We appreciate the many and varied contributions our staff make each day, in particular, the kindness they show that makes all the difference for our students and all in our school community. GCC continues to thrive and grow because of the positive contribution of our staff, students and parents working together to prioritize the best interests of our students and create a truly positive and impactful learning environment.
We hope all in our GCC school community enjoy a well-deserved break over Christmas and take time to relax, recharge, and celebrate with loved ones. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, 5 January 2026, ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges of the year ahead. Here’s to an exciting and positive 2026! Happy Christmas from all at GCC!
GCC Christmas Reflection
Please click on the link to view the Christmas reflection prepared by our Transition Year students:
GCC Parent’s Council Uniform Bank Sale
The GCC Parents Council will hold a second hand uniform sale on Saturday 24 January 2026 from 10.30am to 11.30am. Any donations are gratefully accepted and can be left in the box outside the front door of the school from Wednesday 7 January 2026.
GCC Upcoming Calendar Events – January 2026
| Monday 5 January | GCC Reopens following Christmas break | |
| Wednesday 7 January | Stripe Young Scientist Exhibition | 7/1 – 10/1 |
| Monday 12 January | GCC French Language Trip to Paris | 12/1 – 16/1 |
| Wednesday 14 January | Oide Senior Cycle Redevelopment | School closed to students |
| Monday 19 January | GCC PPT Meeting for TY Students | 4.15pm – 6.45pm |
| Thursday 29 January | GCC School Musical – The Wizard of Oz | |
| Friday 30 January | GCC School Musical – The Wizard of Oz | |
| Saturday 24 January | GCC Parent’s Council Uniform Bank Sale | 10.30am – 11.30am |
| Saturday 31 January | GCC Ski Trip | 31/1 – 7/2 |
GCC Activities of the Week Monday 5 to Friday 9 January 2026
Please click on the link to view the Activities of the Week beginning Monday 5 to Friday 9 January 2026:
GCC Activities of the Week Monday 5 to Friday 9 January 2026
Convention on Education
In 2026 the Department of Education and Youth will hold the Convention on Education – a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help shape Ireland’s school system for decades to come and set out a shared vision for the future of education. The Convention will bring together diverse voices at four events during 2026 to share ideas and discuss solutions for the challenges and opportunities ahead. More information about the Convention on Education and how it will work can be found at this link.
To ensure the Convention reflects as many perspectives as possible, the Department of Education and Youth is seeking expressions of interest from parents and guardians and children and young people aged 8-24 to take part.This will involve attending two-day events and workshops on:
- 21st & 22nd March 2026
- 9th & 10th May 2026
- 26th & 27th Sept 2026
- 14th & 15th November 2026
Accommodation and catering will be provided for each meeting as required and travel expenses will be reimbursed. Children under the age of 18 must have consent from their parent or guardian to participate and a parent or guardian will be required to accompany them to events. If you are interested, please complete this form Convention on education expression of interest form for parents and guardians of children – Fill out form by January 16 2026.
If your child aged 8-17 is interested, please complete this form Convention on Education expression of interest form for children and young people – Fill out form with them by January 16 2026. Further details can be found at this link
National Parents Council
