Week 16 1st Year Student of the Week We are delighted to announce our Week 16 Students of the Week for our 1st Year students in Room 12 and Room 13! This award recognises students who consistently demonstrate outstanding effort, positivity, and a strong commitment to life in ERSS. A huge congratulations to our very deserving students: ✨ Room 12 – Jack Walsh ✨ Room 13 – Cathal O’Meara & Tom Crowley Well done on this fantastic achievement! Your hard work and positive atti

For parents or students starting or attending further or higher education in academic year 2026/27 Are you starting or attending further or higher education in academic year 2026/2027? Want to know more about student funding? Then our virtual SUSI Information Event is for you. We’ll explore the types of funding available, look at the eligibility criteria, take you through the application process and our expert team will be on hand to answer your questions. Date: Monday, 27 Ap

Attendance Challenge The ERSS Attendance Challenge will run again from Monday April 20th to Friday 22nd of May. Every Day Counts. Well done to all those that completed our March Challenge.

🎉 ERSS Fundraiser Lotto – Weekly Winners! 🎉 Congrats to the lucky winners! Thank you to everyone supporting our school — your contribution truly helps our students. Want to take part? • 1 line €2.50 • 2 lines €4 • 3 lines €5 • Match 4 numbers to win the jackpot • Jackpot grows every week! Join now by scanning the QR code or visiting: 🔗 https://www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/erss Best of luck in next week’s draw!✍️ #ERSS

The Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement is a brilliant way to celebrate our students' diverse skills and hard work. We're so proud to acknowledge the fantastic achievements reflected in it this year, showcasing their dedication and growth across subjects and key skills. Well done to all!

Huge congratulations to Sean O’Driscoll (5th Year) and Dylan Thomas (Transition Year) on being selected as young helpers for the Waterford & Lismore Pilgrimage to Lourdes, taking place June 3rd–8th, 2026. A fantastic achievement.

We are delighted to announce the Senior Student Council for the next academic year. Luke Raggett, Ryan Talbot, Rahool Khokhar, Gavin Coady, Kristian Kirwan Knox, Ben Buckley. Congratulations to Gavin Coady our new Head Boy and Kristian Kirwan Knox our Deputy Head Boy.

Gaisce Adventure - Graiguenamanagh Transition Year students recently took part in a memorable two‑day outdoor adventure with E Movement as part of their Gaisce Award programme. The group travelled on Monday to take part in a range of water‑based activities including kayaking, hydro‑bikes and boat trips, facilitated by Go with the Flow River Adventures. After a busy day on the water, students enjoyed a relaxing evening at camp, made extra special by live music from the very ta

A look to the week ahead at ERSS 📅 Trips, workshops, guest speakers, and clubs running throughout the week, plenty of opportunities for students to get involved. #ERSS

1st Year students representing their classmates welcomed Gaspard, Leo and Marc to the E.R.S.S. Our French students will spend Term 3 in Ireland. #Friendships #Memories

We are pleased to share details of an upcoming FREE online webinar series for parents/carers and young people, focusing on exam time and managing anxiety. Led by Bree O’Neill (National Childline Digital Coordinator, ISPCC), the sessions will cover: • What is anxiety? • Supporting an anxious child • Practical anxiety management tips and tools • Childline Digital Mental Health & Wellbeing programmes for young people and parents Webinar 1: Tuesday, April 28th | 7:00–8:00p

We are proud to celebrate 10 years of the EPAS programme and delighted that Edmund Rice Secondary School has been part of this journey over the last few years. Our students have gained so much from their involvement, from engaging with MEPs and developing their understanding of European democracy, to completing the EPAS course booklets and actively participating in Europe Day celebrations each year. We were honoured to attend the EPAS teacher learning experience in Brussels

Welcome back to all our students, staff and families after the Easter break. We hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable holiday. We are looking forward to a busy and productive week ahead at ERSS, with a wide range of activities, events and opportunities for students across all year groups. Best of luck to everyone taking part in events this week.

Our Easter Newsletter is now available. This edition reflects on key highlights from January through to the Easter break, showcasing student achievements, classroom learning, and a range of school sports, activities and events. We commend all students for their continued effort and engagement throughout the term, and we wish our school community a restful and enjoyable Easter. #EasterNewsletter #ERSS https://sway.cloud.microsoft/QbT9tHkDjbdmlDAk?ref=Link

Representatives of YoungSVP presented Easter Eggs to Greenhill Nursing Home Carrick-on-Suir this morning. A student led initiative by @YoungSVP in the E.R.S.S. supported by our whole school community. Representatives of YoungSVP also presented Easter Eggs to Margaret , Daycare Centre Carrick-on-Suir.

Week 15 1st year student of the week We are delighted to announce our Week 15 Students of the Week for our 1st Year students in Room 12 and Room 13! This award recognises students who consistently demonstrate outstanding effort, positivity, and a strong commitment to life in ERSS. A huge congratulations to our very deserving students: ✨ Room 12 – Ryan Kelly ✨ Room 13 – Jack Norris & Caleb O’Brien Well done on this fantastic achievement! Your hard work and positive attit

The School Transport Scheme, operated by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department of Education and Youth, will open on Friday 27 March for applications and payments. The closing date for payments is Friday, 8 May 2026 and a full media campaign will begin shortly. Ukraine/IPAS applications: In order to fully integrate all pupils using mainstream school transport, all pupils who have arrived in Ireland from Ukraine and all pupils residing in IPAS/EROC centres will be required

Congrats to the lucky winners! Thank you to everyone supporting our school — your contribution truly helps our students. Want to take part? • 1 line €2.50 • 2 lines €4 • 3 lines €5 • Match 4 numbers to win the jackpot • Jackpot grows every week! Join now by scanning the QR code or visiting: 🔗 https://www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/erss Best of luck in next week’s draw!✍️ #ERSS

Many thanks to Mr Paul Cremmins from Suir Engineering for his interesting and engaging talk with our TY and 5th year students on Thursday 26th March. Paul has over 50 years experience in the electrical industry and has worked in various projects in countries such as Saudi Aradia, Germany and England. Paul outlined the many and varied career paths in the electrical industry. Paul also emphasised the value of respect , hard work and self belief to students. Thank you Paul from

Good luck to all our language students this Easter Break. Oral exams will take place in Irish and French for our 6th Year Students.

Parents’ Association Easter Raffle – Prize Winners 🐣🎉 Following our successful raffle, here is the full list of prize winners 👇 Congratulations to all our winners 👏🐰 Thank you again to everyone who supported the raffle and helped raise €1,458.05 for our school.

The Parents’ Association Easter Raffle took place this morning and was a great success, raising an impressive €1,458.05. A sincere thank you to everyone who supported the raffle by purchasing tickets, as well as to the many parents and local businesses who generously donated prizes. Your support and contribution are very much appreciated and make a real difference to our school community. Well done to all involved and to our lucky prize winners.

A thoughtful gesture that reflects the spirit of the season. TY students Danny and Fionn were delighted to present Carrick-on-Suir Meals on Wheels with a selection of Easter treats, recognising the important service they provide to members of the local community. Their contribution highlights the value of giving back and the positive impact small acts of kindness can have, particularly at this time of year. #ERSS

First Year Bake Sale Success! 🍰 Our First Year students held their bake sale today, and it was a fantastic success! A huge amount of work and effort went into organising the event and baking such delicious treats. We are delighted to share that €200 was raised, which will go towards the bus for their upcoming trip to Dunmore East Adventure Centre. A big thank you to all the students and staff who supported the sale, your generosity and enthusiasm made it all possible! 👏