Stanhope Secondary School

Examination LCA, Leaving and Junior Certificate

StanhopeSS — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:32:05 +0000

Dear Candidates,

Please find attached your examination timetable.

On the eve of the State Examinations, we would like to wish you every success in your exams. We are very proud of all the hard work and commitment you have shown throughout the year, and we encourage you to approach each examination with confidence.

Please note the following arrangements for tomorrow:

The school will open at 8:00 a.m.
All students should be in full school uniform and present in the school canteen by 8:30 a.m.
Registration will take place shortly afterwards.

For all subsequent examinations, students should report to the school canteen 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of their examination.

We wish you the very best of luck and every success over the coming weeks.

Kind regards,

Mr. J. O’Brien

Examination Preparation – Video and Tips

StanhopeSS — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:52:03 +0000

Congratulations to our 3rd and 6th Graduates,

Please see below ‘candidate video’ and ‘exam tips’ link for upcoming examinations.

In order to make candidates aware of the key requirements to ensure that their examination scripts are processed accurately, we would greatly appreciate if you would bring the Candidate Information Video to the attention of your Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied and Junior Cycle candidates again in advance of the 2026 examinations, as follows:

Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle candidates.

The video can be found under the heading “Information for Candidates” HERE

Please find link to Exam tips here

In previous years, during the Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle examinations, we have received correspondence from candidates who have made an error regarding the completion of their examination number or date of birth on their answerbook, or completed their examination using an incorrect pen.

In order to reduce unnecessary stress to candidates, please encourage all Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied and Junior Cycle candidates to familiarise themselves with the Candidate Information Video prior to the commencement of the examinations.

Kind regards,

Mr. O’Brien

5th year Summer Exams 2026

StanhopeSS — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:03:10 +0000

Dear 5th year Parents,

Please find attached 5th year Summer exam 2026 timetable.

Thank you.

TY Summer Exams 2026

StanhopeSS — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:02:55 +0000

Dear Transition year Parents,

Please find attached TY Summer exam 2026 timetable.

Thank you.

2nd year Summer Exams 2026

StanhopeSS — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:02:33 +0000

Dear 2nd year Parents,

Please find attached 2nd year Summer exam 2026 timetable.

Thank you.

1st year Summer Exams 2026

StanhopeSS — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:02:15 +0000

Dear 1st year Parents,

Please find attached 1st year Summer exam 2026 timetable.

Thank you.

Musical 2026

StanhopeSS — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:22:06 +0000

Dear School Community,

We are delighted to announce we will be hosting a much anticipated school musical on 14th May.

Voulez Vous: The Mamma Mia Experience promises to be a night you won’t forget.

With 2 showings, 1.30pm and 6pm, we hope to see as many of our parents, students, and friends as possible.

Tickets are available through the Eventbrite link here: https://stanhopemusical2026.eventbrite.com

See you all then!

Notification of Child Safeguarding Statement

StanhopeSS — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:32:05 +0000

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please see attached, Notification of Child Safeguarding Statement for your records.

Policies are available on our website or through our school office info@stanhopesecondary.ie

Warm regards,

Mr. J.O’Brien

Child Protection Statement and Risk Assessment

StanhopeSS — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:32:03 +0000

Dear School Community,

Please find attached our updated Child Protection Statement and Risk Assessment.

Kind regards,

Mr. J. O’Brien

Principal

1st/3rd/6th PTM tomorrow

StanhopeSS — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:22:04 +0000

Dear School Community,

A reminder to all parents/guardians of 1st/3rd/6th year students that we will be hosting a Parent Teacher Meeting tomorrow on Thursday 19th March from 4.15pm to 6.45pm. With doors closing at 6.30pm sharp.

To help accommodate this, the school will close 15 minutes earlier at 3.25pm. Please remind your son/daughter to fill out all their teachers’ names and subject in their homework journal to help assist parents on the night. Please note, no students are allowed in the school hall during the meeting.

Tea/coffee and biscuits on the night!

David Somerville

HSCL

086 369 2572

hscl@stanhopesecondary.ie