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We have only two set of results to go on : 37% by the National newspaper and 47% by the Principal who are below 300 points. Both set of figures are similar and very close. They are a terrible reflection, therefore the best we can do is move on and hope next year figures are better.

Are some posters missing the point, The 37% second last for Donabate is terrible or as one person put it "There is something wrong with the figures". If it is 20% out which is hard to believe and instead 57% really went on to College. The figure would still be terrible. Why are you three t...

The cold facts are whether we add 5 for Trinity and 5 for some other place, Donabate did very poorly in 2014. I expect all the other schools are making the same excuses, that there should be more going to this College and more going to that College. I hope next year Donabate is at the top and not se...

What my one told me who did the L.C. this year and who is now in College was that Management took the eye off the ball. " It was fun time everyday no interest in study"

I take great exception to the previous post, I only wish Mr Creevey or anyone else in County Dublin VEC the best in their travels to faraway destinations. However, I believe that the education of children is very important and I found it incredible that Mr Creevey was allowed to take on a position f...

I hope D.C.C. management will improve their level of organisation it make me as a parent very nervous.

I think the BOM should have gone for an outsider. Management last year always came with a smile and were very approachable in the beginning. But, it was all bluster and political hot air, no help was given when my son was bullied by a teacher. I was ignored and the teacher was backed by management.

The Principal has posted a letter on the website, he is off to the Middle East on a junket and to hell with the students of Donabate. one year! next thing we will be told he is solving the Iraq crisis.

I think it is a disgrace if any person in a position of Principal is allowed to take up a position and walk out on the students after one year. We had such high hopes for the new school what happened?

Why is he leaving after one year? This very unusual by anyone standards and not to the benefit of the students.

Unlike you I never said someone was telling lies. I stated if she could not answer the simple question who told her child that they could not take off their jumper? well I have the right to ask the question was she telling lies.

Mammy can you answer the question please unless you were telling lies!!!!!

Mammy if your child was doing exams during the recent hot weather they must be in 3th year. It is not the teachers of DCC who are responsible for the state Exams, so how could they have told anyone not to remove their jumper? The Principal/Deputy Principal teachers are not allowed into the exam cent...

An Ode to Beba " Confidence is not a wilted plant that can be brought back to life with a bit of water. It is a highly flammable object. Doubt sets it aflame and destroys it irreparably.”
― Michèle Halberstadt, The Pianist in the Dark: A Novel

Beba you will not reply because you do not have a reply. It is very easy to find fault mainly because the previous management at DCC did not fold at the first sight of parents that wanted their own way and believed that their care could and would do no wrong. All you have come up with are 1) whether...

I agree with Beba she/he I think she should apply for the post of Principal, after all she knows what she want for DCC, when she is appointed she will have no problem with the Principal she willl always agree with herself. All of the lunches will be handed out on time. In fact she will appoint one o...

I also collect and I must go and see a Doctor because I see kids coming out of the school regularly without their jumper. Imagination!!!! Anyway I thought the idea of an uniform is respect. I for one would not be happy to send my children to a school that has no code of dress and everyone may remove...

As I have said Ms Laffoy's standards were too high for some. The new name for no standards is open minded, I suppose when the Principal agrees with them. Ya! now I am really worried if this is the future for DCC.

I for one would not like your type of Principal and I am seriously considering taking my two out of the school. I have spoken to other parents and they are of a similar mind. I suppose it is all about your standards and Ms. Laffoy's standards must have being too high for some. Beba please leave the ...

I have only just heard the news! A very sad day for Donabate, she will be greatly missed, what ever job she is going to, they are lucky, because they have won the lotto in getting Ms. Laffoy.

I will make sure I get the paper as well. you are the best.

Mammy, when my son was in Educate Together, There was a parent who complained and caused major trouble for the school for 2 years. She then took her son out and placed him in another Primary School. I am just wondering!!!

Here we go again, <mod snip - criticising the poster> I for one am delighting that my son is getting loads of help for his Junior Cert and my daughter is very happy in 5th year. As for the negative people go and get a life and give the rest of us a break.

Mammy did it really happen? are u looking for attention

Take it easy mammy and mind yourself