The school in Ballyphehane is one of the first in the country to reopen for the new term and is welcoming over 140 new students for their first day of secondary school.
Students will have classes, a barbeque and outdoor activities to ease them into the new routine.
These parents told RedFM News that it's a day of mixed emotions:
Principal of the school Aaron Wolfe told RedFM News that students will have no problem adjusting to measures to prevent the spread of Covid:
It's the first day of school for over 140 new students at Coláiste Éamann Rís in Ballphehane. Hear from parents and staff about an emotional and exciting first day back. On air and online @RedFMNews @DeerparkCBS pic.twitter.com/RQCqfsbbvj
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