Happy Easter
Wishing all our students/parents/staff and their families a very Happy Easter.
Easter Break study advice
Excellent article in last weeks Irish Examiner that might interest our Exam students –
https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/lifestyle/how-to-be-smart-about-studying-during-easter-break-916322.html
The two-week Easter break is time to gain ground ahead of June’s State exams, but not to the point of burnout, says Aileen Lee of the Irish Examiner. For the parents of students sitting the Junior or Leaving Certificates, the two-week Easter break carries the pressure of what can realistically be achieved study-wise. During the break, students can get ahead with their study and get into a better mind-frame for their State exams in
Trip to Lourdes
Safe travels to our 5th-year student, Jane Ryder, who is traveling to Lourdes during the Easter with HCTP (Hosannah House and Children’s Pilgrimage Trust). She will be working with young children who have disabilities or are disadvantaged. Well done Jane.
1st Years enjoy an Easter Hunt
Thanks to our some of our TY students for organising a fun Easter Egg hunt for our 1st years.
Grandparents’ Day
A lovely day of celebration was organized by Transition Year students for our First Year students and their Grandparents. Fr Fergal Cunnane celebrated a lovely Mass and all the First Years were very proud to participate in the Liturgy. They displayed photographs and a collage remembering all their grandparents . Ms Annette Walsh and her choir added to the occasion with their lovely hymns and songs. There was great entertainment with music , song and dance following refreshments. All enjoyed a lovely day and it is hoped there will be many more occasions to celebrate the school and parish links.
First Years to play in National Basketball Arena
Our First Year Boys Basketball team won their
Transition Year students participate in NUIG Arts Taster Day
Ms. Scarry and 35 TY students had a wonderful day out, where they participated in lectures and talks that outlined the wide variety of courses and subjects available to undergraduate students in NUIG.
World Dancing Championships
Best wishes are extended to Nathan Gannon and Sarah Noone who will be competing in the World Dancing Championship during Easter. Nathan will be competing in North Carolina this coming weekend and Sarah will be competing the following week. They are wished the best of luck. They are always willing to share their talents in the school community and entertained many French students during the past few weeks and added great entertainment on Grandparents’ Day.
TY students work with the Irish School of Excellence
38 Transition Years took part in a driving safety and car maintenance course today under the instruction of four staff from the Irish School of Excellence. They were blessed with beautiful weather and learned a great deal about handling a car.
Tuam Cancer Care Talk to 5th and 6th year LCVP students
On Thursday 4th April, two staff members from Tuam Cancer Care gave a very informative talk to our 5th and 6th Year LCVP students. They spoke about the wonderful work that is done by the centre and how they survive on donations and fundraising. They highlighted the important fact that healthy eating and exercise can help prevent people from developing cancer.
