TY’s enjoy the Global Goals workshop at the beautiful Brigit’s Gardens
On Friday the 22nd of September all of our Transition Years students class visited St Bridget’s Gardens in Pollagh, Rosscahill, Co. Galway. When we arrived, we sat down in a little marquee. Two of the four leaders, explained to us what we would be doing throughout the day. After that, we split into four groups. […]
Transition Years attend the launch of the St Vincent De Paul’s schools’ programme
Fifteen Transition Years enjoyed attending the launch of the St Vincent De Paul’s schools’ programme at Knock Shrine on 14th September, which was hosted by the Western Region St Vincent De Paul (SVP). The girls had presentations on social justice issues followed by round table discussions. Speakers on the day included Fr Peter Mc Verry SJ, […]
Leaving Certs enjoy Sinead’s visit from Jigsaw Galway
Thanks to Sinead from Jigsaw Galway who did a great session on minding your mental health with our Leaving certs. The girls said that they thought the session was very positive, helpful and supportive. Jigsaw Galway is a free and confidential service supporting the mental health and well-being of people aged 15 – 25 in […]
The numeracy challenge for September
This month’s numeracy challenge. All answers must be emailed to the following address by the end of each month to numeracy@prescurrylea.com You must submit an answer for each problem separately using Minor, Junior or Senior as subject. The Minor category is open to First Years only All Junior Certificate students (1st , 2nd and 3rd year) can […]
Lively songs & chocolate chip cookies ensure a successful TY Killary trip
The morning we left for Killary was dark and gloomy – which we all thought perfectly represented our moods as Ms. Quirke gathered our precious phones. Little did we know however, that having our phones taken off us would be the least of our problems as we took our first steps onto the mucky Connemara […]
Wishing you the very best of luck Shóna
Best wishes to Shóna Hendrick representing the school in the Connaught Golf Championships
Open Day at Tuam Adult Learning Centre
Tuam Adult Learning Centre are having an Open Day on Thursday 14th September from 10 am to 1 pm to showcase the Adult Basic Educations programmes they provide to cater for people who left school early. These programmes may help parents support their children’s journey through school, or up-skill to meet the challenges presented today. Tuam Adult Learning Centre […]
School Tour to Madrid – April 2017
On the 6th April 2017, in the crisp air of 1.15 a.m., 31 Pres Currylea students and 4 teachers waved ‘Adios’ to cold and gloomy Tuam and set off for a five day fun-filled journey to the glamorous and lively city of Madrid. We began with a dark bus journey to Dublin, and then a […]
Some students ‘Walked For Water’ in the Annual Pres 5k Fun Run
Green-School’s Ambassador Caoimhe Walsh-Kelly and Green-School’s Committee member Clara Muller took on the daunting challenge of carrying water on their backs on what was a very warm day in the annual Pres 5K Fun Run. The girls wanted to highlight the plight of many people in less developed and poorer countries like on the African […]
Ice Cream Fundraiser for Down Syndrome Ireland
This year Ms Quirke organised an Ice-Cream Funday Day for the whole school in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland. The day was a great success with the school raising €400 for Down Syndrome Ireland. All funds raised to go towards supporting people with Down syndrome across the country, helping them to reach their full potential.