Basketball blitz for our first year’s
A great day was had by all the 1st years who took part in the basketball fun blitz that took place in NUIG Galway on Thursday 9th January 2014. Eighteen teams took part in the blitz. The girl’s did very well, as this was their first time taking part in matches, and they are all […]
A “Wicked” day out for the schools cast of “Grease”
Members of the cast of the school’s recent production of “Grease” travelled to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin to see the award winning production of “Wicked”. A great day was had by all.
Transition Year Wins Best Speaker Award
Congratulations to Therese Kearns one of our Transition Year Students who won the Individual Best Speaker Award, at the MHA (Mental Health Association) Public Speaking Competition, held recently in the Menlo Park HOtel Galway. Therese was presented with her award by Helen Kelly Chairperson of the MHA Tuam.
Minister Ciaran Cannon visits Currylea
We were delighted to welcome Minister Ciaran Cannon, Minister for Training & Skills at the Department of Education & Skills to the school today. He was welcomed by Lisa St. John (head girl), Jade Costello (deputy head girl), Lisa Ryan and Laura Stenzel (student council). Following a tour of the school Minister Cannon was entertained […]
Transition Years have all their products ready for the Christmas Market
Some of the products that will on sale at the Christmas market taking place today and tomorrow in Tuam Town Hall . The whole event has been organised by Transition Year students. The student have made a hundred of these beautiful wreaths costing €15 euro each.
Senior School Debates commence in Currylea
Three of last years Leaving Certificate students Irene Santing, Emma Martyn and Lisa Kelly returned to Presentation College Currylea to adjudicate the Fifth Year Debating competition. The competition commenced with the topic “No Social Media For Under 15’s”. The winners were Niamh Traynor, Megan Power and Liza O’Regan.
Transition Year Students help create Western Alzheimer’s Fundraising Calendar
Transition Years have just taken a delivery of 140 calendars that they will sell to raise money for the Western Alzheimer’s Association. These calendars were produced by Yann Studios using photographs taken by secondary school students in the Galway area. Two of the photos are from Presentation College Transition Year students. l
Transition Year student creates sporting history
Congratulations to Aine Gavin one of our Transition Year students who has made sporting history, when she was one of the Connacht under 18 rugby team that drew against Munster for the first time in history. The team were winning up until the last second, when Munster scored a try resulting in the draw, hopefully […]
The Concern Debates commence in Currylea
Debating the topic “Young people in Ireland are building a better world” the Transition Year students participated in the first round of the Concern Debates against St. Lois Community School Kiltimagh. By taking part, students learn the valuable skills of research and debating. The Concern Debates have been running since 1984.
Christmas starts in Currylea
The first Christmas decorations appear in Presentation College, Currylea. Our Transition year students have designed and made these wonderful choir singers, that were displayed today, for all to view.