A beautiful and spiritual carol service marks the bringing of our Christmas
On Thursday, all students and staff gathered in the School Hall for the annual Carol Service. A number of readings and prayers were read by students, and these were accompanied by some fabulous singing of carols by the school choir. The event emphasised the significance of the birth of the baby Jesus and the Advent […]
Transition Years enjoy taking part in the Conradh na Gaeilge workshop
The Conradh na Gaeilge Roadshow is an interactive Irish language workshop, which visits more than 150 schools in all 32 counties every year. Through debate, discussion and games, the workshop aims to encourage and empower students to use their Irish more often outside school. The aim is to inform students about the advantages and opportunities […]
First Year Art students add to the Christmas Spirit
Our First year Art students greatly add to the Christmas atmosphere here in the school by creating a beautiful Christmas village under our tree, which is on display in outside Mr McGrath’s office.
Winners of the badminton activities
Transition Year students Carrie O’Hara, Laura Walsh and Aine Hynes organised some fun badminton activities during the week. The 1st year winner was Aoife O’Malley. While the 2nd year winner was Ciara O’Callaghan. As prizes both girls received a Christmas selection box each from the Transition Year girls.
Student of the Month for November
Science Week 2015 at the Pres Currylea
The students thoroughly enjoyed Science Week this year when they joined Sue McGrath and her dragon, Norbert, on an amazing journey of scientific demonstrations the school. Sue did a wonderful programme of Science demonstrations for all students and a huge volume of different topics were covered in a most enjoyable fashion.
Our new ‘Skyline View of Paris’
A whole new aspect was given to the French Class in Room 8, with the addition of a mural of ‘A skyline view of Paris’, with the map of France and French flag, to brighten up the view from the French Class in Room 8.
“Guys and Dolls” gets underway in the Pres Currylea
One of the most famous musicals in show business history “Guys and Dolls” gets underway in the Pres Currylea. Set in New York this musical tribute to Damon Runyon’s world of gangsters, small-time gamblers and showgirls of 1930’s New York City is a feast of music, costume and dance. The Tony Award-winning show, taking place Nov. 18, 19, 20, features […]
The Transition Year American Tea Party
The American Tea Party was another great success this year. The Transition Year Students held this very popular fundraiser and which was again very well supported by the family and friends of the Transition, with the food, music and entertainment is all organised and provided by the students themselves. This event is a great opportunity for […]
Third Years Dáil Visit for CSPE
In October all of the Junior Certificate students travelled to Dublin to visit Leinster House as part of our CSPE project. When we got to Leinster House we met our tour guides. These were very nice and friendly men who were bursting with information. Unfortunately, the parliament was not sitting due to a State funeral, […]