Congrats to our ‘Sew Cool’ winners
Congratulations to our Leaving Cert student Michelle Stone who won runner-up in the senior category of the final of the ‘Sew Cool’ competition, run in conjunction with St. Angela’s College of Education. Michelle made this stunning wedding dress and received a hundred Euro gift voucher. Our Junior Cert student Kelly Creighton was awarded a ‘Highly […]
Some of our Junior Certificate Students Food and Culinary Skills Examination Submissions
Our Junior Cert Home Economics students must complete a practical examination as part of their overall grade for their Home Economics Studies. This practical examination is usually held during the last few weeks leading to Easter Break of Junior Cert year. The Department of Education issue seven food and culinary skills tasks each year, and […]
American Tea Party Preparations
This is an annual fundraising event carried out each year by transition year students. The students spent a full day in the Home Economics kitchen preparing cupcakes , scones, vol au vents, bruchetta and sandwiches to name but a few. They also set up the gym with their wonderful table displays for their invited guests […]
Currlea’s truly ELECTRIFYIN’ production of Grease!
There were full houses for all productions of the musical “Grease” by the Presentation College girls. Students from all years were involved in the production, cast, chorus, orchestra, choreography, set design, advertising, lighting, and back stage crew. There were over forty students in the orchestra. This year our own students were joined by students from […]
Transition Year’s debate philosophical issues at Trinity College
Fourteen Transition Year Students travelled to Dublin on Friday the 17th of January 2014, to take part in the Philosophical Society’s Mace Debates, which were held over two days. Many schools from all over Ireland took part in this event, an enjoyable and enlightening weekend was had by all the students.
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 […]
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.