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AILO is the acronym for The All Ireland Linguistics Olympiad. This is a problem solving competition, which uses obscure and unfamiliar languages. This year the languages were: Oscan, Pitjantjatjara, Slovene, Maltese and Ndebele. Congratulations to Julie Becherova who is one of the top one hundred students from all over Ireland.
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Learning German through drama and theatre – a perfect combination. We have just found out that Presentation College has been selected to represent Ireland in a collaborative Theatre Poject, which will involve six countries and culminate in a week-long event in Berlin. We will be part of a group of thirty students, who will come from schools in Germany, Denmark, Finland, Scotland, Sweden and Ireland. One school in each country has been chosen by the Goethe Institute to participate.
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Last week our third parcel from the Anne Frank Realschule in Ahaus, Germany arrived. Eighty-eight students have a pen pal with whom they correspond through both German and English. The German students also write in both languages with the theme of each letter (Click on heading to read more)
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Recently fifty-two students travelled to the RDS to take part in the I WISH conference. Those who attended gained an insight into the possibilities open to students who pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Click on the heading for more details.
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Staff and students once again went all out to remind everyone that it is OK not to feel OK. There was music playing to greet students and staff, positive messages posted into everyone’s locker, orange balloons, face painting, photos shared and special treats for students as they came out of their last mock exam. Well done to everyone involved!
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Thirty-two First Year Science students received certificates in Presentation College on completion the five-week Futurwize programme. With hands-on activities, students journey through Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths and uncover the future possibilities within Science.
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Presentation College was selected by Carlow County Council for some very exciting workshops to be given by Eco-Unesco. Last week students enjoyed a very interesting and thought provoking workshop on “Food Waste and Water Security”. This links very well with “Water” which is the current theme we are working on as part of our Green School Programme.
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Our Safety Ambassador Gavin Bradley along with Ms. McHugh organised yet another successful Internet Safety Day. The day was a hive of activities, with selfie pictures, posters and displays all reminding students to THINK before they post online: Is it True? Is it Hurtful? Is it Illegal? Is it Necessary? Is it Kind?
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Last week Green School members and some new eager Gardeners began to weed the flowerbeds and plant more bulbs in anticipation of spring. The courtyard will soon be blooming with colour.