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Motivational Talk by Eric Donovan

Mar 02 2019
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Eric Donovan is an Irish boxer from Athy, County Kildare. His achievements include five Irish Elite titles and a bronze medal at the 2010 European Championships in Moscow, since turning professional he became the first boxer to win the BUI Celtic title inside five fights. Last Thursday Transition Years were treated to a fantastic motivational speech by Eric Donavan. It was uplifting, honest and very inspiring. Thanks to Ms. Maher for organising the visit. We wish Eric well in both his personal and professional future life. 

Our Incoming First Years

Mar 02 2019
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Our incoming First Years were welcomed to the school last Friday afternoon for their Entrance Assessment.  As well as meeting Mr. Murray the pupils met a fantastic group of students with whom they will become very familiar – the new Meitheal Team for 2019 – 2020 (see photograph). Our outgoing Team of Meitheal Leaders had their Awards Night and Graduation Ceremony on Friday evening in a packed Askea Church. Thanks to Ms. Doorley and Ms. Maher for mentoring, supporting and guiding the students throughout the year.


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A Sea of Orange and Positivity

Feb 15 2019
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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!

Internet Safety Day

Feb 09 2019
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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?

 

Green School Members Plant Bulbs

Feb 09 2019
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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.

Catholic Schools Week – Diversity Challenge

Feb 02 2019
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As part of Catholic Schools Week, students took part in a diversity challenge. The challenge was simply to guess the amount of jellybeans in the jar. Congratulations to Mary Orbinski who had the closest guess to the 722 jellybeans in the jar! Each st ...

Catholic Schools Week

Jan 28 2019
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A colourful board was located in the Askea parish Church to raise awareness about celebrating Catholic schools week for the Presentation College. The theme for this year is: "Celebrating the work of local Catholic Schools”. The board highlights ...

Mental Health Talk for Transition Years

Jan 26 2019
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Transition Years recently enjoyed a very informative talk given by Neil, a retired mental health nurse. Neil spoke about his experiences in the job. He also emphasised how he has seen physical activity have a positive impact on people and their mental hea ...

Fifth Year Retreat

Apr 10 2017
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As part of Positivity Week in the school, the Fifth Year students found themselves in a very different atmosphere to the average classroom scene. Fifth Year students had the fantastic experience of a retreat with Mustard Seed. The excellent facilitators t ...

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