All Junior students attended workshops on Thursday. The actor Michael gave three very different workshops to each of the year groups. First Years enjoyed an anti-bullying drama called “The Bully Brady”. Second Years had an anti-drugs workshop called “Hooked” and Third Years were encouraged to live positively in their drama called “Breathe”.

The Transition Years from Ms Noone’s Religion class have created a game to highlight the issues that developing countries face every day. Their game has been entered into the Trócaire’s ‘Game Changer’ event. This event showcases games from students all over the country...

Last week thirty-two Geography students along with four teachers travelled to Italy. They visited Rome, Sorento, Capri and Naples. One of the highlights was exploring Pompeii.

Presentation College hosted Gaelcoláiste Cheatharlach in what is becoming an annual badminton outing between both schools. First and Second year students played a round robin style tournament in doubles matches and we were lucky enough to come out on top having won more games than our neighbours....

Today the First Years enjoyed a day of fun, bonding and adventure when they travelled to Wexford. The trip was organised by their Meitheal Leaders. Click on the link for the group photo and click on the heading for even more photos.

The young hurlers from the Presentation College and the Gaelcholaiste have now advanced to the South Leinster Final at the expense of Scoil Dara Secondary School.  

Click on the heading for a full match report.

The Hurling Team

Over the past week or so, students from Presentation College have been seen running for fun. Pictured are some of our TY year group who participated in a ‘5km Fun Run’ on Friday 29 April in wonderful weather conditions. There were some excellent athletic results too. 

Transition Year Fun Run

Rory McCann came to visit our Transition Year students during March and April. Rory’s club, 10^th Planet, is a Jujitsu club based in Carlow Sports and Social Club on College Street. All students had a great time and left with valuable new skills.

On Friday 5 April, students and staff from Presentation College got involved in the National Spring Clean initiative. A group of Transition Year students began the day well and enjoyed the nice weather while doing some litter picking. After school, an enthusiastic group of staff and teachers tackled the litter on the perimeter of the school along the N80...

National Spring Clean

The combined forces of The Presentation College and The Gaelcholaiste are proving to be a formidable outfit on the Carlow schools hurling scene as they swept all before them at the recent Domhnall English-Hayden Memorial Tournament at the Fenagh GAA grounds....

Hurling Team with Trainer Mr O'Mahony and Principal Mr Murray