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Jujitsu

Apr 06 2019
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Rory McCann came to visit our Transition Year students during March and April. Rory’s club, 10th 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.

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. 

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!

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 ...

Knock Pilgrimage

Well done to the Transition Year students who recently attended the Pilgrimage to Knock as part of the Kildare/Leighlin Youth Group. The students are currently taking part in the Pope John Paul II Awards and are volunteering in their local parish and comm ...

Donal Walsh Foundation Talk

Apr 03 2017
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Transition Year students from Presentation College presented Ms Elma Walsh, mother of the late Donal Walsh, with a cheque for €1,020 on the occasion of her recent visit to the school. The students managed to run a very successful Teacher Car Wash, a ...

Zambia Week

May 02 2016
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The Transition Year Zambia Committee organised a very successful 'Zambia Week'.Transition Year students participated in an 'African Cultural Awareness' day, facilitated by Beni Karuga. Following a Development Education workshop, they made percussion instr ...

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