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First Years Get Creative

May 29 2021
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The Spaghetti Marshmallow Challenge produced some amazing and creative designs from the  First Years during their recent 'Fun Day'. The students had to create the tallest free-standing structure in groups of  four using a limited amount of marshmallows. Students developed lateral thinking, problem identification, and problem-solving skills while working cooperatively as part of a team. Thanks to Ms Michelle Ryan for facilitating the challenge.

Presentation College Concludes CSL Leadership Project

Presentation College was involved in a two year Collaborative Leadership Project. Those involved from Presentation College were: Ms Gillespie (DP), Ms Murphy (Coordinator),  Ms Bradley, Ms U. Byrne and Ms Owens. The project involved three schools with Presentation College being the Lead School. St. Patricks College was also involved.   Here is a short video where Ms Murphy explains the project: Video

The project was supported by CSL and Wexford Education Centre. 

 

The project has now concluded and there was an online presentation of all projects. This can be viewed by clicking on the attached link:  Link to Leadership Clusters celebration https://youtu.be/WFE58DJ63t8

Students Selected for German Theatre Project

Congratulations to Doireann Broderick, Abbie Nolan, Niamh Nolan, Seán O’Driscoll and Charlie O’Meara who have been selected to represent Ireland in an International Theatre Project which culminates in a week-long workshop in Berlin next November. All are  experienced performers with a keen interest in ....

Students Make Seed Balls

Ms. Owens and Ms. Brennan organised Eco Unesco Workshops for their classes last week. Laura-Kate Howell treated the students to hands on Biodiversity Workshops. There was great excitement as students enjoyed Magenta style learning as they collaborated, shared and participated. The highlight was the actual making of their seed balls, which they then were able to bring home. Thanks to Carlow County Council for sponsoring these very educational and enjoyable workshops. The students are looking forward to finding out what grows from their seed balls in the spring and summer.

Theatre and German Project

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.

German Pen Pal Project

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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