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2 yellow cspe class recently completed a survey on fashion habits among our 1st and 3rd year students. This was part of their action project on fast fashion. Students learned about where most of the clothes they buy come from, as well as the poor working conditions in many of these countries.

6th Yr Music students have been busy practising for their upcoming Practical exams. It is wonderful to see them all performing with such confidence, musicianship and creativity. 👏🎶 Scoil Aireagail Music

Some TY and 5th year students recently returned from a trip to Rome. They took in the sights and learned about the history, architecture, archeology, art and religious culture of one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Europe. A wonderful trip was had by all involved and judging by the number of coins […]

As part of our celebration of ETB Week, Scoil Aireagail held our first ever Grandparents day yesterday afternoon. Our wonderful students welcomed their loving Grandparents to our school for some Music, Dance and Poetry performed by our students followed by Tea and Cake! This was a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon for all and it is sure […]

Today, Thursday 2nd of March is World Book Day! Throughout the day we celebrated in English class taking part in a variety of fun tasks and competitions. Writing poems and short stories about the joy of reading, creating posters and bookmarks inspired by our favourite novels to name just a few. In addition to this […]

1st year Science were very busy recently. They made atomic models of some common compounds. Scientists of the future.

The Student Council in collaboration with Kilkenny Lions Club wish to remind you you to donate unwanted eye glasses which can be recycled and sent to third world countries. Furthermore, Friday is the last day to get your student ID card. We have also made a suggestion box and want to hear your ideas.

Our 6th year students completed their last youngsvpoffical workshop yesterday where they learned all about the vital work SVP carry out within our local communities over the past 6 weeks. Thanks to Debbie Donohoe for delivering this programme. Key points: It only takes 7 seconds to make an assumption about someone. Challenge stereotypes.

Congratulations to one of our 1st Year students who won a prize in the ETB photography competition celebrating our educational ethos, pictured here with his photo titled ‘respect’ getting presented with his prize by Principal Ms McTighe.  

Our TY Business students had a Zoom presentation on Monday with Sean O’Byrne, Youth Co-ordinator, Bank of Ireland. The aim of the presentation was to help students improve their financial wellbeing and give them the tools needed to take control of their finances in order to plan and save for the future. Sean also spoke […]