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Yesterday our TY students had a talk and demonstration from Kilkenny Senior Camogie statistician Philip Connors. The students were given full use of the GPS trackers used by the Kilkenny Camogie team in the 2020 All Ireland Final, and then were shown how this data is collected and collated by Philip and his team to […]

Our TY Business students took part in the Bank of Ireland Money Smarts Challenge. The quiz took place over zoom with Lottie Ryan and Jason Patrice as the quizmasters. Students were asked questions relating to business and financial maths and also banking and general knowledge business questions. Well done to all the students who took […]

Transition Year students had a visit from the Reptile Village where the learned about different reptiles and the importance of animal conservation. The also learned of the hard work it takes to care for such animals and were able to hold and pet them too. A big thank you for the the National Reptile Zoo […]

Our TYs students participated in a coding workshop run by Microsoft Dreamspace last week. Students were introduced to the types of jobs and skills that are required in Microsoft Ireland and also participated in coding activities. Thanks to Microsoft for hosting the event.

It was great to see all students return to school today after the long school closure. In particular it was great to see junior cycle and TY students who have had to endure the longest school closure. These students received a refresher course on the school’s Covid-19 Response Plan. The senior cycle students got the […]

Transition Years started back to school with a drama and comedy workshop yesterday with comedian and drama teacher Bernard Casey. The students showed great creative writing skills trying out improvisational theatre. With thanks to the Arts Office at Kilkenny County Council for their bursary towards this visit. A fantastic learning experience for our students. Thanks […]

Our art students created some fabulous posters this week to wish everyone a very Happy Easter. Thanks to Ms. Dalton for helping them.

To view our March Newsletter please click the link Newsletter March 2021

This updated document sets out the adjusted assessment arrangements for post-primary students taking certificate examinations in the 2020/21 school year.  Assessment and Reporting on Students’ Learning – Junior Cycle 2021   Further adjustments to the written examinations, Leaving Certificate, 2021 can be viewed here

Our Transition Year students had an online talk with Fiona Kavanagh, a Road Safety Promotion Officer. She spoke to students about how they can stay safe on the road and the responsibilities they have to keep other safe too. Thanks to Fiona from the RSA for giving her time to talk to the students. Thanks […]