Congratulations to Jake Donelan Houlihan and the U17’s who were victorious in the Munster Final last night beating Clare to claim the title . Well done Jake!
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Election of Parents to Tipperary ETB Board
Dear Parent(s), a new Board is being formed for Tipperary ETB. Please find enclosed, nomination forms. You are invited to nominate parents for the Board of Tipperary ETB Please print nomination form and return as outlined. The school roll number, for returns, is 72440K. Please read the instructions carefully.Â
Coding Competition
Last week, the school communities of Borrisokane, Nenagh College, and CMCO came together for a coding competition hosted by Borrisokane. Representing Nenagh College were eight talented 2nd-year coding students. Each student showcased their skills by designing and coding a game using either Scratch or Makecode Arcade. The results were remarkable, with all coding students demonstrating excellent workmanship in their games. Selecting the eight students to represent our school was a challenging task, indicative of the strong coding talent within our school.
On the competition day, Wiktoria and Nathan emerged as the overall winners from Nenagh College, adding to the sense of achievement within our community. This event provided a wonderful opportunity for three Tipperary ETB schools to collaborate closely, furthering the promotion of STEM and coding education in our region
Tractor Safety Training
We were delighted to see our Ag Science students engaged in Tractor Safety Training on Tuesday last. Kevin O’Connor from FRS Roscrea delivered the certified course highlight tractor safety and training which we hope is a life skill our students will take to their own farms and the workplace. Kevin was very impressed with their safety and machinery knowledge and driving skills. Thanks to sponsors FBD Insurance and Nenagh College and to Tim Gleeson Farm Machinery for the use of the tractor.
Darkness into Light
Thousands of people across the country took part in the annual Darkness into Light predawn walk on Saturday morning and Nenagh College students and staff were among them. They set off in darkness from The Scouts Hall at 4.15, finishing the 5km walk as dawn was breaking, to symbolise hope for those in distress or who have been bereaved.
Official walks took place at some 230 locations in Ireland and abroad this year. The first Darkness into Light took place in the Phoenix Park in Dublin in 2009, when some 400 walkers took part in a 5km in aid of Pieta. The organisation expected more than 100,000 participants to take part in Saturday morning’s events.
Barry Heffernan Fundraiser
Former Nenagh College student and current Tipperary hurler, Barry Heffernan is taking part in Plant the Planet Games. Barry is fundraising for Self Help Africa and all would greatly appreciate any donations to this worthy cause.
Darkness into Light
Well done to the 5th year Leaving Certificate Applied students, who took on the initiative of promoting the Darkness into Light upcoming walk on 11th May, at 4.15 am.
Their aim was to increase students awareness of the role of Pieta House in our community. They did this by selling treats for 50c in the canteen, all funds will be donated to Pieta House.
Nenagh College are proud to have hosted the first ever Nenagh Darkness into Light walk in 2015, raising over €26,000. Students in the Nenagh College continue to support Pieta House, by walking the 5km every May.
Students are reminded to take note of all the supports available to them, which are highlighted on the wellbeing notice board.
National Learning Network
A huge thank you goes out to Val and Elaine, from the National Learning Network, who called to Nenagh College Leaving Certificate Applied students to showcase their centre and the courses on offer. They are Ireland’s leading provider of specialist individualised education, training and development opportunities. They aim to empower people to undertake positive learning pathways through inclusion in training, further education, higher education, and working life.
