Author: dcox

In aid of Cycle Against Suicide on Friday, students at Nenagh College are encouraged to wear Orange. Donations can be made on the day.

 

 

 

 

Transition year students participating in an oil painting workshop with artist Ann Daly.

 

 

Well done to 1st year student Micheál Moylan who came 3rd in the 600m minor Munster Schools Championships.

This week from 1.10pm to 1.20pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, staff and students at Nenagh College will be taking part in the ‘Drop Everything and Read’ Initiative. Students are invited to bring in books, magazines or newspapers of their choice to read for 10 minutes. Students can also borrow a book from the school library which will be open at break times. We believe that developing a love for reading will help foster student’s imagination, creativity and confidence. Reading helps expand our use of vocabulary and language skills in all subjects. It is a simple form of stress reduction and escapism which can help to improve mental health. This shared experience will promote a thirst for knowledge and develop an interest in different cultures and experiences in both fiction and non-fiction.

“If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.” – J.K. Rowling

Well done to Nenagh College Art Teacher Edwina Knight who was exhibiting her work at the National Dive Show in the Abbey Court over the weekend.

 

 

The very best of luck to Amal Johnson who is representing Nenagh College in our first entry to the ARTiculation Art Competition. Amal will deliver a speech on his chosen painting ‘The Taking Of Christ’ by Caravaggio. The competition will run next Wednesday March 6th in the County Museum Clonmel. Thank you to Amal’s English Teachers Ms. McKenna and Ms. Slattery for supporting this Art Competition entry. 

 

The BBBS group engaging in some walking and playing on a very mild Friday morning. Thanks Mr Cox for accompanying us today.

Today Ms. Hartnett and students from 1C in Nenagh College went on a special school tour. The students have Pen Pals from  Borrisokane and have been writing and receiving Irish letters throughout the year. Today they had an opportunity to meet up for the first time! They went for a nature walk in Portumna Forest Park and thoroughly enjoyed their experience!

Inniú chuaigh Ms.Hartnett agus na daltaí as rang 1C & 1E ó Cóláiste an Aonaigh ar thuras scoile speisialta. Bhí pheannchairde acu ó Buirios Uí Chéin agus bhí siad ag scríobh agus ag fáil litreacha Gaeilge  i rith na bliana. Inniú bhí deis acu ag bualadh le chéile don chéad uair! Chuaigh siad ar siúliód nadúrtha i bPairc na Coille Phort Omna. Bhain sibh an taitneamh as an taithí iontach sin!

 

Our Transition Year students had a hectic schedule last week when taking part in the “TY Health Promotion Week”.

The group engaged in a Digital Detox beginning each day by handing up their phones to Mr. Shrahan in order to highlight the importance of taking time away from the distractions of social media.

Throughout the week, the TY class had informative and inspirational talks including:

• Paralympic Athlete Cillian Dunne – detailing his story of overcoming adversity to become a sporting champion.
• Joe Slattery – staff member of the Task Force on Community Substance Abuse and Misuse.
• Phil Keating from the Marie Keating Foundation with the theme of “Your Health – Your Choice”.

Each afternoon the class took part in unique physical activities including a Mixed Gender soccer match, Wheelchair Rugby and Paint-balling.

To finish off the Week the TY group were brought on a social outing to the Cinema and breakfast in D’Mothers Cafe.

A big Thank You to all our guest speakers and well done to the TY group for their participation!