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PLC Graduation

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Friday 5th May was PLC Graduation Day at Nenagh College of Further Education. A total of 32 PLC Students graduated that day. Our guest speaker was James Clifford from TUS, a former Nenagh College and Nenagh College of Further Education graduate. James spoke about his journey in education and how PLC set him up perfectly for the challenges of college and where he is now on his educational journey to date.
Lucinda Dillon, PLC Co-ordinator, congratulated the Class of 2023 on their achievements. She also outlined the exciting new progression routes with TUS and Sunderland University.  All the work experience providers who continually take our students year after year, were also thanked. Without them we couldn’t provide what we do in Nenagh College for our various programmes – TY, LCA, LCVP, and PLC.
Applied Social Studies with Healthcare group with Teresa O’Gorman
 Sports, Recreation and Exercise Student of the Year – Michael O’Dwyer with Padraig Shrahan
 Early Learning and Care group with Teresa O’Gorman and Lucinda Dillon
 Business Administration group with Kate O’Brien
Caroline Walsh with her son Charlie after winning the Overall PLC Student of the Year Award.
Lucinda Dillon PLC Co-ordinator congratulates the class of 2023
James Clifford, TUS

The Bystander Intervention Programme in Nenagh College.

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TY students receive certificates for completing The Bystander Intervention Programme in Nenagh College.

TY students in Nenagh College completed a 6-week Bystander Intervention training programme as part of wellbeing. The aim of this programme is to highlight the danger of normalising and accepting abusive behaviour.

TY students engaged in active education workshops, which informed and empowered student’s to better understand their capacity to intervene in a safe way as pro-social bystanders. Ms O Keeffe trained as a facilitator with Professor Louise Crowley, UCC, who provided all the necessary resources for the workshops.

First Year trip

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On Thursday the 18th of May the 1st year students headed for Limerick for their school tour. They had great fun in Arena 5 where they went trampolining and played bowling.  The day was finished off with a spot of shopping in the Crescent Shopping Centre. A great day out was had by all

Transition Year students visit to the Cork University Campus

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On 17 May, Transition Year students visited the Cork University Campus of MTU and UCC.
After completing their Career Investigations in class, meeting with visitors in school from other Higher Education Institutions, a trip to tour the Cork Universities campuses was arranged.
Why are college visits important?

Visiting different campuses is an essential step in your college search process. Not only will it help you become familiar with the colleges you’re most interested in, but it will also help you get a better understanding of what types of College are the best fit for your unique needs.

For example, after touring a college in a large city, you might decide that you’d prefer to live in a suburban area instead. Or, you might visit a small college only to realize that you enjoy institutions with a larger student body. In either case, touring a variety of colleges will help you hone in on the qualities that matter to you most.

With this insight, you’ll be able clarify what you’re looking for in a college, as well as decide which institutions are aligned with your goals and needs, and decide which College to apply to and ultimately enroll at. 

Source: https://www.qu.edu/quinnipiac-today/the-importance-of-campus-visits-in-your-college-search-2022-10-06/#:~:text=Why%20are%20college%20visits%20important,fit%20for%20your%20unique%20needs.

Further Education and Training Centre

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On Tuesday 16 May 2023, James Heffernan (Senior Training Advisor and Emma Wing Learner Recruitment Officer, from Tipperary (ETB) Further Education and Training Centre, visited Nenagh College to provide 5th years students with an information session, focusing on Further Education and Training- Post Leaving Certificate (QQI) courses, Traineeships and Apprenticeships.

Students were exposed to the various educational/ progression options available to them after the Leaving Certificate in Tipperary and beyond.

Thank you, James, and Emma!

# ETB ETHOS #Excellence in Education #Care # Equality #Community #Respect

Wood Technology

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2nd year Wood Technology students recently completed a frame project which tested their joint work and hand tool skills. The students chose a logo or crest of their choice which was done using the laser cutter machine.

Biodiversity Garden

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The students of Nenagh College have been working hard behind the scenes in our biodiversity garden over the last number of months. A variety of native trees have been planted by students which has given the students a great opportunity to link theory and practical work.
The level of biodiversity in this area also given 5th year biology students a great opportunity to identify a number of flora and fauna that have appeared naturally in our school. This was of particular importance when carrying out their recent study of the grassland habitat. We are very lucky to have this space and cannot wait to watch it grow and mature.

Junior Girls Soccer

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Well done to our Junior Girls team who came third in the Etb Junior Girls Blitz.Congratulations to B.C.C. who came first and St AnnesKillaloe who were second.Thank you to All  for participating.Our students were accompanied by their Teachers Ms. Beirne and Ms. Morris .