“My Aptitude” Test

This week all 3rd years took the “My Aptitude” test. It is a psychometrically based aptitude test developed with renowned Occupational Psychologist, Dr. Charles Johnson. It gives students valuable insights into the work and careers best suited to their skills and interests. And it helps teachers and parents/guardian’s understand students’ academic potential and abilities so they can better advise on next steps.

Shannon School of Hotel Management’s Open Evening

On Wednesday last 6thĀ year Nenagh College Students visited Shannon School of Hotel Management’s Open Evening. SCHM is a College of theĀ University of Galway. The students hadĀ an opportunity to interact with students and staff at the College. They enjoyed an interactive event whichĀ focused on​

  • General Information and Applications Workshop​
  • Experienced culinary taste experience and bar and restaurant demonstration in addition to a College Tour .​

Shannon College of Hotel Management, founded in 1951, is Ireland’s only dedicated hotel management college. They offer two Level 8 degrees,Ā preparing students for careers in business and hotel management. Central to their ethos, is a focus on intensive practical training, extensiveĀ business studies and international work placements which ensures students graduate with a bachelor’s business degree and 21 months of relevantĀ experience​.
As the CAO process is well underway, the students are looking forward to their future college and career progression routes.

Home EconomicsĀ 

  • As part of a Key assignment for their HCT,Ā  Hotel, Catering andĀ Tourism module, students had to make a tourist trail withinĀ Ireland. They choose Galway as their area to research and visit.Ā Each student had to identify a tourist activity in Galway. WeĀ visited them and they gave a presentation at their chosen touristĀ sight.​
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  • Nenagh College Home Economics Gingerbread houseĀ Competition was open to all students, the only rule was that allĀ elements of the gingerbread house had to beĀ edible.Ā CongratulationsĀ to Ana and Marina who won joint firstĀ place for their beautiful creations. ​
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  • 5thĀ and 6thĀ year students were treated to a very interestingĀ guest speaker who showed them different ways to be creativeĀ with food to help reduce food waste in our homes. ​
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  • 5thĀ year Home Economics Students took Well Being weekĀ seriously when they made Scones for every student and staffĀ member in the school. They then served them with Tea or Coffee.

 

Agricultural Science

🌱 Exploring the world beneath our feet! šŸŒšŸ’š ​

5th Year Ag Science students using mapping software to find the area of our school pitch, they then took soil samples and will now send these to Teagasc for analysis.

Pallas Karting Trip

šŸŽļø Hats off to our amazing Nenagh College Transition Year students! 🌟 They tore up the tracks at Pallas Karting in Tynagh this past Friday, January 26th! šŸšŸ”„

šŸ‘šŸ‘ Applause to each and every one of you for showing great sportsmanship and making it a day filled with laughter, adrenaline, and unforgettable memories! šŸŽ‰šŸš—šŸ’Ø

 

Wellness Week 2024

Nenagh College held their wellbeing week from 22ndĀ 26thĀ January 2024, it started off with a whole school assembly, where the Nenagh College community came together to celebrate achievements and to look ahead to a positive week.

During the week there was a wide range of activities, including Try it Tuesday, where students got the opportunity to try out either Zumba, Jiu Jitsu or yoga/meditation.

Garda Maureen visited and educated students about drugs and how to be cyber safe.

TY students took part in the ā€œBrilliant Mondays Workshopā€ where Stephen Kiernan provided examples of how ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things. Students worked with Stephen to follow the cycle of: Vision – Planning & Strategy – Resilience – Continuous Improvement.

Paula Duggan a nutritionist, spoke to students about nutrition, social media, sleep and exercise.

TY students took part in the Adventure and Precision Challenge, where in the UL Sports Arena they enjoyed the Climbing Wall and the Archery activities. Their final activity was to Pallas Go Karting, Portumna.

All students took part inĀ Walk on Wednesday, where students took advantage of the new walk way on the school grounds.

The First year Business Studies mini company provided hot chocolate in reusable cups.

All students engaged in meditation on Thursday.

The woodwork department made a Tree of Life, where students and staff were encouraged to add their positive quotes and things, they are grateful for. Ā Students decorated the school with positive quotes.

 

On Friday all students connected with each other while enjoying morning tea/scone in the canteen.

VEX Robotics Mid-West Regional Final

Nenagh College, represented by the NC Warriors, participated in the Mid-West Regional Final on January 23rd. The VEX team demonstrated outstanding dedication over the past few months in preparation for this event. The competition, centred around the over-under challenge, saw Nenagh College achieve success by reaching the semi-finals.Ā CongratulationsĀ to the team for their hard work and accomplishments, and best wishes for their continued success in future competitions. #VEXRoboticsIE #excellence #community