Well done to our Transition Year students who organised an Easter Egg and Teddy Bear Raffle and raised €150 for the Alzheimer’s association of Ireland; pictured here is Catherine O Keeffe TY year head and Breda O Meara of the Alzheimer’s association. 
News & Events
Third Year Habitat and Biodiversity study
Our 3rd year students had a great day of scientific exploration in Cabragh Wetlands in Thurles last week. We went to the wetlands to conduct our Habitat and Biodiversity studies for Junior Cycle Science. While there the students got to use the equipment and explore the natural world around them and to learn more about the web of life that sustains our planet. A huge thank you to all the staff at Cabragh Wetlands for a great experience on the day.
5th Biology Habitat Exploration
Our 5th Biology students had an incredible hands-on learning experience! They explored habitats in the woods around Birr Education Centre. This experience gave the students a deep appreciation for the intricate balance of ecosystems—observing flora and fauna, using ecology equipment, and studying adaptations all bring textbook concepts to life.
Nenagh & District Mental Health Association
Ms O Keeffe would like to thank the TY students who volunteered to fund raise for Nenagh & District Mental Health Association.  The following students: Kayleigh McAuliffe, Angela Boldescu, Ruari O’Dwyer, Daire Boland, Zoe Parker, Blanca Wrona, Killian Lane and Jack Quinlivan rattled the buckets and helped raise money for a worthy cause. Thanks to everyone who contributed.Â
Killary Adventure Centre
On Tuesday 06/05/2025, Transition year students and our 5th Spanish exchange students visited Killary Adventure Centre in Leenane, Co. Galway. The overnight trip was a perfect way to highlight what has been achieved this year! What a trip it was! The sun was shining and this added to the amazing experience. It was truly one of the high points of the Transition Year 2024/2025 experience, thus far. Students participated in activities that included the Turf Challenge, Gorge Walking, Climbing Tower and going up the Giant Swing. The experience at Killary is something that the students will remember and talk about for years to come.
Second Year Fast Fashion Awareness
Our 2nd year students thoroughly enjoyed their recent visit to the St. Vincent De Paul Fulfilment Centre in Nenagh, bringing with them the items donated from our school community.  For their CSPE CBA they decided to raise awareness about Fast Fashion and its impact on our environment and show how charities such as SVP are helping with a solution by appealing to the sustainable shopper. They even found some great bargain buys.
 Thank you to Pat Carrol and Suzanne McNamara from SVP for their very informative presentations.
Coping with Exam Stress
Please click on the link below to listen to an excellent podcast for both parents and students with advice on how to cope with exam stress.
