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Nenagh College hosts first Open day in two years.

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A large crowd of students and parents gathered at Nenagh College on Sunday last, 16th January, for what was the first open day for parents since the beginning of the Coronavirus virus.
The socially distanced, Covid compliant event enabled prospective students, from all feeder primary schools, and their parents to view the school and meet the teachers at Nenagh College.
As well as a tour of the school’s impressive facilities the visitors were addressed by individual members of the school community, representing all the partners in the education enterprise at the college.
First year head and class director, Maire ní Chofaigh and Margaret Naughton, gave all assembled an in-depth outline of the school’s pastoral care provision and the supports available to the students to help in the transition to post primary school and beyond.
Secretary of the parent council, Siobhan Farrell, gave an overview of the parent experience of Nenagh College, while the very impressive Angela Boldescu shared her experience of being a first year student in the school.
Given the struggles of the last two years, Principal Damien Kennedy, was delighted to be able to welcome parents and prospective students back to Nenagh College. He hoped that this would be the beginning of the return to normal life in the school and beyond. Throughout his address Mr. Kennedy covered areas such as the curriculum provision and pastoral care support structure. He also gave the visiting parents and pupils a preview of the future in Nenagh College including two capital building projects, a dedicated Transition Year Centre, which is nearing completion and a major Capital Works programme which will incorporate a special centre, specialist and general classrooms. He also spoke of plans to have every student using their own laptop devices for teaching and learning, within three years.
After a tour of the school and refreshments a significant number of parents completed the enrolment process.
Nenagh College will accept applications for the last remaining places in first year up to January 31st. Completed forms can be returned to the school office.
The school will be open from 2.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. on Friday 21st January also, for parents who wish to return enrolment forms.

Socks for the Homeless Appeal

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Molly Gillick is finishing her Socks for the Homeless appeal today. Over 1000 pairs of socks have been collected, which is well in excess of her target of 750.

She and her family will distribute them to the homeless in Limerick. Well done to Molly and her family for driving this Initiative and thanks for your generous support of this worthy cause.

Wooden sculpture crafted by Nenagh College student, Juliette Kerin & presented to Prof. Brian Lenehan for the staff at UHL

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“Thank you for all you have sacrificed and for your resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic.” reads the inscription on a wooden sculpture crafted by Nenagh College student, Juliette Kerin & presented to Prof. Brian Lenehan for the staff at UHL 
Juliette says “The dedication & contribution of frontline and essential workers is valued in our society. My brief was to design and make a decorative artefact which could be presented to a person or group in appreciation of their support to others.”