12th September 2007
WELCOME BACK
We would like to welcome back all staff and students for the new school year. We hope everyone is well refreshed after the summer holidays and we look forward to a successful year ahead.
JUNIOR CERTIFICATE RESULTS
Best wishes to all our students who will receive their Junior Certificate results today (Wednesday).
SPANISH VISITORS
The staff and students at Coláiste Chraobh Abhann extend a warm welcome to 19 Spanish students and their leader, who will be spending the week at our school. The students are aged between 16 and 18 years old and come from the surrounding areas of Madrid. They are attending classes in various subject areas, with the aim of gaining an insight into the Irish education system.
ADULT & COMMUNITY EDUCATION
The Autumn term of our Adult and Community Education programme is resuming the week beginning Monday September 17th. A wide range of classes are on offer, including Yoga, Computers, Spanish, Golf, English as a Foreign Language and Flower Arranging. Enrolments may be made by visiting the school in person, or by phone or post. The brochure is available to download from our website at www.colaisteca.ie and our telephone number is 01-2870198.
HIGHER OPTIONS
Our fifth year students will be attending the Higher Options Conference in Dublin on Wednesday next, September 19th. Students will get the opportunity to talk to representatives from various colleges and courses, which in turn will help them decide on which career path they may like to take in the future.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The programme of extra-curricular activities is up and running in the school. All students are encouraged to get involved in at least one activity, either sporting or non-sporting. Activities include Camogie, Soccer, Gaelic football for boys and girls, Debating, Fishing and a whole lot more!!
TRANSITION YEAR
The Transition Year students have just commenced a First Aid course. This course is provided by the Irish Red Cross and facilitated by Mr. John Keegan.