School activities at Coláiste Phobal Roscrea

Transition Year were away in Belmullet, Co Mayo, from Monday 13th until Wednesday 15th. They had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the activities immensely. Thanks to all the teachers who travelled with them.

Gaisce: The Silver Gaisce students and teachers were away from Wednesday 15th until Friday 17th in Achill, Co Mayo, for their hike along with their teachers. Well done to all on completing their tasks.

Oral Irish and Communications Exams: On Thursday, May 16th, the Sixth Year LCA students had their Communications Oral Exam and the Fifth and Sixth Year LCA students had their Irish Oral Exam.

School Awards: On Thursday, May 16th, we had our annual Academic Awards Ceremony. Each year a student receives the overall award for having excelled in each subject area and two students receive certificates. Mr Flynn, Deputy Principal, called out the recipients' names and they were presented with their awards by Mr O'Connor, Principal. There were awards given to Senior and Junior students.

Along with subject awards, there were LCA student of the year, LCVP, Senior student of the Year, Junior student of the Year, Student Council, Prefects, Camogie, Hurling, Gaelic Football, Soccer, Badminton, Entrepreneur, School Vocal/Choir, Pieta House Fundraising Concert Performers, Personal Achievement, Athletics, BT Young Scientist, Green Schools, attendance and ETB Vocal and Music awards presented. Well done to all students on their achievements and they are a credit to the school. Our thanks to Mr Fitzgerald for co-ordinating the event.

Transition Year graduation: The Transition Year graduation took place on Thursday, May 16th, at 6.30pm. There was a big crowd present including TY students, teachers, parents/guardians and family members. It was a great night to hear about all the activities they experienced during this academic year. Congratulations to them all as they now focus towards Fifth Year in September.