New shcool for Coláiste Phobal Ros Cré
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First Year students on the historical tour of Roscrea.Image 2 of 3
Smiles all round: Staff and Student soccer teams and match officials after the match.Image 3 of 3
The new school design team with Coláiste Phobal management and Breda Cuneen, Head of Capital Buildings, Tipperary Education and Training Board.New school update: This week marked an exciting one in both the history and future of our school as the members of the design team tasked with designing our new school met on site for the ‘kick-off meeting’ for the project. The design team, comprising of representatives from MCOH Architects, KSN Project Management, Nolan Construction Consultants, Downes Associates, Semple and McKillop, Reddy Architecture and Urbanisation and KSN Project Management, met with school management team Jack Flynn and Ciara Ormand, as well as Breda Cuneen, Head of Capital Buildings, Tipperary Education and Training Board.
When built, the new school will be able to accommodate 800 students and will include four special classes, ensuring that the provision of second level education in Roscrea is future-proofed for generations to come.Special Class Provision: In fantastic news this week, the Department of Education have sanctioned the opening of two special classes on our campus here in Coláiste Phobal. They will be available for pupils in our community to enrol in from September 2023. The sanctioned classes are intended to meet the needs of students with complex educational needs arising from their diagnosis of ASD.
This is a much-needed addition to us here as there are nine special classes already in our surrounding primary schools. We are delighted to soon be in a position to provide post-primary special class places and look forward to a new chapter in the history of our school.
Staff Cycle to Work: The annual staff Cycle to Work took place this week from Dunkerrin to our school. The cycle this year was in memory of our colleague Mick O’Shea. There was a collection in the staffroom for Tullamore Palliative Care, who made it possible for Mick to spend his final days at home. Thanks to all who organised, participated and donated.
School Funday: Last week saw the return of our annual school Funday. The whole school was invited to participate in a wide variety of activities ranging from traditional sports day events such as races and tug of war, to hurling and soccer skills competitions, obstacle courses and of course, inflatable attractions. The day culminated in our traditional Staff vs Students soccer game, which resulted in a 1-0 victory for the Student team. A fantastic day was had by all and we would like to thank the staff members involved in organising such a successful day, as well as Megabounce, who provided our inflatables on the day.
Historical Tour of Roscrea: Ms Hassett and Ms O'Meara took their First Year groups (Lough Allen and Lough Conn) on a historical tour of Roscrea. We visited the Round Tour, Saint Cronan's Monastery, Roscrea Castle, Damer House and the Franciscan Friary. We enjoyed a wonderfully, informative talk from Sandra of the OPW at Roscrea Castle. A lovely afternoon, thoroughly enjoyed by all.