Ms Lavelle and Ms.Ní Chonghaile’s 5th Year Irish classes participated in a Tráth na gCeist this morning!

Well done to team B - Lilly, Sam, Carl and Aaron who took first place! 

Well done to the following 5th year students who took part in our Love Your Money Essay Writing Competition - 1st Place Evey Brand, 2nd Place Grace Doyle and 3rd Place Clodagh Burdis. 

Each student received a prize of One4all Voucher sponsored by the CCPC Our Money, Our Future Financial Literacy Initiatives for Schools. 

I would encourage all students to think about what you spend money on and how best to start saving for the future. 

Be money smart!

Congratulations!

Ms Mills

 5th year students organised and enjoyed a Céilí session in their Irish class today as part of their activities for Seachtain na Gaeilge. 

Great to see students dancing and enjoying themselves while celebrating their Irish culture. 

Well done all. 

Today 5th Year Competitive PE got started on their Sport Education Module. 

Students were split into teams and given roles to complete - including captain, warm up coach and equipment manager. 

This will continue for a 6 week block with winners at the end.

Well done to all. 

The 5th year Irish classes were out this morning doing a Puc Fada and a Cic Fada to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge. A huge well done to Megan Alcock and Liam Munnelly who won!

Seachtain na Gaeilge runs until Lá Fhéile Pádraig!️

Dear parents/guardians,

a reminder that no students have permission to leave the school grounds at morning break time. Students who leave the school grounds at morning break will be issued with detention. Please speak with your son/daughter about this today.

Kind regards

J Leonard

Principal

Our TY students gave a warm welcome to their Belgian exchange partners on Sunday afternoon. Some students even had the chance to attend an exciting rugby match – an unforgettable experience! They are spending 5 days in Kilcullen exploring the theme of European values with a trip planned to Europe House and Dáil Éireann later in the week.

This morning, they spent the day at school, sharing insights about the cultural differences at the heart of our European project before exploring the our local heritage with a visit to Old Kilcullen. The students are really looking forward to seeing their exchange partners perform on stage in the school’s production of Grease on Wednesday night  – it's sure to be a highlight of the visit!

TY students had a fantastic day out on Wednesday, at the Irish Film Institute in Dublin. They were accompanied by Ms. Dredge and Ms. O’Sullivan. The day was specifically tailored for students interested in the new Drama, Film and Theatre Studies, Leaving Certificate subject. It was an action packed informative day. 

It commenced with a viewing of the TV series ’Video Nasty’. This was followed by a question and answer session with the cast and creative team. It was fascinating to discover how a creative project developed from a kernel idea to a completed project on screen. The collaboration between the script writer, director, actors, music coordinator, costume designer etc was very evident. Costumes from the show were on display and the costume designer explained how it was difficult to source 1980’s costumes in Ireland. She had to travel abroad and have some pieces custom made. Students got to participate in camera and storyboarding workshops and more detailed interviews with the cast and director. 

The day culminated in an extremely interesting question and answer session, with a panel of very creative individuals, from The National Talent Academies, working in various careers in the film and television  industry.

It was a very informative day and a real eye opener in relation to the  hundreds of careers available in this area. The passion these creative people had for their jobs was very evident and their enthusiasm was contagious. Our students found it very worthwhile and beneficial. It was a great day out. 

Well done to 6C who with the support of their teacher Ms Wall raised €155 for Kilcullen Community Action (KCA) by selling treat bags at break time as part of the Living in the Community module. We were delighted to welcome Noel Clare, former Deputy Principal and member of the KCA to accept the cheque from our students today. The KCA lead a number of initiatives that make Kilcullen a lovely place to live, work in and visit. Thank you to everyone involved.