Archived : 06 Nov 2023, 12:00 AM
Applications are now available for student librarians to work in the school library at lunchtime. If you would like to play an important and exciting role in the school library pick up an application form from the librarian. The closing date for applications is the 14th September.
Archived : 01 Nov 2023, 12:00 AM
Archived : 01 Nov 2023, 12:00 AM
We had a fantastic first full week back in school, great to see all of our students so enthusiatic!
Archived : 01 Nov 2023, 12:00 AM
Would you like to join a parents’ book club? We are looking for new members and facilitators to help run the Book Club and organise meet up times and locations. Any questions please email the school librarian Sinead Kelleher at library@olschool.ie
Archived : 01 Nov 2023, 12:00 AM
Archived : 30 Oct 2023, 12:00 AM
We are proud participants in the Active School Flag initiative. As part of this process, all students and staff fill out a survey each year which gives us invaluables insights into the physical activity patterns and needs of our school community. The research is explained in further detail in the attached letter and, should you wish your daughter not to particpate in the survey, there is a form that you can fill out and return to reception.
Many thanks.
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Archived : 29 Oct 2023, 12:00 AM
Archived : 28 Oct 2023, 12:00 AM
Archived : 28 Oct 2023, 12:00 AM
The Ad Astra Academy provides a nurturing infrastructure for students who show exceptional potential in academic pursuits, sports or the performing arts. Benefits of the academic scholarship include:
- A €3,000 bursary each academic year a scholar is in the Academy
- The support of a dedicated academic mentor
- A programme of workshops and seminars by academics, distinguished alumni and guest speakers throughout the year to develop the scholars’ academic and personal potential
- An elective module to undertake in stage two callled Ad Astra Professional & Personal Development
- Networking and development opportunities
- Access to the Scholars' Room
- Team Building events
- Access to campus accommodation (scholars must pay for this themselves)
To be eligible for the Academic Scholarship, prospective students must receive 6 H1's (or its equivalent) in their leaving certificate in any subjects and must complete an online application by clicking here or via the Ad Astra Academy website on/before Monday, 28th August 2023. The online application consists of a personal statement and a statement of achievement called ‘beyond the classroom’. Eligible applications for shortlisting will be scored only on the basis of their application form, weighting of 60% statement of achievement and 40% personal statement.
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Archived : 28 Oct 2023, 12:00 AM