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UN Global Schools Visit
Created : 13 Apr 2019, 5:04 AM
Archived : 13 Jun 2019, 12:00 AM
The Secretary General of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Niall Burgess, along with fellow DFA officials Mr. John Concannon and Ms. Claire Coughlan, and Commandant. Colin Campbell of the Irish Defense Forces, visited the school to present it with a UN flag as part of the UN's global schools project. Mr. Burgess and Mr. Concannon spoke to the girls about the role of the UN in the world; Ireland's important role in the UN; and the work of Irish embassies and diplomats across the globe. Ms. Coughlan told the girls about her recent experience coordinating Irish aid efforts in the war-torn Central African Republic, and Cmd. Cambpell spoke about his time working in Kosovo and the Lebanon as a UN peace keeper. The speakers gave the girls an excellent insight into the international roles undertaken by Ireland across the globe and stressed the importance of that work and Ireland's influence and impact relative to its size. The girls asked the speakers many probing and insightful questions and gave feedback on their priorities which Mr. Burgess in particular was eager to receive.
NUIG Summer Schools
Created : 14 May 2019, 4:07 PM
Archived : 08 Jun 2019, 1:00 AM
NUI Galway is pleased to offer a number of summer schools for 2019 in the following areas: Business - Tuesday 25th June, free and open to TY, 5th and 6th year students Law - Thursday 6th June - open to TY and 5th year students Astrophysics - Wednesday 26th June - open to TY, 5th and 6th year students German - 10th-15th June (9am-1pm) open to 5th year students. €50 per person for 5 days. Computer Science - Thursday 27th June, open to TY, 5th year and 6th year students
Aaliyah to Represent Ireland at the European Boxing Championships
Created : 04 Apr 2019, 5:26 PM
Archived : 04 Jun 2019, 12:00 AM
Congratulations to 5th Year student Aaliyah Butler who had a unanimous 5-0 victory at the recent Senior Cadet Boxing Championships in Dublin and will now represent Ireland in the European Championships in Romania.
TYs - Galway Sick Kids Foundation Looking for Volunteers This Friday
Created : 23 May 2019, 6:15 AM
Archived : 25 May 2019, 1:00 AM
The Galway Sick Kids Foundation are raising funds to upgrade facilities in the Paediatric Unit in UHG. They are carrying out a gate collection this Friday, 24th of May, and are looking for some volunteers to help out. If you are available and would like to help this worthwhile cause, please visit galwaysickkids.ie/
Useful Revision Guide
Created : 24 Mar 2019, 9:40 AM
Archived : 24 May 2019, 12:00 AM
The article below provides some useful tips for effective revision: chronotopeblog.com/2018/05/05/how-should-students-revise-a-brief-guide/
Smart Futures Presentation for 3rd Year Students
Created : 22 Mar 2019, 4:45 PM
Archived : 22 May 2019, 12:00 AM
Pat Leahy from Metlife recently delivered the SFI Smart Futures presentation to our 3rd Year students. Metlife is a multinational insurance and investment company with a global technology campus in Galway. Smart Futures is a Government initiative working with industry, research and education partners to promote STEM careers to post-primary students in Ireland. The objective is to grow awareness and improve perceptions of what people working in STEM do and what skills they use/require. The aim is to encourage students to consider/retain STEM subjects at post-primary and third level and improve the coordination of outreach resources.
Gaisce Awards
Created : 19 Mar 2019, 5:27 PM
Archived : 19 May 2019, 12:00 AM
Congratulations to our five 5th Year students who were presented with their Gaisce Bronze Awards. The girls - Anna Burke, Isabelle Gibbs, Aoife Lynagh, Caoimhe Kelly and Orla O'Regan - showed tremendous commitment and perseverance in completing the award. The Gaisce ('great achievement') award is carried out under the patronage of the President of Ireland and in order to achieve the award, the girls had successfully complete four challenge areas: community involvement; development of a personal skill; physical recreation; and an adventure journey. The girls were ably guided on their journey by Ms. Carroll and Ms. Cradock who worked with the girls and supported them in achieving this worthwhile award.
Easter Study Arrangements
Created : 13 Apr 2019, 5:10 AM
Archived : 29 Apr 2019, 1:00 AM
The arrangements for students undertaking Easter study are as follows: It will run from 9.30 to 12.30 beginning Tuesday 23rd of April. Students will get a 10 minute break during each session. Students do not need to wear their uniform. Study will take place in Room 31, so if you arrive early just wait at the entrance gates.
TY Trip to Berlin
Created : 08 Apr 2019, 7:54 PM
Archived : 27 Apr 2019, 1:00 AM
We wish a bon voyage to our TY students and their teachers who traveled to Berlin early this morning. We hope you all have a fabulous trip!
Rosary Hall Raffle Reminder
Created : 29 Mar 2019, 4:21 PM
Archived : 20 Apr 2019, 1:00 AM
Reminder to all students to please return the raffle cards to the school office as soon as possible. The raffle will take place early next week. If you have not yet sold your lines you may do so and return the cards on Monday morning at the very latest.