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BT Young Scientists
Created : 07 Jan 2016, 2:12 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
We wish the five students representing Taylors at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition this week the very best of luck. They are:
Orla O'Regan and Elisa Sanchis (2nd Year).
Mairead Bell, Dana Frank and Amy Keaney (3rd Year).
We wish the girls every success.
Deutschmobil Visit
Created : 15 Dec 2015, 11:32 AM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
On Monday, 14th December at the invitation of the German Department, the Deutschmobil paid a very special visit to the students of German throughout the school. The Deutschmobil is a mobile unit sponsored by the German Embassy in Dublin and the Goethe Institut Irland. It is part of a wider campaign "German Connects" to support and promote the German language in Ireland.
During the visit students were given an opportunity to participate in various fun activities with the emphasis on the use of the German language. The Deutschmobil is equipped with carefully chosen teaching material for its tour throughout Ireland. At the end of each session students were given small presents which were a very welcome gesture. A very enjoyable and successful day was had by all.
Visit from St. Michael’s Dominican College, Adelaide, Australia
Created : 14 Dec 2015, 5:12 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
St. Michael’s Dominican College, Adelaide, Australia visited the school today (Monday 14th December). The 31 students and 4 teachers have visited 4 Dominican schools in Ireland over the past 10 days – Muckross & Cabra in Dublin, Fortwilliam in Belfast and Taylor’s in Galway.
While in the school their orchestra, band and choir put on a concert in conjunction with a number of acts from Taylor’s. It made for a very enjoyable and lively Monday afternoon!
Coding Success
Created : 04 Dec 2015, 1:42 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Well done to the 4 girls who took part in the Google Call-to-Code competition – Maezza Brathwaite (3rd Yr) Tara Burke (6th Yr), Yvonne Egan (1st Yr) and Ciara O’Neill (6th Yr). All four were ranked highly in this national competition with Yvonne Egan being one of only 20 junior students nationwide to progress to the national final in the Google offices, Dublin next week.
Class 2/1 Donate Almost 50 Boxes of Goods to Help the Homeless
Created : 27 Nov 2015, 4:46 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Well done to the girls in class 2/1 who today handed over almost 50 boxes of basic essentials to the Galway Homeless Christmas Appeal organisers. The girls collected items such as toiletries and clothing as well as fund raised to purchase further items. These will now be distributed by Cope Galway and the Simon Community to homeless people living in Galway.
BIN IT! Roadshow for 1st Year Students
Created : 24 Nov 2015, 5:44 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
The BIN IT Roadshow arrived in Taylor's this morning. The visit was organised by the Green Schools Committee who are working hard to make the school litter free and environmentally friendly.
The BIN IT! roadshow is an award winning educational roadshow designed to tackle the impact of unnecessary littering and it helps students to understand why it is so important to take personal responsibility for correct litter disposal. The team put on a highly entertaining and informative show which was enjoyed by all the 1st Year students. The BIN IT team were full of praise for the manner in which the girls got involved and participated in the event.
TY Student to Perform in Carnegie Hall & Aras an Uachtarain
Created : 17 Nov 2015, 12:34 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Congratulations to TY student Clare Quinn who has been invited by President Michael Higgins to sing at the lighting of the Christmas lights at Aras an Uachtarain this December. Clare will also perform in Carnagie Hall on Easter Sunday 2016 after winning the American Protégé International Music Talent Competition. This competition recognises the very best young talent from around the world.
You can view some of Clare's performances on the school website or YouTube.
STUDENT DOWNLOAD COMPETITION
Created : 13 Nov 2015, 4:51 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Students who download the Dominican College app can enter a draw for a €50 One-For-All for one student in each year group.
Details of how to enter can be found in the School Info section of the app.
Gaeilge 24 Hour Challenge
Created : 11 Nov 2015, 5:41 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Congratulations to all the students who took part in Gaeilge 24 'Speak Irish for a Day' challenge on Tuesday 10th November.
The event was sponsored by Conradh Na Gaeilge,which supports the promotion of Irish throughout Ireland.
Students and teachers got into the spirit of the event immediately and they very proudly wore their t- shirts,wrist bands and stickers.
The message of the day was "má tá beagán Gaeilge agat,labhair í agus beatha teanga í a labhairt"
A very successful and fun day was had by all involved.
Upcoming Events for TY Students
Created : 02 Nov 2015, 9:25 AM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
The schedule of events for TY students during the month of November has been uploaded to the TY section of the app.