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St Joseph's College Lucan
Leinster Track & Field finals: We are very proud to share the fantastic achievements of our students at the recent Leinster Track & Field finals. Their hard work and dedication truly shone through as you can see from the following results. Holly Whelan - 2nd in U16 Shot Putt, Lucy Cassidy - 3rd in Minor 800m, Ana Jones - 4th in U16 Mile, Anna Kilcullen - 5th in Junior Hammer, Ellen Kenny - 5th in Intermediate 300m. A big shout out also to Rachel Doyle, Izzy and Poppy Lyons Kennedy, and Kayleigh Tobin Rehill for their fantastic performances - we're proud of each and every one of you. We're especially excited to announce that Lucy Cassidy and Ana Jones will go on to represent our school at the All-Ireland Championships in a few weeks' time. Best of luck, girls - we'll all be cheering you on!
TY Mock Trial Final at Criminal Courts! St. Joseph's College are, once again, through to the Public Access to Law (PAL) Mock Trial Competition Final in the Central Criminal Courts on Saturday, 17th May. Our outstanding team of Barristers, Solicitors, Witnesses, Court Reporters, Jury Members and Artists competed in three cases on Saturday, 10th May, one of 24 schools taking part. Four schools now proceed to the Mock Trial Final - we wish you all the very best!
Visits to Leinster House: Last week was a busy week for St. Joseph’s in Leinster House with two groups visiting the Houses of the Oireachtas. On Wednesday, 7th May, the 5th & 6th Politics classes with the TY Flag Day Committee met with Emer Higgins TD for a very interesting tour of Leinster House. We were delighted to have 6th Year, Hazel Gogarty, along with us and to see where her Dad, Paul Gogarty TD, sits in Dail Eireann for the important assemblies that take place there. On Friday, 9th May, the Flag Day Awards Lunch took place to acknowledge last year's award winners. Our former student & scholarship winner, Caoimhe Daffy, and three other award winners from St. Joseph's - Jasmine Edgerton, Aala Benfayed and Mia Rose Siju, were treated to a very enjoyable afternoon. The message of the Irish Flag of Peace, Respect, Pride & Inclusion was at the heart of the entries that all students were awarded for.
Well done to Dublin Senior Ladies Football Team! A massive well done to the Dublin ladies senior football team on their win in the Leinster LGFA final today and in particular out Joeys representatives, teacher Martina Farrell (selector) and Sophie McIntyre, past pupil. Congratulations to you both!
Darkness Into Light: Well done to all the staff and students who were up early on Saturday morning for the Darkness into Light in St. Catherine's Park, it was a great occasion and will raise valuable funds for Pieta House.
1st Year Trip to Redhills Adventure Centre: Our 1st Year students enjoyed a fantastic school trip to the Redhills Adventure Centre in Kildare on Monday, 12th May. Although the weather was not in the group's favour setting off, as soon as all arrived, the sun shone brightly for the day! It was a great day of bonding, fun and celebrating the closing of 1st Year for students, tutors, SNAs, Year Heads and Deputy Principal too. Memories are made of these days!
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Colaiste Phadraig
CPR Award: We are delighted to announce that our school has been successful in the application for the prestigious CPR 4 Schools Heroes Award, recognising the exceptional efforts of seven of our TY students, under the supervision, guidance and support of Ms. Smith and Mr. McGill, in promoting CPR awareness and training. This national award, presented by the Irish Heart Foundation, acknowledges individual students and teachers who go above and beyond in advocating for lifesaving skills.
Under the expert guidance of Ms. Smith, who is certified in CPR training, the students, Cian Kelly, Thomas Connolly, Leo Jordan, Faran Iftikhar, Eoghan Burke, Andrew McNally and Adam Donoghue embarked on a year-long journey to develop their lifesaving skills. Through a structured and supportive training programme, they gradually built their confidence and competence in performing CPR, culminating in their ability to teach and inspire their peers.
The TY students set up four CPR dummies in the school library, providing hands-on demonstrations and allowing their peers to practice CPR in a controlled environment. Their commitment to this cause exemplifies the core values of the CPR 4 Schools programme, which aims to create a generation of lifesavers by equipping young people with the skills to respond effectively in cardiac emergencies.
SciFest: We are thrilled to announce that two of our dedicated third-year students, Daithi Reilly and Liam Barrett, have been honoured with the Communicator Award at the SciFest competition held on Thursday 8th May at Dublin City University. Their project, 'Say gambling, I heard you like em young', stood out for its clarity, relevance, and impactful message. The students embarked on this project with a clear mission: to educate their peers about the risks associated with gambling and to promote healthier lifestyle choices. Their ability to communicate complex information in an engaging and accessible manner impressed judges and peers alike.
We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to the remaining 19 students who participated in the competition. Each of them demonstrated remarkable dedication, conducting thorough research and presenting their findings with confidence and clarity. Their projects covered a diverse range of topics, such as the logistics of running a presidential campaign in Ireland and the USA, anti-gravity structure, the chemistry of biodegradable plastic, the chemical depolymerisation of plastics, a number of Wellbeing topics, Chatbots, Markov Chains, Model Stochastic Process in queueing theory and the aerodynamics of an aeroplane, showcasing the enormous depth and breadth of scientific inquiry fostered within our school.
Wellbeing: We are delighted to announce that our school has been awarded the prestigious Pieta House Amber Flag in recognition of our continued efforts to promote positive mental health and well-being in Colaiste Phadraig.
The Amber Flag initiative, run by Pieta House, is a nationwide program that acknowledges the efforts of schools, clubs, and organisations that actively work to promote mental health.
A very special thank you must go to the teachers on the Amber Flag Committee; Ms. Deane, Ms. Shanahan, Ms. Cooney, Mr. Tarpey, Mr. Moran, Mr. Kelly, Ms. Casey, Ms. Woulfe, Ms. Thompson, Ms. Smith, and especially Ms. Farrell whose guidance, energy, and leadership have been instrumental in driving this initiative forward. The consistent efforts of the committee behind the scenes helped shape an environment where mental well-being is prioritised and celebrated.
We would also like to acknowledge the incredible work of our Student Committee, who played an active and enthusiastic role in every stage of the process. The students, Seán Finn Hennessy, Shaun Thomas, Cian Mills, George Mulavarickal, Max O' Neill, Anish Kodishola, Anish Iter, Dan Coseru, Sam Jacob, Aniruddh and Abhinav Sriram have been so gererous with their time throughout the year. Together, our committees have ensured that our school is a place where students feel safe, supported, and understood - a place where mental health is talked about openly and positively. The Amber Flag serves not only as a recognition of the work we have done, but as a symbol of our ongoing commitment to nurturing well-being within our school.
Well done to group of dedicated students and teachers from our school who gathered in Phoenix Park on Saturday morning to take part in the annual Darkness into Light event. Setting off in the pre-dawn quiet, they joined thousands of others across the country walking together to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention and mental health support, in partnership with Pieta House. Your efforts remind us all of the power of coming together in support of mental health and of the importance of showing kindness and hope – even in the darkest of times.
Lucan Community College
3rd year Trip to Mountjoy Prison: The 3rd year CSPE class got the chance to visit Mountjoy prison and see the day to day lives of prisoners. This tour was eye opening to the students as they got to see firsthand what life in incarceration entails. They got to take a tour of the prison, see some of the historic parts and got to have a Q and A with some of the prison staff. An interesting day out for all!
Leinsters Track & Field Competition: A huge well done to all our athletes who competed at the Leinsters Track & Field Competition in Tullamore. A particular shoutout to Saoirse Fitzgerald, Maggie Jez & Aoife O'Regan who have represented our school superbly over the past 6 years.
1st and 2nd Year Sports Day: Our PE Department hosted a wonderful sports day for 1st and 2nd year students in the school. The sun was shining, and the warm, sunny weather made it a perfect day to be outdoors. Students took part in a range of activities including tag rugby, football, teamwork challenges, and frisbee. There was plenty of energy, laughter, and friendly competition throughout the day. A highlight for many was the visit from the ice cream van, which provided a refreshing treat in the sunshine.
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