Welcome back to students and staff as we head into the final term of the 2023/24 school year!
Jack Kavanagh Talk
On Tuesday, the TYs welcomed Jack Kavanagh, who gave an inspiring talk about resilience in the midst of adversity. Jack spoke to TY students about how to overcome life’s anxieties, and how to build a healthier relationship with others and with ourselves. A massive thank you goes out to Jack who took the time to come and talk to us. See the photo gallery!
Student makes Forbes 30 Under 30 list
Congratulations to second year student and actor Alisha Weir for making Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list! We’re so proud. You can read about Alisha’s accomplishments here: https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2024/europe/entertainment
Double All Ireland Senior silver for OLS
Congratulations again to the senior swim team (Eva Walshe, Zoe Browne, Sylvie Marley and Laura Potts) who competed Saturday against schools from all four provinces at the All Ireland Schools Relay Championships. The girls competed in the senior category (U19) and won silver in both the 200 freestyle and the 200 medley relays. We are so proud of you!
SEC JC Home Ec Practical’s
Good luck to Junior Certificate students completing their Home Economics practical’s this week.
Charity Update
Congratulations to the Charity Committee on running a successful Daffodil Day in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. They raised €1,211.65. Another well done to the Active Schools Flag on a very successful Colour run in aid of Special Olympics Ireland. They raised €2,09.45. Thank you to everyone who contributed to both important charities.
DJ Workshop
Ballyroan Library is running a 4 week DJ workshop for teens (ages 14-17 only) beginning in Ballyroan Library on 25 April. The workshops will be delivered by the musician educators of NOISE music collective.
Places are limited and places can be booked here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/noise-music-collective-4-week-dj-workshop-for-teens-tickets-870965269567?aff=oddtdtcreator
