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PsychoSpaghetti at Clifden Station House

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Ger Carey’s PsychoSpaghetti at Clifden Station House attended by TY and 5th year students was an absolute success! The audience was in stitches as Carey brilliantly deconstructed the teenage psyche with wit and relatability. This hilarious, high-energy performance perfectly captured the chaotic, comic reality of secondary school life.Thanks to the teachers for accompanying: Mr Groves, Ms McLoughlin, Ms L. O’ Neill, Ms E. O’ Neill & Ms Barry. Thanks to Mr Collins for his input & Ms Keating for organising.

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Tony O’Reilly visited our school last week to deliver a powerful talk based on his harrowing personal journey from a £1 bet to a multi-million-euro gambling addiction.During his talk, he shared the story of how he stole €1.75 million from his job to fund a habit that eventually cost him his home, his family, and his freedom.Tony uses his lived experience to educate students on the “normalisation” of gambling in the digital age and the hidden dangers of “losses disguised as wins”. His talk was described by students as “eye-opening”.

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Inné eagraíodh ceardlann amhránaíocht do rang sa chéád bhliain. Eagraíodh é seo in éineacht leis an Oifigeach Pleanála Teanga- Josephine Ní Allmhurain. Ba í Caitríona Ní Cheannabháin aoi na ceardlainne agus bhí na daltaí breá sásta dul ag canadh léí.

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Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta do Choláiste Lurgan

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ATU STEM Passport for Inclusion Programme

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We are very proud of our TY students who completed the ATU STEM Passport for Inclusion Programme over the last 3 months. The programme addresses gender inequality and unequal access to STEM education, particularly for students in DEIS schools and helps break down barriers by building confidence and providing practical skills and mentorship opportunities.

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Our senior debating team had a fantastic win last week when they travelled to Ballyhanuis to compete in the first round of the ACCS Debating Competition.

The team were asked to propose the motion 'This House would make Transition Year mandatory' and were up against Castlerea Community School.

Our speakers on the day were Laura Malone, Oisin Maher and Isabelle Day.

Wishing our debating team the best of luck as they will now go on to compete in the next round of the competition.

A heaftfelt thanks to Ms DeLappe and Ms Keane for all their guidance and support in the lead up to the debate and also for travelling with them!

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Our senior debating team had a fantastic win last week when they travelled to Ballyhanuis to compete in the first round of the ACCS Debating Competition. The team were asked to propose the motion 'This House would make Transition Year mandatory' and were up against Castlerea Community School.

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David Coleman: Developing Emotional Resilience

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Michael Harris, a local photographer and former President of the Photographic Society of Ireland spoke to TYs on Monday about the history of photography, careers in photography and gave some tips for taking top class pictures. A very informative talk

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Bhí ríméad orainn sa scoil scoláireahctaí a fháil ó FORUM. Is feachtas é seo chun Clochán a chur ag caint. Tá muid ag súil le céard a bheidh amach romhainn ó thaobh na Gaeilge de sa Chlochán.

Niamh Togher from FORUM Chonamara came to the school today to meet the fortunate students who won the Gaeltacht bursary, for Colaiste Lurgan , sponsored by FORUM, promoting Clochan ag Caint and Foras na Gaeilge.

Pictured are Ms.Wilson, Genevieve Diamond Carey, Siobhan McGonagle, Matthew OToole , Finn Wood, Will Laffey , Cormac Heanue and Niamh Togher .

The school looks forward to working with Niamh with future initiatives to promote the Irish Language in our area

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Bhí ríméad orainn sa scoil scoláireahctaí a fháil ó FORUM. Is feachtas é seo chun Clochán a chur ag caint. Tá muid ag súil le céard a bheidh amach romhainn ó thaobh na Gaeilge de sa Chlochán.

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Congratulations to the following students and staff members who completed Ms Mernagh’s 2025 Reading Challenge; Grace, Ava, Chloe, Claudia, Molly, Roisín, Marlene, Niamh, Aisling, Lucia, Gwen, Nelly, Lilli, Arlo, Alannah, Genevieve, Ms Snow, Ms McDonnell and Ms Keane.

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Congratulations are in order for Erin O Malley and Keela michel who were recognised for outstanding leadership throughout their time in CCS. This prize was generously sponsored bt Forum Connemara and the Board of Managment of CCS. Pictured presenting the awards is councillor Eileen Mannion.

Tugadh scileanna ceannaireacht Erin agus Keela faoi deara ag an ócáid Dé hAoine seo caite.

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Congratulations are in order for Erin O Malley and Keela michel who were recognised for outstanding leadership throughout their time in CCS. This prize was generously sponsored bt Forum Connemara and the Board of Managment of CCS. Pictured presenting the awards is councillor Eileen Mannion.

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Clifden Arts Festival 2025- what a week we had. We are just coming to terms with the amazing week we had last week. There were workshops on everything to do with the arts, music and enviornment: Drumming, Dance, Art, History, Geograpphy, Nature workshops but to name a few.

It was so lovely to see so many old and new faces around the staffroom and we welcomed so many people through the doors of the school over the last week.

On Friday last them, we all gathered in the Gym and got to witness our amazing students perform on the stage ans it showcased the talent we have here in CCS. We are so excited to see what next year brings.

We have to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Arts week commitee and Ms Snow, and also the fantastic TY helpers who were on hand to welcome, greet and guide our guests- what a great bunch.
Níl Féile Ealaíne an Chlocháina ch díreach thart agus níl muid ach ag teacgt chugainn féin. Bhí na ceardlanna, na seónna, na ceolchoirmeacha agus na cainteanna thar barr! Buíochas ó chróí leis an gcoiste ealaíne, Ms Snow agus daltaí na hIdirbhliana a bhí thar cionn an tseachtain ar fad! Is fada linn go bhfeicfidh muid céard a bheidh i ndán dúinn an bhliain seo chugainn!

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Clifden Arts Festival 2025- what a week we had. We are just coming to terms with the amazing week we had last week. There were workshops on everything to do with the arts, music and enviornment: Drumming, Dance, Art, History, Geograpphy, Nature workshops but to name a few.

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TYs involved in the defibrillator ceremony in our AIRE approved local community facility Garrai Glas Éducation Centre in Moyard.
Pictured here with tutors Daria & Roisin

Maith sibh chuile dhuine, ag obair ar son an phobail!

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TYs involved in the defibrillator ceremony in our AIRE approved local community facility Garrai Glas Éducation Centre in Moyard.Pictured here with tutors Daria & Roisin Maith sibh chuile dhuine, ag obair ar son an phobail!

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Amy from ATU spoke to TY classes today. It was interesting to see all the options available in the difference areas of study. Definitely food for thought as students move into 5th year in the autumn.

Is mór an fiúntas a bhaineann na daltaí as cainteanna mar seo!

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Amy from ATU spoke to TY classes today. It was interesting to see all the options available in the difference areas of study. Definitely food for thought as students move into 5th year in the autumn. Is mór an fiúntas a bhaineann na daltaí as cainteanna mar seo!

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Amy from ATU spoke to TY classes today. It was interesting to see all the options available in the difference areas of study. Definitely food for thought as students move into 5th year in the autumn.

Is mór an fiúntas a bhaineann na daltaí as cainteanna mar seo!

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Amy from ATU spoke to TY classes today. It was interesting to see all the options available in the difference areas of study. Definitely food for thought as students move into 5th year in the autumn. Is mór an fiúntas a bhaineann na daltaí as cainteanna mar seo!

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https://www.clifdencommunityschool.com/News/Feile-na-Bealtaine/360823/Index.html

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We were delighted to invite Elaine and Sue from Clifden Connemara Credit Union to talk to TY students on Friday.
They spoke to the students about the history and running of the Credit Union. A quiz kept the students interested and engaged & Elaine and Sue brought Credit Union goodies.
Again this year the Credit Union are sponsoring our " Spirit of Transition Year Award ", a prestigious award given to a student at the end of the academic year. This is the 7th year of the award.
The Credit Union is such a fantastic local service and we, at Clifden Community School, are delighted with this collaboration.

Míle buíochas leo as an gcaint a rinne siad leis na daltaí san Idirbhliain!

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We were delighted to invite Elaine and Sue from Clifden Connemara Credit Union to talk to TY students on Friday.They spoke to the students about the history and running of the Credit Union.

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5th Year students had an amazing day at Mountbellew Agricultural College with Agri Aware! 🌱🐄🐑 They got hands-on experience in soil science, sheep and beef husbandry, the Dairy Calf to Beef system, and grassland management-core topics of the Leaving Cert Agricultural Science course. Farm safety was also a key focus, reinforcing the importance of safe practices in agriculture. A brilliant way to see classroom learning in action! Some of our students were even interviewed by Agri Aware! 🎤🎥 Big thanks to Agri Aware for an insightful day! 👩‍🌾👨‍🌾 #AgriAware #FarmWalkTalk #FutureFarmers #HandsOnLearning #FarmSafety #Agriculture #LeavingCertAgScience.

Thanks to the Agricultural Science tecahers, Ms D'Arcy, Ms Acton and Ms Staunton for organising and attending with students! ⭐

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Mountbellew Agricultural College with Agri Aware

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5th Year students had an amazing day at Mountbellew Agricultural College with Agri Aware! 🌱🐄🐑 They got hands-on experience in soil science, sheep and beef husbandry, the Dairy Calf to Beef system, and grassland management-core topics of the Leaving Cert Agricultural Science course.

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Congratulations to all the winners this afternoon as part of our attendance drive. Huge congratulations to Aidan Keane and Genevieve Diamond Carey who were the top winners and are now proud owners of brand new tablets!!

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Congratulations to all the winners this afternoon as part of our attendance drive. Huge congratulations to Aidan Keane and Genevieve Diamond Carey who were the top winners and are now proud owners of brand new tablets!!

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Well done to Carah Walsh, Ryan O Toole, Michael Lydon and Marcus Lydon who received merit awards.

Caoimhe Foyle got student of the term 🌟

Well done also to Shane Conneely, Marcus Lydon, Caoimhe Foyle, Meaghan Mc Donnell and Aoibhinn Michel who were recognised for excellent attendance.

Nollaig Shona and take a well deserved break 🎄

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Well done to Carah Walsh, Ryan O Toole, Michael Lydon and Marcus Lydon who received merit awards. Caoimhe Foyle got student of the term 🌟 Well done also to Shane Conneely, Marcus Lydon, Caoimhe Foyle, Meaghan Mc Donnell and Aoibhinn Michel who were recognised for excellent attendance.

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Entrance Scholarship Award at ATU Galway

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Pictured here is Malo Stanley, LC 2024, receiving his Entrance Scholarship Award at ATU Galway.

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Hearty congratulations to Eoin Mannion in obtaining an Excellence Scholarship at the University of Galway for the academic year 2024/25. The excellence scholarship is awarded to students in recognition of their academic success at Leaving Cert level. Eoin is studying Bachelor of Commerce (Global Experience) 🌎

He is pictured here with his sisters Katherine and Aoife who both received the excellence scholarship when they sat the Leaving Cert.
Katherine is in 4th year Medicine and Aoife 3rd year Mathematical Science. In January Aoife heads to Notre Dame, Indiana for a semester to study Maths.

Congratulations Eoin. Clifden Community School is very proud of your achievement👏

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Hearty congratulations to Eoin Mannion in obtaining an Excellence Scholarship at the University of Galway for the academic year 2024/25. The excellence scholarship is awarded to students in recognition of their academic success at Leaving Cert level.

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Our Senior students who received awards today for their participation in maths week problem of the day and dingbats competition. Congratulations and well done 👏🏻

Also a massive thank you to the Maths department for running these competitions 🤩✨

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Our Senior students who received awards today for their participation in maths week problem of the day and dingbats competition. Congratulations and well done 👏🏻 Also a massive thank you to the Maths department for running these competitions 🤩✨

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Our junior students who received awards today for their participation in maths week problem of the day and dingbats competition. Congratulations and well done 👏🏻

Also a massive thank you to the Maths department for running these competitions 🤩✨

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Our junior students who received awards today for their participation in maths week problem of the day and dingbats competition. Congratulations and well done 👏🏻 Also a massive thank you to the Maths department for running these competitions 🤩✨

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Comhghairdeas to the leaving certificate students who were nominated for an award for their Attitude, Application and Attendance this term.

The recipients were: Shane, Vladyslav, Vladlena, Michaela and Ronan.

Student of the term is Malachy Gorham.

Well done to all💫

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Comhghairdeas to the leaving certificate students who were nominated for an award for their Attitude, Application and Attendance this term. The recipients were: Shane, Vladyslav, Vladlena, Michaela and Ronan. Student of the term is Malachy Gorham. Well done to all💫

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TYs welcomed Ms Judith Faherty to school today to talk about her job as a Sports Horse journalist with the Irish Field. She shared her journey to becoming a journalist, places she has visited in the course of her work as well as her upcoming journey to report from the 2024 Olympics and much, much more.

This visit is a follow on from the "Foal to Race" module covered in TY with Ms D'Arcy.
Pictured with Judith is Andrea who made a small presentation and Ms D'Arcy, as well as some of the TY students who attended the talk🏇

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Sports journalist talk with Judith Faherty

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TYs welcomed Ms Judith Faherty to school today to talk about her job as a Sports Horse journalist with the Irish Field. She shared her journey to becoming a journalist, places she has visited in the course of her work as well as her upcoming journey to report from the 2024 Olympics and much, much more.

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TY Kayaking 2024

Shane and the team from the Connemara Adventure Programme are with TYs last week and and this week running a fantastic programme kayaking on the Salt Lake🛶

We are so lucky to have such a wonderful group of local young people to work with our students, taking advantage of the fabulous weather and natural resources on our doorstep 🌅

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TY Kayaking 2024 Shane and the team from the Connemara Adventure Programme are with TYs last week and and this week running a fantastic programme kayaking on the Salt Lake🛶 We are so lucky to have such a wonderful group of local young people to work with our students, taking advantage of the fabulous weather and natural resources on our doorstep 🌅

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The Transition Year students have been working hard all year and have achieved an impressive milestone! Earning official certification in Microsoft applications.

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Congratulations to the following students and staff who completed Ms Mernagh's 10 Books by Summer reading challenge this year:

Ava Mitchell, Lilli Stuffle, Lucia Portugal Ojeda, Arlo Morrow, Oisin Heanue, Gwen Warbout, Colm McNamara, Alannah Canavan, Roisin O'Toole, Niamh O'Toole, Marlene Martin, Aoife Nee, Rosa Stolzenburg, Chloe Joyce, Therese Nicolaus, Noah Leamy and Ms Barry.

Prize for the fastest reader: Gwen Warbout

Special thanks to Ms Barry and Ms Keane 📚

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Congratulations to the following students and staff who completed Ms Mernagh's 10 Books by Summer reading challenge this year: Ava Mitchell, Lilli Stuffle, Lucia Portugal Ojeda, Arlo Morrow, Oisin Heanue, Gwen Warbout, Colm McNamara, Alannah Canavan, Roisin O'Toole, Niamh O'Toole, Marlene Martin, Aoife Nee, Rosa Stolzenburg, Chloe Joyce, Therese Nicolaus, Noah Leamy and Ms Barry.

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Grateful for Yvonne Moran from GRETB for enlightening our LC students about apprenticeships. A valuable talk shaping futures! Photos attached are of all the industry groups within apprenticeships, more are being development in 2024 🎓 #GRETB #Apprenticeships

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Grateful for Yvonne Moran from GRETB for enlightening our LC students about apprenticeships. A valuable talk shaping futures! Photos attached are of all the industry groups within apprenticeships, more are being development in 2024 🎓 #GRETB #Apprenticeships

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Last week our Transition Year students participated in a forensic science workshop: "The CSI Experience" .

This interactive workshop saw the students dealing with practical and theoretical work on the day including trace evidence, fires, shoe prints, fingerprinting, suspicious death, DNA, police photography and the court system.🔬 🧬

In the afternoon, there was a practical Crime Scene Investigation where students were given a mock crime scene and they were then able to put to use the information and instruction they had received in the first part of the day as they worked together as a team to carry out the investigation and subsequently solve the crime.❗

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Last week our Transition Year students participated in a forensic science workshop: "The CSI Experience" .

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Our 5th-year students recently delved into the operations of Kylemore Abbey as part of their LCVP class. Exploring behind the scenes, they gained invaluable insights. A big thank you to Kylemore Abbey for the warm hospitality! 🔔🍀

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Our 5th-year students recently delved into the operations of Kylemore Abbey as part of their LCVP class. Exploring behind the scenes, they gained invaluable insights. A big thank you to Kylemore Abbey for the warm hospitality! 🔔🍀

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Last Monday was national Childrens Day and click the below link to see the Highlights. Some if the fun activities on the day were:

1. No homework

2. Donuts for all

3. Music from our talented students.

Thanks to Marie Feeney, all our students and staff and all the staff at forum, Galway Rural Development, Connemara news and anyone else who had a part to play- bog or small.

Students thoroughly enjoyed their day and that's what it was about!
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Last Monday was national Childrens Day and click the below link to see the Highlights. Some if the fun activities on the day were: No homework Donuts for all Music from our talented students. Thanks to Marie Feeney, all our students and staff and all the staff at forum, Galway Rural Development, Connemara news and anyone else who had a part to play- bog or small.

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Some highlights from our Science Week events, showcasing the incredible work and creativity of our students. The pictures include, 1st Year quiz winners, 2nd Years assembling saltwater cars and the wire loop buzzer game - Don't Touch the Wire and also our Senior Cycle Science Winners - Match the Scientist Wall Quiz

Our students truly outdid themselves, demonstrating enthusiasm and passion for science.🔭

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Some highlights from our Science Week events, showcasing the incredible work and creativity of our students.

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Students from 2B got the opportunity to visit Aviva Insurance last Wednesday. They got a glimpse into the corporate world. We wan to thank Business in the community Ireland for giving our students the opportunity📈

Also thanks to Ms Staunton and Ms Connolly for accompanying them.

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Students from 2B got the opportunity to visit Aviva Insurance last Wednesday. They got a glimpse into the corporate world. We wan to thank Business in the community Ireland for giving our students the opportunity📈 Also thanks to Ms Staunton and Ms Connolly for accompanying them.

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A great numeracy activity for Transition year students that also promotes pair work. And whats even better- there are rewards thanks to Market 57!

Be sure to buddy up and be in with a chance of winning!!

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A great numeracy activity for Transition year students that also promotes pair work. And whats even better- there are rewards thanks to Market 57! Be sure to buddy up and be in with a chance of winning!!

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Co-curricular and Extra curricular activites

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Co-curricular and Extra curricular activites

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Bhí lá den scoth againn ar fad inné sc scoil go Gaeilge 24, dúshlán náisiúnta ina ndéanann daltai agus múinteoirí iarracht an Ghaeilge a labhairt ar feadh 24 uair an chloig.🍀

Thosaigh an mhaidin le seisiúin HITT trí Ghaeilge, ansin ghlac muid páirt sa Tráth na gCeist beo a d'eagraigh Conradh na Gaeilge. Tar éis am lóin ansin, bhí scileann spóirt againn taobh amuigh. Tháinig TG4 freisin chun taifead a dhéanamh ar an lá agus bhí na daltaí ar bís!!

Ghlac os cionn 80 dalta agus 18 ball foirne páirt ann agus é ag dul ó neart go neart chuile bhliain.

Míle buíochas do Ms Conroy agus Ms Ní Chormaic as ucht an lá a eagrú do na daltaí!.

Tá muid ag siúl go mór leis an mbliain seo chugainn!

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Bhí lá den scoth againn ar fad inné sc scoil go Gaeilge 24, dúshlán náisiúnta ina ndéanann daltai agus múinteoirí iarracht an Ghaeilge a labhairt ar feadh 24 uair an chloig.🍀 Thosaigh an mhaidin le seisiúin HITT trí Ghaeilge, ansin ghlac muid páirt sa Tráth na gCeist beo a d'eagraigh Conradh na Gaeilge.

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Lá mór dár scoil inniu nuair a bronnadh an teastas FCÁT orainn (CLIL) 🥳

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The School Arts week is over for another year but last week out students got the opportunity to take part in so many fun, engaging, active, musical workshops.

They varied from art, drama, traditional music, drumming, poetry and so much more
Tá muid saghas brónach go bhfuil deireadh le Seachtain na hEalaíona sa scoil agus bhí an oiread sin spóirt 's spraoi againn le linn na seachtaine. Seo cúpla pictiúr ón tseachtain a bhí againn!

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The School Arts week is over for another year but last week out students got the opportunity to take part in so many fun, engaging, active, musical workshops. They varied from art, drama, traditional music, drumming, poetry and so much more Tá muid saghas brónach go bhfuil deireadh le Seachtain na hEalaíona sa scoil agus bhí an oiread sin spóirt 's spraoi againn le linn na seachtaine.

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The objective of the workshops was to help students to become more environmentally conscious and aware of the impact of their consumer choices. The course is designed to aid students in applying their learning to real life situations and fostering problem solving skills for real world problems♻️
Bhain na scoláirí an-taitneamh as na ceardlanna an tseachtain seo le James ón eagraíocht Redesign.

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The objective of the workshops was to help students to become more environmentally conscious and aware of the impact of their consumer choices. The course is designed to aid students in applying their learning to real life situations and fostering problem solving skills for real world problems♻️ Bhain na scoláirí an-taitneamh as na ceardlanna an tseachtain seo le James ón eagraíocht Redesign.

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Clifden Writers’ Group are delighted to announce the results of the ANNE BUELL CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION 2023
Anne Buell, whose bequest is funding the competition, was a founding member of Clifden Writers’ Group.✍

The aim of the competition is to encourage writing and creativity among young people in our community and we really appreciate the opportunity for our students.
The Junior category winner is Emily Conroy, runner up is Niamh Walsh

Mabel Stanley had success in the Gaeilge category
Yuliia Okovyta’s entry was also highly commended

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50 word story

Overall winner:
Realtin O Halloran (TY)
Junior winners:
Alice Lapierre (Y1)
Kaelem Kane (Y1)
E.A.L. Winner
Vladislav Shgriaiev (Y5)

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2nd year 3A awards were as follows:

1. Kieran Ryan
2. Hannah Doherty
3. Rosheen O Malley
4. Dylan Keating
5. Sharron Thornton
6. Aoibheann Joyce
7. Jamie Linnane
8. Abigail Laffey
9. Niamh Heanue
10. Sean O'Leary Coyne
11. Rafael Sanchez Marin.

Student of term  Holly O Toole.

Well done to all.

Best Attendance  Ella Prauer and Katie Conneely .

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For the last time this year, we had our 5th year Triple A awards.

The student of the term was Elva Walsh. We wish them the very best in their summer exams☀️

Comhghairdeas leis na daltaí ar fad a fuair teastais inné don téarma deiridh. Is é Elva Wlash a fuair scoláire an téarma.

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The last of the triple A awards for 3rd years were handed out today. The recipients were:

1. Diarmuid Joyce

2. Adah Garvey

3. Clodagh O Toole

4. Isabelle Day (student of the term)

5. Elliot Mannion

6. Aoife Nee

7. Frances Lanzado

8. Michael Kerrigan

9. Claudia Harris

Comhghairdeas leo agus ádh mór leis an mbliain ar fad sa tSraith Shóisearach ⭐

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So proud of some our TY students who have been working hard with Brian, Ciara and Shane to earn their Level 2 Kayaking Certificate from Canoeing Ireland🛶

Yesterday was the last day of Kayaking for TYs and we are so thankful to all the tutors from CAP who have kayaked with our students over the last few weeks. Such wonderful role models for our students.

Tá roinnt daltaí ón Idirbhliain théis a bheith ag cleahctadh le cúpla seachtain anuas chun leibhéal 2 cadhcadóireacht a bhaint amach. Chríochnaigh siad suas inné agus tá muid bródúil astu agus buíoch as Brian, Ciara agus Shane a threoraigh iad!

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A group of TY students went out litter picking last Friday as part of Tidy Towns and in partnership with the community.

Chuaigh grúpa daltaí amach ag bailiú bruscair an Aoine seo caite mar chuid de 'Bailte Slachtmhara. Rinne siad a gcuid don phobal.

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It has been a week of 'Transitions' here in the school. Today was all about preparing Primary school kids with the transition to Post- Primary in September.

Today we welcomed 6th class students from;

1. Lettergesh

2. Letterfrack

3. Eagles Nest

4. Tully

We look forward to welcoming them back next year.

Inniu chuir muid fáilte roimh dhaltaí rang a 6 ó cheithre scoil éagsúla chun cabhrú leo leis an mbogadh ón mbunscoil go dtí an mheánscoil. Ag súil go mór iad a fheiceáil Meán Fómhair seo chugainn.

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Congratualtions to the 3rd year students who got certificates this week for their Attendance, Application and Attitude. We wish them the very best of luck in their Junior Cycle exams!

Comhghairdea leis na daltaí sa tríú bliain a fuair teastais an tseachtain seo. Guímid gach rath orthu sna scrúdaithe.

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Some talks were held for 6th year students at Clifden Community School yesterday to help ease the transition from school to the next stage of freedom. We started by listening to Dr John Casey share information on mental health wellness and how we can look after ourselves in spite of all the distractions and temptations around us today. It was so much easier for my generation and Dr John. No phones, no social media. Dr Johns advice to the boys and girls was to stay connected with family, to talk and share how they feel. Get help if needed.

Past pupils Shona Acton Sports Physiologist and Becky Sweeney Dietician with the HSE both gave wonderful insights into the importance of good diets, sleep, exercise and how to stay well. The girls have recently left school and connected so well with the group. We really appreciate the visit and the talks.

Dr Sorcha O'Toole GRETB spoke to the Year of the wonderful opportunities available locally in further education. It was great to have questions answered first hand. Many students will be looking into a level 5/6 at Letterfrack and Clifden as they now clearly see the progression that can be made from further education.

The students really appreciated the information and knowledge shared by all the speakers.

We wish them well as they prepare to fly the Coop.

The event was organised by Ms Garvey Guidance Counsellor.

Mile búiochas Dr John Casey, Dr Sorcha O'Toole, Ms Becky Sweeney and Ms Shona Acton.

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Shane, Brian and the team from the Connemara Adventure Programme are running a fantastic programme with the TYs kayaking on the Salt Lake🛶

It’s brilliant to have such a wonderful group of local young people to work with our students, taking advantage of the fabulous resources on our doorstep!

And what amazing views to kayak.

Bhí an-chúpla lá ag daltaí na hIdirbhliana ag cadhcadóireacht le Shane agus Brian ó Connemara Adventure Programme. Breathnaigh ar na radharcanna áille sin 🏔

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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We had the brilliant Lorraine Cunningham in with us yesterday for a sean-nós dancing workshop. Lorraine has danced all over the world with her family and is no stranger to the sean-nós scene.

Our students had a ball and we are very grateful to Lorraine for taking the time to be with us. Thank you also to Ms Barry, for facilitating.

Bhí an-lá ag na daltaí inné agus iad ag foghlaim na céimeanna a bhaineann le damhsa ar an sean-nós. Míle buíochas le Lorraine Cunningham, a rinne an cheardlann leis na daltaí agus le Ms Barry, a d'eagraigh an lá.

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The recipients of the Triple A awards in 5th year went to:

Sean Conneely

Ryan Coyne

Grace Conneely

Naoise Gray

Elva Walsh

Michaela Heanue

Amy Madden

Mia O Connor

Stephanie Conneely (absent)

Student of the term is Malachy Gorham, but he is absent today

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TY debating competition today.

Winners: 4B

Second place: 4C

Best Speaker: Botond Hutszi

Thank you to Ms Delapp for organising, it was a great event and students thoroughly enjoyed the preparation, the delivery and the experience!

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Second year students visited AVIVA Insurance Offices in Ballybrit today as part of a Business in the Community initiative. Here they met with Tania O’Callaghan who helped them with presentation skills for CBAs in the future. They also met with volunteers who took the students through jobs in life insurance and the claims sector. A lot of emphasis was put on the Apprenticeship route, work while you learn and earn at the same time.
A very informative day for both staff and students. A big thank you to Ann Dillion who works for Business in the Community, Tania and all the staff at AVIVA who made us feel so welcome. Tea and scones a lovely treat on arrival.
The group were accompanied by Ms McDonnell, Ms Hickey and Ms Garvey Guidance Counsellor who coordinated the visits to and from the school.

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📖Here it is, in all its glory; Scéal and Tales📖

To celebrate 25 years of the FORUM Youth Service and Adolescent Support Project, this book has been created by the young and talented people of Clifden Community School.

Book is available for sale for €10 from the school office. It will also be available to purchase in a select number of local businesses.
All proceeds from the book will be going to the Young People of Connemara and their future Agricultural Initiatives.

With much thanks to the Programme Coordinator Marie Feeney and the team at FORUM and to anyone who had a part to play in publishing this fantastic book. Get your copy today.😊

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Congratulations are in order for our Transition year student, Botond Huszti who qualified for the Microsoft Office Finals last Wednesday. This is an amazing achievement and we are so proud of Botond.

Comhghairdeas le Botond, dalta Idirbhliana ar éirigh leis dul chomh fada leis na craobhacha Dé Céadaoin seo caite- éacht ol

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Couch to 5k for parents in preparation for a whole school 5k at the end of April- dust of those runners and lets get fit together. Keep an eye on our social channels for more information.

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Murella deBúrca (MB Make-up) held a masterclass for parents and students on Wednesday the 22nd of March – a fabulous evening with the talented Murella – lots of tips and tricks shared! Thank you Murella for a fun evening in Clifden CS. In conjunction with School Completion Program – many thanks to Sharon Ní Cheannabháin!

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Shannon Conroy, a past pupil now working at Medtronic, presents 3 laptops to Clifden Community School. She is pictured here with her sisters Cliodhna (5th year) and Emily(1st year) and Ms Garvey. CCS very much appreciates the kind sponsorship of the laptops and the time Shannon and Medtronic give to making school presentations to senior Cycle students.

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Yvonne Moran GRETB recently visited senior cycle students to share the wonderful opportunities available via Apprenticeships. She is pictured with Eabha Matz LC

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Our TY students Luc & Tommy enjoying their week with the Navy Service TY Programme at the National Maritime College of Ireland in Ringaskiddy in Cork

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Welcome back to our 5th year students as they return to school after their LCVP work experience. Again, our work experience providers have been very supportive with their time, knowledge and expertise.
This programme provides our students with the opportunity to explore the world of work in a structured manner so that they are better prepared to make career choices and are more aware of the different aspects of the working world.
It is in the student’s own interest to find work which is interesting, challenging and relevant to their career interests. Again, thank you to all organisations who hosted our students during the week.

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Rachel, from Breast Cancer Awareness visited us on Monday 8th May and spoke to all TY students. Her talk debunked many misconceptions about Breast Cancer, as she shared her own story with students and answered all questions openly. Her presentation included a lot of useful information. She read out the instruction on how to get the breast cancer app and how it works. The students had some time to examine the mannequin which was helpful as it helped to get a sense of what exactly to look for and what is normal around the area.

Feedback from students who attended the session:
“I found the talk really interesting, Rachel was so relatable. Now I  know how to check for breast cancer symptoms.”
“I’ve downloaded the app which I intend to use regularly. I know the warning signs, what to look out for, how and how often to do the breast examination.”
“Everybody needs to hear this, it’s such an important topic and touches so many lives.”