# data[].attributes.body
Zipping out of our comfort zone ! Lots of support and encouragement was given to support each other as we sung from tree to tree

# data[].attributes.headline
2nd year Science student : Litter Picking 

# data[].attributes.subject
2nd year Science student : Litter Picking 

# data[].attributes.body
Within 25 minutes 2 large bags of litter was collecting from the castle grounds and surrounding green areas. This was completed to help improve the biodiversity in our town. Students are studying the importance of biodiversity to the worlds food supply and for the survival of of our species.

# data[].attributes.headline
Display by students to showcase the core values in McEgan 

# data[].attributes.subject
Display by students to showcase the core values in McEgan 

# data[].attributes.headline
2A2 DML students creating action posters for Ethos week

# data[].attributes.subject
2A2 DML students creating action posters for Ethos week

# data[].attributes.body
DML students, in teams and using the Ethos templates, used Canva to create action posters around the various elements of our Ethos. This included them having an element per team and coming up with scenarios where these elements are seen in their everyday school lives. They then recorded these scenarios and used Canva or CapCut to create a video for each of the elements of our ethos.

# data[].attributes.body
Our second AI workshop, as part of the FÉILTE bursary, took place on Wednesday, March 12th at 2pm.

Prof. Jim O'Mahony, a professor of Biological Sciences at MTU, presented on the use of AI applications in teaching and learning. Professor O'Mahony has extensive knowledge of AI and is a regular speaker on the subject at various events, including NAPD and the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival and we were delighted that he agreed to share his insights and expertise on how AI can enhance education.

# data[].attributes.body
Seisiúin ceol ag am lóin innu! Míle buíochas leis na múinteoirí a sheinn dúinn - bhí sibh go hiontach ar fad!

# data[].attributes.body
Rang Zumba as Gaeilge - bhain na scoláirí taitneamh as rang Zumba innu!

# data[].attributes.headline
Wellbeing Week - Drop Everything and Sudoku

# data[].attributes.subject
Wellbeing Week - Drop Everything and Sudoku

# data[].attributes.body
For wellbeing week maths classes engaged in some relaxing sudoku puzzles using sudoku.com.

Students enjoyed building their logical thinking skills in a more relaxing way.

# data[].attributes.headline
Teach Meet: Cat 4 insights for students 

# data[].attributes.subject
Teach Meet: Cat 4 insights for students 

# data[].attributes.headline
Room 22 with their cups of positivity by the Ethos wall

# data[].attributes.subject
Room 22 with their cups of positivity by the Ethos wall

# data[].attributes.headline
STEM Passport Lab Day - RDI Hub Killorglin

# data[].attributes.subject
STEM Passport Lab Day - RDI Hub Killorglin

# data[].attributes.body
Our TY girls have 3 lab days in the RDI hub learning a variety of STEM topics such as coding, micro:bit, design thinking, etc. After completion and if they pass the course, they will receive 50 bonus points to a variety of STEM related college course.

# data[].attributes.headline
TY Mini Company Talk - Grainne from Student Enterprise 

# data[].attributes.subject
TY Mini Company Talk - Grainne from Student Enterprise 

# data[].attributes.body
Students received advice on their mini companies and their progress in idea generation, marketing and production from Grainne from Student Enterprise - such a great resource for our students embarking on creating their companies!

# data[].attributes.headline
Cross country team’s inaugural competition

# data[].attributes.subject
Cross country team’s inaugural competition

# data[].attributes.body
Everyone Rand very well in very tough conditions. They showed great determination to all complete their races with senior girls achieving medal places.

# data[].attributes.body
Audience, Space, Voice, Influence

# data[].attributes.headline
Collaboration with Cork Prison for charity 

# data[].attributes.subject
Collaboration with Cork Prison for charity 

# data[].attributes.headline
Sharing our good practice with other schools. ‘Getting Inspection Ready’

# data[].attributes.subject
Sharing our good practice with other schools. ‘Getting Inspection Ready’

# data[].attributes.body
Great fun with our Parents Association fundraiser Bingo Night

# data[].attributes.body
Well done to Laura, Shaeleigh and Sofia winnners of the Halloween Art competition.

# data[].attributes.headline
Comedian Bernard Casey with children from room 22

# data[].attributes.subject
Comedian Bernard Casey with children from room 22

# data[].attributes.body
Comedian Bernard Casey joined room 22, LCA 5 and some junior cycle debaters today to share some of his knowledge on performing live on stage.

# data[].attributes.body
Some senior girls ran very successfully today in Riverstick. Well done girls

# data[].attributes.body
Congratulations to the U19 basketball team and coaches Mr Cronin and Mr Devane who were victorious today over Coláiste Éamann Rís on a scoreline of 52-43. On we go to the Cork final next Thursday!!! 💫🎉🏀⛹️‍♂️

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
Student council organised a 5k in aid of movember. 

# data[].attributes.headline
5k to raise awareness for men’s mental health 

# data[].attributes.subject
5k to raise awareness for men’s mental health 

# data[].attributes.body
2nd and 3rd year debaters placed 3rd in Speak Up debate comp #literacy#oralpresentations#publicspeaking

# data[].attributes.headline
3rd Year History Student proudly presenting her revision work for the upcoming Christmas Assessments 

# data[].attributes.subject
3rd Year History Student proudly presenting her revision work for the upcoming Christmas Assessments 

# data[].attributes.headline
Room 22 student reserving  the latest Dogman Book  📕 at the library 

# data[].attributes.subject
Room 22 student reserving  the latest Dogman Book  📕 at the library 

# data[].attributes.headline
Room 22 enjoying their trip to the library 

# data[].attributes.subject
Room 22 enjoying their trip to the library 

# data[].attributes.body
3rd year history student proudly presenting her revision work on a pre 20th century revolution for the upcoming Christmas exam

# data[].attributes.headline
Paleontologist Maria Mc Namara from UCC spoke to senior cycle student about Geosciences and the importance of the earths resources and how we use them 

# data[].attributes.subject
Paleontologist Maria Mc Namara from UCC spoke to senior cycle student about Geosciences and the importance of the earths resources and how we use them 

# data[].attributes.headline
Ms.Shannons 2nd year science students learn about foetal development and the birthing process with models of a foetus at different stages of their development.

# data[].attributes.subject
Ms.Shannons 2nd year science students learn about foetal development and the birthing process with models of a foetus at different stages of their development.

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
Without the earths resources this guy Billy Murphy can't get home

# data[].attributes.body
Ms. O' Regan, Ms Warren and Ms. Kearns along with our students enjoyed an inspiring concert of JAzz in the Briary Gap!

# data[].attributes.headline
Some well deserved R&R for our Senior cycle students

# data[].attributes.subject
Some well deserved R&R for our Senior cycle students

# data[].attributes.headline
Fantastic showcasing of 1st year Wood projects

# data[].attributes.subject
Fantastic showcasing of 1st year Wood projects

# data[].attributes.body
Great day out for all our 1st year students

# data[].attributes.body
First year students from left Sophia, Piotr, Ronan and Austeja who attended a recent camp shared between UCC and MTU Cork.  Students experienced one day in each of these colleges where they got to get an insight into what college life may be like in the future.

# data[].attributes.body
Student of the year 2024

# data[].attributes.body
STEM-Construction and Engineering

# data[].attributes.body
Students embracing the core values of equality, respect and community while participating in our school’s final Faith Club meeting of the year.

# data[].attributes.body
First Year Wellbeing Workshop quiz winners 🏆

# data[].attributes.body
LCA students Linking in with Macroom Men's Shed to learning about all the work they carry out in the community

# data[].attributes.headline
Travel hub walk about Macroom with Town engineer James Dwyer, TD Aindrias Moynihan and TY Green schools members

# data[].attributes.subject
Travel hub walk about Macroom with Town engineer James Dwyer, TD Aindrias Moynihan and TY Green schools members

# data[].attributes.headline
City and guilds Bike building work shop with TYs

# data[].attributes.subject
City and guilds Bike building work shop with TYs

# data[].attributes.body
LCA Student linked  up with Macroom Men's Shed, to learn about the invaluable work they do in the community to make our town a nicer place to be.

Students got to see all the work they do for the environment  and sustainability. They make barn owl, bat and bird boxes and upcycle old furniture  that would otherwise go to landfill.

This thriving community organisation also provides members with a strong social network

# data[].attributes.body
Mr Sheehan presenting to Junior Cycle tutors.

# data[].attributes.body
TY engineering

# data[].attributes.body
Second year students participating in end of year Wellbeing Workshops, focusing on three of the Junior Cycle Indicators of Wellbeing - Active, Connected and Resilient

# data[].attributes.body
24 First Year students accompanied by their teachers Mr O Connor and Ms Hurley visited Muckross House/Abbey and Ross Castle today 🏰

This was a brilliant opportunity for students to get to know more about the history on our doorstep and further their knowledge of key Junior Cycle content that will be instrumental to them as they progress next year with CBAs 🙌🏻 #community #historytrip

# data[].attributes.body
Students participating in the annual Lourdes Walk 2024

# data[].attributes.body
Favourite Memories from
2023/2024

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
TY Students with their JCPA certificates

# data[].attributes.body
TYs recently celebrated all of their accomplishments throughout Junior Cycle with an awards ceremony and pizza party 😊🍕🎈

# data[].attributes.body
Angel Kelleher and Finbarr Creedon with their brilliant history projects about Michael Collins.

# data[].attributes.body
This month's Faith Club in McEgan College was based on two religious observances happening for students at the moment - Ramadan and Lent. Some of our Muslim students spoke to the group to explain the significance of Ramadan, and in turn, students learned about the origins of Lent with a focus on some biblical verses.

# data[].attributes.headline
1st Year EAL students using the linguascope website to improve their language skills 

# data[].attributes.subject
1st Year EAL students using the linguascope website to improve their language skills 

# data[].attributes.headline
Transition Year Mini Company presentations 

# data[].attributes.subject
Transition Year Mini Company presentations 

# data[].attributes.body
6th years enjoyed a session with Dr. Christina Duborg. The students got tips and tricks to support there posture during study and some stretch's they can do to relieve stress and sitting down in exams. #Community #Care

# data[].attributes.body
Ms. Warren collaborating with all students in McEgan to produce a beautiful display of the core values. #Community #Excellence in Education #Care #Respect #Equality

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
5th Year students creating and sharing a role-play based on the core value of ‘community’ #CoreValues 💚

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
First year students using their creative skills while connecting and sharing with others #connection 💚💚💚💚💚

# data[].attributes.body
Uniform changes consultation #studentvoice

# data[].attributes.body
Pats bakery in action today to support twin babies Tadgh and Oisin Relihan who were born with a rare Muscular Condition. All funds raised contributes to their current and future care needs.

# data[].attributes.headline
2nd Year History Trip to the Independence Museum and Ambush site at Béal na Bláth

# data[].attributes.subject
2nd Year History Trip to the Independence Museum and Ambush site at Béal na Bláth

# data[].attributes.body
All send year students visited the Independence Museum in Kilmurray to learn more about the War of Independence, Michael Collins and local Irish history. Students also visited the ambush site at Béal na Bláth and had their picture taken at the Centenery Commemoration monument 🇮🇪

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
All send year students visited the Independence Museum in Kilmurray to learn more about the War of Independence, Michael Collins and local Irish history. Students also visited the ambush site at Béal na Bláth and had their picture taken at the Centenery Commemoration monument 🇮🇪 

# data[].attributes.headline
2nd Year History trip to the Independence Museum and Béal na Bláth 

# data[].attributes.subject
2nd Year History trip to the Independence Museum and Béal na Bláth 

# data[].attributes.body
1A3 created their own poems based on something meaningful to them - they included a variety of rhyming schemes and poetic techniques - well done all!

# data[].attributes.headline
Parents Coffee Morning with guest Garda Orla Doyle (Internet Safety Week)

# data[].attributes.subject
Parents Coffee Morning with guest Garda Orla Doyle (Internet Safety Week)

# data[].attributes.body
As part of Internet Safety Week, Ms. Creedon organised a parents coffee morning for parents to meet up and discuss internet safety in relation to their children (and themselves). Garda Orla Doyle took time out of her busy schedule to cme down and give a presentation to these parents around interner safety to give them some advice around their children's device usage and internet safety.

# data[].attributes.headline
Digital Wellbeing in Digital Media Literacy

# data[].attributes.subject
Digital Wellbeing in Digital Media Literacy

# data[].attributes.body
As part of Wellbeing Week, Digital Media Literacy students discussed Digital Wellbeing. They discussed the meaning of digital wellbeing, looked at their average screentime usage during the past week, along with identifying their most used apps, and researched tips around managing their digital wellbeing, creating posters to inform others on how they can do the same.

# data[].attributes.body
Positive affirmation in Maths class

# data[].attributes.body
Parents encouraged to attend

# data[].attributes.body
Bake sale for a local worthy cause

# data[].attributes.body
Visit to Boots

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
An insightful and creative poem composed in Ms. Morris’s 1st year English class - well done Mason 👏 

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
TY French students creating beautiful collages about what makes them happy #actif #engagé

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
First Year students participating in a resilience workshop - sharing their own stories of what it means to be resilient #6Indicatorsofwellbeing 

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
2nd Year student presentations on Digital Wellbeing #aware #responsible #respect #6IndicatorsofWellbeing 

# data[].attributes.body
2nd years using their devices to practice genetic crosses.

# data[].attributes.body
5th year students demonstrating there subject knowledge and abilities to St Josephs Primary School