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ARTiculation 2016 National Finals
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Student Theatre Awards
Congratulations to 5th Year student Padraic Di Fusco who has been nominated in this year’s Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards for his performance in our 2014/15 production of West Side Story!
Director Vicky Graham was also nominated for best director.With such a high calibre of competition and close to 3,000 entries from all over Ireland, it is a huge achievement to have made it this far. Congratulations to you both. The awards ceremony takes place on May 5th.
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Breakfast with Barron's Bread
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On Wednesday 20th April Ms McGann's two 2nd Year Business Studies classes enjoyed breakfast in the school canteen. This event began with four excellent presentations by the students on local businesses.
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1st Year Trip to Dublin
On Wednesday, April 20th, a group of over eighty 1st Year students along with Bro Patrick Lennon OSA, Mrs Heather Foley, Ms Mgt McGrath and Mr Donal Williams set off to Dublin for the day. The students visited some very interesting historical sites including, Dublin Castle, The Garden of Remembrance and the GPO. In the afternoon the group travelled to Dundrum Shopping Centre which they really enjoyed. Many thanks to the staff members who made this trip possible for 1st Years.
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Greenschools Recycling
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The “Junk Kouture” Initiative, inspired by our Greenschools co-ordinator Ms Eileen Murphy whereby students were encouraged to design a fashion piece from recycled material. The results were pretty amazing. The eventual winner was Kellie Hamilton (2.2) with her “Little Mermaid” creation. The outfits were judged by Leaving Cert. student Dearbhla Skeehan who complimented all the participants and their assistants on the impressive collection of Junk Koutoure. Many thanks also to An tUas Pádraig Mac Craith (Art & Design Dept.)
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Commemorative 1916 Concert
A date for your diary - St Augustine's College presents a Commemorative 1916 Concert on May 18th. Tickets @ €10 are available from David Walsh, Office and School Supplies (058 42786) or from Helen at the school office (058 41140). Doors open at 19.16pm.
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Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards
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Members of the cast of our 2015 musical “West Side Story”, the award- winning adaptation of the classic romantic tragedy “Romeo and Juliet”,
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Martial Arts News
Kitty Ross (2.4) travels to Spain during the summer to take part in the World Martial Arts Championship. Kitty won gold in the following disciplines; Creative Weapons, Traditional Weapons and Kata in the 13-15 age group at the National Championships held in Dublin on May 5th Well done Kitty and good luck in Spain.
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Pieta House
Many thanks to the teachers and students who helped out in our hosting of the recent Darkness into Light 5K walk/run Pieta House Fundraiser. A lot of organisation goes into preparing for the event in aid of this very worthy cause.↧
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Evening Study 2016/17
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Snapshots of 1916 Commemoration Concert
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Lost and Found
A pair of sunglasses were found at the front door of the college folowing the 1916 Concert. They can be claimed at the college office.
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Spectroscopy in a Suitcase
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The Spectroscopy in a Suitcase scheme is an outreach activity sponsored by the Royal Society of Chemistry which gives school students the chance to learn about spectroscopy through hands-on experience.
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Friary STEM Club
On April 4th last, the first meeting of the Friary STEM club took place in the chemistry lab. The club was set up by senior cycle science students who have an interest in STEM subjects – science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and meetings are chaired by Ms Fitzsimons.
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St Monica's Church
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Trip to Barron's Bakery, Cappoquin
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On Wednesday May 25th a group of 58 2nd year Business Studies students visited Barron's Bakery in Cappoquin. Many thanks to Esther for the kind invitation and informative tour of her premises including the beautiful coffee shop. Students were accompanied by their teacher Ms McGann and Mr O’ Donovan.
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State Exams - Good Wishes
Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain and the staff at St Augustine's College wish to extent our very best wishes to our Junior and Leaving Certificate students in the upcoming state examinations.
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A final word from Ailbhe Ní Neachtian, Príomhoide
As we come to the end of another academic year at St Augustine’s, I wish to extend my good wishes to all members of The Friary community. I hope you enjoy a very happy, safe and refreshing holiday. Hopefully the sun will continue to shine for the holiday period.
For those of you who are leaving, my very best wishes to you for the future
Remember, once a Friary student, always a Friary student!
For those returning, I look forward to seeing you all safe and well on your return in the autumn.
Guím chuile rath agus beannacht oraibh go léir.
Ailbhe Ní Neachtain, Príomhoide
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Re-Opening Dates for Academic Year 2016/17
Re-opening Dates for School Year 2016/2017
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Year Group |
Return date |
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First Years 9:00am to 12:00 noon Staff Meeting 12:00 – 3:30pm |
Monday 29th August 2016 |
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First Years 9:00am -1:00pm Staff Development & Subject Planning 2:00 – 3:45pm |
Tuesday 30th August 2016 |
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First, Third & Sixth Years |
Wednesday 31st August 2016 |
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1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th & 6th Years |
Thursday 1st September 2016 |
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1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th & 6th Years |
Friday 2nd September 2016 |
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1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th & 6th Years plus TY Induction |
Monday 5th September 2016 |
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School Office Closed for July
St Augustine's College office will be closed for the month of July. Emails to office@staugustines.ie.
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