Presentation Secondary School, Galway

Annual Past Pupils Careers Fair 13 January 2012

Many thanks to all our Past Pupils who attended our Careers Fair. Over 50 students returned from their various courses nationally and locally to share their experience and wisdom with our current senior students. This fair is of valuable assistance in helping our Leaving Certificate Students with their final CAO University and College Choices. For list of presenters click here

Fiona Daly GMIT, Computer Science; Gemma Burk,e NUIG Arts; Sharon Concannon, NUIG Biomedical Science; Loren Burke, NUIG Arts; Rachael Duggan,NUIG Commerce.

Ciara Keane,
NUIG Commerce Masters in E Commerce

Ozga Akoyun GMIT Business Studies

Transition Year Mini Company Christmas Craft Fair - Busy Beads 15 Dec 2011

Sales Team : Shannon, Monika,Claire and Lauren with some of their products

Busy Beads , our Mini Company, held a very successful Christmas Craft Fair .
They produced a wide range of hand crafted products which were sampled, enjoyed
and purchased by many. Products included – Hand Crafted Christmas Decorations,
Friendship Bracelets, Cranberry Sauce, Mince Meat, Vanilla Fudge, Choclate Fudge,
Chocolate Truffles. Many thanks to our company members andto their
Business Teacher, Ms Fogarty and to Home Economicsteacher, Ms Lydon.

1st Years celebrating the Christmas Season ice skating as part of their PE Programme

Strasbourg Winner December 2011

Pictured here with Mr Mc Guinness TY Co-Ordinato ris Angela Marzal of TY being awarded with her prize courtesy of THE GRADUATE QUIZ of a trip to visit the European Parliment in the New Year

Little Chef’s Club December 2011

First Yr Home Economics students who are interested in hands on cookery have set up a Thurs after school cookery club with the help of their teacher Ms Lydon. We look forward to watching these future celebrity chefs in the making! Many thanks also to Ms Lydon.
Pictured left to right are First Yrs
Aine, Abi, Lynda,Muireann, Atifa, Ms Roisin Lydon Home Economics Teacher, Emma, Elaine, Hope & Sofia

Retreat in Esker Athenry, December 2011

The Leaving Cert. Retreat in Esker proved to be a great success with a great balance between relaxation, fun and of course the spiritual aspect

IBM AND PRESENTATION SECONDARY SCHOOL
Skills at Work Programme December 2011

Pictured during their recent visit to our school as part of the Business Skills Programme with 5 th year students are

L to R: Colette Mc Walter LCVP Teacher, Orla Prendergast, IBM Office Adminsitrator & PA to Plant Manager, Shane Lynch IBM Software Engineer, Brenda Mc Colgan, IBM Software Developer, Ken Coogan, IBM Software Manage,r Nuala Greenan ‘Business in the Community’ Regional Co-Ordinator

IBM has joined with Presentation Secondary School for a new Skills @ Work Programme designed to teach senior cycle students about the world of work

Music Technology with past pupil, Jane Nov 2011

Jane Cassidy completed a Degree in Music in Trinity College Dublin and subsequently a Masters In Music Technology. She now works in IMAGINOSITY, a Childrens' Museum in Dublin. Jane will be giving workshops to our Senior Music Students in the area of Music Technology. Many thanks to Jane for her enthusiasm and commitment to our school!

Pictured here with her is Ms Netta Kennedy, her former music teacher.

Galway Science Week: November 2011
True Physics Show by Declan Holmes of Science Ireland

All our science students attended this Physics Show with Declan. This was very much a hands on show where students participated in activities and demonstrations. Flight, pressure, light, sound and electricity were some of the topics covered in a most informative and engaging manner. Many thanks to Declan and Science Ireland for providing this valuable opportunity.

Pictured L to R are Sara , Declan Holmes and Pauline, both First Year Science Students.

IBM School Business Partnership Jan 2012

Pictured are Orla Prendergast, Seona Craig from IBM Galway and Colette Mc Walter LCVP Teacher.

Orla and Seona delivered a very comprehensive, informative and enjoyable Workshop to our LCVP students on CV and Interview Preparation.

Many thanks to them, to IBM and Business in the Community for their support and effort.

New E-Commerce Venture in Education 13 Dec 2011

Pictured in NUIG Cairnes School of Business

l to r: Dr Anne Torres of NUIG Business School

Cliona Ni Neill Principal

TY students Monika,Shannon, Aoife and Rebecca. Rebecca is the talented illustrator in this project

(Holding the Storyboard) Mr Rebecca Kane, Ms Aoife Fahy, Ms Shannon Warde, Ms Monika Czuba, (all Transition Year Students)
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Cybernet/Internet Anti Bullying Workshop November 2011

William O'Connor of Galway West SCP recently gave Cybernet/Internet Anti Bullying Workshops and Information Sessions to all our students on safe use of the Internet, Mobile Phone and Social Networking Sites. Many thanks to William for his time and commitment.

Rotary Youth Leadership Competition Finalists November 2011

Emma Gunning (seen above with Principal, Cliona Ni Neill) was the winner of Rotary School Leadership Competition. She now goes to the Galway Final on Monday 14th in the Ardilaun Hotel. We wish her Good Luck!
Rotary Youth Leadership Competition Finalists below:l to r: Valerie Burnmeister, Sarah Mill, Cliona Ni Neill , (Principal) Emma Gunning, Rebecca Dooley

Open Night 17 November 2011

Visitors were welcomed to the school by Edel, Ciara and Lauren with Mr Murphy (Deputy Principal)

One of our speakers,Ciara Staunton, currently doing a PH d in Law in NUIG and just back from a semester in YALE USA. with Rebecca Dooley from our Student Council.

Open Night 17 November 2011

Open Night was most successful and also enjoyable for our visitors. Parents and prospective new students got a flavour of the excellence in teaching, learning and pastoral care which is the hallmark of school life. They heard a number of speakers including our Principal, Cliona Ni Neill, representatives from the Parents Association and past & current pupils.

GMIT Open Day: 16th Nov 2011

Senior Students had the opportunity to experience at first hand a taste of GMIT College Life. Students attended workshops, lectures and presentations in the various disciplines in both Dublin Rd Campus and Cluain Mhuire Campus.

Pictured are Rebecca and Emma enjoying GMIT life!

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