A Portrait of the Artist as a TY
Transition Year is, in a sense, ‘a year out’. For some, at times, that seems to be interpreted as ‘a year out… of full consciousness’ as they somnambulate through the school day, traipsing from class to class and activity to activity, wearing a pleasant but dopey smile on their faces. Well, it is an important […]
MoreJunior School Active Flag Pursuit Begins with Skipathon
Last week our Junior School students were gathered for a mystery assembly….abolition of homework? No. Extended summer holidays? Not a chance. The news that caused a sharp spike in excitement levels was…a Skipathon. Mr. Magee has boldly set out to aquire an Active Flag for our Junior School. The two year journey involves a plethora […]
MoreA Distinctive Set of Results!
The Junior Cycle results are in… and the St. Conleth’s Junior Cycle Class of 2025 did exceptionally, no- distinctively, well! Yes, the current TYs are fully immersed into their ‘year of transition’ but they did take out the time to contemplate and celebrate their excellent Junior Cycle Results. The Performance Hall was awash with Distinctions, […]
MoreOf Points and Plans!
There is nothing wrong with a bit of friendly competition, especially when the end result is a shared victory. On Leaving Certificate Results Day, in a sense, everyone is a winner as everyone gets that piece of paper (or digital missive) which serves as a key in unlocking their future. Obviously, there is always a […]
MoreAlumni News: Far and Near!
We have a lot of news to catch up on… like Alumni Weddings over the summer… Andrew Cosgrave (2008) basically had his whole graduating class in attendance at his wedding at a stately castle in the hinterland… I wonder who has been behind the Class of 2008’s admirable unity? And 2019’s Andrew Latvis welcomed sis […]
MoreJunior School’s ‘Celebration of Learning’ does Exactly What it Says on the Tin
Overheard at 09.05 this morning, just as our first ‘Celebration of Learning’ was coming to an end: “I really enjoyed the festival of learning…”. Whilst we may not have had a festival, main stage act, or assorted food trucks, we did have a fantastic ‘Celebration of Learning’ this morning in the Junior School. The buzz […]
MoreLeinster Coaching Treat for Junior Conlethians
For four weeks in September and October our Juniors have been treated to coaching sessions with Leinster Community Rugby Officer, Ariel ‘Azza’ Robles. Azza has been putting boys and girls through their paces in the bright Autumn sun- we are loving it!
MoreBest in Class Bag Baggatonia (Goody) Bags!
Junior School students Holly Henihan (6th Form, left) and Olivia Goncharenko (4th Form, right) were 1st place prize winners in their age categories at this years Baggatonia Festival. The ladies, pictured here with their winning art pieces, were rewarded with medals and gift vouchers. Well done to the girls and their art teacher, the one […]
MorePlease, DO take his Kodachrome away!
Due to our former staff photographer being shangaied into a new position, alumni thought they were safe from the dreaded ‘Alumni Selfie-Cam’… but they were wrong… as Oisin Power (2022), Paul Cahill (2001), Robert Somerville (2012) and Ross Wainer (2007) found out! Yes, we did try to take away his Kodachrome, but before he surrendered […]
MoreMs. Kelly is Keeping Secrets…
First week back at school, Senior Infants, keep things nice and simple, nice and calm- right? Not for Ms. Kelly who marched her Senior Infants down to the ‘Secret Garden‘ for a morning explore and peaceful snack time. Students enjoyed the last of the summer sunshine and mild weather surrounded by nature, bugs and a […]
More“Mommmm! The Boys are Making…”
Candace would be shouting about these two, too! All of us boomer St. Conleth’s teachers have fond memories of alumni brothers, Kyrill (2012) and Artyom Zorin (2013): they were the Wozniak and Jobs of their time when they graced the halls of 28 Clyde Road, winning the Technology Section of the Young Scientist competition and […]
MoreEarly Doors!
Most of the teachers at St. Conleth’s long ago jettisoned the ‘Don’t smile till Christmas!’ advice handed down by our austere teaching elders and it seems like our First Years have responded in kind. Mind you, it was not a particularly taxing First Day, with the last day of the Activity Camp, a tour of […]
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