Congratulations Ciara on the
fantastic achievement of being placed first runner up in the UK
National Science and Technology competition. Ciara
attended a judging and award ceremony in London where she was
presented with a trophy, netbook computer, certificate and a
trip to the Shell Eco-Marathon in Germany this year.
“ABAIR” Gael Linn Irish
Public Speaking Competition
Joanne came first in the recent Gael Linn Public
Speaking competition speaking on the topic “An Bhean Alfa – The
Alpha Female” in which the audience was treated to hearing David
Attenborough speaking in Irish for the first time !!! Conor was
placed second in the “A” Level section speaking on the newly
elected president of the USA. His speech was entitled “An Chéad
fear gorm sa teach bán”. Rosie came through in the GCSE section
with a speech in which she admitted to being an addict – “Junkie
na linne seo” an internet addict. All three speakers go on to
represent the Academy in the forthcoming ABAIR final before
Easter. Ádh mór oraibh uilig.
(Feb 09)