Extra-Curricular Activities - Clubs and Societies

View photos of all groups in the Extra-curricular Area of the Photo Gallery

Astronomy

We learn about the Sun, the solar system (Moon, planets, comets and asteroids), the stars and galaxies. We have monthly observation evenings, using the telescope in the school observatory. We also go on trips to planetariums and observatories as well as entering schools’ competitions.
 
Day Time Room Teacher Yr Groups
Monday 3.45pm - 5pm RE 1 Mr S Grew Yrs 8-14

Ceoltóirí Phádraig

Ceoltóirí Phádraig is the name of the school’s Irish Traditional music group. New members are always welcome, particularly those who have experience of playing in groups such as comhaltas outside school. Ceoltóirí Phádraig performs at school and local events and competes in local and national competitions. Rehearsals take place after school one day a week.
 
Day Time Room Teacher Yr Groups
  3.45pm - 4.30pm   Mrs U Robinson Yrs 8 - 14

Choir

Year 8 students have the opportunity to audition for the choir early in the first term. The Junior Choir sings at school functions and competes in local competitions. Rehearsals take place after school one day a week from . Basic singing skills are developed in the Junior Choir and in Year 10 students are promoted to the Senior Choir.
 
Day Time Room Teacher Yr Groups
Thursday 3.30pm - 4.30pm MU 2 Mrs M Duffy Yrs 8 -14

Cookery Club

The Cookery Club members enjoy cooking a range of different foods from around the world and celebrate special occasions by cooking seasonal dishes.
 
Day Time Room Teacher Yr Groups
Monday 3.30pm - 4.30pm HC 1 Miss Donaghy Yr 8

Debating Society

The Junior and a Senior Debating Society have regular debates in the lecture theatre. Key Stage Three pupils are involved in a public speaking competition where each year group discuss a set topic.
 
Day Time Room Teacher Yr Groups
    EN 5 Mrs L O'Neill Yrs 8 - 14

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"The Speaker" - Britain's Best Young Speaker Competition

The BBC is on a mission to find Britain's Best Young Speaker and this thrilling, once in a lifetime competition will be shown on BBC TWO early in 2009.  If you're between 14 and 18 years of age and have something to say then get involved NOW!   This is your opportunity to make the nation sit up and listen. To enter, all you have to do is upload a 1 minute clip of yourself. You can speak on any subject so long as you are a passionate about it. Then fill in the application form, and that's it!

History Society

The History society aims to promote all pupils enthusiasm and skills as young historians. Pupils from Year 8 to A-Level are all involved in ICT research and presentational work for topics of common interest. From the beginning of the academic year in 2006, topics have included the role of the "Forgotten Irish" in WW1, the history of Christmas, the Holocaust and our "Blast from the Past" presentation. The History society also provides music in the canteen and interviews both pupils and staff for helpful input. We link all contemporary issues in our world today with the past and highlight the lessons we all must learn for living in a peaceful and fruitful twenty-first Century.
Remember . . . THE PAST SHAPES THE WORLD WE LIVE IN SO WE ALL SHOULD TAKE AN INTEREST!!!

Download our powerpoint presentations and view our work:
Day Time Room Teacher Yr Groups
Wednesday 3.30pm - 4.30pm IT 2 Miss N O'Connor Yrs 8 -14

Mock Trial Group

The Bar National Mock Trial Competition gives young people an exciting and innovative insight into the workings of the legal system and the Crown Courts. A team of fifteen Year 13 and Year 14 students use carefully constructed witness statements to prepare the prosecution and defence of two specially written criminal cases. Students take on the roles of lawyers, witnesses, court staff and jurors and compete against other schools in a live format, with one team prosecuting and the other defending. Their performances are judged by Circuit Judges and senior barristers and take place in Crown Courts. In addition to the main Mock Trial Competition, there is a Legal Reporting Competition which provides students with a unique opportunity to see inside the world of Public Relations and Court Reporting.
  • View photos of the 2008 mock trial group in the photo gallery.
  • Download a Powerpoint Presentation showing information on the Mock Trial. Mock_Trial.ppt (3.36mb)
Day Time Room Teacher Yr Groups
Wednesday 3.30pm - 4.30pm EN 5 Mrs L O'Neill Yrs 13 &14

Modern Languages

Students will have a chance to play games, design posters, act out role plays, make cards, learn new vocabulary and get an insight into the culture of some European countries.  Languages include Irish, French, Italian and German.
 
Day Time Room Teacher Yr Groups
Tuesday 1.05pm - 1.25pm IR 3 Mrs K Thornton & Mrs M O'Donnell Yr 8

Orchestra

The orchestra rehearses after school every week. If you receive SELB tuition it is a condition of tuition that you attend orchestra. The orchestra performs at school functions and at local events.  Students learn enjoyable pieces of music under the instruction of Mrs Robinson and it is a great opportunity to meet lots of students with similar interests from all year groups.
 
Day Time Room Teacher Yr Groups
Wednesday 3.45pm - 4.30pm AH 2 Mrs U Robinson Yrs 8 - 14

School Nutrition Action Group (SNAG)

Pupils discuss the options available in the school canteen and suggest ways of promoting healthy eating to their peers.  They organise competitions and a reward scheme to encourage students to make healthier choices.
 
Day Time Room Teacher Yr Groups
Wednesday 3pm - 3.30pm Canteen Ms Guilfoyle Yrs 8 - 14

Science Club

Pupils perform a range of experiments to earn bronze, silver and gold awards.  Pupils have the opportunity to develop their practical skills as well as their thinking skills.
 
Day Time Room Teacher Yr Groups
Monday 3.45pm - 4.30pm Sc 2 Ms V O'Donnell Yrs 8 -10

Website Club

Students with an interest in web design find this club highly enjoyable. Junior members (Years 8-10) learn the basics of creating a website using design and graphic packages. Senior members (Years 11-14) design, develop and evaluate the school website and assist with updating all content including the collation of articles and photographs.
 
Day Time Room Teacher Yr Groups
Thursday 3.30pm - 4.30pm ICT 3 Mrs D McKernan Yrs 8-14

Young Enterprise Group

Young Enterprise provides an opportunity for students to run their own company for a year.  Each student is given a job role within the company.  They work together to create and launch a new product with the aim of maximising profits.
 
Day Time Room Teacher Yr Groups
Thursday 9am - 10am BS2 Mrs A Farrell Yr 13

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