The college was honoured last week to have Leaving Cert student Andrew Gallagher awarded the prestigious Naughton scholarship at the presentation ceremony in Trinity College.
Archives for September 2018
Opening of the Year Mass
The school celebrated the opening of the year mass in St Mel’s Cathedral with our patron Bishop Francis Duffy the chief celebrant .The newly elected Prefects for 2018/19 were presented with their Prefect Badges by Bishop Francis as they begin their leadership role within the school.
St Mel’s visits Ploughing Championships
St Mel’s students travelled to the ploughing championships in Tullamore today with teachers Mrs Dolan,Mr Farrell and Miss Moran. The 5th & 6th Year Agricultural Science classes and the full TY class all enjoyed the day out leaving the school at 7am this morning. Thanks to the teachers for taking the students to this very… [Read More]
Junior Cert Results
Congrats to all our students who received their Junior Cert results today. Principal Mr Rowley addressed the Junior Cert class of 2018 in the Study Hall and congratulated all the students on their achievements. The Year Head for the group Mrs Laffan has worked with the group very closely over the past 3 years and… [Read More]
TYs on Orienteering Trip to Derrycasson Woods
The 3 TY classes went off with Mr Quinn and Mr Rooney to Derrycasson Woods to bond and experience the excitement of Orienteering. The group were divided into teams and they had 16 stations to visit throughout the picturesque wooded area .All returned safe and sound by lunch time. The next outing for the group… [Read More]
TY Class on Horticulture Module
The TY group of 2018/19 have started their classes with Brendan Farrell this week. The group will continue to enhance the environment around the college planting flowers, and improving the hedgerows around the school.