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We are now taking applications for our PLC Courses for 2016/2017

Our QQI courses accredited courses are

• ​Applied Social Studies – QQI Level 5
• Early Childhood Care and Education with Special Needs Assistant – QQI Level 5
• Engineering Technology with Renewable Energy – QQI Level 5
• Office Administration – QQI Level 5
• Sports, Recreation & Exercise – QQI Level 5

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Nenagh College first year students 1A and 1B were pleased to travel to the Limerick Animal Welfare Shelter in Kilfinane as part of their work in Civic Social and Political Education. Accompanying them was Mr. Cox and Ms. Carey. Donations of dog and cat food were presented on the day to the shelter to help support their work in rescuing and re-homing animals. It was a fantastic educational experience had by all.

Anybody interested in supporting the Limerick Animal Welfare Shelter, please use the link http://www.limerickanimalwelfare.ie to find out more

Congratulations to all of our Junior and Leaving Cert Students who completed their Mock Examinations.

Located in the heart of the historic docklands district (a.k.a. Silicon Docks), Google has helped put Dublin on the map as a technology hub in Europe. Google offices is made up of thousands of Googlers from all over the world, overseeing operations for operations Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Google Dublin is the headquarters for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Google have a huge sales presence that focuses on helping small and medium-sized businesses as well as working with major companies across EMEA. Google tech jobs in Dublin include engineering roles in networking, site reliability, and building the tools that keep core products running.

What is coding?

Coding, in the simplest of terms, is telling a computer what you want it to do, which involves typing in step-by-step commands for the computer to follow.

Why is coding important?

• Code powers our digital world. Every website, smartphone app, computer programme, calculator and even microwave relies on code in order to operate. This makes coders the architects and builders of the digital age.
• Over the next 10 years, in Ireland and the United Kingdon, it is estimated that there will be 1.4 million new jobs in computer sciences.
• Jobs not directly linked to computer sciences – such as banking, medicine and journalism – will also be affected by the need for at least an understanding of programming and coding.

Here in Nenagh College, we believe computer programming and coding is central to evolving educational curriculum and will be required for future employment.

US President Barack Obama on Computer Science

We were delighted to welcome back Niamh Geaney, a former student of Nenagh College who is currently in her 3rd Year at Shannon School of Hotel Management (NUI Galway). Our school liaison officer Helena Doody with Niamh Geaney provided a great presentation showcasing third level education in management at to our 5th Year students.

In 1963 two physics researchers from the University College Dublin, Rev. Dr. Tom Burke and Dr. Tony Scott, came across the concept of ‘Science Fairs’ while conducting research in New Mexico, America. The pair decided that this type of hands-on science was something that students in Ireland could benefit from. And so the Young Scientist Exhibition was born. BT has been the proud sponsor and organiser of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition for 15 years.

Nenagh College has been chosen as a pilot school for the new Computer Science and Coding Programme which is being introduced as a short course in line with the up-coming  Junior Cycle Reform. The Principal of the school, Mr. Damien Kennedy, expressed his delight at the selection of Nenagh College as a pilot school for this nationwide initiative as an acknowledgement of the school in the area of curriculum innovation and development. The Principal was particularly pleased that the Junior Cycle for Teachers (JCT) Support Service had chosen Nenagh College, as this validation comes at a time when the school is investing heavily in its’ IT facilities with the provision of a new mobile computer classroom.

All first year students at Nenagh College are currently studying Computer Science and Coding with a vibrant Computer Club also part of the schools lunch time activities schedule.

This collaborative initiative, supported by Intel Ireland and LERO – The Irish Software Research Centre, is designed to support schools and teachers in exploring innovative options provided under the Framework for Junior Cycle 2015. The initiative involves trialling the new Junior Cycle short course in Coding. Students and teachers will engage with new resources, develop their expertise and share their experiences.

Thank you to all visitors who attended our open night. Nenagh College was delighted to showcase our school to all prospective students. Our guest speaker on the night was Limerick IT lecturer and former hurler of the year Micheal Fennelly.

Enrolment begins on Friday 22nd January 4.30 pm to 7.00 pm & Saturday 23rd January 10.30 am to 2.00 pm.

For further information, Phone: 067 31525 or Email:  adminnenaghcollege@tipperaryetb.ie