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🌟 Discover the Magic of Chemistry with Our First-Year Students! 🌟

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Our talented first-year science students have been hard at work, and we’re thrilled to showcase their creativity and knowledge through their fantastic Periodic Table poster! 🧪✨
Each student selected an element and brought it to life with unique and imaginative representations. Their projects highlight the fascinating properties and uses of each element in a fun and educational way.
This collaborative effort not only deepened their understanding of chemistry but also demonstrated the power of creativity in learning. We’re incredibly proud of their hard work.
Stay tuned for more updates and join us in celebrating the brilliance of our young scientists! 🌍🔬

Spanish Trip 2025

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Day 1

Our first day to Spain was a long day starting out from Nenagh College at 2am on Wednesday morning with 56 excited students and 8 nervous staff members. After arriving in Malaga for lunch we headed off for a guided walking tour of the 3rd oldest city in Western Europe. The weather was beautiful and everyone had a great time. We then set off for our accomadation and evening meal. Fun afterwards on the beach with our first swim in the med and some beach ball. A walk along the promenade down to the the old harbour rounded off a great day. A good night’s rest to be had in anticipation of another busy day tomorrow.

Day 2

A trip to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Seville. This beautiful capitol of Andalucía is home to amazing palaces, parks and the largest gothic Cathedral in the world. . While in the city we were given a very interesting guided tour by a lady who just happened to be the mother of a former Spanish student in Nenagh College. It really is a small world! We then had free time to explore the old city and visit the Cathedral, climbing it’s tall Giralda tower for wonderful views of the city. The Cathedral also houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus. After a long day we returned to our hotel for dinner and much needed rest.

Day 3

Mid way through our tour and spirits are remaining high, despite the tiredness. Today our trip was to the former capital of Moorish Spain – Granada. This beautiful city in the mountains is not your regular Spanish city as it is dominated by the Palaces and Gardens of the Moorish (Arabic) aristocrats of the 1300s and 1400s.  We were treated to a tour hour walking tour of the old city, seeing it’s old markets and North African architecture. We then had a few hours to wander the streets in our own time and soak up the atmosphere of this bustling old town and it’s rich history.

After a long day of walking and touring a swim in the med was most welcome by everyone when we returned to the hotel.

Day 4

It’s with a certain level of sadness that we begin our last day in Spain. The trip has flown by and our adventure is coming to an end. Before we leave though we still have some great sights to see. Today brings us to Ronda, with it’s spectacular bridge and beautiful streets. We had 3 hours to explore the city by ourselves and walk through the valley under the famous bridge. Some of us even found time to enter in local politics and become active citizens!! 😅

Later we returned to Malaga, where our trip began 3 days earlier, to have more time to explore this seaside city. The sun was shining and the waterfront bustling with Saturday afternoon markets and families strolling in the sun. A naval vessel was docked at the pier and a number of our students went aboard to explore the inside of such a vessel. Some were doing their best Tom Cruise impersonation from Top Gun. 😎

Junior Achievement Ireland and General Motors

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Our 5th Year LCVP students had an incredible opportunity to visit General Motors (GM) in Limerick, thanks to the support of Junior Achievement Ireland. GM volunteers engaged with small groups, exploring various careers and discussing the essential skills, qualities, and values needed in the workplace. The highlight of the visit was learning about self-driving vehicles, which was truly eye-opening for everyone, also listening to the different routes  taken by various employees to reach their desired destination of coding in GM. A big thank you to General Motors and Junior Achievement Ireland for this enriching experience. Ms O Keeffe and Ms Corcoran were extremely impressed with the 100% engagement throughout the morning.

Nenagh College Students Enjoy Thrilling Day at Pallas, Portumna!

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Our students had an unforgettable day filled with excitement and adventure at Pallas, Portumna. The day was packed with thrilling activities like paintballing and go-karting, providing the perfect backdrop for students and teachers to bond and create lasting memories. It was a fantastic opportunity for everyone to strengthen their connections and enjoy some well-deserved fun. Here’s to more days of adventure and camaraderie!

Public Speaking Stars!

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A big well done to Blanca, Killian, Xander, and Sebastian for their impressive participation in Nenagh Lions Inter-Schools Public Speaking Competition, in the council chamber at Tipperary Council Offices in Nenagh. Your dedication and eloquence shone brightly! Congratulations to CBS on their success in the competition. We’re proud of all our students for their hard work and achievements!

5th Year LCA Students Showcase Their Talents!

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Our 5th Year Leaving Certificate Applied students are fully immersed in their three tasks this session, demonstrating exceptional creativity and dedication. Last week, they produced and sold their stunning artwork in the school canteen, impressing everyone with their talent and entrepreneurial spirit. Ms. Knight, who is anchoring this task, expressed her pride in their achievements and hard work. Kudos to all the students for their fantastic efforts.

TY Students Excel in Relationships and Sexuality Education Workshop!

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Our Transition Year students participated in a comprehensive 4-hour workshop focused on Relationships and Sexuality Education. The facilitator Olivia Teehan from RSE and me, praised their incredible maturity and engagement throughout the session. Ms. O Keeffe, their year head, observed the workshop and expressed immense pride in their thoughtful contributions and respectful demeanour. Well done to all the students for their dedication and openness in such an important area of learning!

ETB Week

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To celebrate ETB Week, each year group battled it out in an exciting table quiz, with the questions inspired by each of our core values! As well as having fun, students also had the chance to reflect on and deepen their understanding of our school ethos. Well done to everyone who took part with such energy and enthusiasm, and congratulations to our top Junior and Senior teams, who will proudly represent our school at the TETB Arts and Culture Day this May!