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The STAR Creative Cluster

The STAR Creative Cluster school initiative is part of Ireland’s national Creative Clusters programme, designed to encourage creativity, collaboration, and inclusive learning among schools. The programme brings together groups of schools to work on shared creative projects that support student engagement, innovation, and personal development.

STAR Creative Clusters particularly focus on supporting Traveller and Roma students, and promote inclusion, cultural identity, wellbeing, and creative expression through arts, music and other cross-curricular activities.

St Nathy’s College has participated in the two-year project, culminating with a recent celebration day in the IMMA in Dublin.

Over the two years, students participated in a variety of workshops including jewellery making, basket weaving, and drumming. They also enjoyed a visit to Sligo ATU where they sampled college life through availing of a tour of the college, and participating in a graphics workshop in the Dream- maker space. Students also enjoyed an adventure day in Willowbrook, where they created dens made of willow, and where they also participated in arts and crafts, pizza making and song composition.

At the celebration day in the IMMA last Thursday, our students got an opportunity to display the creative work that they enjoyed participating in over the past two years. They enjoyed a tour of the art galleries in the museum followed by food, and a chance to mingle and to meet the participants in the other creative clusters from around the country.

Students involved in the cluster have enjoyed the experience, and it has supported attendance, participation and retention in our school.

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Grace Corrigan Battles Through to All-Ireland Semi-Final at Connacht Championship

The 2026 Connacht Softball 60x30 Championship took place in Williamstown on Friday evening.

In the Girls’ U16A Singles, Grace Corrigan faced Aoife Walsh from Moycullen, Galway — an opponent she had previously met on a number of occasions, finishing with silver each time.

This encounter proved to be a thrilling contest that went right down to the wire. After losing the opening game 13–21, Grace responded brilliantly to take the second 21–11 before edging an intense tiebreaker 11–5 to claim victory.

Next up for Grace is the All-Ireland Semi-Final.

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Another Green Schools task accomplished ♻️

Thanks to all of the Green Schools committee who did another fantastic litter pick around the school. It’s another regular step towards our next Green flag, Global Citizenship - Litter and Waste. Well done to all the great work our new committee has done throughout the course of this academic year.

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Student Success On Display

A selection of some of the amazing posters Mr. Creaton’s 2nd and 5th year students have made in preparation for their 30-week assessments. They’ll be used by all of their peers as a shared collection of resources for their exams. Well done to all.

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A Hands-On Baking Experience with My Strandhill Bakery

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Dimitar from My Strandhill Bakery to our school, where he delivered a fantastic baking session for some of our lucky Transition Year students. Based in Sligo, My Strandhill Bakery is renowned for its focus on traditional baking techniques and high-quality handmade goods, with Dimitar bringing a deep passion for authentic methods and simple, natural ingredients to his craft.

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Lisacul Duo Power to Connacht Final Victory

The 2026 Connacht Softball Juvenile A Championship finals took place in Fenagh, County Leitrim, on Saturday, showcasing the very best of traditional Irish handball in the 60x30 “Big Alley.”

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Hiking, Bonding & Unplugging: TY’s Ox Mountain Gaisce Experience

Twenty TY students recently completed their Gaisce Bronze Award overnight adventure journey with an unforgettable trip to Ox Mountain Glamping.

The group took on an impressive 22km hike along the Sligo Way, trekking through breathtaking mountain trails, dense forests, and around the stunning Lough Easkey.

A huge thank you to our wonderful hosts Monica, Dermot, Pamela, Vincent, and Mary, for their warm hospitality, expert guidance, and great craic throughout the experience.

The trip was filled with team bonding, fresh air, and lasting memories, offering students a truly enriching opportunity to disconnect from mobile phones and devices and reconnect with nature.

After a day on the trails, the students enjoyed a well-earned, delicious homemade chicken curry, prepared together and full of flavour. The evening was rounded off with a sing-song and cosy chats around the fire, making for a truly special and memorable experience.

An inspiring and refreshing adventure that will stay with everyone involved for years to come.

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Well Done Aoibhinn Conway

Congratulations to fifth-year student Aoibhinn Conway, who was awarded Player of the Match for Mayo FC last weekend.

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Improving Homework Engagement Through Innovation

Well done to the six members of our staff — Mr. Creaton, Ms. Conlon, Mr. Brady, Ms. Fitzpatrick, Ms. Mooney and Ms. Garvey — who carried out an action research project in collaboration with Carrick-on-Shannon Education Centre, the Education Support Centres of Ireland (ESCI), and the Teachers' Research Exchange (TREX).

The focus of the project was to improve student engagement with homework by providing differentiated tasks, ensuring that work was aligned to all ability levels within the class.

Mr. Creaton was one of the project leads, and he accompanied Ms. Garvey to Portlaoise last week to attend a shared learning showcase. Schools involved in this initiative from across the country gathered to share their individual projects and findings.

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International Day Brings the World to St. Nathy’s