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TY Class of 25

The TY class wrapped up their school year in style last Friday, marking the end of a jam-packed and memorable journey. The day kicked off with a fun-filled karaoke session in the Ball Alley, setting a happy and joyful tone for the morning. Afterwards, students gathered for a thoughtful and moving mass with Fr. Henry. With carefully chosen symbols, readings, and prayers, it offered a meaningful moment to pause and reflect on the year gone by.

Following the mass, a special celebration was held where each student received a certificate to acknowledge their achievements and participation throughout the year. It was a time of laughter, memories, and heartfelt goodbyes as they shared their final few classes together.

A big congratulations to our standout students: Emma Purcell, named Highest Achiever; Evan Murray, awarded Spirit of TY; and James Puncheon, crowned Student of the Year.

Over the course of the year, the TY students embraced every opportunity to grow—developing new skills, expressing their creativity, and forming lasting friendships. We wish them all the best for the summer break and as they move into Fifth Year. There's no doubt they are headed for a bright and exciting future.

(Absent from the photos -James Puncheon)

 

 

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Retreat for 5th Yr and John Paul II Students

On Monday last, 5th year students and JPII participants from TY attended an inhouse retreat hosted by Andrew and Laura from An Tobar Nua. At An Tobar Nua, located in Galway City, we were promised that you can expect a relaxed, loving and accepting environment; with staff who greet you at the door and are truly happy to serve you. Throughout our day in St Nathy’s, we participated in fun games, quizzes and competitions such as Finish the Lyric, Guess the Song and Just Dance.

There was also relaxing aspects of the day, for example 5 minutes of quiet, reflective thinking. The retreat taught students about building the right path in life and Andrew and Laura shared some of their life stories where faith has led them on the right path in life to get them where they are today.

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Well done to former student Dominick Naughton (LC class of ’24)

 

We are absolutely delighted to congratulate our former student Dominick Naughton, who achieved joint First place nationwide in Higher Level Construction Studies in the 2024 Leaving Certificate—an extraordinary accomplishment that shows both his dedication and exceptional talent.

We also proudly acknowledge the support and guidance provided by his teacher, Mr. Dolan, whose commitment to excellence played a vital role in Dominick’s success.

Dominick is currently pursuing a degree in Engineering at University College Dublin (UCD), where he continues to shine. In recognition of his stellar Leaving Certificate performance, he was also awarded a prestigious UCD Entrance Scholarship, granted to high-achieving students who demonstrate academic excellence.

Dominick's remarkable achievement serves as an inspiration to current and future students here in St. Nathy's, he clearly shows what can be accomplished through hard work, perseverance, and a passion for learning. We wish him every continued success as he embarks on this exciting new chapter of his academic and professional journey.

Well done, Dominick – we are all incredibly proud of you!

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Congratulations to Meeko Yu

A massive congratulations to Meeko Yu, TY, who came second in the Law Reform Commission’s National Essay Writing Competition. She did exceptionally well considering there were hundreds of entries from various schools around Ireland. Meeko tackled the subject of "Direct Provision" in her essay and discussed how other international models such as Sweden’s should be advocated for within the Irish state.  Meeko wrote her essay in Irish in consultation with Ms. Reidy and a variety of topical ideas were proposed in consultation with Mr. Creaton. Congratulations and Well done Meeko.

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Sports Day 2025-What a dayin glorious sunshine!

Sports Day 2025 – in the Sunshine 

What a spectacular day was had last Friday by all in St. Nathy's. Our Sports Day was nothing short of a roaring success, filled with plenty of laughter, teamwork, friendly rivalry, and unforgettable moments under glorious sunshine. The school pitch was transformed into two zones, each offering a unique set of challenges and excitement for students. 

Zone 1 brought out the best in balance, coordination, and laughter, with a lineup of much-loved traditional races. Students gave it their all in: 

• 3-Legged Race – Testing both rhythm and partnership! 

• Wheelbarrow Race – A true test of trust and upper body strength. 

• ️ Piggy Back Race – Lifting spirits and teammates, quite literally! 

•  Potato and Spoon Race – A battle of poise and nerves. 

•  Sack Race – Hopping into fun and friendly competition. 

In zone 2, the focus shifted to teamwork and collaboration. Working in their class groups and as teams, students navigated through a range of more physically and mentally engaging challenges: 

• Stepping Stones – A test of coordination and planning. 

• Pipeline Team Relay – Precision and timing were key. 

•  Tug of War – Strength, grit, and loud encouragement all round. 

•  Dodgeball – Dodging, diving, and lots of adrenaline! 

•  Slip and Slide Relay Race – A wet and wild finale that had everyone laughing. 

This final water-based event was perfectly timed so that both cohorts could cool off, clean up, and change in time for the grand spectacle of the day... The Grande Finale: The Teachers vs. Students Soccer Match 

As anticipation built throughout the day, all eyes turned to the pitch for the much-anticipated Teachers vs. Students Soccer Match. While our students clearly showed skill, speed, and determination that would rival any pro squad, the teachers proved that experience and tactics still reign supreme. 

It was a spirited match, full of close calls, bold tackles, and high-energy plays. The Teachers held strong and reminded everyone that with age comes not just wisdom, but serious footwork! The students fought valiantly and made their school friends proud. 

Of course, none of this would have been possible without the dedication and behind-the-scenes work of our incredible staff. A very special Thank You to all teachers who helped, especially Mr. Mulderrig & Mr. Igoe – Not just our fantastic PE Teachers but also sporting legends on the day.  A big Thank You to Mr. Dolan, Mr. Curran & Mr. Carmody for all the organising. Thank you to "Kevin's Ice-cream van" for keeping almost 700 students topped up with delicious ice-cream. Finally, fair play to all the teachers who literally risked life and limb to make the match such an exciting finale. 

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Active Schools Week

Well done to everyone to participated in “Active Schools Week” this week. It was a fun-filled week of movement, health, and teamwork. Students and staff took part in a wide range of activities designed to get everyone active and smiling. Highlights included energetic dancing sessions, a competitive Basketball Hoop Challenge, and the quirky Time Turf Clamp event. Other activities included Wellie Throwing, Timed Jumping Challenges, Beanbags in a Bucket, and the Hula Hoop Challenge. For those seeking a calmer pace, Seated Yoga offered a relaxing break. The Keepy Uppy Competition and Soccer on the Astro Pitch drew large crowds, while Student/Teacher Walks promoted connection and well-being. The week was a resounding success, encouraging physical activity and strengthening our school spirit through inclusive and enjoyable events. It will end today with the annual Sports Day and much anticipated “Students Vs Teachers match at 12.10! More on that later. 

Thank You to Ms. Beirne for co-ordinating such a fantastic week.

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Debate Day with Mr. Creaton’s 1D class. Voices Raised, Minds Engaged!

A massive "Well Done" to Mr. Creaton’s English class who took part in some rousing debates of intrigue and healthy competition. Six teams of four debated topics ranging from the wages of sports stars to the use of AI and all the way to are ghosts real??? Special mention to all team captains who led their groups competently and professionally: Mannat Puri, Callum Sharkey, Jaiden Taylor, Olivia Kavanagh, Kaylan McHugh and Ayaan Aamir.

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Ballaghaderreen FC

 

Congratulations to the St. Nathy's contingent who were a major part of the successful Ballaghaderreen FC Senior Women's Roscommon and District League champions team.  The team had an "invincible" league season where they went undefeated. This is a remarkable achievement, and we are very proud of our students. There are a number of past students on the panel as well.  Pictured (Left-Right) Kayla O' Reilly, Ava McGreal, Chloe Kilroy, Grace McDermott and Ruby Rushe. Missing from photo: Sophie Maree

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Willow Workshop & Basket Making

Transition Year students participated in a willow weaving and basket making workshop this week with Helena Golden "The Willow Woman".  This was part of an initiative ran by the Heritage Council allowing specialists to share their expertise on Ireland’s cultural, built, and natural heritage with Transition Year students At the start of the workshop Helena explained to the students how she grows 10 different varieties of willow. She went through the process of harvesting the willows and how she prepares them for use in basket making. She also showed students the charcoal she makes with any leftover pieces, so waste is at a minimum. Each student was then given the chance to make their own baskets, learning how to select the best pieces of willow for the different parts of the basket. It was a great opportunity for students to take part in this ancient craft,The students found it a very relaxing way to spend a few hours, and everyone had a basket to bring home at the end of the day. Many thanks to Helena for her patience in passing on this wonderful skill to our students.

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Connacht Minor Championship Final

All roads lead to Castlebar tomorrow when Roscommon take on Mayo in the Electric Ireland Connacht Football Championship Final with a throw in time of 6:30pm.Best wishes to the St. Nathy's contingent that will represent both sides.  Pictured (Left to Right)- James Cassidy (Western Gaels/Roscommon), Declan Duffy (Kilmovee Shamrocks/Mayo) and Dean Casey (Ballinameen/Roscommon).  You can tune in live on the TG4 app, www.tg4.ie and on YouTube from 6.25pm with deferred TV coverage on TG4 from 7.30pm. Midwest Radio and Shannonside FM will both have live commentary. Best of luck lads!

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