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01Apr 2023
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Mayo Mental Health Talks

As part of St.Nathy’s College Wellbeing Week (March 27th-31st), all our Leaving Certificate and Third year students attended presentations and talks given in the College by the Mayo mental Health Association this week.

The Mayo Mental Health Association runs a schools education programme that aims to promote mental wellbeing and awareness in schools across the region. Some of the topics that were covered as part of the ‘Breathe’ Initiative to our students were:

  • What is mental health? (general overview)
  • Risk and protective factors in relation to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
  • How to support someone who may be experiencing a mental health difficulty.
  • Language and influence we have on others.
  • There was also a strong focus on looking at social media and the effect that it has on us as it is one of the main forms of communication today for many people.

 

Both Lianne and Jenna from the Mayo Mental Health Association gave most engaging and informative presentations to our Leaving Cert and Third year students respectively. The teachers who attended the talks also found them most thought-provoking and informative. We are glad that our students who are in the middle of busy state examination years got the opportunity to take time out and learn about the importance of looking after our health and our mental health is a very important part of that.

We in St.Nathy’s College thank the Mayo Mental Health Association for their continued support to our school and students over many years.

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31Mar 2023
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Yoga, Breathing and Meditation Class

On Friday March 31st, some of our 5th Year students stepped out of their busy school lives and were given the opportunity to take part in a most relaxing class. To start the school day, these students participated in a Yoga, Breathing and Meditation Class as part of St.Nathy’s College Wellbeing Week 2023. The students learned to focus on their breathing, and they also got time to relax both mind and body. A big thank you to Ms. Keenehen for giving this class. The students really enjoyed it.

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31Mar 2023
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Horticulture Wellbeing Week

As part of our wellbeing week TY’s had the opportunity to collaborate with Anita O’Sullivan, @Homelandretail Garden Centre Manager and Marc Gaynor Manager of Homeland Ballaghaderreen in the school poly tunnel. Anita explained the importance of preparing the soil before planting then demonstrated how to plant cabbage, lettuce, scallions and onions while the TY Horticulture class helped to plant the selection of vegetables and salads that Homeland generously provided for the school. We look forward to seeing the ‘fruits of our labour’ and our next visit from Anita.

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31Mar 2023
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National Spring Clean

The Green Schools Committee organised a spring clean around the school on Tuesday 28th March. They met up, put on their high viz  and collected as much litter as possible. They collected bottle caps, plastic, gum wrappers and an old face mask! Special thanks to all the committee members for getting involved and @AnTaisce and @roscommoncoco for providing the viz vests, gloves and bags for our litter pick.

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31Mar 2023
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Student Enterprise Awards clean sweep!

2nd year Business students had a clean sweep at the recent student enterprise awards in the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon on the 14th March. The ‘Sustainable Sophie’s’ were runners up in the Intermediate category. ‘Ultra Hydration’ won a special prize for Innovation. Triplets Dean, Olivia and Rachel Beirne came 1st place in the Intermediate category with their business ‘Chopping Away’ and will go forward to represent Roscommon in the National Student Enterprise Finals in Croke Park on 5th May – we wish them the very best of luck. Many Thanks to their teachers Ms Munnelly & Ms Hannon.

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31Mar 2023
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Ag Science Farm Visit

On Thursday last some of our 5th and 6th year Ag Science students visited Tullamore Farm in association with the Farmers Journal and Agriaware Farm Walk and Talk. Students had the opportunity to hear from experts at the Farmers Journal about all aspects of modern day agriculture in Ireland including farm safety, new technologies and the future of farming in Ireland. Thanks to Mr J Dolan and Ms J Brennan for facilitating this farm visit.

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27Mar 2023
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Seachtain na Gaeilge

There were lots of activities during last week to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge.

Students enjoyed a chéile in the PE hall with lots of traditional Irish music along with a quiz as Gaeilge with the help of the LC mentors. The week drew to a close with a non uniform day and students donned all shades of green to mark Flag Day on the eve of St Patrick’s Day. Some of our students went all out to show their pride in wearing the green and didn’t settle for just a green jersey, St Patrick himself made an appearance. This non uniform day was organised by the TY students and the funds raised were shared between the Red Cross and the TY Fashion Show that takes place on April 20th.

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23Mar 2023
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JC Irish – Outstanding Grade Achievement

Chloe Lavin receives her award from Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, NUIG for her outstanding grade achievement ( Distinction ) in her Junior Cert Higher level Exam 2023. This is the first time that NUIG have embarked upon awarding students in Connacht, Donegal and Clare for their achievements in Irish and it is hoped this will be an annual event. Pictured are Chloe's Irish teacher, Mrs. Anne O' Brien and Professor Pól Ó Dochartaigh, Deputy President NUIG. ' Beatha teanga í a labhairt'.

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15Mar 2023
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Chess Tournament

On Tuesday March 3rd a team of students from St.Nathy’s College headed to the Ardilaun Hotel in Galway City to take part in the Connaught Cup. This prestigious tournament hasn't been held since 2019 due to the Covid pandemic. For all of the students taking part it was their first experience of this kind of tournament. The first team comprising Joey Geever, Lorcan Sampey, Gerard Cummins, Flynn Thompson, Henry Black and Ryan Geever performed admirably in the main tournament, winning more than half of their matches with Ryan winning an individual award for his great performance. In the secondary Novice Cup all of our students- Aaron Collins, Aaron Dooney, Henry Lowry, Felipe Bezzerra, Niamh Grady, Roisin Morris, Daniel Anderson and Aaron O'Toole- won at least two games each. Well done to all students involved and to their Teacher, Ms Brunker on organising and preparing the students for the competition with the help of Mr Brady. For any student interested in joining the Chess Club to play or to learn can find out more every Wednesday lunchtime in room 6B. Players of all levels are welcome!  

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