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St. Brigid’s Day with some of the of TY and First years’ grandparents.

In an uplifting show of “Partnership with the community,” we were delighted to welcome the grandparents of some of the TY and First years to the school chapel yesterday. We would like to say a very genuine “THANK YOU” to all the Transition year students who worked relentlessly to ensure that there was an adequate supply of St. Brigid’s Day crosses available to all our Parishioners in both the Cathedral, and in the School chapel for our wonderful Grandparents who visited the College for a special blessing and a few tasty treats! We cannot mention all the TY by name as there are too many to mention, but you know who you are. You are a credit to yourselves. After the ‘Blessing ceremony’ we enjoyed some light refreshments in the school canteen  It was a wonderful opportunity for teachers, students and grandparents to meet up. This was our first year to introduce such an initiative in St. Nathy’s College and we are proud to say that it was a tremendous success. During the ceremony we had the privilege to witness a student, a grandparent and a teacher participate in a symbolic ‘pouring of the water’ ceremony to symbolise a unique Christian tradition. These links are invaluable to our school and our community, and we thank wholeheartedly all those Grandparents who found the time to visit us.

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Gaeltacht scholarships

Mayo county council are offering Gaeltacht grants to Mayo residents and as we have many in our school, we would encourage all students who are resident in Mayo to apply.  We will post any grants/sponsorship applications from Sligo/Roscommon co.co, if and when they arrive.  Best of luck to everyone who applies.  This could be a fantastic opportunity to practise Irish and improve your grades, so please apply.

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Win for St. Nathy’s First year Soccer Team today.

On a very cold day in Castlebar, St. Nathy’s college took on St. Joseph’s College in the First year soccer competition. Early on in the game two very well taken goals were finished off by Maeve Murray in the opening twenty minutes of the game. After this period of control, St. Nathy’s were under considerable pressure due to a relentless St. Joseph’s side of which this pressure became a little too much, as they conceded a goal just before half time! Not to let the concession knock them, St. Nathy’s came out swinging in the second half, narrowly missing two chances at another goal. After another period of St. Nathy’s possession, St. Joseph’s regained control and hit the crossbar and the post, the latter thanks to a great save by Ella Hunt. Then, on a swift break St. Nathy’s won a corner and scored thanks to a great delivery by Leah Cogan which was finished by Megan O Gara. The last few minutes were very nervy as the St. Joseph’s side did not give up and scored with five minutes to go....... However, St. Nathy’s held on with a crucial 3-2 win to top their group. The girls play a Galway team in their Connacht Quarter Final. Thanks to @willowbrookglamping again for their sponsorship. @willowbrookglamping

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2E roll up their sleeves and get stuck into a Spring Clean!

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and environmental consciousness, class 2E together with their Teacher Ms. Munnelly today embarked on a rejuvenating "Spring Clean" of the polytunnel and surrounding football pitches. This was the perfect blend of Well-being, Green school practices, and essential life skills.  

The students, armed with gloves, high vis jackets and bundles of enthusiasm, tackled the polytunnel first, clearing out debris, tidying rows of potted plants, weeding and organising the various areas. All agreed; it looked more aesthetically pleasing afterwards.  

Next was the area outside the polytunnel and the entrance to the pitches. The camaraderie among the students was wonderful to see as they worked together, sharing laughs and giggles along the way. This collaborative effort not only resulted in a clean and tidy environment but also fostered a sense of pride and ownership among the students as they did a great job! 

The Spring Clean project served as a holistic experience, promoting not just a cleaner physical space but also the well-being of the students and the entire school.   

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Success for St. Nathy’s at ‘The Roscommon Volunteer Awards’ as we win ‘School Champion of the Year award’.

We are proud to announce the fantastic news that we have just won 'The School Champion of the Year' award at “Roscommon Volunteer Awards” in recognition of our outstanding commitment to Green Schools, Sustainability and Environmental stewardship. Deputy Principal Geraldine Gildea and Green Schools Ambassador Karen Munnelly accepted the award in Kilronan Castle on Friday evening. Behind this success lies our Green Schools Committee, a dynamic group of students and teachers dedicated to fostering a culture of environmental responsibility. 

The Green School Committee is continuously promoting a greener future and it is the collaborative efforts of both diligent teachers and enthusiastic students that have led us to win this prestigious award.  

One of the cornerstones of our sustainability initiatives is our emphasis on recycling. The school has implemented robust recycling programs that involve students actively participating in the sorting and recycling of waste materials. We have thus significantly reduced our contribution to landfill.  

The introduction of a polytunnel has provided students with hands-on experience in cultivating plants while promoting sustainable agriculture. The polytunnel serves as a hub for various activities such as seed-saving, planting, pruning and growing of fresh vegetables. We have also implemented a rainwater collection system to harness rainwater efficiently. This reduces the school's reliance on external water sources 

Our recognition as 'The School Champion of the Year' is a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainability. The collaborative efforts of the Green Schools Committee, along with the diligence of teachers and the enthusiasm of students, have all created a culture of environmental responsibility within the school.  

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Art success for Mia Nikin

We would like to say a massive congratulations to the very talented Mia Nikin (First Year) who won 1^st place in the Ballaghaderreen Credit Union Art competition. ( Stage 1)

Mia’s artwork then went on to Stage 2,  the Regionals, where she won 1^st place. What an amazing achievement. We are so proud of her in St. Nathy’s.

She is now being entered in the National stage and we want to wish her the best of luck in this final round.

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íMama Mia!

[video width="480" height="848" mp4="https://www.stnathys.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIDEO-2024-01-09-18-39-26-2.mp4"][/video] The cast wanted to show you what they can do! (Video credits to Gabrielle Heavey)

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Saint Brigid’s day ( Feb. 1st)

St. Brigid's Day, (Feb. 1st) holds a special place in the hearts of all those who live in Ireland.  An obvious symbol of this Feast Day is the making of St. Brigid's Day crosses, an ancient Irish tradition.  The history of these crosses is deeply rooted in the life of one of our patron saints, Saint Brigid. St. Brigid is associated with various miraculous acts and gestures of immense kindness. St. Brigid wove a cross from rushes while explaining the Christian faith to a dying pagan chieftain. This act is said to have inspired the tradition of crafting St. Brigid's crosses. symbolising Faith, Hope, and Protection. The skill of making St. Brigid's Day crosses involves using rushes to make a distinctive square shape with arms extending from each corner. The process is both practical and symbolic, reflecting the agricultural traditions of Ireland and the Christian teachings associated with St. Brigid.  We have many talented weavers in TY this year who are experts in the craft.  We also have others who were very quick learners and can now make excellent, tightly woven crosses.  We had others who recalled fond memories of National School and making them with their teachers.  Some who had not made them in over 5 or 6 years suddenly “clicked” back in again and it was like “riding a bicycle” it all came back to them, which was a lovely moment to witness.  Well done all, the expert weavers and the expert apprentices who are now masters. The Transition Year students were unbelievably busy with both their ongoing rehearsals for the musical (İMama Mia, Papa Mia!) and making St. Brigid’s Day crosses, certain diligent students even multi-tasking ‘in between’ scenes weaving crosses and rehearsing.  (There will not be a rush left in Ballaghaderreen, Ballymote, Lisacul, Carracastle, Frenchpark, Kilomovee, even Charlestown! and anywhere else we have forgotten to mention in the surrounding areas!) Certain students are also taking part in the John Paul II Gaisce Awards and will continue to make crosses next week as part of their community involvement projects. These crosses have been blessed and are in the Cathedral for anyone to take away for free. We will continue to make more next week, and everyone is welcome to take one home. Well done to all our Transition Year students who gave so willingly of their time, even during lunches and breaks. We are so proud of you all.  Hopefully, your crosses will bring joy to all who take one home. We will also deliver a box of crosses to the local nursing home on Feb. 1st where those who wish, are welcome to take one for their room.

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“¡Mama Mia, Papa Mia!” rehearsals are well under way!

Rehearsals continue apace for the Transition year musical “Mama Mia Papa Mia” in the School hall. The costume, props and programme teams are hard at work making sure everything is in place for the upcoming performances and any time I ventured in there, there was a great deal of  activity but I concentrated on getting some sneak pictures of the wonderful dancers going through their paces.

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Thank You to O’Hara coaches

A massive 'Thank You' to Ailin and Geraldine of O'Hara Coaches for their very generous sponsorship of football jerseys for our Senior footballers.  A huge effort is put into our sports teams by our teaching staff and the support of local business is an added bonus in helping us prepare our students for competition.  Pictured for the official presentation is Geraldine O' Hara.