Incoming First Years

Next September's First Year students and their parents/guardians are invited to an Information Evening tonight in the college at 8pm. Information on subjects, facilities, etc will be presented in this session.

2nd Year Science Achievement Awards

Congratulations to Benjamin Mannhalter, Collin Karikari and Tosin Williams who won 2nd prize at the recent Science Achievement Awards at NUI Maynooth. Prizes were presented by Prof. Bernard Mahon, Dean of Science. Tosin and Collin are pictured here with their teacher Mrs. Brennan and Prof. Mahon.

Third Year Options

A very successful Third Year Options night gave information to this year's Junior Cert Students on options and subjects available to them in the senior cycle. Presentations were made by Dr. Sunderland, Mr Whelan, Ms Cambie McEvoy and and Mr Daly. The evening was presented by Assistant Principal Mr McDonagh and hosted by HSCL co-ordinator Ms Butler.

2nd Year Science Achievement Awards

Congratulations to Tosin Williams, Collin Karikari and Benjamin Mannhalter whose project took 2nd place in the NUI Maynooth Science Achievement Awards on Tuesday night last. 20 students from Athy College entered projects under the direction of their Science teachers, Mrs Brennan and Mrs O'Neill. Prizes (camcorders) were presented by Prof. Bernard Mahon, Dean of Science and Engineering at NUIM>

Home Economic Practicals JC

Home Economics practicals for Junior Cert are on Today (Thursday). We wish them best of luck as they "christen" one of our new HE rooms today.

Athy Film Club Launch

Athy Film Club launched tonight with Guest Speaker Michael D Higgins congratulating all concerned in bringing this art form to the people of Athy. The club will hold its viewings in the new demonstration room/theatre in the college which boasts a state of the art projection and sound system. A packed house enjoyed a series of short irish movies before the main feature entitled "The Band Played" which seemed to please the audience

ATHY COLLEGE ART EXHIBITION ON “THE FIELD OF DREAMS”

The sun shone brightly on Athy College’s Annual Art Exhibition which took place on Friday evening last, April 16^th, in the new campus on the Monasterevin Road. Hundreds of guests thronged to see the work of 65 exhibitors, all students of Linda Dempsey.

This was a particularly special evening as it was the first public event to take place at the new College. Even more special was that the Art Exhibition was opened by RTE broadcaster, Derek Mooney. Derek Mooney has become a good friend to the college in recent years. His afternoon programme on RTE1 tracked the progress of the school building project from the doldrums of the building list to its splendid completion on Co. Kildare VEC’s 25 acre education campus.

Principal, Richard Daly thanked Derek for championing Athy College and paid tribute to him as a broadcaster of vision and courage – prepared to ask the questions and highlight situations that others avoid. Derek Mooney responded by thanking all the bodies, including the public representatives, responsible for bringing what he so aptly termed “this field of dreams” to fruition.

After viewing the exhibits many of the guests took the opportunity to wander through the college and view its amazing facilities.

Code of Behaviour - Notice to Staff, Parents/Guardians and Students

Throughout the year we have been working on formulating our Code of Behaviour. First of all, thank you to all teachers, parents, guardians and students who have contributed to the process. All input was very valuable. Within the next 2 weeks the most up-to-date draft will be available on the website for your perusal. We would greatly appreciate any additional input you have at this stage. Comments can be sent to bsunderland@athycollege.ie.

Wider Options Art Exhibition

On Fri evening next Athy College will host its annual Wider Options Art Exhibition at 7pm in Athy College. Cheese and Wine reception. Special Guest: Derek Mooney