Construction Advances

Building on the new campus is going ahead well with extensions to two of the existing primary school buildings and advanced construction of the new St. Patrick's Primary School under way. Construction of the new schools should be complete before the September target and also the construction of the all weather pitch

Athy College Art Exhibition

Guest Speaker at Athy College Art Exhibition was Mairead McGuinness.In her speech congratulating Art teacher Linda Dempsey and all of the participants Mairead surprised the audience by declaring her intention to contest the selection to become President of Ireland!!
A capacity crowd both welcomed her announcement and unanimously declared this years exhibition the best yet.
View the speech: here

Leaving

As Leaving Certificate students are coming near the end of their time in Athy College preparations are under way for their graduation evening and getting down to the final preparations for their examinations their class photo gets taken.
With only a few weeks of school left revision, practicals, etc become the order of the day. Best of luck to all.

World Maths Day 2011

Athy College celebrated World Maths Day 2011 by holding a Table Quiz which received a great response from the students. Questions and prizes and lots of fun shows that maths doesn't have to be boring.

Recording Classes to Enhance Teaching and Learning

As part of our exciting initiatives to improve teaching and learning in Athy College, on some occasions classes may be recorded for analysis and peer teaching. Please let the Principal know, in writing, if you do not wish your son/daughter to participate in this excellent initiative. Students will not be identifiable by name.

Presentation of Certificates in Instructional Intelligence

Mrs. D. Murphy and Mrs. N. O'Neill pictured recently at the IVEA presentation ceremony where they received their certificates in Instructional Intelligence from Dr. Barrie Bennett, University of Toronto.

Campus Expands

Construction of the new St. Paatrick's Primary school has begun this week and it should be completed in time for next Sept when the 26 classroom building will be open. Construction will also be completed on additional facilities for both the Gaelscoil and Model School buildings and the installation of our All weather pitch.