Getting there by Degrees

Past pupil, Rachel Whelan, who recently graduated from Institute of Technology Carlow with a Bachelors Degree (Honours) in Business Management. Rachel is currently studying for a Masters in Business Management in Waterford Institute of Technology

Science Week at College

Science Week began with a visit to Athy College Science department by the Fourth Class students from Scoil Phadraig Naofa. They were treated to "exciting" experiments which had universal appeal.

Christmas Comes to Athy College

Great excitement as past pupil Seamus Malone, famous for his work on Chicken Run, Wallace and Grommit, Shaun the Sheep, gave a lecture and workshop on animation to a capacity crowd in the college on Thursday night. Seamus received an Emmy for his direction of Shaun the Sheep last year and gave the audience a great insight into how animation really works.

Aardman Studios where Seamus works are just about to release their latest movie "Arthur Christmas" and Seamus gave a background tour of its creation.

Third Yr Trip To Baltinglass Outdoor Education Centre

A rainy start didn't dampen spirits of the third year students on their recent trip to Baltinglass Outdoor Education Centre. A fantastic day was had by all, students took part in wall climbing, abseiling, canoeing, archery and orienteering. Thanks to the SCP for its support.

GOAL Jersey Day

Athy College Fifth year LCVP students with Karen O’Shea of the ‘Goal’ Charity Organization. Karen visited the students on Tuesday 25^th Oct. to give them a talk on the work that Goal do around the World. The students raised a total of €317 as part of Goal Jersey day recently held in the school. The LCVP class presented Karen with a cheque on behalf of the students of Athy College.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Athy College u15 soccer team for their great win over the Curragh Post primary School.