PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Patricia Dwyer

An extremely short term was filled with many activities as the
traditional May madness descended. Our first year basketball
squad was narrowly beaten in the All-Ireland play-offs, hosted
in Mercy College. CEIST schools were to the fore in the play-
offs, with Mercy Coolock winning two matches against St. Mary's
Nenagh and Presentation, Ballyphehane, but losing out to a high
quality team from Eureka, Kells. We commend the girls for their
wonderful efforts and congratulate coaches, P.E. teacher Elaine
Fitzgerald and 6th year students Laura Ryan and Carly Tyrrell for
bringing the girls to such a high point this year.
There was great excitement and pride when our YSI entry, 'Let's
Get Greener' won the environmental award at the national
showcase in Citywest. Mercy was the only Dublin school to come
away with a prize on the day. Congratulations to the girls from
TY and in particular, Ms. Mary Scully, who has encouraged and
organised the whole school community to get greener through
numerous projects this year.
We enjoyed sporting endeavour mixed with dance and fun during
sports day, where the staff record of winning the challenge match
against Leaving Certificates continued. Our sport this year was
rounders as the staff soccer team was depleted by injuries, not to
mention old age!!
Our annual awards ceremony, one of the highlights of any academic
year, saw the entire school community gather together on May
23rd to mark achievements in a wealth of creative, community and
academic disciplines. Our keynote speaker was Niamh McEvoy,
past pupil and member of the All-Ireland winning Dublin Gaelic
Football team. In addition, Lloyd Bracken of CEIST offered words
of encouragement to all.
Two lovely Masses were celebrated to mark 6th Year graduation
and the Transition Year completion ceremony. We are very
grateful to Fr. John Hand and the team in St. Brendan's for their
continued support of the school.
In spite of recessionary times, the girls continue to think of others.
Many thousands of euro have been raised for various charities
throughout the year.
We continued to make improvements to our building and the
facilities available to our students. Each classroom is now
equipped with a digital projector and laptop. We have added to the
number of interactive whiteboards, which now totals 13 and have
also purchased four visualisers and four Alphasmart machines,
all of which aid teaching and learning throughout the school. Our
Accelerated Reader programme, which ran for one first year class
group, was a wonderful success thanks to the huge efforts of Ms.
Moran and Ms. O'Hanlon. We plan to extend the programme to
all incoming first year students. We also refurbished the outside
basketball courts and purchased more PE equipment. The
holidays will see another major refurbishment take place in Mercy
College with the entire building being rewired, while the sewing
room will also be refurbished.
Funding for much of this work came from the Department of
Education and Skills but we greatly appreciate the efforts of the
Student Council, Parents' Association and subject departments
A very successful school walk organised by Ms. Conneely and the
Students Council raised just under €1000 on Friday 15th April.
Our Parents' Association was to the fore for two key events this
term. The Easter Raffle brought in over €900. This funding was
used to organise the lovely graduation ceremony we had for our
Leaving Certificate students. The balance of these two events
and funds raised by the Transition Year min-company will be put
towards the purchase of new lockers for senior students.
Of course, a school community is an ever-changing place and
we said goodbye to our 6th years with a wish for their continued
success in life. We bade a fond farewell to Mrs. Deirdre Teeling,
whose 32 years in Mercy College have had such a lasting impact on
generations of girls. Her belief in the power of education and the
value of lifelong learning has encouraged so many of our students
to undertake Third level education. As we go to print we are
celebrating the birth of Ms. Mary Boyle's baby boy, Jacob.
None of what we do in the school would be possible without the
motivating force and caring attitude of all staff members and many
volunteers, who work so hard to allow the girls to become well-
rounded young women, able to face the challenges of the world. I
thank each one of them for all that they do.
I wish you a happy and healthy summer, interspersed with
sunshine, and look forward to your continued support and to
working with you in the next academic year.

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Winner of the TYO Mini Company Draw - Election of new head gir and deputy head girl

EXCERPTS FROM
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
AND SKILLS SUBJECT INSPECTIONS
"A very high standard of teaching and learning."
"A sensitive and caring interaction between students and their teachers in a very positive learning environment."
"A recognition of the needs of students with different learning abilities."
GEOGRAPHY

ELECTRICAL RECYCLING

AT MERCY COLLEGE

Green Committee Members collecting small electrical items for
WEEE Ireland. Well done Green Committee for bringing awareness
about electrical recycling. We filled two large blue skips in one week.
NATIONAL SPRING CLEAN
National Spring Clean at Mercy College Coolock carried out by
our Green Committee on Friday May 6th 2011 at our school and
around our community

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TIME TO SAY GOODBYE

The words of Andrea Bocelli's song "Time to Say Goodbye" seem
very apt to describe where I am on my career/life journey just now. It
is with fond memories that I leave Mercy College after a connection of
32 years. It is hard to believe that I have been a Guidance Counsellor
here for so long. Yet it only seems in many ways, a very short time
since I started in 1979 as a newly qualified Guidance Counsellor. I
am a very lucky person, I feel, to have discovered a job that I really
enjoyed and which suited my personality. Such a fit is what I have
always wished for my pupils in their subject and career choices. To
find an area of study and work which you love is in my estimation the
ultimate achievement. Guidance Counselling is still my first love and
although I have to retire, my plan is to continue my studies in this
area and eventually complete my (level 10 qualification) which is a
Doctorate in Education.
I will miss more than anything my pupils and my colleagues. To
borrow a Sinead O'Connor song ..... "Nothing compares to you",
Mercy College! Thank you for the kindness, support and generosity of
everyone over the years.
Deirdre Teeling

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EXCERPTS FROM
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
AND SKILLS SUBJECT INSPECTIONS
"Strong atmosphere of learning."
"Music is thriving in Mercy College, Coolock and the enthusiasm of the teachers has been instrumental in this."
"An atmosphere of mutual respect existed."
MUSIC

SPORTS NEWS

The sports year has been jam packed with huge success across the years.
For the first time this year it was decided to make after school activities
compulsory for 1st year up. This has resulted in a huge increase in the
numbers of 1st years playing sport. Over 30 1st year girls trained for
basketball and volleyball every week this year. I could not train these girls
without the help of the 4th years who stay back every Wednesday to
coach volleyball and the 6th and 4th year girls who help coach basketball
on Tuesdays and Fridays. As a result of all this hard work the girls have
silverware to show at the end of the season.

MERCY VOLLEYBALL NEWS

Senior Volleyball
Senior Volleyball started training early
September and made it through to the semi
finals, losing to Dungarvan in a thrilling match.
We are losing some super players in 6th year
Naomi, Shauna, Nicole and Laura K. The 5th
years didn't perform on the day to qualify for
the playoffs but with some hard work next
season they should do well.
Cadette & Junior Volleyball
The cadette girls in 3rd year made it through to the quarter finals. With a small
panel of girls they did well. The 1st and 2nd years trained together for a lot of the
year and made huge progress in playing 3 touch volleyball. We had 2, teams one
1st and one 2nd year, make it to the All-Ireland finals in spike ball in UCD. They
made it to the last eight in the country. Well done girls. I would like to thank all
those girls who helped coach, referee and do table official duties throughout
the year. I would like to thank the 1st year sports girls for such an enjoyable
and funny year. Have a great summer and see you all for some serious training
in September.
Elaine Fitzgerald

BASKETBALL NEWS

It was a very successful year for the Mercy school
basketball teams. The u19 team went through the Dublin
group winning all their 8 games and progressing
to the Dublin final in Inchicore where our team defeated
Loreto College, St Stephen's Green in a very tight
game. Winning the Dublin title was a great achievement
this year considering our Captain, Carly Tyrrell got
injured at the start of the year. Laura Ryan took over
the captaincy and lead a very young Mercy team to the
Dublin title achieving "Evening Herald" sports star of the
week for her displays. The team also had a great run in
the National Cup defeating Carlow and the traditional
powerhouse Pres Listowel in the quarter finals away
from home. Unfortunately, we lost to a strong Carlow
team in the semi finals who went on to win the National
Cup. There were great performances all year from Ciara
and Aoife Redmond, Nayla Abdulla, Holly Hatton, Becky
Prendergast, Laura Kirby,Christina Olwill, Gemma
and Laura Ryan and our 4 cadettes Ilham Abdulla,
Sarah Fitzpatrick, Antonia Cummins and Lynn Ryan.
EXCERPTS FROM
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
AND SKILLS SUBJECT INSPECTIONS
"Clear and well-structured lessons."
"A good rapport was seen to exist between students and their teachers."
"Enthusiastic teaching."
SCIENCE
1st Year Basketball
Although we are saying goodbye to some of our basketball stars in 6th Year
the future is very bright with the current 1st year team. The panel is made
up of 22 girls whose attitude and approach to the training and playing
matches is something else. Laura and Carly in 6th Year coached these girls
all year and hence they were crowned East Leinster winners beat Loreto on
the Green comfortably in the Oblates. Mercy then hosted the 1st year
All-Ireland playoffs and were unlucky not to qualify. The match of the day
was Mercy versus Ballphehane from Cork whom they beat by 1 basket. I plan
to enter two teams next year as all 22 girls are so keen.

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SPORTS DAY AT MERCY

EXCERPTS FROM
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
AND SKILLS SUBJECT INSPECTIONS
"Well ordered and structured teaching approach"
"There is a positive, favourable attitude towards Irish in Mercy College."
"Diligence and enthusiasm of the Irish teachers."
GAEILGE

SPORTS DAY AT MERCY

EXCERPTS FROM
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
AND SKILLS SUBJECT INSPECTIONS
"The lessons observed were very well planned and all lessons proceeded
smoothly so that the learning objectives were achieved."
"The range of teaching methodologies used in the lessons observed provided
students with opportunities for active, participatory and experiential learning."
" A warm, respectful atmosphere had been established in all the classrooms observed."
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Ferrycarraig

Courtney Adams
1st year students went to Ferrycarraig on our school History
trip. It took a two hour drive to reach Ferrycarraig. We had a bit
to eat and then we were split into two groups. One group went
to watch a documentary, while the other group went to see the
great Viking King Ship. It was really great to see this and a very
nice man showed us around and told us everything about the
ship and the Vikings that sailed in it. We were then taken to
the fulacht fia which is a hole in the ground with boiling water
in it. There they cooked meat for us to eat. This took a lot of
persuasion as we are used to more conventional methods of
cooking! We were pleasantly surprised. We then visited a tomb
where bodies were buried. We had a fabulous day. Many thanks
to the teachers who organised it.

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London's Calling

This year our school trip went to London. We had an early 6am start at Dublin airport, but
at least this year, we had no disruptions from a volcano in Iceland. The coach picked us
up at Stanstead and we got a sneak preview of the 2012 Olympic Village on our way into
London city. After an historic tour of the city which was preparing for the royal wedding,
we visited the science museum. Another early start on Saturday and two tubes, a train
and a bus ride brought us to Thorpe Park. The sun beat down on the thrill seekers
queuing for the rides and the scaredy cats eating ice-cream. Thanks to Ms. Byrne's
factor 50 we only had a few lobster casualties (who will remain nameless). Sunday
was our day for hanging around with the rich and famous although they were made of
wax!! Madame Tussaud's provided great photo opportunities and the dungeon almost
gave Ms. Byrne a heart attack. After a well earned shopping trip at the giant Westfield
Mall we were back on the road to the airport. We arrived back in Dublin exhausted but
delighted with our trip. A big thanks to all the students and teachers.

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Art Fantastic

Ms. Kearns & Ms. Cassidy

5th year students visited IMMA (Irish Museum of Modern Art) to look at paintings by
Frida Kahlo, Diega Rivera and visual artist Romuald Mazoume.
The aim of this visit was to create a debate about the nature and function of Art. In
the photograph you will see the installation by Romuald Mazoume one of Africa's
leading visual artists. He has worked with a wide variety of media from discarded petrol
canisters (photograph), oil paints and canvas to large scale installation. It was really
interesting for 5th year students to see art in action, bringing together various methods
and techniques. Hopefully, this will inspire them in their future artistic ventures.

EXCERPTS FROM
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
AND SKILLS SUBJECT INSPECTIONS
"High quality teaching and learning were evident in the lessons observed"
"Very good relationships exist between students and their teachers."
"Students enjoyed and engaged enthusiastically with the Mathematics involved."
MATHS

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TRANSITION YEAR NEWS

Young Social Innovators Final Showcase 2011 | City West

Congratulations to our transition year students from Mercy College
on their recent achievement this year on winning the Young Social
Innovators' (YSI) Award for 'Making Our World Greener' on Wednesday
at City West 11th May 2011. We entered the competition against 5,000
other schools throughout the country. We won the Leinster Speakout in
March and made it through to the Final Showcase where 3,000 students
attended on Wednesday 11th May 2011. We were the only school in
Dublin to win a YSI award against 200 other schools.
Well done transition years for your efforts and achievements this year
in making our school and community a better and greener environment.
The girls carried out:

• Recycling competitions
• Litter surveys
• Increased recycling facilities in the school
• Set up the Mercy Challenge puzzle for students at lunchtimes
• Wrote a report on Electrical recycling
• Wrote the YSI Report on our 'Lets Get Greener' Campaign
• Encouraged students to recycle batteries
• Sold WEEE recycling bags at lunchtimes
• Invited guest speakers from environmental organisations to speak  at Mercy College  (Eco Unesco, Dublin Waste Management, Environmental Protection Agency, Repak and Green Schools Programme)

Miss Scully

The Real Deal

This was a day where we started learning about how to appreciate ourselves.
It introduced the concept of self esteem in teenagers. We were introduced
to many areas of teenage life. We looked at the pressure that was put on
teenagers to drink alcohol and take drugs. It showed us the effect that drink
and drugs had on our decision making. We were introduced to teenagers who
had children in their teens, they told us about the effect that it had on their
lives. We all found this a very rewarding and illuminating experience.

Mini-Cobras

Lauren Graham
We named our Mini Company Mini-Cobras. Due to
the economic downturn, we had difficulty in raising
money for shares to buy our product. We decided to
run a raffle and have cake sale. This raised enough
finance to purchase wrist bands from America.
They sold like hot cakes and all profits raised went
towards the purchase of lockers for 5th and 6th
year students.

Hats Off to Transition Years

As part of their Art and crafts course, 4th year
students designed hats that were in part inspired
by Philip Treacy hat designer to the stars.

EXCERPTS FROM
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
AND SKILLS SUBJECT INSPECTIONS
"Exceptionally attractive displays of both students' work and appropriate
exemplars are provided in the rooms to both stimulate and inspire students."
"Communication of information in the lessons observed was of a very high quality."
ART

ALL SHOOK UP

Janine O'Connor
The 4th year musical in collaboration with Chanel College was "All Shook Up". We had
five weeks of rehearsals before we took to the stage in mid February. To publicise the
show, our school had T-shirts printed with the logo and Chanel had sweat shirts which
we wore around the place. We enjoyed every minute of the show and most of us enjoyed
our minute of fame. We would like to thank everybody who helped us and thanks to the
audience that supported us with their clapping and cheering.

Young Environmentalist

Awards 2011

Four students represented Mercy College at the 'Young Environmentalist
Awards 2011' and Eco Unesco Den 2011 on Friday, April 1st 2011. Transition
year students Amy McGrath, Michelle Poole, Geraldine Mahady and first year
Sophie Scally.
Transition Year Students make
our school more aware of
environmentally friendly items
through learning & fun
We introduced an Irish made, handcrafted wooden puzzle. These puzzles were
made available to students at lunchtime to solve. The demand for the wooden
puzzle called the 'Mercy Challenge' increased every day. Students really enjoyed
the challenge of using their problem solving skills and the fun and satisfaction of
completing it successfully. At the same time it allowed us to make the students
aware of renewable environmentally friendly resources.

EXCERPTS FROM
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
AND SKILLS SUBJECT INSPECTIONS
"A very high standard of teaching and learning."
"A sensitive and caring interaction between students and their teachers in a very
positive learning environment."
"A recognition of the needs of students with different learning abilities."
GEOGRAPHY

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HOME SCHOOL COMMUNITY LIAISON NEWS

Maedhbh Daltun , HSCL Coordinator

Book Club

It has been a busy second year for the Mercy College Book Club.
We took part in the One City, One Book project in April choosing
Joseph O'Connor's Ghost Light as our book of the month. Reviews
of the book itself were mixed, but the debate, as always, was
lively. The book is only the starting point of our discussions! We
completed the year with a leisurely lunch (and a delicious Pavlova
- thanks Úna!) and are looking forward to sampling more literary
delights including Barbara Kingsolver's Lacuna next year. The
book club meets on the last Wednesday of every month at 11.30am
in the Parents' Room.

Whats New?

Some new activities in the HSCL area include a drop-in hour on
Tuesday mornings from 9am -10am in the Parents' Room. If you
would like any information about the school or just want a chance
for a coffee and a chat, please feel free to pop in to the Parents'
Room. Our computer class for parents ran on Friday afternoons
and was enjoyed by all. We also ran a Maths class for parents with
Emer Byrne. This class will run again in September.

Walking Group - Bull Island

As part of our local committee this year, we set up a walking group
for parents from our four local schools - Chanel College, Mercy
College, Scoil Chaitríona and St. Brendan's BNS. As we got fitter,
we got a little braver and are now walking from Mercy College to
Bull Island and back every Wednesday morning at 9.15am. Thanks
to the dedicated walkers who came out rain or shine, especially
to Brenda, Claudia, Eddie and Eileen! We hope to run this group
again in September. Please feel free to join us.
If you would like to take part in any of the free courses available
for parents in the school, suggest any new courses, help out in the
first year paired reading programme or arrange for a visit to your
home, please call or text 087 6550995.

Mercy Art Group

This has been a hectic year for the Mercy Art Group. Much of
the year's hard work was viewed at the annual Art Exhibition,
which was launched on May 24th. Thanks to all who provided the
excellent artwork on display and to those came out to support
the event in large numbers. I would like to say a special word of
thanks to Mrs. Monica Heade who provided delicious refreshments
on the night. Some of our resident artists, Monica Adams, Mark
McDonagh, Laura Slein and Yvonne O'Brien, are displaying some
of their beautiful work in the Parents' Room at the moment. All
are welcome to drop by to see some their beautiful paintings.

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Hard Days Work

As part of the School and Business Partnership Programme with Office Depot,
eleven students from our L.C.V.P. class were picked to take part in the mentor
programme. This programme gave us an insight into the world of work. We
were each assigned a mentor who was there to help us throughout the year in
such areas as business, CV preparation and possible career choices. At the end
of the school year, we were brought to a Beauty Training School, on Grafton
Street where future beauticians gave us facials, manicures and make up lessons.
We would love to do this again and will volunteer any time!!

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5TH YEAR TRIP TO LIMERICK

In April the 5th year music class took a trip to Limerick to hear the Bach Cantata
which is one of the set works we have been studying. We travelled by train to
Limerick accompanied by our music teacher Ms Doherty and Ms Daltun. The
performance was being held in Limerick Cathedral. The cathedral was beautiful and
was an excellent setting for the Bach Cantata. The concert started with an analysis
of the work which was very interesting. It was amazing to hear the work live. All the
performers were excellent. One of the soloists was the same age as us. A thoroughly
enjoyable day that will be very beneficial for our Leaving cert.

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SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE

Bhí Seachtain na Gaeilge againn i Mí Márta agus bhaineamar go
léir taitneamh as. Mar chuid de cheiliúradh Seachtain na Gaeilge
bhí comórtas postaer ar siúl sa chéad bhliain. Bhain lucht na céad
agus dara bliana sult as céilí a cuireadh ar siúl dóibh i halla na
scoile.

EXCERPTS FROM
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
AND SKILLS SUBJECT INSPECTIONS
"Well ordered and structured teaching approach"
"There is a positive, favourable attitude towards Irish in Mercy College."
"Diligence and enthusiasm of the Irish teachers."
GAEILGE

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MORE NEWS

Speed to Read!!

Our first year class "Liffey" took part in a reading Programme called "Accelerated
Reader". The girls took a computerised test and then a range of suitable reading
material was suggested. The girls read every day and when they finished a book they
took a quiz on line. The results of the quiz were given immediately and the girls liked
working on line and getting immediate feedback. The activity was a great success and
we hope to run it again next year with a larger number of students.

Summer Project

The Coolock SCP summer project will run from
13th to 17th June in Mercy College. 30 students
from 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th year have registered to
take part. Activities include a trip to the National
Aquatic Centre, a picnic in Stephen's Green, a Viking
Splash Tour, a day in the Carlingford Adventure
Centre, sports, cinema, bowling and q-zar. We are
hopeful the weather will be as accommodating as
last year.

Paired Reading

Almost every edition of the news letter carries a word of thanks to all our volunteers
who make the "Paired Reading" programme possible. This year is no exception.
A heartfelt word of thanks to all who help out and an open invitation to anyone out
there who might have some time to spare and would like to volunteer. Please contact
Paula Moran at 8480888 for details.

Breakfast Club

Our Breakfast Club is going very well this year.
The Breakfast Club is open to all students. It runs
everyday from 8.00 to 8.45 in the parent's room.
Students can have toast, cereal, apple juice,
orange juice, milk, fruit, yogurts etc. We would
like to thank the volunteers who come in each
morning (including the cold, frosty mornings in
December) to help prepare and serve breakfast
to the students. A big thank you to: Una Byrne,
Frances Campbell, Iris Graham and Monica Heade.

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Biodiversity all around us

Biology students studied all the flora and fauna in our immediate surroundings this
year with a visit to St. Anne's Park. While many students visit the park regularly to
play sport and visit the playground, we hope this year's trip has opened their eyes to
all of the different forms of life that are to be found in the park.

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Carlingford

Josceline Flanagan & Anne Malone
During May we went to Carlingford
Adventure centre. We had an amazing
time, filled with outdoor activities both on
and off water. We would like to thank Ms.
Rooney and Ms. Harrison for bringing us
and we would like to wish Ms. Harrison
the best of luck on her maternity leave.

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Homework Club

Homework Club takes place Monday to Thursday
from 3.50 to 4.50 in the Hall. It is open to all
first and second year students. Students can
have a sandwich and drink before starting their
homework. If a student is having difficulty with her
homework the teacher can help. It also means
that students can leave the books they are finished
with in their lockers so the school bag is lighter.
Homework club will be enrolling new members in
September.

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Past Times

Aoife Martin, Matisse
During May second year History students went to Russborough House in Co.
Wicklow. The journey took about an hour and a quarter. We were met by a tour
guide and were shown a short film about the history of the house and its owners.
Our tour guide took us around many of the rooms. They were very impressive
with paintings and furniture from around the world. In the basement, there was a
theatre where we were shown a 3D film and 3D photographs. When the tour was
finished we went outside for our lunch. The grounds were huge and there were a
lot of cows grazing in the fields. We then went to a maze that was very difficult to
get out off, even Mr O' Mahony got lost!! We had a brilliant time.

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Trumpet Lessons

SCP are sponsoring trumpet lessons for first and
fourth years organised by Ms Doherty. These take
place after school on Monday. It has proved a great
success and it is a delight to hear the sounds of the
trumpet throughout the school.

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Drama Club

The Drama Club's production of X-FACTOR meant
Mercy College had a visit from Mr Simon Cowell.
Students from 1st, 2nd and 3rd year took part in the
drama club this year and it was a great success.
Drama Club will be starting up in September and is
open to all interested students.
Coolock SCP also supported two 6th year students,
Niamh McManamly and Leanne Walsh to take
part in World Youth Day in Madrid in 2011. We
have sponsored a number of students to take part
in school trips and events. If you interested in
taking part in these lessons or any of the activities
mentioned just pop into Linda, Co-ordinator
Coolock SCP, her office is beside the Language lab.

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Where are they Now?

Deirdre McCall. She
qualified recently with
B.Sc. in Multimedia. She
has now undertaken
further studies.
EXCERPTS FROM
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
AND SKILLS SUBJECT INSPECTIONS
"It is clear from the prizes awarded for student achievement, the whole
school celebration of Maths Week, and the Mathematics articles in the
school newsletter that great pride is taken in the work done in
Mathematics in the school and that Mathematics enjoys a high profile position."
MATHS

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End of Year Awards

EXCERPTS FROM
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
AND SKILLS SUBJECT INSPECTIONS
"The atmosphere in the lessons observed was very positive and characterised
by mutual respect for all. The rapport between teachers and students was
very good. At all times students' behaviour was pleasant and courteous"
"It is clear from the behaviour of students that they feel secure and affirmed
whilst engaged in their learning."
ART

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