Ar aghaidh le Chéile – Forward Together
Maths classes for Parents
German Film
Senior students of German travelled to Athlone last week to see Vielmachglas (A Jar Full of Life). Thanks to Ms Sheehan.
Football
Senior Boys will play Columba College Killucan on Friday. Best of Luck. Thanks to Mr. O’Dwyer.
TY Photography
Workshops for TY Students will continue on Tuesday
French Theatre
All students of French will be treated to a live theatre performance in the school on Thursday. Thanks to Ms. Dalton.
BT Young Scientist
Our school was well represented by Charlotte Carroll, Amy O’Donoghue and Orla Lyons. They received special commendation from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. Well done everyone.
LCVP Fashion Fusion
On January 8th the 5th year LCVP class of Lanesboro Community College were delighted to be able to present Mr Tony McKiernan, Chairperson of the Ollie Cox Injury Fund Committee, a cheque for €1168.40. The students raised this money by organising a Fashion Show with a twist called “ Fashion Fusion”.
As part of the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme the students were asked to organize an enterprising activity for charity . The students approached local businesses and asked them to ‘sponsor’ a model in the show. This model would advertise or ‘model’ the business on the catwalk.
The response from local businesses was overwhelming. Over 25 businesses in the Lanesboro/Ballyleague area participated. The students got busy with their creative and innovative approach to both advertising and fundraising.
The LCVP class decided to donate all proceeds to the Ollie Cox Injury Fund as Ollie’s niece, Roisin is in the class and they felt it was a very good cause. The 5th year LCVP class managed to raise a fantastic €1168.40 for the Ollie Cox Injury Fund.
Participating in an event like this developed the students’ skills in so many ways. They developed their organisation, communication, research, planning, IT, business, advertising interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Both staff and students at Lanesboro Community College would like to thank all the local businesses who kindly sponsored them and also to those who supported on the night.
Students Charlotte Carroll, Amy O’Donoghue amd Orla Lyons pictured recently at BT Young Scientist at RDS with Denis Naughten TD Roscommon. The students got special mention from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar who also attended.
Welcome back
Happy New Year to all of our Staff, Teachers and Students. We are looking forward to a productive and exciting year ahead!
TY Photography
Photo Workshop will continue on Tuesdays.
Enrolment
Enrolment to 1st year for September 2020 closes on Friday, 31st January 2020 at 1pm.
BT Young scientist
Best wishes to our students Charlotte Carroll, Amy O’Donohue and Orla Lyons who are taking part in the BT Young scientist competition in Dublin.
Enrolment to 1st Year for September 2020 closes on Friday, 31st January 2020 at 1pm.
Ice Skating
TY students had a wonderful day out at Dundrum on Ice. Thanks to the teachers involved.
Boys Football
Well done to the senior boys who put up a gallant display against St. Finians Mullingar but were pipped at the post. Looking forward to more fixtures in the New Year.
Credit Union Draw
A draw for some fantastic prizes will take place on Thursday. This is to reward our consistent savers. Well done.
Attendance awards
Congratulations and well done to Samanta, Roisin, Conor, Oisin, Meadhbh, Gavin, Chriswin, Edgars, Katie and Conor who have had full attendance at school since September. The class group with highest attendance rate was 1B. Well done to all. Remember, ‘Every school day counts’
The buzz
Well done to the TY students who put together the 2019 Christmas Buzz. Featuring a selection of poems, puzzles, articles and artwork, this magazine is not to be missed.
Fashion Fusion
Congratulations to the Fifth Year LCVP class who recently presented a cheque for over 1000 euro to the Ollie Cox Injury Fund which they raised in a unique fashion !!
Christmas Exams
We wish all our students good luck in their Christmas Exams which are running this week.
Holidays
We would like to wish all of our students and staff a Happy and Peaceful Christmas. School will re-open on Monday January 6th.
Christmas Panto
‘Far Far Away’ the TY Christmas Pantomime took place in St Marys’ Hall, Lanesboro on Thursday. A
Matinee performance especially for all local Primary Schools was a big hit with the local boys and
girls. The evening performance was also a smash with a packed hall and a wonderful time was had
by all. Well done to the students from all years who showed great team spirit and did the school
proud.
Top Third Level Feeder School
Lanesboro Community College has once again topped the league tables as the Top Third Level
Feeder School in Co. Longford. Ar Aghaidh le Chéile!
Football
Senior Boys Team will play Killina Presentation School, Rahan, Co. Offaly on Friday. Best of
luck lads.
Battle of Wits
Our TY Quiz team will take part in the Regional Finals of the Battle of Wits this week which
takes place in Athlone. We wish them the best of luck!
TY Christmas pantomime:
The Transition Year students are currently rehearsing for their Christmas pantomime, which will take place in St Marys’ Hall, Lanesboro on the 5th of December. They are very excited and are working very hard to ensure the show will be a success. All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you there on the evening!!!
Quiz:
Well done and congratulations to the TY quiz team who came second in the County Finals of the “Battle of Wits” 2019. They are now through to the Regional Finals on the 4th of next month!
Garda Drugs and Alcohol Awareness videos:
Our TYs went to the Longford Arms Hotel this Thursday for a screening of their Garda Drugs and Alcohol Awareness videos. Earlier in the year, the students split into groups and made videos highlighting the dangers of drugs and alcohol after being visited by Garda Mullally from Longford Garda station. Their videos were shown along with videos from students from all over Longford and we are very proud of the students’ hard work.
Ericsson talk
On Thursday the 27th of November our Transition Years received a visit from Ericsson Athlone. Ericsson are a leading software producer in both Ireland and the world and provided a fascinating insight into the world of business and careers in software engineering. Thank you very much to the speakers from Ericsson!
Hamlet:
On Wednesday the 26th the Leaving Cert Higher Level English class went to see the Cyclone Rep production of Hamlet at the Mullingar Arts Centre, as part of their Leaving Cert course. They were accompanied by their English teachers, Ms. Farrell and Ms. Dalton.
Romeo and Juliet:
On Thursday, 27 November, the 3rd year group went to Mullingar to enjoy a spectacular production of Romeo and Juliet. They are studying this play for their Junior Cycle examination and we hope seeing it live will be beneficial to them. Thanks to Mr. McElgunn their English teacher.
By: Jeron Kok, Orla Lyons, Bláithín McElgunn and Tonya O’Brien
