Publication of WSE/MLL Report Last Friday the Department of Education and Skills published its report on the Whole School Evaluation/Management Leading and Learning carried out at Our Lady’s during May 2011. Once again we would like to congratulate students, parents, staff and management of the school on the excellent report which acknowledges the high standards that the school strives for in all areas of its curricular and extra-curricular programmes. We are particularly pleased with the following findings: · In the area of teaching and learning o There is a striking sense of community among staff and this is being channelled in a manner which adds greatly to learning opportunities for all students. o Classroom management is of a very high standard. Students are well behaved and lessons are conducted in a safe and well ordered environment. o A particular feature of teachers’ practice is a strong commitment to the creation of print rich learning environments in base rooms. · In the area of Management o There is a highly effective senior management team that models learning for the school community o A clear focus on teaching and learning has been incorporated into the planning process o The board demonstrates a clear engagement with the quality and development of teaching and learning o The board of management and senior management have displayed considerable energy and commitment in addressing improvements to the school building. o The management of facilities is very good. The school building is well maintained. School corridors are tidy and incorporate an impressive visual environment that celebrates student achievements. The full report and the school’s response to it can be read on the Department of Education and Skills Website All Ireland Basketball Final There was no joy for our Under 16 basketball team in the All Ireland Final at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght on Thursday last. In spite of a spirited performance Our Lady’s were unable to overcome the challenge of a physically imposing and skilful team from Christ King Secondary School, Douglas Co. Cork. From the beginning the Templemore girls were under severe pressure but they fought bravely to the end and managed to get some great scores throughout the game. They did very well to reach the All-Ireland Final and gave a spirited performance in front of the large crowd of enthusiastic supporters from Templemore. Well done on getting to the final and on the great display in the final to all the team and to Managers, Ms Mary Fitzpatrick and Ms Aisling O’ Toole.
Death of Popular Past Pupil, Martin Costigan, We learned with great sadness at Our Lady’s this week of the untimely death in a swimming accident of popular past pupil, Martin Costigan from Toher, Templetuohy. Martin came to Our Lady’s as a first year student in September 1996 and soon earned the respect and affection of his teachers and classmates as a fully committed and diligent student as well as a talented and committed hurler and footballer. Soon Martin established himself as a key member of school teams and regularly represented Our Lady’s with distinction in Gaelic Games . He won a Munster (U15) Croke cup medal as a second year student . In 2000, He captained the Fitzgerald Cup team to victory. In that year too he lined out at wing back in the Harty Cup against St. Flannan’s at Nenagh. Following his Leaving Cert, Martin studied Engineering and worked for a number of years in Ireland before moving to Australia where he continued to pursue his career as an engineer. We extend our deepest sympathy to his parents, Connie and Eileen as well as to all the Costigan family, especially past-pupils, Helen , Anne Marie, Conor , John Paul and David. Badminton Success Well done to the Boys’ Under 19 and Under 14 Badminton teams who qualified for the Munster School Finals on Wednesday last. The Munster Finals will take place at UL on February 2nd. U 19 Team: Sean Patrick Guerins, Martin Delaney, Eamonn Joyce, Bill Bergin. U14 Team: Lyndon Fairbrother, Stephen Quinlan, Luke Quinlan, Jamie Morrissey. Contratulations to the team and to coach, Ms Breda Maher.
Soccer Challenge Thanks to St. Joseph’s College Borrisoleigh who hosted a second year soccer challenge between students of Our Lady’s and St. Joseph’s on Friday last. Thanks to Ms Breda Maher who looked after the team. LCA trip to Limerick by Sofia Iannelli LCA1 had a great outing in Limerick recently. We did a walking tour of “Angela’s Ashes”, as we have been studying this novel as part of our English and Communications course. This proved to be really interesting. We saw where Frank McCourt had lived, even though the house is no longer there. We were really amazed that three of the five churches mentioned in the novel are now closed. This reflects changing times in our society. We saw the post office, where he got his first job as a telegramme boy. We saw the school where Frank went to school and the lane where his mother picked up the coal from the street to keep her family warm. Later we went ice skating at ‘Limerick on Ice’. This was great fun and we utterly enjoyed the experience. A great day was had by all the LCA 1 students and by Ms. Tina Fogarty and Mr. David Farrelly. |
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