School programme of benefit to all
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AMBASSADOR SCHOOL PROGRAMME
A number of TY students attended a webinar on Monday hosted by the European Parliament Ambassador School Programme, EPAS and presented by Colm Markey, MEP. Colm gave a very informative presentation on the work of an MEP, his role in different committees and the impact of the war in Ukraine on Europe and Ireland.
The programme taking place across the European Union raises awareness of European parliamentary democracy and European citizenship values. By taking part in the programme, students will learn about the role of the European Parliament and will get the opportunity to actively engage with their MEPs. They will learn about European values, their rights as EU citizens and will be encouraged to actively participate in EU democratic processes.
SCHOOLS BASKETBALL
1st and 2nd year girls teams both had fantastic wins against Gaelcholaiste PortLairge, 1st year score 42-10, 2nd year score 52-0. Well done to the girls who now move onto the quarter-final stages. READING INITIATIVE
Wishing the best of luck to our students as they continue their reading initiative in cooperation with the Waterford Library service entitled ‘Read your way’. Students are encouraged to read a book provided by the library service over the course of the six week initiative. Blackwater students received badges to complement their efforts ‘ Read books. Be happy’.
ARTIFICE 2022
Congrat u l a t i o n s to TY students who participated in this year’s Artifice Art Exhibition in Lismore Castle Arts Gallery. The theme for Artifice 2022 is ‘ Who are you?’, an exploration of personal identity and cultural diversity inspired by Lismore Castle Arts’ 2022 exhibition ‘Girls, Girls, Girls’ curated by Simone Rocha. NATIONAL FLAG
RAISING DAY
On Wednesday, March 16th we held a ceremony on Flag Day with the raising of our national flag. The event was attended by Councillor Declan Doocey, vice chairman of the Dungarvan/ Lismore District Council; Denis
Ring, school principal; Head Boy and Girl John O’Dwyer and Aobhla Motherway; Ms Finnerty, staff and students. Flag Day promotes the meaning of Pride, Respect, Peace and Inclusion of the Irish flag. The raising of the flag , an event promoted by the Tomas F Meagher Foundation, symbolises a coming together to create a community of hope for Ireland’s future.
NATIONAL CHAMPION
Congrat u l a t i o n s to BCS student Maya Rossa, - national champion in the U14 Girls Shot Putt in Nenagh recently. Fantastic achievement.
BADMINTON
Wishing the best of luck to the U16 girls and U16 boys teams who are competing in the All-Ireland schools finals in Gormanstown this Wednesday.
NATIONAL LEAGUE FINAL
Wishing past BCS students the best of luck in the Allianz League final against Cork this
Saturday.
TY ACTIVITIES
Our TY groups are travelling to Castlecomer in Kilkenny this week to their Discovery Park and they are putting the final touches on their work experience programme as they head out into the workplace next week.