Management and staff at St Patrick’s Secondary School in Castleisland combined to send a message of huge congratulations to the class of 2023 on their outstanding Leaving Certificate results. “All of the staff and management here in St Patrick’s Secondary School are very proud of each individual student and their achievements. “We would like to…
On Friday 28th of October Presentation Secondary School in Castleisland held a teen traditional music session in conjunction with the Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival held annually in the town. The music department of the school wanted to give its students the opportunity to experience a trad session and learn about how traditional airs and…
St. Patrick’s Secondary School recently attended a medal presentation lunch to celebrate and mark the success of their current U-15 footballers. After successfully winning the Munster Éamon Uí Máirtín Cup and the County Russell Cup it was time for the team to have a celebration lunch at Crag Caves. Past pupil and member of the…
St. Patrick’s Secondary School T.Y. students are currently working with one of Ireland’s leading training providers, International Academy of Computer Training (IACT) to develop their ICT skillset. Advances in technology and ICT are constant. While students are very able and adept in certain aspects of technology, it is becoming more and more important to broaden…
St. Patrick’s Secondary School in conjunction with the Irish Heart Foundation have embarked on an ambitious training drive in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) skills. “All school staff are fully trained in CPR and Transition Year students have undertaken training in CPR as part of the CPR4Schools programme,” said school spokesperson, Tim Long. The programme provides students…
It’s almost 18 months ago now that news broke about how Castleisland teenager, David Shanahan’s dreams of playing American football – in America – were edging ever closer to being realised. A lot has happened since and the world is a very different place now. Periods of lock-down and travel restrictions put David’s plans on…
Goalmine Enterprise was a two-day event delivered remotely by the Enterprise Department of Munster Technological University Tralee to participating secondary schools across the Kerry region. Each team was required to create a product, service or solution to a problem presented to them. This initiative blends areas of learning in business, enterprise, technology and design. “St.Patrick’s…
Staff and students at St. Patrick’s Secondary School, Castleisland were delighted with the news this week that Luke Walsh, who completed his Leaving Certificate in the last school year, has been awarded the UCC Quercus Entrance Scholarship for the 2020/2021 academic year. Outstanding Achievement Luke has been awarded the scholarship based on his outstanding achievement…
A final call to young people in Kerry and their schools to speak up about how the coronavirus pandemic is reshaping the world as we know it. Friday, January 15th 2021 is the final date for entries to ActionTalks, a national speech writing competition run by ActionAid. Calling 14 to 17 Year Old Students …
