Athboy CS

Second level Community School located in Athboy, Co. Meath, Éire.

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Our final day today Now in its fourth year, Imagine Cup Junior is an exciting opportunity for students to learn about technology and how it can be used to solve some of the world's biggest challenges. Best of luck to all our students in the competition . #MSdreamspace

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Many thanks to Laura for her interactive workshop exploring the current on line world, it's impact on mental health and legislation in Ireland today.  All students received wellness packs and really participated fully. Well done everyone.

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All of Mackenzie Kelly's hard work paid off this January when the former Leaving Cert Applied student (Athboy Community School Class of 2022) was presented with the Fergal Quinn award for the Highest Credits received in the Midlands region. Congratulations Mackenzie.

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Well done to Ms O'Hare's 6th year Etain group who organised the Christmas Jumper Day. They raised a total of €530 for the Irish Cancer Society. Thanks to all the staff and students who supported this fundraiser.

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Our 5th year students received a very warm and festive welcome back to Microsoft today to complete challenges including the Marble Run Challenge and Microbit Physical Computing and Coding Challenge

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They say all good things must come to an end and so it was last Saturday night with the last performance of Back to the 80's. For four nights it kept us all singing, swaying, laughing and awestruck by the musical and dance talent on stage in our school.

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Congratulations to the cast and crew of "Back to the 80s" who opened to a large audience on their first night. This is a show not to be missed! A limited number of tickets are available for Thursday night 1st December at the school office.

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On the 17th and 18th of November last twenty five leaving cert History students accompanied by Ms. Fitzgerald and Mr. Maxwell took part in a History trip to Northern Ireland. The students whilst in Belfast visited Stormont parliament buildings and the Ulster Museum.

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The Annual General Meeting of the Parent Association will take place tonight at 7.00 p.m. in the Lecture Room. All welcome.

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Fifth Year students, accompanied Ms Mooney and Ms Gillic recently visited Microsoft to participate in the Dream Space Academy where they were introduced to artificial intelligence and computer science. The workshops involved designing an algorithm and coding robots.

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The Parents Association hope to run a Second Hand Uniform Sale on Saturday next 13th August, subject to receipt of an adequate amount of uniform items Clean uniform items may be left in the school before 4.00 p.m. each day this week.

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Congratulations to Second Year pupil and Fr. Murphy AC member Jack O'Connor on his recent triple gold success in the Discus, Shot Put and Javelin when he represented Ireland Paralympics at the DSE National Games in Coventry against athletes form Wales, Scotland and England,

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We were delighted to welcome past pupil Una Leonard back to Business class today to talk about her success with '2210 Patisserie'. Una was an inspiration speaking about her love of baking, her own journey in setting up a business and her exciting plans to expand. Una also runs a

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As part of the AIB Future Sparks Programme 3rd year and 6th year Business students were delivered a very interesting presentation ' Stay Safe' outlining scams specifically targeting young people presently. . Scams including the SUSI Grant Scam and Money Mules. #AIBFutureSpark

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The Dance Workshop with Pasquale La Rocca of ("Dancing with the Stars" fame) originally scheduled for tomorrow Tuesday 10th May has now been re-scheduled for Wednesday 18th May from 3.45 to 4.45 p.m. in the Sports Hall. The cost is €10 per student and can be paid on the day.

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Pasquale La Rocca of ("Dancing with the Stars" fame) will give a Dance Workshop in the school from 3.45 to 4.45 p.m. on Tuesday next 10th May. The cost is €10 per student and can be paid on the day. It will be a fun class and introduction to Latin and Ballroom dancing,

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A meeting of the Parent Association of Athboy CS will take place on Thursday 10th March at 7.30 p.m. in the Business Room. All parents/guardians/carers welcome.

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A meeting to establish a Parents' Association Committee will take place at 7.30 p.m. this Thursday 3rd February Athboy Community School

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Hurling training will take place tomorrow Wednesday after school on the school pitch. 4 to 5 pm.
Game this Friday away to Dunboyne College.
All players to attend please.

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Urgent meeting of the u16 hurling team tomorrow Friday the 28th at lunchtime in Mr Sheridans metalwork room. All players to attend.