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February Newsletter 2018

Dunshaughlin

Community College

Welcome to the February edition of the DCC Newsletter. It has

been another busy term with many events, competitions and

successes to celebrate. This newsletter provides a flavor of the many

wonderful achievements of our students supported by our dedicated staff.

Please follow us on twitter to see more pictures and updates.

Upcoming Events

February 23

TY Module Rotation

February 26

Reading Week

March 1

3rd Year Parent Teacher Meeting

March 8

TY European Trip Information

Night

March 15

6th Year Parent Teacher Meeting

March 16

Easter Holidays

Well done to all 3rd and 6th year students who recently

completed their mock exams. A special thanks to the student leaders who

provided words of encouragement and a lucky pen for each student on the

first day of exams.

Are You Ready to Rock?

Rehearsals are well

underway and the

excitement is palpable

around the school as

the ‘School of Rock’

performances draw

nearer.

We hope to see as many

students, parents,

extended families and

friends attend what

promises to be a

fantastic night of

entertainment! Tickets can be paid for on Wisepay

in advance or cash on the door.

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Academic Awards

Congratulations to Shane Connolly and Molly Regan who were acknowledged

by LMETB as High Achievers in the Leaving Certificate.

Junior Cycle Excellence in Business Studies

Every year students who receive an A grade in their Junior Certificate Business exam are recognized for excellence by Maynooth University. We congratulate and are proud of the achievements of all these students. Heather Monaghan was chosen to represent this prestigious group at the award ceremony.

Partnership with the Gaelscoil

We would like to extend a thank you to the pupils and staff in Gaelscoil na Rithe who recently welcomed Transition Year students to their classrooms to teach them about their home countries.

BT Young Scientist Visit

In January TY students visited the BT Young Scientist Exhibition.

Young Sportsperson of the Year

Congratulations to Rachel Hiujsdens on her recent award. We are proud to have Rachel as a student and ambassador for sport of the college.

Congratulations…

Andrew Bell

Raina Byrne

Heather Monahan

Sarah McConnell

Grace McNally

Piroska Radics

Laragh Tully

Cormac Curtin

Matthew Costello

Eoin Kealy

Joseph Johnson

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Charity Day

The charitable spirit is very strong in DCC which was clear for all to see

during December’s Charity Fundraiser. Between the Jingle Bell Jaunt and

the annual Concert, it was a day to remember for all in the college. We

would like to thank all the families who supported the various charities so

generously throughout December.

Focus Ireland Collection

Gaisce Success

Eight Silver Gaisce awardees received their awards on the 18th January in The Mansion House in Dublin. Three recipients attended on the night accompanied by one of their PAL leaders, Greg Campbell. Congratulations Cormac Hallinan, Dearbhla Molloy, Ellen McGee, David Boyle, Sean Byrne, Megan Kelly, Robert McConnell and Charlie O'Donnell.

Junk Kouture

We wish the TY Junk Kouture class every success in the competition this year. Based on what we have seen so far we have no doubt they will do well!

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Sports News

North Leinster School’s Athletics

Congratulations to Jake Cullen who placed 1st and Sean O’Connor who placed 3rd in

the Intermediate Boys race at the North Leinster School’s Athletics Competition.

Also well done to Patrick Brophy who came 1st in the Junior Boys race in Dunboyne

School’s Cross Country competition.

Basketball

The Under 19 Girls Basketball team have had an exceptional year reaching the All

Ireland Quarter Final son Monday 5th February. They were beaten by a tough team

but were fantastic ambassadors for sport. This game marked the end of this team’s

journey together as they are all 6th year students. We thank them for their

dedication and for representing our school for 6 years.

Water polo

Equestrian

Christmas Cake Competition

Our 1st Year students were once again displaying

their impressive ‘Bake Off’ skills throughout

December in the Christmas Cake competition.

Well done to all!!

Soccer We extend a sincere thank you to Jeff from Best4Travel who sponsored the new 1st Year Soccer kit.

Congratulations to

Conor Clarke who has

recently been selected

as a member of the Irish

Waterpolo team. We

look forward to seeing

him on an international

stage in the near future!

Well done to the DCC Show

jumping team who placed 6th

in the Interschool’s

Showjumping final.

Congratulations Hallie

Crowe, Charlotte Dillon,

Aoife Bawle and Julie Forest.

Gaelic Football

It was a disappointing end to

the senior Boys Gaelic

football season as they

missed out on the Leinster

Quarter final this week. We

would like to thank the 6th

year boys in particular for

their commitment to sport in

the school.