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Activities
Holy Rosary College is involved in many and varied extracurricular activities that fall outside the realm of the normal curriculum of school. These activities are voluntary but are an extremely important factor in the development of the students.
| Hairspray 23 - 25 November 2016 |
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Commissioned as Meitheal Leaders September 2016
Congratulations to Ciara Dolan, Andrea Delaney, Lauren King, Dean Connell and Ethan Roche who were recently commissioned as Meitheal leaders at a ceremony in Esker.. They have undergone training in leadership and will now bring their skills back to the school and become advocates of peace, justice and compassion among the student body. They are photographed with Sr Assumpta and Ms Ruth Conroy. (September 2016) |
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| Credit Union Cash for College September 2016 |
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HRC LC students, Sinéad Flynn and Alana Gavin have each received a €1,000 Bursary for College from St. Jarlath's Credit Union.
Pictured above: Deirdre Gavin, Alana Gavin,, Maureen Walsh (Principal) with Credit Union officers Peter Fallon, Shona Dwyer and Mick Culkeen
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Proclamation Day 2016
The HRC History Department marked the National Proclamation Day on Tuesday, 15 March with an overview of the events of 1916, reading of the Proclamation, raising of the flag and singing of the National Anthem. |
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| Students, staff and guests gather at the front of the school for the ceremony |
Eoin Corcoran, Head Boy, reads the Proclamation |
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| Vanessa Dunne, the youngest student in HRC, raises the flag |
Students attend a lecture on 1916 in the Assembly Hall |
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| Geraldine Callander, Chairperson and Carrina Laheen, Secretary of the Parents’ Association present a cheque for €20,000 (proceeds of School Lotto) to Principal, Mrs. Walsh |
The concert was a great success. Students, past pupils, staff, parents and friends of HRC enjoyed an evening of song, dance and instrumental music. Thanks to all who contributed to a memorable occasion. A special word of thanks to teacher, Eamonn Quinn who gave his time and talent to make the evening so unforgettable
Click here to view slide show
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Organised by
Class 340 HRC
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Pictured here a number of 3rd Yr students who recently organised a 'Root for Refugees' collection in association with Goal .
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| ‘All Ireland Quiz Winners. 25 April 2015 |
TY Students visit the Four Courts April 2015 |
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Four students from HRC were winners of the Pioneer Total Abstinence All-Ireland quiz, which took place in Cavan on April 25th
.L to R Ódharna Raftery, Aoibheann Russell, Ruairí Falon & Matthew Geraghty’
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Transition Year students took part in mock trials at the Four Courts in Dublin in April. recently. Thanks to Sandra Carroll, who prepared them for this memorable event. They are pictured above posing as their courtroom characters !
Back row L-R Tomás Bannerton, Siobhan Callander, Clara Doran, Patrick Mc Walter, Daniel Curley.
Front Row L-R Ailish Murray, Regina O'Loughlin, Katie Fleming, Caoimhe Newell, Vivienne Mannion, Michelle McDonagh, Katie O'Sullivan.’ |
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JUNK KOUTURE
We Need Your Help !!!! |
Photo by John Walsh |
Transition Year Students entered a recycling fashion competition and made a dress and head piece out of recyclable materials…. old jewellery, plastic bags, onion netting, plastic bottles etc, etc.
They designed a 1920’s style dress and qualified for the regional finals in Castlebar. They hope to make it to the finals in Dublin. The outfits will be judged by well known personalities but 10% of the overall marks is decided by a public vote. You can ensure that they get to the final by voting every day for the next five days, 23rd--27th Feb, Mon-Fri.
Please help our students.
VOTE……. ITA BALLA on
https://www.facebook.com/RepakRecycling |
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Internet Safety Day
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Senior Business Mini Company
February 2015 |
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To promote Internet Safety Day HRC held an “Internet Safety Logo” competition and the winner was Megan Miskell, 2nd Yr. Pic shows
L to R: Shauna Keaveney (Student representative) and Maura Larkin (co-ordinator of the event) |
Senior Business Mini Company 2015 “Creagán Cookies Ltd” - luxury hand made cookies in packs of 4 – 23 students, along with their teacher, Maura Larkin, set up a business to get practical experience in seeing how a business is run. |
| French Theatre Group February 2015 |
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| Junior students of HRC recently enjoyed a morning with a French Theatre group. The students were encouraged to participate in the drama and to use their French language skills. A great morning was had by all! |
| Under 14 Maths Eyes Competition 2015 |
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Two of our first year students, Mary Conroy and Áine Healy, have been shortlisted for the 2015 under 14 Maths Eyes Competition. Together with 5 other students from all over Ireland they will have their work showcased in Dublin in March.
Students had to submit a real life picture and pose a maths question based on the picture. The competition was a joint venture between a number of Universities to help promote Maths. All exhibitors will receive a plaque, a copy of their poster and one overall winner will be announced in each category |
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| First Years in Holy Rosary College planting an oak tree as they start their journey in secondarty school |
Merry Mile December 2013
Over two hundred students took part in a fun run in December… the “The Merry Mile”. As well as being a fun aerobic event, funds were raised for local charities. Many students donned festive beards and Santa hats to celebrate the holiday season.
Sarah Gavin, Lukas Pozerauskas, Evan Costello and Caoimhe Flahive get into the festive spirit for the Merry Mile. |
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A selection of pics from the very successful musical presented by Transition Year Students with musical assistance from 1st Years
November 2013
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| John Paul 11 Awards November 2013 |
Sineád Shaughnessy, Linda Mannion, Caoimhe Flahive and Róisín Mannion received gold medals at the recent John Paul 11 Awards Ceremony in the Cathedral, Tuam with their mentor Sr Assumpta.
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Eason’s current best sellers are now available to read in the library during lunchtime. These books may also be borrowed
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| 1st Years plant Commemorative Tree October 2013 |
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| Students plant an oak tree to mark their first year in Holy Rosary College, pictured with Mrs Carolan (Year head), Sr Assumpta, Mr Tierney and Mrs Walsh. The tree was sponsored by Padraig Naughton, Doonwood Nurseries and by Eddie Noone, Connacht Tree Care. Each student receives an oak sapling to be planted at home to commemorate the beginning of their second level education in HRC . |
| High Achievers September 2013 |
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Our picture shows Matt Cosgrove, Eoin Corcoran and Julie Lyons – delighted with their Junior Cert. results .
Eoin has been identified as a high achiever in Maths and Science in Junior Cert exam 2013. As a result he has been invited to take part in the International Science Olympiad and in the European Union Science Olympiad. Six students will then be chosen to represent Ireland in PUNE, India and six to represent Ireland in Athens.
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| September 2013: 2nd Year French Class |
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with their teacher Ms. Gibbons,
enjoy French cuisine prepared by themselves
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 More Musical Success for HRC
The HRC Transition Year production of 'The Wiz' has won yet another prestigious award.On Thursday May 16th, Galway University Musical Society (GUMS) awarded 'Best Overall Show' to 'The Wiz' and Rónan Raftery (Mountbellew) was awarded 'Best Actor' for his wonderful portrayal of The Scarecrow.
Well done to everyone involved.
The Wiz wins the best Overall Show Award
Congratulations to the Transition Year students and First Year Chorus who were awarded the Pat Heaney Memorial Trophy for Best Overall Show, The Wiz, in the recent Connacht
Tribune Schools' Musical Awards. They also won the award for Best Visual.
Paddy Daly, the adjudicator of the awards said the following about The HRC production;
"In this the third year of the Connacht Tribune Schools' Musical Competition the standard of the production was of a very high standard indeed.
Particularly impressive was the quality of the singing, including diction and harmony, choreography, acting, delivery of
dialogue, characterisation and interaction between principals and chorus throughout from so many of such a young age"
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| Our School's got Talent February 2013 |
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Pictured are Amy O'Reilly, Ballet ; Eoin Corcoran, Piano & Caoimhe Newell, Violin who formed the 'HRC Classical Group'. The group made it all the way to the National Semi Final of the 'Our School's Got Talent' Competition.
Well Done to all.
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To view Slide Show of HRC musical, The Wiz, which took place in December 2012
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See also Conor's Albums in Transition Year Photography
More pics from "The Wiz" Connacht Tribune 14 December 2012
(Photos: David Walsh) |
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Having fun backstage were: Niall Moran, Lauren Jackson, Calum McNerney, Leo Donnellan,
Thomas Rabbitte, David Hoenderbos and Evan Costello |
Haiti Haven Project October 2012 |
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Hailey Canney presents a cheque for €230 , the proceeds of a cake sale, to a member of the Civil Defence, Tuam Branch, who is travelling to Haiti to help rebuild housing with the Haven Project |
Little Acorns September 2012 |
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'Little Acorns' The incoming first years of HRC are pictured planting an oak tree to symbolise their new start in secondary school. Pictured with them are their year head Peter Diskin:Year Head, Martin Tierney; Deputy Principal,
Principal: Maureen Walsh, and Sr Assumpta Collins: Chaplain
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TY Veggies ! April 2012 |
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Emma Walsh, Evan de Courcey and Eoin O'Loughlin sell vegetables to James Butler, HRC School Chef. The veggies were produced by TY students in the school's poly-tunnel
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Seachtain na Gaeilge 5 - 17 Márta 2012 |
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Imeasc na nImeachtaí i rith Seachtain na Gaeilge i gColáiste na Coróine Muire i mbliana, bhí Céilí Mór, Tráth gCeist, Tóraíocht Taisce agus Dátáil Sciopadh !
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John Paul 11 Awards January 2012 |
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Two students from Holy Rosary College received a Bronze Award from An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny John Paul II Awards in Tuam Cathedral in January
Pictured l-r: Anna Geraghty RE teacher, Leonie Finn, Briarfield, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Emily Lohan, Fohenagh & Fr Todd Nolan, Tuam
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BPW Public Speaking Competition Win November 2011 |
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Michelle Murphy - President of BPW, Hannah Kielty, Eilís Conroy, Maria Regan (best speaker award), Jennifer Shaughnessy (substitute) and Orla Jackson (Mentor).
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HRC Best Speaker November 2011 |
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Darragh Whyte received awarded Best Speaker Award at the Mental Health Ireland Public Speaking Competition held in Mountbellew |
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