Avondale Community College

School Notes

Avondale Community College
December 2nd 2009

Football

This week has been another successful week for sports. The Junior Girls Football team had a great win over Abbey Community College. They will go on to play Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew in the next stage of the competition. The Junior Boys Team also won their game against St Brendan’s College in the first round of the Leinster Competition.

Senior Camogie

Congratulations to our Senior Camogie Team for their excellent win over St. Kevin’s Dunlavin. They are now through to the semi-finals and will play against Colaiste Bhride, Carnew. Best wishes to all.

Basketball

The U16 and U19 Basketball Team will play St. Peter’s Wexford in the final round of the South East League.


Mental Health Public Speaking

Congratulations to our Public Speaking Team who are now through to the County Final Stage of the Mental Health Public Speaking Competition. The team made up of Amy Kenny, Laura Cullen and Conor McGraynor is looking forward to taking on Abbey Community and the De La Salle in January.


Interactive Open Days

On Monday and Tuesday of this week Avondale Community College opened its doors for the third successive year to senior classes from our neighbouring primary schools. This year’s visiting students enjoyed participating in interactive activities in Science, Maths, PE and Music. They also visited practical classes such as Art, Woodwork, Metalwork, Technical Graphics and Home Economics. A scientist from neighbouring Pharmaceutical Company, Schering Plough created a number of interesting experiments alongside teachers and students in the Science Department. We were delighted to welcome these students and to give them the opportunity to see what second level may hold in store for them. We also thank all Primary Teachers for taking time out of their busy schedules to accompany students.



Irish Trip

On Friday Ms. Lambert and Ms. Darcy travelled to Dublin with a group of Fifth and Sixth year students to see a production of An Triail. The trip was both enjoyable and educational and a great day was had by all.



French Week

This week sees French Week at Avondale Community College. French classes will be involved in various activities to promote French Language and Culture. Some classes have been busy making posters to promote the event in the school. Transition Year students have prepared cultural projects. They will present these projects to First and Second year French students during the week, aiming to raise awareness of French Culture among our newer French speakers. The focus of French week for Fifth Year students will be on the French media. They are busy researching French magazines and newspapers, as part of their Language and Culture Project.


School Development Planning

A reminder to all parents and guardians that the school will be closed for students on Monday,7 December in order to facilitate a School Development Planning Day for all members of staff. The school will also be closed on Tuesday, 8 December.