As a school, we have been preparing students for this closure for a number of weeks now. All students have received advice from their teachers on learning from home. As a school who use iPads and have embraced technology, we are well prepared to continue with learning and teaching under…
On September 6th, the first years in Desmond College received their iPads – Thanks very much to CompuB and Zuludesk.
Vourneen Gavin Barry (Principal) and Liz Cregan (Deputy) along with student Emma Brennan, are delighted to receive two PCs from Regeneron as part of Regeneron Computers for the Community. #community #digitalliteracy
An initiative from our HSCL department. #english #literacy #communication
Desmond College was delighted to invite Ray Langan, study skills coach and motivational speaker where he covered key topics relevant to young people including: goal setting, attitude, self-motivation, independent decision making, organisation skills, scheduling, study skills, note-taking, memory techniques, gamification of school work, well-being and stress management. Amy O’Shea and…
Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement Presentations took place on Monday 26th February 2018. Presentations were made by Year Head, Ms. Caroline O’Grady, and Principal, Ms. Vourneen Gavin Barry. The students certificate reports on their achievements in the state exams, classroom based assessments and other areas of learning. This profile of…
On Tuesday 12th December 2017, our 1st 2nd and TY students were involved in an Earth and Space workshop which consisted of hands-on, interactive activities which explored Space and how it affects our life here on Earth. The Solar System, motion of planets and moons, Stars, Rockets, Human Space Exploration,…
Desmond College are currently working with the Courtenay Boys school along with a number of other Primary Schools in West Limerick to put together a project for the Primary Science Fair taking place in January 2018. Students from the Courtenay Boys School performing experiments in Desmond College in preparation for…
First Year Students working on their models of the solar system. Martin Campbell, Emma O Shea, Ryan Moloney and Alzbeta Barisova making their Milky Way models. Eoin Naughton-Powell, Nathan Shanahan, Gavin Ryder and Adam Leen with their model of the Milky Way.
2nd Year Students enjoying Halloween Cupcake designing with Victoria Krechun.
THE 2018 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition was officially launched in Limerick this Monday, as the deadline for entrants approaches. The BTYSTE launch was held in Limerick this year following a significant increase in entrants from the city and county last year. “Limerick has always had a proud history…
Well done to Rang Fintan who took part in a cupcake decorating class with Victoria from “Bake You Sweet”. They created some fabulous cupcakes!!!
Victoria from “bake you sweet” came to the school to demonstrate how to ice and decorate cakes and buns for Halloween. The second years enjoyed the demonstration. Victoria from Bake You Sweet explaining the skills of Cake decoration to the 2nd Years. 2nd Year Students with their finished decorated Cake….
5th Year Home Economic Students visit to Butler’s Chocolate. Leah Barry, Aine Upton, Caoimhe Danaher and Muireann Tobin decorating Chocolate at Butler’s Chocolate Factory. Aislinn Walsh decorating Chocolate rabbits at Butler’s Chocolate factory. 5th Year students learning the history behind Butler’s Chocolate.
First Year students attended an Eigse Workshop to promote endangered Irish Words. Some of the First Year students participating in an Eigse Workshop where they produced some artistic pieces.
The 5th Year Agricultural Science students went on their annual Farm Walk to Pallaskenry Agricultural College on Tuesday last. Desmond College students analyse the Milking Parlour system used in Pallaskenry Agricultural College. Muireann Tobin, Caoimhe Danaher and Leah Barry take note on the Breeds of Animals used in Pallaskenry Agricultural…
Desmond College students on a music trip to Cork to see Cork Pops Orchestra 2017 series, conducted by Evelyn Grant. Some of the Music students in Desmond College Cork Pops Orchestra 2017 series, conducted by Evelyn Grant. Ms McCarthy with a number of music students in Desmond College Cork Pops…
Gary Farnan and Michael Barrett taking part in Numeracy activities as part of Numeracy Week. Pawel Kaminski working through the Spanish Numeracy Challenges. Ava McDonagh, Holly Kelly and Connor Collins celebrating Numeracy Week in Spanish Class.
Sixth year higher level English students on a recent visit to the Lime tree theatre in Mary Immaculate college, Limerick. Teachers Involved: Margaret O’Mahony, Denice Ryan, Marie Hennessy
On Thursday 22nd September, the Leaving Certificate Biology and Agricultural Science students from Desmond College travelled to Killarney National Park where they participated in a Ecology study as part of their Leaving Cert course. The students got to experience first hand what it would be like to be an ecologist…
It’s that time of year again, when our First Year students receive their iPads equipped with the books and apps required for the year ahead. It is no doubt that iPad education has been a tremendous success since we launched the initiative this time last year. Our students have become…
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Desmond College Students Embrace Technology and Learning through the launch of the new iPad Initiative. The 31st of August saw over 70 First Year students arrive at Desmond College equipped with iPads ready to embrace learning through the recommended use of technology. Desmond College decided to launch this iPad Initiative…
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