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Two West Limerick Schools Embrace Chinese Language & Culture

[portfolio_slideshow id=6745] _ _ Vourneen Gavin Barry, Principal of Desmond College, Newcastle West and Norma O’Brien, Principal of Coláiste Mhuire, Askeaton, travelled to China during the midterm break as part of an educational delegation organised by the Confucius Institute in UCC. The delegation visited Beijing & Shanghai, visiting sights such…

French Theatre

A French Theatre Group came to Desmond College. The play was very successful and was enjoyed by all students. The students had the opportunity to actively participate in the play and each student that did take part did a fantastic job!

French Buddy System

The French Buddy System is now set up in the school to promote speaking French. Miss Higgins’ 1st year group (1GC) and Ms Enright’s Transition Year group are involved in this programme. Each week the 1st year students work on a folder with their link person; for example Week 1…

Modern Languages

Ms. Delaney, who recently joined our French Department, carried out a French initiative with her second year group. A class set of French magazines was bought and time was allocated each week for students to read and study the magazines. This was an interesting and enjoyable way for students to…