First and Second Year Students run in the World Marathon Challenge
First and second year students that took part in the World Marathon Challenge. They completed the 26.2 miles in a time of 2 hours 24 mins and 16 seconds. Well done to all involved.
Information for Parents of Junior Cycle Students
Information for Parents of 2nd Year Junior Cycle Students: (Click to Download PDF) Information for Parents of 3rd Year Junior Cycle Students: (Click to Download PDF)
Information Night for 2nd and 3rd Year Parents
Parents of Second and Third Year students information night on Monday 14th October at 7:00 pm. It is to explain changes to Junior Cycle Assessment, Classroom Based Assessments and Assessment Tasks, as well as to answer any questions parents may have.
Student Awards: Second Years
Awards 2019 2nd Year Word millionaire- certs presented by Ms White to all classes. James 2G and Jennifer Joan Joseph Rang Jamesto be presented by Ms Hannon with certs for the following: Each student to be called up once and presented with the three certs. Make a book: Paired reading:…
2nd Year French Students
2nd Year French students enjoying reading their French language magazines to develop their literacy and comprehension skills.
2nd Year Tour to Barcelona
On Tuesday May 7th, The day finally arrived that 35 of our Second Year students along with Ms Ryan, Ms Hennessy, Mr O’Leary and Mr Russell would set off to the beautiful city of Barcelona. Our flight departed from Dublin airport before we knew it ,we had arrived!! We were…
World Tang Soo Do Championships
Congratulations to Caitlin McKinney (Second Year Student) who won Gold and Silver at the World Tang Soo Do Championships held in Wales during Easter.
Student Enterprise 2019
50 different mini-companies from 16 different schools across Limerick City & County descended on the South Court Hotel on March 26th for the annual Limerick Enterprise Office – Student Enterprise Awards. Desmond College was represented by 1st Years, Tara Danaher & Josh Dore who won 2nd place in the Junior…
Ladies Basketball
On Tuesday 12th Feb Desmond College Ladies basketball teams under the management of Ms Creed played Killmallock in Desmond College. The First Year team had a comprehensive win while the Second Year team showed outstanding teamwork and commitment but were narrowly defeated. Desmond College First Year Basketball Team Desmond College…
Numeracy Week in Desmond College 14th – 18th January 2019
Magician Leon put on a magic show today for some of the first and second years as part of Numeracy Week in Desmond College. He even got some of the teachers involved. Some of Desmond College First and Second Year students enjoying Magician Leon as part of Numeracy Week. Students…
Limerick South West Girls Basketball League
On Tuesday 8th January, Desmond College girls basketball teams took part in the Limerick South West Girls Basketball League under the management of Ms Catherine Creed. Our First and Second-year teams both beat Askeaton and our Cadette team had two very closes matches against Pallaskenry and Askeaton but lost. Desmond…
Desmond College Finalists in
the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2019
Students involved: Fiona Kelly & Kayla McMahon Year: Transition Year Title of Project: Eye in the Cab Category: Intermediate Technology Group Teachers involved: Mr Donal Enright Details: Agriculture is a huge part of the life of the people of Ireland. The fatality rate in agriculture is far higher than any…
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Parent Teacher Meetings
Thursday 17th January 1st and 2nd year P/T Meeting. Thursday 14th February LCA1 and 5th year P/T Meeting.
Rugby News
Desmond College’s First-year and Second-year boys took part in a rugby match with Colaiste Mhuire Askeaton as part of the Emerging School’s Programme in connection with Munster Rugby. Well done to all involved. Some excellent standout performances on the first day out Desmond College’s First-year and Second-year boys team
Limerick Youth Service Research Project
Well done to the 2nd and 5th-year students who participated in the Limerick Youth Service Research Workshop! 5th-year students who participated in the Limerick Youth Service Research Workshop 2nd-year students who participated in the Limerick Youth Service Research Workshop
Soccer Tournament
The winners of the soccer tournament Kieran O’Connell- Player of the tournament Congrats to all the winners in 1st and 2nd year Well done to Katelyn O’Sullivan – Most improved player Huge thank you to Rang Honor who organized a very successful tournament as part of their CSPE Action Project.
Annual JCSP Word Millionaire Reading Challenge
All second year students took part in our annual JCSP Word Millionaire Reading Challenge. The challenge was to read 1-million words. The winning group – Rang Hannah and 2G, read 3,995,629 words!! They celebrated their victory with a trip to Superbites for lunch! Well done to all involved!
Celebrating International Home Economics Day
Second years made novelty cakes last week to celebrate International Home Economics Day. This day is honored all over the world.
Digital Literacy Piccollage
Second Year Winners of the Digital Literacy Piccollage with their teachers, Ms. Walsh and Mr. O’Leary during Literacy Week! Well done Leah, Aaron and Ciara!
2nd year Spanish Poster Competition
Students were challenged to design a poster to promote awareness of language learning for European language day. Mr Russell with his Spanish students, Chloe Ahern, Joanne Lai, Shane Baguio, Megan Roma and Ciara Brouder after completing their posters. A selection of the posters designed by the Second Year Spanish students.
Information on Junior Cycle English for Parents of Second Years
February 4th, 2016 Dear Parent/Guardian, With the changes to Junior Cycle English there is now a move away from a final exam that accounts for 100% of the final grade to an on-going style of assessment. The change that has been put in place for English in the…
1st and 2nd Year Awards 2014
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Second Year Fundraiser Quiz
Second Year Fundraiser for McGarvey House Limerick.
Second Year German Breakfast
The Second Year German class organised and hosted a german breakfast with German Teacher, Ms Carol McCarthy and German Language Assistant, Hanna Herlitzius.
2nd Year Trip to Paris
[portfolio_slideshow id=765] On Wednesday December 1st 2010, a group of 64 lucky Second Year students and even luckier teachers departed for Paris amid ferocious weather conditions. Not to be outdone, they were one of only three flights to depart Dublin airport on the night. Christmas time in Paris gave the…