Jack O’Connor, past pupil from Desmond College, who has been chosen as one of Ireland’s two UN Youth Ambassadors, addressed the United Nations Assembly in NYC yesterday. He addressed issues on climate change, youth employment and mental health issues.
Teacher Taster Programme Ten prospective teachers from the Transition Year class visited the University of Limerick to experience a teacher taster workshop. The Desmond College Students were instructed by UL undergraduate students and learnt new skills and experienced microteaching sessions. It was a wonderful opportunity organised by the three 3rd level institutions in Limerick, University…
Active School Week took place in Desmond from the 29th April to 03rd May. The week of activities was organised by the fantastic PE Department, which consists of Ms Ryan, Ms Creed and Ms Quaid. It was a hectic week, jam-packed with a range of exciting activities for both students and staff. Some of the…
Drop Evertyhing and Read Desmond College teachers and students participated in Drop Everything and Read. Literacy Week Desmond College Literacy Week was a huge success at Desmond College this week with over 8 million combined words read for the Word Millionaire. A school wide Drop Everything and Read National initiative saw all teachers and students…
Student Enterprise 2019 50 different mini companies from 16 different schools across limerick City & County defended. on the South Court Hotel on March 26th for the annual Limerick Enterprise Office – Student Enterprise Awards. Desmond College were represented by 1st Years Tara Danaher & Josh Dore who won 2nd place in the Junior Section…
Business Studies Awards Ceremony Congratulations to Ciara Brouder, Transition Year student in Desmond College who was presented with a Certificate of Achievement at the Business Studies Awards Ceremony hosted by UL’s Kemmy Business School and the Business Studies Teachers Association of Ireland (BSTAI). The award recognises those who have achieved an A Grade in Higher…
Congratulations to Brian O Sullivan past pupil of Desmond College who is on Ireland’s soccer team going to Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in March. Best of luck Brian.
European Erasmus Programme The Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board hosted a number of teachers from other European Countries as part the European Erasmus Programme. As part of the teachers visit, they were invited to Desmond College to get a insight into the positive atmosphere and the excellent teaching and learning environment that our…