CCC A Day in The Life 2017 PDF
CCC A Day in The Life 2017 PDF
CCC A Day in The Life 2017 PDF
2016 - 2017
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Message from Principal
Mr. John Cronin
A Chara,
T an-thas orm deis a bheith agam ars chun labhairt libh san eagrn seo. Tim an-bhrdil as ucht
na hoibre iontach at ar sil i gColiste Pobail Caislen Cnucha. Is mr an sls cro dom fachaint ar
an acht oibre a chuireann an fhoireann minteoireachta, dalta agus tuismitheoir uilig isteach l i
ndiaidh lae.
Is dar mrtais dom chomh maith agus a ironn le dalta an Choliste go hacadil, in imeachta eis-
churaclaim agus go sisialta. Nuair a bhreathnaonn t ar an leabhrn seo, t m cinnte go rachaidh an
mid imeachta at ar fil anseo go mr i bhfeidhm ort.
This has been another wonderful year for Castleknock Community College It is no coincidence that
the arrival of the new Sports Hall has generated a renewed interest in our many sporting programmes.
It was a wonderful year for our athletes and they took countless medals and titles in the Provincial
Athletics Competitions in April of this year. The Hockey, Basketball, Hurling & Cricket teams all excelled
in their respective competitions. One of the highlights of the year was when the Senior Girls Camo-
gie Team was crowned All Ireland Camogie Champions in March. It was only fitting that Ms Margaret
Shortall was presented with the Evening Herald Coach of the Year for leading the Senior Girls to
National Title and the Junior Girls to lifting Dublin Trophy.
In the world of debating and public speaking, the College was well represented in both Leinster and
National Finals with CCC speakers taking senior team and individual titles.
At an International level, the College proudly supported our Olympic Swimmer Ailbhe Kelly who rep-
resented Ireland with pride in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the Paralympic Games in September. We salute
her determination and courage and in wishing her well for the future. We will hear more about Ailb-
hes achievements in the years ahead.
This year with the DDLETB taking a break from hosting the Festival of Music in NCH, the College
Choir entered the Wesley College Choirs Competition and finished a respectable third place in their
category. The musical year would not be complete without the staging by our TY students of our an-
nual talent show, Starsearch. Yet again the students of TY and the many performers excelled in their
roles.
As the academic year draws to a close we can look back on another successful year at Castleknock
Community College. Despite the many challenges that exist in our world today it is a source of enor-
mous pride to work with a team of teachers who continue to honour their profession on a daily basis.
We are also priveleged to be entrusted with students who remain so full of hope, enthusiasm and am-
bition. In partnership with the parents of the College we will continue to work together to provide the
best education for our young people.
Finally we acknowledge the huge contribution made by our Deputy Prinicipal John Hopkins who will
be retiring at the end of this academic year.
Aoife Begley Memorial Senior Debating Individual Champion 2017: Megan ODriscoll
Back: Ms. Chantalle Barrett (Chaplain), Shauna Kinsella, Aine McGuinness & Lanlan Sun.
Front: Ross Boyd, Matthew Good, Bhavya Mugawar & Colin Leech.
The Student Chaplaincy Team partook in various Interfaith and creative activities this
year. We have celebrated many events such as the Remembrance Service in the Rain-
bow Garden; the Prayer for the Beginning of the New Year; meditation sessions for exam
classes; weekly meetings, moments of reflection and prayer as well as the Interfaith Meal.
These all demonstrate the contribution of the team to the spiritual life of the College.
One of the main highlights of the work of The Student Chaplaincy Team was the Super-
hero themed drama for the Ecumenical Christmas Carol Service. It was witty while also
conveying a message of hope and faith that was explored in a present-day setting. The
Team continues to be innovative and dynamic in expressing our multi-faith tradition.
During the October midterm, senior Art students enjoyed a spectacular trip to visit the inspirational
Renaissance artwork and architecture of Italy. From the overwhelming giant sculpture of David at the
Uffizi Gallery in Florence to the breath-taking fresco paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in
Rome, teachers and students alike had an unforgettable experience, that furthered their appreciation
and understanding of the great Italian masters achievements.
Not only was the artwork an unforgettable feast for the senses, the never ending consumption of deli-
cious pizza and gelato also left a lasting impression.
The Art Department hope to make a return to this wonderful hub of outstanding artistic achievement
in the near future.
On Tuesday 11th & Wednesday 12th October, we welcomed Mr Wayne Denner, a dynamic speaker, author
and expert on online reputation and well-being, to address each year group. This was one of the activities
that took place as part of our Mental Health & Well-being Week 2016.
Wayne explored with students the implications of some of their activity online. He suggested ways they
can protect themselves online, improve their digital presence and ultimately become more employable.
Wayne inspires and motivates students to protect their reputation and well-being online and maximise
their individual talent in todays digital world. He offered sound advice on using social media, the internet
and smartphones to enhance life opportunities and in so doing helps young people to be more proactive in
shaping their future.
Wayne delivered his Online Reputation Matters presentation to First, Second and Third Years on 11th
October and Transition Year, LC1 and LC2 on 12th October.
Wayne has recently published a book entitled The Students Guide to an Epic Online Reputation.and
Parents too and it is available to buy from his website http://waynedenner.com
The common thread that resonated from all the memories was that John is one of lifes gentlemen, he has a
great sense of humour and is a wonderful educationalist
But we do not simply remember him for his work, but as a man who truly did honour the core values of the
College: Courtesy, Respect & Responsibility.
At the student entrance of this College there is a large poster that captures statements made by students
about what it means to be a student at Castleknock Community College. Much is written about feeling safe,
feeling that you belong and most importantly that you were valued. In so many ways these statements are
at the core of John Hopkins value system- his kindness and humility and innate sense of decency are a re-
minders of what we truly strive to achieve at Castleknock Community College.
On behalf of the Board of Management, staff, parents & students I wish John the very best as he begins the
next chapter of his life. - John Cronin
School management and staff are indebted to the dedicated team of parents and friends whose fundraising
efforts result in considerable sums to enhance College facilities.
Aside from providing a stage for our talented students, Starsearch is one of the Colleges most significant
charity fundraising events and this year much needed funds were raised for the Nhambia School Project
and also for CanTeen Ireland.
Amy Fay & Tom Mulvey were the recipients of Best Performance on the first evening while Gary Farrelly
emerged as overall winner with Caoimhe Sawyer & Catherine Tolan taking second spot and another duo -
Emily Igoe and Laura Armstrong finishing in third place.
Well done to our enterprising and creative TY class for another fabulous event - Take a bow!
TRANSITION YEAR students Adara Garcia and Mark Barron were amongst the twenty finalists (from a
total of twenty two thousand entrants) in the Microsoft Office Specialist Annual Competition to select
an All-Ireland Champion to compete in World Championships. Not only did the twenty finalists have to
achieve the highest scores in the competition but had to do so in the fastest times!
Fr. Peter McVerry S.J. (Spirit of the Community Award Recipient) with Principal John Cronin,
Director of Education DDLETB Dr. Deirdre Keyes, students Olivia Grimes, Laura Boyle & Dearbhla Tully
Orienteering Success
Sisters do Double Act!
Sisters Aiofe and Ciara
Simm and Ane and Rois-
n McGuinness were all
crowned Leinster Schools
Orienteering Champions
in their respective events
held at the Hell Fire Club
in the Spring.
Ms. J.L. Dunne (Coach), Meadbh Styness, Sarah English, Ciara Olden, Rebecca Smith, Ellen Farrell,
Sarah Smith & Muireann Farrell - Back Row
Jessica English, Kate Finan, Charlotte Cautley, Jessica Knox, Sarah McIntosh, Niamh Cooney, Laoise
N Fhlannagin & Caoimhe Sherlock - Front Row
* Kate Harrison - absent
MINOR BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM - WEST LIENSTER CHAMPIONS RUNNERS UP/LEINSTER
CHAMPIONSHIP BRONZE MEDALISTS:
Back: Patrick Reeves Smith, Callum Olliphant, Finn McKay, Darragh OConnell & Triain Rebega
Front: Alex Conroy, Neal Hogan, Alex McCormick, Sanog Mac Seoin & Alex Moore
ONS:
PI O N SH IP 4X 10 0 RELAY CHAMPI
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TRACK AND FIEL ssica Kane & Soph
ie Roche
WEST LEINSTER A ilb he H ea ly, Je
Eve Reilly,
Caoimhe Lynam,
Our dear colleague Brendan will be remembered as one of lifes true gentlemen, whose commitment
to and compassion for the students and staff of this College will never be forgotten.
Carpenterstown Road,
Castleknock,
Dublin 15
Phone: 01 822 1626
email: admin@castleknockcc.ie