May 2019

Dr PádraigÓ Tiarnaigh, Communications & Language Protection Executive with Conradh na Gaeilge pictured here with Bean Uí Eithir, Oonagh Nic Gráinne, Cait Nic Gráinne, Saorlaith Ní Bhréasláin-Ní Dhéin, Roibéard Ó Rabhartaigh and Cathán Ó Cnáimhsí.

Dr Ó Tiarnaigh visited the school to put representatives from Y11, 12, AS and A2 through their Gaeilge paces for the Sciath Mhic Giolla Bhríde (Ashbourne Shield) competition held on Wed 1st May. For almost 80 years, the Ashbourne Shield has been a much coveted award presented to the best school in the North with the most exemplary standard of spoken Irish. The victorious school will receive 4 half scholarships for students to attend Comhaltas Uladh summer colleges in the Donegal Gaeltacht.

The winner will be announced at the end of this month. Go n-éirí go geal linn!

Well done to the Key Stage 3 Irish students on their achievements at Feis Dhoire Cholmcille:

Comhrá Bl 8 (Year 8 Conversation)

1st    Anna Slevin 8E

2nd   Lorcán Doherty 8E

Filíocht Bl 8 (Year 8 Poetry)

1st     Grace Martin 8D

2nd    Anna Slevin 8E

3rd     Lorcán Doherty 8E

Comhrá Bl 9 & Bliain 10 (Year 9&10 Conversation)

1st     Shakira Strawbridge  10E

2nd    Cormac Ó Dónaill  9E

3rd     Eimher McGonigle 9E

Filíocht Bl 9 (Year 9 Poetry)

2nd     Cormac Ó Dónaill 9E

3rd      Eimhear McGonigle 9E

Comhghairdeas libh!

The annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place from the 21st – 23rd June. The weekend is for all pilgrims aged 16 and over.

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Staff and Students showed their support for Mental Health Awareness Week (13th -17th May) by wearing green accessories. Michelle from ZEST received a cheque for £350 raised. 

Lumen Christi celebrates seven great years at the Leaver’s Mass and social gathering afterwards.

Year 13 Students participated in the Young Enterprise Company Programme and participated in the YE exam in conjunction with the Ulster University.  Kate was awarded the highest scored paper and received a trophy.