Academic & Curriculum

A comprehensive window into the classroom frameworks at Davitt College. This category spans our Junior, Senior, and Transition Year programmes, highlighting academic excellence, departmental clusters, and student subject showcases.

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Davitt College Pupils Sing to Make a Difference for Childline

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💙 Community & Charity • Student Leadership Davitt College Pupils Sing to Make a Difference for Childline 31 January 2013 • Davitt College Castlebar Davitt College, Castlebar, extends its warmest congratulations to talented student musicians Ethan Carey and Cathal Noonan, who represented the school spectacularly as Connacht/Ulster-West finalists in the popular “Our Schools Got Talent” competition. The high-stakes regional final took place before an enthusiastic crowd at the TF Royal Theatre on Sunday, 27th January 2013, where both performers did their school immensely proud with a magnificent live musical showcase. 🎤 Charity In Action Student-Led Campus Concerts Inspired by the cause, Ethan and Cathal organized a series of lunchtime live gigs with fellow Davitt College contestants, rallying the entire school community behind the ISPCC and Childline. Funds Raised €500+ For ISPCC Childline 🎭 TF Royal Theatre Finalists Competing at provincial level, the duo demonstrated exceptional musicianship, stage presence, and confidence on one of Castlebar’s premier stages. 🤝 National Impact Directly supporting the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) and their critical, 24-hour national childline support lines. Well done to Ethan, Cathal, and all the pupils and staff who lent their talents and generosity to such a vital cause! 📸 Presentation Showcase (Pictured L–R): Ms. Bernie Rowland (Principal), Ethan Carey (Finalist), Cathal Noonan (Student), Ms. Fiona Jennings (Regional Volunteer Organiser, ISPCC), and Mr. Ger King (Deputy Principal).

Academic & Curriculum, Core News & Information, Gaeilge, Humanities & Language, School Life, School Life, Culture & Achievements, School News, Senior Cycle

Renowned Irish Poet Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill Hosts Special Reading at Davitt College

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☘️ Irish Literature • Senior Cycle Enrichment Renowned Irish Poet Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill Hosts Special Reading at Davitt College 11 January 2013 • Davitt College Castlebar Davitt College was privileged to welcome Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill, one of the most prominent and celebrated figures in contemporary Irish literature, for an exclusive guest lecture and poetry reading. On November 23rd, our Fifth and Sixth Year Gaeilge students gathered on campus for a unique opportunity to experience a personal reading of Nuala’s celebrated work, ‘Mo Ghrá-Sa (Idir Lúibíní)’. 📚 Syllabus Enrichment As a core prescribed poem on the Leaving Certificate Irish syllabus, having the author herself deliver the text provided an unparalleled learning experience for our Senior Cycle students. 🖋️ Author Insights Nuala shared profound insights into the poem’s satirical layers, its modern commentary on traditional love poetry, and the creative processes that shape her writing in the Irish language. “Hearing the rhythm and nuance of the text read directly by the poet helped demystify the work for our Senior Cycle students. This firsthand encounter will undoubtedly benefit them immensely as they prepare for their upcoming Leaving Certificate examinations.” 📸 Guest Lecturer Showcase: Celebrated Irish poet Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill during her inspiring guest lecture for Fifth and Sixth Year Gaeilge students at Davitt College.

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Record-Breaking Success and Silicon Valley Win at the 2013 BT Young Scientist Exhibition

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🏆 STEM • Silicon Valley Prize Winners Record-Breaking Success and Silicon Valley Win at the 2013 BT Young Scientist Exhibition 20 January 2013 • Davitt College Castlebar Davitt College achieved a landmark result at the 2013 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, qualifying a record four projects for the national finals at the RDS in Dublin. This historic achievement mirrors the findings of a recent Department of Education and Skills Inspectorate report, which commended Davitt College as “a very progressive school and a true learning community where the widespread use of Information Communications Technology has revolutionised teaching and learning.” 🤖 Silicon Valley Winner ‘The World at Your Fingertips’ Jack McEllin, Conor Reilly & Sean Murphy (Mentor: Mr. Aaron Tonry) The TY team engineered a bespoke Robotic Glove acting as a high-precision computer mouse, designed for future commercial applications across the music and physiotherapy sectors. 🏆 Major Accolades Won: • Analog Devices Travel Award 2013: All-expenses-paid trip to present to researchers in Silicon Valley, California. • 3rd Prize: Technology Intermediate Group. • €2,500 School Grant for science equipment & Perpetual Trophy. 🧩 Social Science ‘How Board Games Can Help Autism’ Andrey Connolly (First Year) First Year student Andrey Connolly earned high praise for his thorough, compassionate research. Andrey designed, developed, and rigorously tested a bespoke board game specifically tailored to support children on the autism spectrum. 🌟 Ministerial Commendation: Warmly commended by An Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny T.D., who took a keen personal interest in the real-world accessibility and developmental impact of Andrey’s game design. 🇮🇪 High-Profile RDS Demonstrations During the exhibition, the Davitt College students demonstrated their working prototype directly to An Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny T.D., and shared a lively demonstration with RTÉ broadcaster Ryan Tubridy. RDS Dublin 2013 📸 RDS Award Presentation Showcase: Pictured with their winning project ‘The World at Your Fingertips’ are Davitt College students Sean Murphy, Jack McEllin, and Conor Reilly, alongside Mr. Colm O’Neill (CEO, BT Ireland) and An Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny T.D. at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2013. Photo: Chris Bellew / Copyright © 2013 Fennell Photography

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Science Magic at Davitt College Inspires Primary School Visitors

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🔬 STEM Outreach • National Science Week Science Magic at Davitt College Inspires Primary School Visitors 5 January 2013 • Davitt College Castlebar Davitt College proudly threw open the doors of its state-of-the-art laboratory and ICT facilities to host a spectacular three-day science immersion event for 6th Class primary pupils across Castlebar and the surrounding districts. Coinciding with National Science Week, the interactive initiative was designed to ignite curiosity, foster a lifelong passion for STEM subjects, and give prospective students a thrilling, practical taste of post-primary science. ⚡ Static Electricity & Physics High-energy demonstrations intriguing pupils from Scoil Raifteirí. 🔬 Microscopy & Cell Biology St. Patrick’s pupils investigating plant cell structures under high magnification. 💥 Reactions & Coding Volatile metal reactions alongside hands-on introductory ICT programming. The initiative was an overwhelming success thanks to the fantastic engagement of all visiting primary school students and the tireless dedication of the Davitt College Science Department and our enthusiastic student lab assistants who helped facilitate every workshop. Interactive Physics: Students from Scoil Raifteirí, Castlebar, explore the “magic” of static electricity in our science laboratories. Hands-On STEM: Visiting 6th class pupils participating in live chemistry experiments and lab investigations on campus.

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Renowned Author Gabriel Rosenstock Inspires Students at Davitt College

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🎨 Creative Arts • Cross-Curricular Literature Renowned Author Gabriel Rosenstock Inspires Students at Davitt College 5 January 2013 • Davitt College Castlebar Davitt College, Castlebar, was incredibly fortunate to welcome the celebrated Irish translator, playwright, poet, and children’s author, Gabriel Rosenstock, for a special guest visit and creative workshop. Organized in conjunction with the Indian Cultural Festival at the Linenhall Arts Centre, the visit provided an inspiring intersection of literature, visual art, and world heritage for our Junior Cycle students. ✍️ Creative Collaboration Exploring Aphorisms & Visual Art In preparation for the visit, Second Year students from Ms. Morrissey’s Gaeilge class and Ms. Silke’s Art class collaborated on an innovative project studying Mr. Rosenstock’s collection of aphorisms—crafting their own written insights and vibrant visual artwork in response. Gaeilge & Poetry Visual Arts 🌏 Global Culture & Creative Inspiration During his session with the students, Gabriel Rosenstock reflected on his prolific literary career and the profound creative inspiration he has gathered from his extensive travels across India. The interactive discussion offered students a rich understanding of international traditions while seamlessly bridging language study with artistic expression. 📸 Guest Author Showcase: Celebrated writer and poet Gabriel Rosenstock pictured with Davitt College Second Year students following their cross-curricular art and Gaeilge creative workshop.

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Davitt College Choir Performs at Holy Rosary Christmas Carol Service

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🎶 Performing Arts • Community Choral Service Davitt College Choir Performs at Holy Rosary Christmas Carol Service 5 January 2013 • Davitt College Castlebar The talented members of the Davitt College School Choir brought wonderful festive cheer to the local community as they took center stage at the annual Christmas Carol Service in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar. The special service was a magnificent celebration of music, prayer, song, and dance, offering our students a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with musicians and performers across the parish and celebrate the true spirit of the season through choral excellence. 🎼 Community Showcase Parish Musical Celebration The Davitt College choir shared the altar with an inspiring cross-section of Castlebar’s vibrant musical groups, creating an uplifting and harmonious community event: ✨ Church of the Holy Rosary Daily Choir ✨ Parish Folk Group ✨ Castlebar Gospel Choir ✨ Local National School Choirs Comhghairdeas to all the choir members and music faculty for representing Davitt College so beautifully! 📸 Choral Performance Showcase: The Davitt College School Choir performing at the Church of the Holy Rosary Christmas Carol Service in Castlebar.

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