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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Dignity and Compassion: Transition Year Students Support ATU Remembrance Service

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🕯️ Community Care • Transition Year Service Dignity and Compassion: Transition Year Students Support ATU Remembrance Service 26 February 2024 A group of our Transition Year students recently participated in a deeply poignant Remembrance Service held at ATU Castlebar. The annual ecumenical service was organised to offer comfort, solidarity, and support to local families who have experienced the devastating loss of a baby or a child. Representing the Davitt College community with exemplary maturity, our students took an active role in the candle ceremony and distributed custom prayer cards thoughtfully created by class 4A. Participating in an occasion of such profound local significance is an immense privilege, and our students are to be commended for the extraordinary dignity, empathy, and respect they demonstrated throughout the evening. 🕯️🕊️🤍 ×

Academic & Curriculum, Core News & Information, School Life, School Life, Culture & Achievements, School News, Soccer, Sports, Transition Year

TY Students Lead the Way at FAI Schools Primary 5s Section Qualifiers

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⚽ FAI Schools • Transition Year Sports Leadership TY Students Lead the Way at FAI Schools Primary 5s Section Qualifiers 9 February 2024 • Umbro Park, Milebush Our Transition Year students were back in action this week, showcasing outstanding leadership, coordination, and sporting spirit at the FAI Schools Primary 5s Central Section Qualifiers. The tournament kicked off with immense energy at Umbro Park, Milebush, as over 30 primary school teams arrived in Castlebar for two brilliant days of fast-paced, high-scoring action. Davitt College once again took a central role in making the event a massive success, with our TY coordinators managing pitch logistics, refereeing high-intensity fixtures, and keeping the tournament running like clockwork. ❄️ Weather Update & Upcoming Fixtures While the opening days delivered fantastic football, the elements ultimately had the final say later in the week. Thursday and Friday’s scheduled qualifiers unfortunately fell foul of the unseasonal snow and will be rescheduled for a later date. The tournament will briefly pause for the mid-term break, but the action resumes immediately afterwards as the blitzes head out to the West and East section qualifiers. 🤝 Outstanding Leadership from Davitt College Organisers extended a huge thank you to Davitt College and our incredible TY students for their brilliant, unwavering support again this year. Stepping up to mentor younger players, officiate matches fairly, and represent our school community so professionally on a regional stage is a credit to everyone involved. We look forward to seeing our TY team back on the sidelines when the rescheduled fixtures and regional phases kick off after the break! ⚽🏆🔴🟢👏 ×

Academic & Curriculum, Core News & Information, DCG, Engineering, School Life, School Life, Culture & Achievements, School News, STEM

Precision Workshop Fabrication: Junior Cycle Phone Stands & Festive Projects

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⚙️ STEM & Technology • Junior Cycle Engineering Precision Workshop Fabrication: Junior Cycle Phone Stands & Festive Projects 30 January 2024 Our second-year engineering classes have been working with fantastic focus in the metalwork labs, turning raw technical drawings into beautifully finished physical products. As part of the Junior Cycle Engineering specification, students have been developing essential metal-processing, drilling, and surface-finishing skills. Their practical portfolios include custom-fabricated steel and acrylic phone stands, alongside precision-engineered brass and aluminium Christmas decorations. These projects display fantastic manual dexterity, an excellent grasp of mechanical dimensioning, and a patient, resilient approach to workshop craft. Well done to all our junior engineers! ⚙️📐🛠️✨ ×

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Welcoming Alan Dillon TD to Class 2E!

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🏛️ Junior Cycle CSPE • Guest Speaker Series Welcoming Alan Dillon TD to Class 2E! 10 November 2023 A massive well done to Danann Mekitarian and Conor McHale for organising a fantastic guest speaker session! As part of their C.S.P.E. Classroom-Based Assessment (CBA), the boys invited Alan Dillon TD to speak directly with their class, 2E. It was an engaging and highly informative morning. Our students were truly exemplary ambassadors for the school, posing insightful questions on a wide range of civic and community topics—covering everything from speed cameras and vaping legislation to local GAA developments across Mayo! Huge thanks to Mr. Dillon for taking the time out of his busy schedule to discuss his role in Dáil Éireann and connect with our students. A brilliant way to end the week! 🏛️🎙️🔴🟢👏 ×

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Women in Engineering Teams Undertake Technical Briefings at AbbVie Research Facility

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⚙️ STEM & Industry Pathways • Women in Engineering Women in Engineering Teams Undertake Technical Briefings at AbbVie Research Facility 4 October 2023 • AbbVie R&D Facility, Westport Our Engineering Department was delighted to accept an exclusive invitation to visit the AbbVie Pharmaceutical Research & Development facility in Westport. Organised by the visionary Women Leaders in Action (WLA) team at AbbVie, the initiative targeted twenty female students currently studying Engineering at either Junior or Senior Cycle who have demonstrated a high aptitude for advanced technical careers. Our engineering groups spent an incredibly insightful day tracking automated pharmaceutical processing lines, examining chemical engineering systems, and engaging in technical briefings with senior facility engineers. A sincere thank you to the entire team at AbbVie for facilitating such a motivating and thorough exposure to industrial engineering pathways! ⚙️🔬💡👩‍🔬👏 ×

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Past Pupil Paul Mitchell Launches Mitchell McDermott STEM Scholarship for Senior DCG Classes

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🏗️ STEM & Careers • Industry Scholarship Past Pupil Paul Mitchell Launches Mitchell McDermott STEM Scholarship for Senior DCG Classes 12 September 2023 We were delighted to welcome back past student Paul Mitchell of Mitchell McDermott Construction Consultants to speak to our Senior Engineering, Construction, and DCG classes. Paul delivered a fantastic presentation detailing his professional journey and outlined the modern, technology-driven career paths available in infrastructure project management, structural cost-analysis, and engineering consultancy. During the session, he officially opened applications for the prestigious Mitchell McDermott Construction Industry Scholarship—an exclusive financial and mentoring initiative now in its second run uniquely for Davitt College students. Thank you to Paul for your continued commitment to backing the next generation of technological leaders at our school! 🎓👏 ×

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Sustainable Travel: Park and Stride Scheme

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🌿 Sustainable Travel • Green-Schools Initiative Sustainable Travel: Park and Stride Scheme 24 August 2023 Davitt College, in partnership with Mayo County Council, An Taisce Green-Schools, and the National Transport Authority, is proud to support the Park and Stride initiative. What is Park and Stride? Park and Stride means leaving the car about a 10-minute walk away from the school gate and making the final leg of the journey to school on foot. For parents and guardians, the walk to and from the car provides 15–20 minutes of daily physical exercise, while helping to significantly reduce traffic congestion and idling fumes directly outside our school gates. How Does it Work? Castlebar Municipal District supports the scheme by allowing registered parents and guardians to use participating local car parks free of charge (where parking charges normally apply) for a short period during school drop-off and pick-up times. Designated Morning Times: 8:00am to 9:30am (1 hour maximum) Designated Afternoon Times: 1:00pm to 4:30pm (1 hour maximum) Operating Days: Monday to Friday during school term time only. Participating Castlebar Car Parks: Castle Street Car Park Market Square Car Park Pavilion Road Car Park Town Park Car Park Spencer Street Car Park How to Register & Obtain Your Permit To avail of free parking during these windows, parents must clearly display an official Park and Stride Permit Sticker inside the front windshield of their vehicle. Complete the official registration form attached to this notice. Return the completed form to Mayo County Council: By Post: Castlebar Municipal District, Mayo County Council, Áras an Chontae, The Mall, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 WF90. By Email: Scan your completed form and email it directly to [email protected]. Once processed, annual permit stickers will be issued directly to parents through the school. 📄 Download Park and Stride Brochure ×

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Surf, Sand, and Fairways: TYs Conquer Enniscrone

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🌊 Transition Year • Outdoor Adventure & Sports Surf, Sand, and Fairways: TYs Conquer Enniscrone 24 May 2023 • Enniscrone, Co. Sligo Our Transition Year students headed to the coast yesterday for an action-packed, multi-sport outdoor adventure in Enniscrone. The group split their time between the Atlantic waves for an immersive surfing clinic and the fairways to sharpen their short-game skills on the golf course. Sun, sport, and outdoor adventure made for a classic TY trip to remember! 🏄‍♂️⛳☀️🌊👏 ×

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Celtic & Castlebar Primary School Link Programme Wraps Up a Fantastic Success

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⚽ School Link Programme • Community Sports Celtic & Castlebar Primary School Link Programme Wraps Up a Fantastic Success 12 May 2023 • Castlebar Primary School & Castlebar Celtic F.C. We are incredibly proud to have run our school link programme over the last few weeks—an initiative that has been a major goal for a long time, with Castlebar Primary School proving to be the absolute perfect partner for Castlebar Celtic F.C. to work with. The programme focused on giving young kids a brilliant, active introduction to the game. Throughout the weeks, participants learned the core fundamentals of football, stayed highly active, and for some, experienced the joy of playing football for the very first time. Early Engagement & Inclusivity A massive driving force behind this initiative is changing how and when children get involved in club sport. Traditionally, most kids have their first taste of club football at an older age, typically around 8 or 9 years old. By launching this school link programme, the goal was to break down those barriers and give a much wider range of children the opportunity to play football at a younger age, fostering a love for the sport right inside the school environment. Building Local Foundations A huge thank you goes out to every coach, teacher, and volunteer who worked behind the scenes to make this inaugural programme such a resounding success. This is just the beginning of a brilliant partnership, and we are really looking forward to building even deeper relationships with schools and families across the local community in the future! ⚽🟢⚪🤝✨ ×

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Law & Politics Scholar Aisling Walsh Honoured at UCD Entrance Ceremony!

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🎓 Alumni Success • Academic Excellence Law & Politics Scholar Aisling Walsh Honoured at UCD Entrance Ceremony! 30 March 2023 • University College Dublin A massive congratulations to our past student Aisling Walsh (Leaving Certificate Class of 2022) who was officially presented with a prestigious academic award at the University College Dublin Entrance Scholars Ceremony! This special university celebration recognizes the outstanding academic achievements of elite incoming students across the country who secured 560 points or more in their Leaving Certificate exams. Aisling’s phenomenal results are a testament to her incredible work ethic, dedication, and passion for social sciences during her time here at Davitt College! Aisling is currently pursuing her passion for justice and governance by studying for her Degree in Law and Politics within the world-class UCD School of Law. We are incredibly proud to see our graduates thriving at the highest academic levels. The entire school community wishes Aisling continued, brilliant success as she continues to shape her future legal and political path in Dublin! Keep shining, Aisling! 🎓✨👏 ×

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