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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Commemorating ETB Week: A Decade of Multi-Denominational Education

🏫 ETB Excellence • 10-Year Milestone Commemorating ETB Week: A Decade of Multi-Denominational Education 27 February 2023 • Davitt College & Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB This week, Davitt College joins Education and Training Boards across the country to celebrate ETB Week, marking exactly ten years since the formal establishment of the ETB sector. As the largest provider of multi-denominational education in Ireland, the 16 national ETBs serve as a vital cornerstone for inclusive, modern learning within our local communities. Throughout this week-long celebration, our Religious Education department is showcasing the diverse and essential services that ETBs provide nationwide. From Community National Schools and Colleges to adult, youth, and further training facilities, the sector remains fully committed to nurturing spaces where every learner is valued. To mark this historic decennial milestone, our students are participating in a series of special classroom initiatives and reflective activities designed to highlight our core values of care, equality, and community. We are incredibly proud to play our part in this national network of learning and look forward to the next decade of educational excellence! 🏫🌟📚🤝✨ ×

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Expert Golf Tuition for Transition Year Groups

⛳ Transition Year • Golf Coaching Expert Golf Tuition for Transition Year Groups 11 October 2022 • Castlebar Driving Range Our Transition Year students enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of golf tuition today with PGA Professional Aiden Moran at the Castlebar Driving Range. It was a brilliant opportunity for the group to access expert coaching, pick up pro alignment tips, and refine their swing mechanics. The students put in a great shift, showcasing rapid improvement and excellent focus throughout the session. ⛳🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️🎯👏 ×

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Transition Year Groups Secure Volleyball Coaching Certs

🏐 Transition Year • Coaching & Leadership Transition Year Groups Secure Volleyball Coaching Certs 10 November 2021 • Davitt College Sports Hall Well done to our Transition Year students who stepped up last Friday to officially complete their Volleyball Coaching Course. This practical cert focuses on developing coaching cues, core technical mechanics, and game-management strategies. It is fantastic to see our TY students continuing to build their leadership credentials and sporting portfolios on the sidelines. Congratulations to everyone involved! 🏐📋🎯🌟👏 ×

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1st Year Energy Saving Posters

💡 Sustainability • Classroom Initiatives 1st Year Energy Saving Posters 21 May 2021 • Geography Department Our 1B and 1F classes have been incredibly busy learning about energy conservation and sustainability in their Geography lessons recently. To help spread awareness throughout the school community, the students channeled their creativity into designing a series of vibrant, educational posters on this very valuable topic. Their work highlights excellent practical tips for saving energy both at home and at school, proving that small changes can make a massive difference. A huge well done to all our first-year students involved for their hard work, brilliant ideas, and excellent artistic displays! 💡🌍♻️⚡🎨👏 ×

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Comórtas Póstaer do Seachtain na Gaeilge

☘️ Seachtain na Gaeilge • Cruthaitheacht Comórtas Póstaer do Seachtain na Gaeilge 18 Márta 2021 • Roinn na Gaeilge Mar chuid d’imeachtaí le haghaidh Seachtain na Gaeilge 2021, eagraíodh comórtas póstaer i gColáiste Dhaibhéid. An teideal a bhí ar an gcomórtas ná Covid-19 i mo shaol. Léiríonn na póstaeir seo dea-obair agus suim ár scoil sa Ghaeilge agus bá bhreá leis an Roinn Gaeilge iad a roinnt leis an bpobal ar na meáin. Comhghairdeas leis na daltaí uilig a ghlac páirt sa chomórtas! 🎨👏☘️🌟🖌️ ×

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Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh!

☘️ Ceol & Cultúr • St. Patrick’s Day Performance Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig Oraibh! 16 March 2021 • Music Department Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone in our school community and beyond! To celebrate our national holiday, please enjoy this lovely traditional piece of music recorded especially for St. Patrick’s Day by our exceptionally talented 1st Year Traditional Music Group under the guidance of Ms. Kennedy. A massive thank you to Ms. Kennedy and all of our wonderful first-year musicians for putting this fantastic piece together and sharing their musical talents with us. Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh go Léir! ☘️🎻🪗🪈🎶✨ Watch directly on YouTube →

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Home Baking: Cupcake Demonstration with Ms. Siobhán Lynch

🧁 Home Economics • Online Demonstration Home Baking: Cupcake Demonstration with Ms. Siobhán Lynch 10 March 2021 • Home Economics Department As part of our ongoing series of online cooking and baking demonstrations, Home Economics teacher Ms. Siobhán Lynch shows us how to make a classic treat that all the family will absolutely love: delicious, homemade cupcakes! Whether you are looking to brush up on your baking skills or want a fun project to try out in the kitchen this week, Ms. Lynch guides us through the recipe step-by-step, sharing her expert tips for the perfect bake and decoration. Grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and follow along with the video tutorial below! 🧁👩‍🍳👨‍🍳✨🥣🎂 Watch directly on YouTube →

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Home Cooking: Homemade Pizza with Ms. Siobhán Lynch

🍕 Home Economics • Online Demonstration Home Cooking: Homemade Pizza with Ms. Siobhán Lynch 4 March 2021 • Home Economics Department Get your favourite toppings to hand and get ready to cook! This week, Ms. Siobhán Lynch shares an excellent, step-by-step demonstration on how to create delicious, homemade pizza right from scratch in your own kitchen. Making your own pizza base is incredibly fun and easy, but there is one vital rule to remember for this specific recipe: please note that the flour required is plain flour, not self-raising flour! Gather your ingredients, line up your favourite toppings, and watch the full video tutorial below for all the instructions and expert baking tips. 🍕👩‍🍳🍅🧀👨‍🍳 Watch directly on YouTube →

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Leaving Certificate 2021: Official Information & Guidance

🎓 State Examinations • Official Guidance Leaving Certificate 2021: Official Information & Guidance 26 February 2021 • Davitt College Administration To assist our students and families, Davitt College has compiled all the essential official updates, structural guides, and regulatory frameworks regarding the Leaving Certificate 2021 process. This dedicated resource details the unique dual-approach system implemented for this examination cycle, outlining the specific operational guidelines for both the traditional State Examinations and the Accredited Grades framework. It is vital that all relevant candidates carefully review these official department directives to understand how grades, calculated metrics, and assessment timelines were structured. Please find the official documentation and useful Department of Education reference portals accessible via the links below: 📄 Official Documentation & Portals Click below to securely access the official Department of Education guides and hubs. 📑 Guide to State Exams & Accredited Grades Download the complete PDF guide outlining the 2021 Leaving Certificate framework. Download Resource → 🌐 Gov.ie Information Hub Visit the official Department portal for all up-to-date Leaving Certificate announcements. Visit External Portal → 📊 Infographic: Information for Students & Parents Open Infographic in New Tab →

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Cooking Demonstration: Easter Gingerbread Men with Siobhan Donnelly

🍪 Wellbeing Initiative • Culinary Masterclass Cooking Demonstration: Easter Gingerbread Men with Siobhan Donnelly 24 February 2021 • Davitt College & School Completion Programme As part of our ongoing Wellbeing Initiative, Davitt College and the School Completion Programme were delighted to welcome Siobhan Donnelly of “Siobhan’s Cakes and Bakes” to the school to deliver a series of engaging cookery demonstrations. Taking place on Wednesday afternoons, these interactive sessions are designed to promote student wellbeing, practical life skills, and nutritional awareness through expert culinary showcases. For her very first demonstration, Siobhan guided our audience through the step-by-step process of baking and beautifully decorating festive Easter Gingerbread Men. Those in attendance thoroughly enjoyed learning the secrets to perfect dough consistency, spice balance, and detailed icing techniques. A sincere thank you to Siobhan Donnelly and the School Completion Programme for facilitating this wonderful wellness initiative. Watch the two demonstration video showcases below to see the masterclass in action! 🍪✨👩‍🍳👨‍🍳🐰🎨 🎥 Video Masterclass Showcases Demonstration Part 1 Watch Part 1 on YouTube → Demonstration Part 2 Watch Part 2 on YouTube → ×

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