DCG

📐 STEM & Careers • DCG Industry Pathways SDS Design Engineers Outline Civil and Structural Engineering Pathways for DCG Students 28 February 2024 We wish to extend our sincere thanks to Mr Brian Hope of SDS Design Engineers, who delivered a highly informative technical presentation to our Leaving Certificate Design & Communication Graphics (DCG) students this week. Mr Hope demonstrated how the exact geometric principles studied in class—specifically descriptive line coordinates, plane intersections, and geologic map contours—are applied directly to map out major national infrastructure projects. He also briefed our classes on the exciting structural engineering apprenticeship pathways available through ATU Sligo, showing how spatial reasoning on the drawing board translates straight into a professional career. A fantastic, eye-opening session that brought Leaving Certificate theory straight into real-world industry practice. Sincere thanks again to Brian and SDS Design Engineers! 📐🏗️✏️💡 ×

⚙️ 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! ⚙️📐🛠️✨ ×

🏗️ 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! 🎓👏 ×