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Spreading Joy for St. Patrick’s Day

☘️ Community Action • Active Citizenship Spreading Joy for St. Patrick’s Day 14 March 2025 Action in the community! 🌟 First-year C.S.P.E. student Rory Brogan visited the residents of Abbey Breaffy Nursing Home this week to present them with these beautiful, personalised St. Patrick’s Day cards. It’s moments like this that show what active citizenship is all about—connecting with our neighbours, brightening someone’s day, and showing kindness to those in our wider community. So proud of Rory for taking the initiative to reach out and share some festive spirit! ☘️🤝✨ ×

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Davitt College Celebrates Prestigious Erasmus+ School Accreditation and Flag-Raising Ceremony

🇪🇺 Global Outlook • Erasmus+ Accreditation Davitt College Celebrates Prestigious Erasmus+ School Accreditation and Flag-Raising Ceremony 4 September 2024 Davitt College, Castlebar, has officially been recognised as an Erasmus+ Accredited School, marking a major milestone in the school’s commitment to internationalised education. This prestigious status, awarded as part of the European Union Erasmus+ Programme (2021–2027), secures long-term funding for the school to participate in cross-border educational mobility and collaborative European projects. To celebrate this achievement, students and staff gathered for an official flag-raising ceremony. The Erasmus+ flag was hoisted at the front of the school building, where it now flies proudly as a symbol of the school’s global outlook and interconnected learning environment. Driving Educational Excellence Across Europe This formal accreditation opens up incredible pathways for the entire Davitt College community, including: Student Exchange Programmes: Giving students the unique opportunity to experience European cultures, practice modern languages, and collaborate on shared academic initiatives with partner schools across the EU. Professional Development: Enabling teaching staff to engage in international training and job-shadowing, bringing innovative European pedagogical methodologies straight back into Castlebar classrooms. Inclusive Initiatives: Securing dedicated resources to support diverse learners and ensure equitable access to international experiences for all students. The flying flag stands as a daily reminder of the school’s dedication to broadening horizons, fostering European citizenship, and preparing students to thrive in a globalised world. 🇪🇺🌍✨ Pictured: Mr. Conor O’Reilly (Principal), Ms. Anita Gallagher (Deputy Principal), Ms. Stephanie Kelly & Mrs. Maria Carey (Erasmus+ Coordinators), Ms. Annette Newell (Erasmus+ Committee / MFL Dept), accompanied by Ms. Stephanie Kelly’s First Year CSPE class. ×

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Welcoming Alan Dillon TD to Class 2E!

🏛️ 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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1916 Centenary Commemorations at Davitt College

🇮🇪 1916 Centenary • National Commemoration 1916 Centenary Commemorations at Davitt College 16 March 2016 • Davitt College Castlebar There was singing, poetry reading, striking works of art, and poignant recollections of the heroes who fought and died in events in Ireland 100 years ago. And there was much more. Davitt College embraced the centenary challenge with enthusiasm and creativity. Months of hard work from the 1916 Committee in Davitt College culminated in a unique and unforgettable day of remembrance and vision. The event started with wonderful music from the Davitt College Orchestra under the excellent direction of Music Teacher, Ms. Claire Kennedy. The Fifth Year History classes worked on writing biographies of the seven signatories of the Proclamation, whilst the Second Year Art classes created poignant sketches of the leaders. We were privileged to welcome Mr. Noel Campbell from The National Museum of Ireland in Turlough and author of “A History of Castlebar”, who spoke in detail about the 1916 events in Mayo and the effect they had on local communities. Ms. Bernie Rowland, Principal, spoke about the significance of the Proclamation and its influence on the new generation, as well as the vital importance of mutual respect in all aspects of life. The reading of the Proclamation by Leaving Certificate student Thomas Mongey was then followed by the solemn raising of the flag by Fifth Year students Michael Graven and Eoin O’Doherty. It really was a most special and memorable day for the entire school community. 🇮🇪📜🎻 ×

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