Core News & Information

The central communication hub for Davitt College. This section handles official announcements, administrative notices, enrollment details, and critical scheduling updates for the whole school community.

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Virtual Open Night 2022 | Oíche Oscailte Fhíorúil 2022

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🏫 Admissions • Virtual Open Evening Virtual Open Night 2022 | Oíche Oscailte Fhíorúil 2022 13 January 2022 • Davitt College Castlebar Davitt College is delighted to welcome prospective students, parents, and guardians to our Virtual Open Night 2022. Our comprehensive Virtual Open Night video will be available to stream right here starting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, 17th January 2022. This virtual showcase offers an in-depth look at our modern school campus, state-of-the-art academic facilities, extensive subject choices, and vibrant extracurricular programmes. It is the perfect opportunity to experience the unique community spirit and educational excellence that defines Davitt College from the comfort of your own home. Watch our official Virtual Open Night showcase video below! 🎬🏫🎒✨ Watch directly on YouTube → 📝 Enrolment & Admissions For comprehensive details on joining our school community and the formal application process, please access our dedicated portal: 📋 Admissions & Enrolment Portal Review admission policies, key enrolment milestones, and prospectus details for prospective students. Visit Admissions Portal → ×

Academic & Curriculum, Core News & Information, Extra-Curricular, School Life, Culture & Achievements, School News, Sports, Transition Year, Volleyball

Transition Year Groups Secure Volleyball Coaching Certs

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🏐 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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Important Information: New School Year 2021/2022

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📌 School Notices • Essential Documentation Important Information: New School Year 2021/2022 21 July 2021 • Davitt College Administration Welcome to the new school year at Davitt College. Please find the essential documentation, policies, and calendar details for the 2021/2022 academic year available for download below. We kindly ask all parents, guardians, and students to review these documents ahead of the school term. 📥 Essential School Documentation Click below to view or download official handbooks, schedules, and policy frameworks. 📅 School Calendar 2021/2022 Keep track of term dates, school closures, and key holidays. Download Calendar → 📘 General Information Booklet 21-22 Core operational details, daily schedules, and school guidelines. Download General Info → 🥗 Healthy Lunch Policy 21-22 Guidelines on nutritional standards and school lunch protocols. Download Lunch Policy → 📋 NEWB Attendance Policy 21-22 National Educational Welfare Board statutory regulations and reporting structures. Download Attendance Policy → 🌱 SPHE Policy 21-22 Information regarding our Social, Personal and Health Education curriculum frameworks. Download SPHE Policy → ×

Academic & Curriculum, Gallery, Humanities & Language, Junior Cycle, Media, School Life, Culture & Achievements, School News

1st Year Energy Saving Posters

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💡 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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Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh!

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☘️ 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

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🧁 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

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🍕 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 →

Academic & Curriculum, Core News & Information, Leaving Cert, School News, Senior Cycle

Leaving Certificate 2021: Official Information & Guidance

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🎓 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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Return to School: Letter to Parents & Guardians from Minister Norma Foley (Feb 2021)

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🏫 School Notices • Official Correspondence Return to School: Letter to Parents & Guardians from Minister Norma Foley 24 February 2021 • Department of Education Davitt College has published the official correspondence received from the Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, regarding the phased timeline for the return to in-school teaching and learning. The letter outlines the Government’s structured, public health-approved framework to safely transition students back to the classroom starting from March 2021. This phased approach has been designed in coordination with the Department of Health and the HSE to closely monitor community safety at every stage. Please review the core return dates, safety guidelines, and official public health advice outlined below. 📅 Staggered Return Timeline Monday 1 March Return of final-year Leaving Certificate students. Monday 15 March Target Date Return of fifth-year Leaving Certificate students. Monday 12 April Target Date Return of the remaining post-primary students (1st to 4th Year) following the Easter break. 🛡️ Essential Health & Safety Reminders Symptom Check: Parents are requested to strictly monitor for any symptoms of Covid-19; children displaying symptoms must not attend school. School Gates: To support safety measures, parents are asked to be individually responsible and avoid lingering outside the school gates during morning drop-off and afternoon collection times. Social Bubble: While the return to school allows students to reconnect with peers, public health advice dictates that playdates or home visits should not be organised. 📄 Official Letter to Parents & Guardians Download Official Letter →

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Cooking Demonstration: Easter Gingerbread Men with Siobhan Donnelly

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🍪 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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