School Life, Culture & Achievements

A look inside the daily spirit of Davitt College, capturing student experiences, assemblies, themed weeks, and community spirit.

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

Expert Golf Tuition for Transition Year Groups

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⛳ 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. ⛳🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️🎯👏 ×

Awards, Core News & Information, DC-Awards, School Life, School Life, Culture & Achievements, School News

Sporting Excellence and Academic Achievement: Kathryn O’Sullivan Guests at Davitt College Annual Awards 2022

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🏆 Annual School Event • Academic & Sporting Excellence Sporting Excellence and Academic Achievement: Kathryn O’Sullivan Guests at Davitt College Annual Awards 2022 25 May 2022 • Davitt College, Castlebar Davitt College, Castlebar, proudly hosted its Annual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 25th May 2022, gathering students, staff, and families to celebrate outstanding achievements across academics, sport, music, and extracurricular activities. The school was honoured to welcome Mayo Ladies GAA Team Captain Ms. Kathryn O’Sullivan as Guest of Honour. Sharing her experiences on leadership, dedication, and teamwork, she inspired the student body with her address before helping to present the awards. Over 100 students received well-deserved recognitions for their hard work, commitment, and positive contributions to school life throughout the year. “These awards are a mere stepping stone to greater achievements in the future. I sincerely hope that the students will go on to achieve their life’s dreams and ambitions, and I encourage all students to aspire to achieving awards in the future.” — Mr. Conor O’Reilly, Principal Main Award Winners 2022 ⭐ Highest School Honour Overall Students of the Year Female: Susan Murphy | Male: Patrick Loftus Davitt College Annual Awards 2022 🌱✨ Ethos & Community Core Values & Resilience Ethos Award: Donavan McHale Recognition & Resilience: Ukrainian Students Sportspersons of the Year 2022 🏆 Senior Sportsperson of the Year Senior Female: Leah Conway Senior Male: Cian Lynch 🏅 Junior Sportsperson of the Year Junior Female: Emma Duffy Junior Male: Colm Lynch 2022 Awards Roll of Honour 🌟 Special Honours Student of the Year: Susan Murphy & Patrick LoftusEthos Award: Donavan McHaleResilience Award: Dawid Stencel, Cara Halligan ×

Cross Country, Extra-Curricular, School Life, Culture & Achievements, Sports

Mud, Guts & Glory: Davitt College Runners Bound for the All-Irelands!

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🏃‍♂️ Cross Country • All-Ireland Finals Mud, Guts & Glory: Davitt College Runners Bound for the All-Irelands! 11 March 2022 • Belfast The very best wishes of the entire Davitt College community go out today to Lughaidh (Louis) Swift and Ellen Shaw as they travel north to represent our school at the prestigious All-Ireland Cross Country Competition in Belfast tomorrow! Their journey to the national stage is a story of sheer resilience, brilliant teamwork, and the type of character that defines our student body. We are incredibly proud of both athletes and wish them the very best of luck on the national course! ×

Admissions, Core News & Information, School Life, School Life, Culture & Achievements, School Prospectus, Video Hub

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! 🏐📋🎯🌟👏 ×

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! 💡🌍♻️⚡🎨👏 ×

Academic & Curriculum, Awards, Gallery, Humanities & Language, Junior Cycle, Media, School Life, Culture & Achievements, Seachtain na Gaeilge

Comórtas Póstaer do Seachtain na Gaeilge

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☘️ 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! 🎨👏☘️🌟🖌️ ×

Academic & Curriculum, Core News & Information, Junior Cycle, Music, Practical & Creative Arts, School Life, School Life, Culture & Achievements, School News

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 →

Academic & Curriculum, Core News & Information, Practical & Creative Arts, School Life, School Life, Culture & Achievements, School News

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 →

Academic & Curriculum, Core News & Information, Practical & Creative Arts, School Life, School Life, Culture & Achievements, School News

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 →

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