By Maura Duignan | Staff Member
Over the past few months, our school community has been buzzing with creativity, collaboration, and achievement. From hands-on workshops and environmental projects to celebrations and engineering triumphs, we’ve had an incredibly rich and rewarding start to the year.
Seasonal Crafts and Workshops
We marked the seasonal shift with two unforgettable artistic experiences. Under the guidance of Bridget O’Connell, students explored traditional techniques in weaving with rush and willow, while Rob Ireson led a captivating workshop on sculpting copper leaves. These workshops offered a meaningful way to connect with nature and creativity—experiences that will stay with us for years to come.
Community Spirit and Spring Clean Meitheal
In February, our ever-supportive parent community came together for the Spring Clean Meitheal. Their energy and dedication made a huge impact on our school environment, and we’re so grateful for the time and care they invested.
The Sudbury Times – A Student Voice
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, our students launched the first edition of The Sudbury Times. This student-led newspaper has been met with rave reviews! Brimming with humour, heartwarming stories, interviews, cartoons, fun facts, and thoughtful articles, it’s a wonderful reflection of our students’ creativity and voice.
Cultural Enrichment and Irish Dance
Thanks to generous funding from Creative Ireland, we welcomed an Irish dance teacher to our school. Weekly ceili dancing sessions have brought joy, rhythm, and cultural connection to our community. These sessions have also helped prepare students for public celebrations and performances.
Environmental Action – Native Woodland Project
We were thrilled to receive a generous supply of native trees from FreeTreesIreland, allowing us to kick-start our Native Woodland Project on school grounds. This is a big step in our ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and hands-on ecological education.
Engineering Innovation at the ATU Sligo Fair
March brought a major moment of pride as three of our students presented their project at the ATU Sligo Engineering Fair. Their inventive mousetrap-powered car—enhanced with wings to create a flying design—captured the imagination of the judges. Their detailed explanation and innovative thinking earned them the Best Overall Project prize. We’re incredibly proud of their achievement and excited to support their future in engineering and innovation.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Success
Our involvement in the St. Patrick’s Day Sligo Parade was the culmination of three months of preparation. Students poured energy into learning ceili dancing, crafting costumes, and designing our vibrant school float. Their hard work paid off—we were honoured to win the category for Best Representation of Theme! It was a true celebration of creativity, culture, and community spirit.
Gratitude
A heartfelt thanks to Creative Ireland and Sligo County Council for their ongoing support. Their contributions have helped bring so many of these enriching experiences to life.
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By Maura Duignan | Staff Member
By Maura Duignan | Staff Member
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