News from St Joseph’s CBS, Nenagh
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St Justin’s Class visited AIB Bank in Nenagh and got a chance to see the different digital banking facilities on offer. The boys learned all about budgeting and family income and expenditure in class before their trip.Image 2 of 4
Our U19 basketball team engaged in a Mindfulness session with Mr John McCormack in advance of their appearance in the Pinergy All-Ireland U19C Schools Cup Final, which takes place this week.Image 3 of 4
Last training session for our U19 team ahead of their appearance in the All-Ireland Final.Image 4 of 4
The succession of Career Guidance and Counselling teachers at St Joseph’s CBS Nenagh. The photo shows Ms Marian Egan McGrath, who was the first Career Guidance Counsellor in the school, and who was succeeded by Ms Anne Malone and then subsequently by Ms Helen O’Connor. The photo was taken at a recent retirement function to mark the long-dedicated service of Ms Anne Malone to St Joseph’s CBS. Anne was involved in many initiatives over the years at St Joseph’s , including the Sixth Year Buddy system, Zambia Immersion Project and in Co-operation Ireland’s Civic Link programme. Many current and past students got some encouraging words of advice to take them on the first steps of their chosen careers from one of these three ladies. Anne retired at the end of August 2021 and is wished well in her retirement.Open Night: The school Open Night takes place on Thursday, January 19. On the night the parents/guardians of boys who are starting post primary school in August 2023 will have the opportunity to view our excellent facilities, find out about the range of subjects available to students and will also get a chance to speak to students, staff and management about the school.
The night is very enjoyable - students perform a musical recital in the main foyer and refreshments will be served on the night.
Fun Run 2023: The annual Parents Association 5km/10km Fun Run takes place on Sunday, January 22; registration is from 10am and the run begins at 11am. The entry fee on the day is €5 for a student, €10 for an adult and €20 for a family.
The Parents Association have funded Surface Gos for the Additional Educational Needs Department and funded the refurbishment of classrooms to enhance the educational experience of our students. The school is grateful for the support of the following main sponsors: ABP Meats, Lyons of Limerick and Nenagh, Carey’s Glass and Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, without whom this event could not take place. The Parents Association will be giving prizes for the first female and male home, the first male juvenile and the first female juvenile home and the first student from the school across the line.
Fundraising events such as this Fun Run are extremely important to the school. Without the hard work of the Parents Association many worthwhile projects could not take place.
All Shook Up: Well done to everyone in Nenagh Choral Society on bringing such a terrific show to stage. The cast, music and production levels were incredible.
A special word of mention to all those with a Nenagh CBS connection involved in the production: Joe Keyes played the part of Chad. Dylan Noonan played Dennis. Conal Daly played Jim. Jayden Guilfoyle played Dean. Adam Carroll played Earl. Robert Duggan and Tom Hanrahan were in the chorus. John O'Duffy played saxophone and clarinet in the band and Laura Kearney was the Musical Director. Stephanie Browne was the Director and Choreographer.
St Justin’s: This week St Justin's visited the local library where they had a chance to relax, read some books and spend some time in the sensory pod. They also paid a visit to the local AIB branch in Nenagh to witness the range of services available for customers.
Cross Country and Athletics: Congratulations to Third Year student Diarmuid Moloney on a great performance when finishing 28th in his first International outing in Perth, Scotland on Saturday. Diarmuid was one of 12 Irish U17 cross country athletes selected for the Irish U17 Cross Country squad for the Scottish Challenge. Diarmuid was the youngest member on the Irish team and will be under age for this U17 event again next year. What a great personal achievement for Diarmuid, his coach Seán Finn and his club Nenagh Olympic.
Well done to Sixth Year student Cian Hodgins on finishing in third place in the All-Ireland U20 1500 metres race on Sunday at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena in Dublin.