A snooker world champion and Dean Ryan cup celebrations

St Joseph's CBS, Nenagh news

Fun-Filled Night at Table Quiz for Harty Cup Team

On Thursday last a table quiz was held in the Abbey Court in support of St Joseph's CBS Nenagh's Harty Cup Team. Laughter, camaraderie, and a touch of friendly competition filled the air as teams went head-to-head, putting their knowledge to the test. From general knowledge gems to brain-teasing trivia, everyone gave it their all for a great cause.

Well done everyone who participated and helped make the evening a smashing success! The winning team consisted of Conal Daly, Shane Hogan, Danny Quinn and Charlie O'Gorman who are pictured with Mr Eoghain O'Keeffe and Mr Gary Scully, Quiz Master and Master of Ceremony on the night.

School Celebrations for Dean Ryan Champions

The school community gathered in the school hall on Thursday to celebrate the historic achievement of the school's U17 hurling team, who won the Dean Ryan Cup for the very first time on Friday, November 10. The team and mentors were welcomed on stage to great applause by all year groups as they were introduced by school deputy principal, Mr Dermot Brislane.

St Joseph’s CBS School Principal Ms Karen O'Donnell congratulated the panel and their mentors on their fantastic achievement and was proud that their achievement has being acknowledged with the awarding of the Tipp FM sporting award for the month of November.

Well done to all the team and their mentors Ms Miriam Campion, Mr Mike Gough and Mr Philip Hickey.

Captain Cormac Hoolan acknowledged the supporters who travelled on the day; students, staff members, parents and guardians. Each helped to create a great atmosphere and helped Nenagh CBS secure victory. Cormac also spoke to the younger hurlers in First and Second Year. He advised them to keep hurling with their clubs and the school. He also encouraged them to keep listening to their coaches and one day they could be displaying their own trophies to the younger students.

Ms Miriam Campion acknowledged the hard work that was put in by the boys in training. She praised the boys high skill levels and fitness of the boys, and acknowledged the great work that is done by their clubs.

Mr Philip Hickey praised the squad for their commitment, dedication and determination. He also spoke about the leaders on the team who got vital scores at various stages over the campaign.

Mr Mike Gough complemented the players' hard work, commitment and desire to push each other on in training, citing a successful first game against Gort and the impressive skill level displayed by the team on the day. He stated that walking off the field that day they knew they had a very good team. He also praised the efforts of the feeder GAA clubs to get the boys to that skill level.

The panel were presented with a school jersey each to mark this great achievement and were also treated to a meal in Bistro 41.

Adam O’Brien plays against former World Snooker Champion

Well done to Third Year student Adam O'Brien, who played a frame against former World Snooker Champion Shaun ‘The Magician’ Murphy, in the New Institute Snooker Club, Nenagh.

It was great to be able to share the table with such a high profile snooker player. RTÉ presenter and producer Aonghus McNally was also present on the night.

Well done, Adam and keep up the great practice.

Important shows for First and Fifth Years

First and Fifth Year students recently enjoyed powerful performances by Mike O'Sullivan of Humourfit Productions.

Firstly, the theme of bullying and mental health took centre stage for First Years with the piece ‘The Mighty Bully Brady’. This is a 90-minute play where the bully and victim are seen through the eyes of one actor. We are reminded of the importance of being kind, and that all of our words and actions have consequences. Our school is a proud supporter of the Choose Respect campaign, and students are reminded that being respectful or otherwise is a choice, and we encourage them at all times to make the right choice.

The theme of road safety was explored for fifth years through the performance of ‘Slow Down’. Mike developed this piece, inspired by a true story, to highlight the dangers of reckless driving and show the tragic outcomes if care is not taken when behind the wheel. A timely reminder to all to slow down and be safe on our roads.

Talk on Civil Engineering

Peter Armstrong, Lecturer in the Department of Built Environment and Programme Leader of the BSc in Civil Engineering Management at TUS Limerick, spoke with Sixth-Year students last week about various degree programmes in his department including the BSc in Civil Engineering Management, the BSc in Construction Management and the BSc in Quantity Surveying. Students learned about all the opportunities in this discipline and about student life at TUS.

Thanks to Peter for sharing his expertise with our students. Thanks also to our Career Guidance Counsellor Ms Helen O'Connor for organising the visit. All course details at www.tus.ie.

Study skills seminar for Third Years

Thank you to Matthew from Inspire Education for delivering a study skills workshop to all our Third Years this past week.

It is perfect timing as they reflect on their November exams and start preparations for their Mocks in February.

St Justin’s showcase their ‘favourite things’

St Justin's students completed clay projects based on ‘my favourite things’, developing photography, observational drawings, colour matching and clay techniques. The boys created miniature versions of their favourite foods. Thanks to Visual Art teacher Ms Niamh Toohey for her help and guidance with the boys.