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Pictured here is Ms. Lynn with students Evelynn Geoghegan an & Oisin Keaveney (5th years) presenting flowers to Kathryn Murphy, a nurse with the Marie Keating Foundation wiho visited our school this week to speak to all TY, 5th and LCA students, as part of our wellbeing programme. The Marie Keating Foundation Schools Cancer Awareness Programme aims to help secondary school students learn how to reduce their risk of cancer and how to spot the signs and symptoms early. The programme makes cancer ‘less frightening by enlightening". Kathryn used age-appropriate, interactive and informative material. We are very grateful to all who helped to facilitate these important talks.
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Glenamaddy Community School have produced a massive shock by winning The FAI Connacht Schools Senior B Cup final in Headford on penalties. Starting as underdogs against a very strong St Joseph’s Foxford who were going for their fourth Connacht title in a row, the game finished 2-2 after normal time. Conor Kennedy opened the scoring for Glenamaddy and following a Foxford equaliser, Dylan Joyce restored Glenamaddy’s lead before a late equaliser meant extra time. Foxford took the lead in extra time and looked like winning the game only for Dylan Joyce to score a dramatic equaliser in the final minutes to bring the game to penalties. Glenamaddy were faultless during the shootout with Owen Collins, Dylan Joyce, Eoin Morgan, Conor Kennedy, and Michael Giblin all finding the net while. Foxford put their third penalty wide. This is the first time in twenty years that the school has won this cup and now goes on to the National Cup Semi-Final against the Ulster Champions, either Coláiste Oiriall of Monaghan or Coláiste Ailigh, Letterkenny who meet in the Ulster Final on Thursday in Ballyshannon. (Article thanks to Galway Bay Fm)
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Best of luck to our 5th year student Michaela Gillooly who is representing us in this years BT Young Scientist Competition this week.
Please click on pictures below for more pictures from the BT Young Scientist.
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On Thursday, December 21st, the First Years had their Christmas Party. They had dinner followed by dancing and a raffle. Santa Claus distributed the Secret Santa gifts. Ms. Gildea also joined us for a dance! Thanks to everyone who helped with the party, especially the canteen staff, Nigel, Ms. O'Flanagan, Mr. Kennedy, Ms. Hession, Mr. Duignan, the Mentors, the TYs and the LCAs.
Click on image below to see slideshow.
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On Wednesday, December 13th, the teachers played the Fifth Years in some very competitive volleyball games. The Fifth Years were the victors on the day, by a very small margin. Thanks to everyone who helped to make this a fun filled event for players and spectators. Rematch in 2024!
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Céad Bhliain ag seoladh Cártaí na Nollag dá Seantuismitheoirí ag Oifig an Phoist
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‘Congratulations to Leo Hession Wright who came second in his category in ‘Guth na hÉigse’ which took place on Friday 17th November in Smock Alley, Dublin.’
Guth na hÉigse is a poetry recitation competition for post primary schools in the Irish language, based on Poetry Aloud, organised by Poetry Ireland.
Maith thú Leo, all at GCS are very proud of you!
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Well done and thank you to all involved in a very successful Careers Fair held in GCS last week. Click on the image to see a slideshow of photos from the event.