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Scifest Competition

Posted on February 10, 2016 by CG

Could students wishing to participate in Scifest please have the following form completed by March, 8th. Pdf

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TY Physics – Eratosthenes Experiment

Posted on March 21, 2015 by CG

Well done to TY Physics students on their collaborative project with other European schools. They repeated the experiment of Eratosthenes ,  who measured the Earth’s circumference circa 240 BC, using geometry, trigonometry and a knowledge of the angles of elevation … Continue reading →

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UCD Science Summer School for 5th Year Students

Posted on March 26, 2014 by CG

Applications for the above day course are now being accepted. More info

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DIT Computing Academy for TY students

Posted on March 25, 2014 by CG

What is this… The School of Computing in the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) holds an annual five-day Computing Academy What will I learn… You’ll work with DIT lecturers and students to learn how to program robots make computer games … Continue reading →

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Information Techology – Dell School Programme

Posted on March 25, 2014 by CG

Dell are offering the following opportunity for Transition Year Students ” I.T. Is Not Just for Geeks ” Program – A team from Dell will give a talk to TY students from 2 p.m. until 3.20.on 10th April 2014. There will also be … Continue reading →

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Science Competition

Posted on March 11, 2014 by CG

In 2013, John Atkins, Research Professor at the Department of Biochemistry, University College Cork, together with Dr J.D. Watson and West Cork Education Centre launched a Science competition for students to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the discovery of the … Continue reading →

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Transition Year Engineering Programme

Posted on March 5, 2014 by CG

Engineering Your Future  is a week-long, hands-on programme, for Transition Year students who have an interest in science and maths.  It is designed to introduce them to the exciting and diverse world of engineering. For further information, and to apply, … Continue reading →

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Past Pupil Success

Posted on November 11, 2013 by CG

Congratulations to Claire O’Connell, class of 2009, who was presented with the Fryar Medal on receiving her Physics degree in DCU at the weekend. Also, receiving their Physics degrees from DCU were her Loreto Balbriggan classmates, Aisling Barrett and Anna … Continue reading →

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TY Euro Space Center Trip – Oct, 2013

Posted on June 1, 2013 by CG

Please ensure your passport is up to date. Mr. Garvey will be seeking a photocopy in September. Also, make sure that you have a valid European Health Insurance Card . Final instalment (€168) payment date is September 4th. Letter – … Continue reading →

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Science Festival – First Year Students

Posted on April 29, 2013 by CG

Update May 11th: Well done to  the team of Dagmara Dobkowska, Sofia Patriarca, Saoirse Waddilove and Ellie Mortimer on coming third in the competition. Loreto Balbriggan will have one team of 4 students in Salter’s Festival of Chemistry which takes … Continue reading →

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