Category Archives: Mr. Garvey

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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Euro Space Center TY Trip – Oct 2013

Posted on November 14, 2012 by CG

Instalment payment dates are as follows:- November 5th, 2012  – “Expression of Interest” deposit. € 100 February 4th, 2013 – € 200 May 7th, 2013 – € 200 Final Instalment: September 4th, 2013  – €168 Letter – May 2013    Letter … Continue reading →

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Nobel Laureate Lecture

Posted on March 29, 2012 by CG

On Thursday 29th March, Dr William Phillips, Nobel Prize Winner in Physics 1997, gave a lecture in The Helix as part of the Nobel Laureate Lecture Series. The lecture, Time, Einstein and the Coolest Stuff in the Universe, was a … Continue reading →

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Public Physics Lectures

Posted on February 9, 2012 by CG

In celebration of Physics and Dublin’s status as European City of Science 2012, UCD School of Physics has teamed up with the Royal Dublin Society to bring some of the world’s leading physicists to speak in Dublin about the latest … Continue reading →

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Student Photo Competition

Posted on February 7, 2012 by CG

Got a camera? All you have to do is take a photograph with an apple (as in the fruit) theme to it – couldn’t be easier. The themes are; Environmental Apples, Appetising Apples or Art Apples. You can upload your … Continue reading →

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Photo Competition

Posted on November 25, 2011 by admin

Any budding photographers out there, with an interest in nature in an urban context? Environmental Sciences Association of Ireland 2011 Photography Competition “Nature in the Urban Jungle” The Environmental Science Association of Ireland invites entries from interested individuals to participate … Continue reading →

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