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Alvaro Moqi and Kacper Mroczek who scooped a coveted prize at the EA Games for their robotics projects. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE 2017/2018 year was another huge success for the growing school which has seen enrolments continue to increase at a rapid rate and this was celebrated at their annual awards on Thursday afternoon.
In response to the growing enrolments, the sod has been turned on a €1.1 million euro extension comprising of a multimedia space and additional classrooms.
Mr Richard Lawlor, Principal of Coláiste Gleann Lí welcomed the extension describing it as a vote of confidence in the modern and innovative teaching approaches adopted by his staff.
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“This year’s award ceremony celebrated the school’s successes and also celebrate the varied achievements of Coláiste Gleann Lí second level students over the past academic year. The awards reflect school policy which strives for the holistic development of each student and will recognise students’ multiple intelligences with specific awards for attendance, diligence, academic improvement, contribution to school life and sport.”
The increase in second level students seeking high quality STEM subjects has contributed to the increased enrolments.
Deputy Principal, Liam McGill explained; “Coláiste Gleann Lí offers modern courses in ICT, Robotics, Programming and Creative Media to prepare students for highly sought after third level courses and careers in these areas. The fruits of the students’ labour in these areas was demonstrated nationally in the 2018 EA Games where two third year students, Kacper Mroczek and Alvaro Moqi scooped the coveted prize for their robotics projects. These and other initiatives driven in the school by our Science and Technology departments offer students excellent opportunities and help make Coláiste Gleann Lí a leader in innovative STEM development,” he said.
The following is a cross-section of the Coláiste Gleann Lí Students’ awards and the recipients.
STUDENT OF THE YEAR – Jasmine Griffin
MOST HELPFUL STUDENT/ JUNIOR CYCLE– Kieran Duggan
MOST HELPFUL STUDENT/SENIOR CYCLE-Michaela Lenihan
CONTRIBUTION TO SCHOOL LIFE/ JUNIOR CYCLE– Ola Skotak
CONTRIBUTION TO SCHOOL LIFE/SENIOR CYCLE– Jasmine Griffin
SPORTS AWARD—JUNIOR CYCLE=Conor Commane
SPORTS AWARD—SENIOR CYCLE=Nikita Malovs
DILIGENCE AWARDS:
1st year Karolina Szlapka & Kelsey O’Mahony
2nd year Sophie Foran
3rd year Hannah Mullins & Aodhan Quirke
5th year Blanka Siekaniec & Tomas Lynch
6th year Clodagh Quirke
Kieran Duggan (Most Helpful Student) and Sophie Foran (Diligence) at the Coláiste Gleann Lí awards on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Katelyn Kearney (Excellent Attendance), Karolina Szlapka (Diligence) and Andrea Foley (Overall Positive Progress) at the Coláiste Gleann Lí awards on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
