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Pupil Terry Molloy with Evan and Kenneth McMahon at the Coláiste Gleann Lí open day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was a Saturday, but two Tralee schools were still very busy as they hosted open days to showcase the many great facilities they can provide to youngsters starting their second-level education next year.
Coláiste Gleann Lí saw many families attending and they were met with eager students and teachers extolling what makes the school so progressive.
There were science experiments, fun maths exercises, a showcase of the students’ baking prowess and so much more.
“We’ve had a fantastic turnout,” said school PRO, Maryanne Lowney. “The figures are continuing to grow at our open days and there’s an increase on last year which was our most successful yet. There’s also an increase in pupils from fifth class coming to see the school. Our extension is expected to begin in the next month so we will have increased capacity in the future.”
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Meanwhile, there was a huge turnout at Mercy Mounthawk for their open day. The teachers brought families on tours of the school where they were also treated to experiments and demonstrations as well as seeing the extensive facilities the school has to offer.
Vice-Principal, Pat Fleming, was delighted with the how the day went.
“We’ve had a hugely successful open day, certainly the biggest I can remember in my time here. People have enjoyed the tours with our teachers, to see the facilities we have here. This is a really important day for us to showcase the school and what we can offer. We’re very proud our school and we are showing the people of Tralee and beyond what a gem we have here.” Scroll down for photos…
Saoirse Doyle, Aliyah Yusuf and Ms O’Kelly, French teacher, at the Coláiste Gleann Lí open day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Pupil Niamh Moran with Kerry Lawless, Hannah Rigney and Charlotte Rigney at the Mercy Mounthawk open day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils Dylan Duffy and Kieran Duggan with visitors Maggie, Conor and Valda Morrissey at the Coláiste Gleann Lí open day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Pupils Lucy O’Carroll, Jennifer McLoughlin, Wendy Jakpovi, Maeve Byrne and Jasmine Ryle at the Mercy Mounthawk open day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Teachers Edwina Hayes and Anthony with visitors Bronagh, Fionn and Patricia Birmingham and Anthony Costello at the Coláiste Gleann Lí open day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Maura Smith, Luke Healy, Chris Healy, Leila Leahy, Farah Leahy and Keela Leahy at the Mercy Mounthawk open day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils Aleksandra Skotak, Sophie Horan, teacher Ms Leen and visitors Geraldine and Darragh O’Shea at the Coláiste Gleann Lí open day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Pupil Declan Casey with visitors Maria, Lily Mai and Cian O’Gara at the Mercy Mounthawk open day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils Clodagh Quirke, Blanka Siekaniec, Mary Rose White and Jaden Efegbare at the Coláiste Gleann Lí open day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Pupils Joseph Vizer, Marie Husarova and Jack Lopez at the Mercy Mounthawk open day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils in art class with visitors at the Mercy Mounthawk open day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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