Carrick-on-Shannon Community School News

Reporters
Caoimhe McGovern, Chloe McGuinness, Nathan Mahon, Tess Kane Smyth, James O’Neill.
The week before a break is always a busy one. Between finishing projects and prepping for orals, Carrick CS is all go. Our reporters have scooted around the classrooms and corridors to bring you the latest news.

Easter Prayer Service
We gathered as a school community, as is tradition to take a moment for reflection and prayer on Thursday morning. Ms Beirne and Ms McCabe led the reflection aided by students from across the years. Sr Ann from the Marist Sisters spoke to the students about her experiences and prayers. Students were presented with a candle which they could bring home and light as a symbol of hope, inspiration and reflection. Many thanks to those who helped to make this possible.

LC Orals
Best wishes to our students sitting their oral exams over Easter.

What's not to Louvre about Paris?
Thursday last saw the TY class and teachers making some final arrangement for their international trip to Paris. Stay tuned for all the excitement and adventures to follow.

Work Experience Report by James O’Neill
I completed my work experience with ‘Music Generation’, which is all over Ireland, but my work experience was only down the road in Boyle. This organization is funded by U2, and it aims to help young people learn and play music live.
For my first day I set up a drum kit and watched the tutors teach music. On the second day I helped with music and on St Patrick's Day we performed a live gig on the streets of Boyle.
We did covers of ‘Zombie’ by the Cranberries, ‘Mandika’ by Sinead O’Conner, ‘Summerfly’ by Maura O’Connell and some others.
I really enjoyed my time in ‘Music Generation’ and feel the skills I have learned and the experiences I have had will help me moving into the future.

Sports News
It has been a very busy week for our footballers with a Juvenile, and first boys securing victories over St Louis Kiltimagh on Monday 27th and Tuesday the 28th of March. Another game is scheduled for Friday 31st of March (This game will be reported next week). We wish them the best of luck in all the rest of their games to come!

The Juvenile boys team that defeated St Louis, Kiltimagh in the Connacht Dome pictured with their coach, Mr McManus.

Workshop on Dog Welfare
Our TY students welcomed Dogs Trust Ireland and the Leitrim County Animal Welfare Officer to the school. Here they partook in an engaging and informative workshop that looked at the real life challenges faced by dog rescue charities daily. Thanks to all those who helped make this even possible.