School News
June 2010
Best Wishes to All
As another School Year draws to a close, all at St. Michael's take this opportunity to wish all our exam students Good Luck and "cool heads" in the coming weeks.
To all our students, have a very enjoyable Summer Vacation.
See you in late August!
May 2010
Congratulations!
All at St. Michael's would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Ms. Cleary on the birth of her second baby recently. Baby Keenan is doing well!!
Leaving Certificate 2010 Graduation
On Wednesday, May 26th, St. Michael's said it's official "Goodbye" to the students of the 2010 Leaving Certificate Class.
In her speech to the assembled students, parents and staff, Principal Ms. Keane congratulated the class on their achievements in the school over the last 5-6 years and wished them every success and happiness in their future lives.
This years awards were presented to:
Eileen Kelly (Student of the Year)
Deirdre Waters (Female Sportsperson of the Year)
Stan Lineen (Male Sportsperson of the Year)
Anthony Downes (Athlete of the Year)
Louise O'Grady ( Aine Ni Cheallaigh Award for Gaeilge)
December 2009
Holocaust Survivor visits St. Michael's
On December 10th, the students and staff of St. Michael's were honoured by the visit of Mr. Tomi Reichental to the school.
Mr. Reichental survived Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp as a child during World War II, and has lived in Dublin for many years.
Now Mr. Reichental is one of a number of Holocaust Survivors who, through the Holocaust Education Trust of Ireland, visits schools all over Ireland, to speak to people about his experience, and to caution people about the dangers of racism and intolerance today.
The visit was organised by Mr. Moloney, specifically as part of Third Year History students study of World War II.
Following his very moving address, Mr. Reichental was presented with a statue of the "Children of Lir" as momento of his visit to West Clare.
Photos may be found on the Photo Gallery Page
September 2009
Junior Cert success:
The Junior Certificate class of 2009 (now 5th Years), received their results today (September 9th). In all, students, parents and staff were very pleased with the continuing high standard achieved in the State Exams.
Onwards and upwards to Leaving Cert. now guys!!
Welcome First Years!
All at St. Michael's were very happy to welcome our new First Year students recently. The 60 new additions to our student body are settling in well and getting to grips with their new timetables, lockers and all the other multitude of things which pose a challenge to new students.
August 2009
Results Time!
Congratulations to all our Leaving Certificate students who received their results recently.
We wish all of you the very best of luck in your future careers, and look forward to seeing you drop in to St. Michael's to say hello in the years ahead!
May 2009
Leaving Certificate Graduation 2009
Time to say goodbye to another class of 6th Years.
The Leaving Certificate Graduation ceremony took place recently and was attended by students, parents and teachers alike.
At the end of the Mass, certificates were presented to all graduating students.
Also the Student of the Year Award was presented to Imelda Hehir, while Sporting Awards were given to Ailish Considine, Joseph Martyn and Cyril Sheehan.
The new Aine Ni Cheallaigh Award for Gaeilge was presented to Kieran O'Grady.
April 2009
School Magazine coming soon!:
Plans are well underway for the publication of this years School Magazine, which will go on sale in early May. The Magazine is always crammed with lots of news and events from the school year.
As usual it will be on sale in local shops. Watch out for it!
March 2009
Exam Season Begins:
Yes, it's that time of year again! Leaving Certificate students have been busy preparing for their French and Irish Orals recently, and all reports suggest that they seem to have gone according to plan.
Busy also are Leaving Certificate Geography and History Students, finalising their Report Booklets, which are due shortly, while Junior Certificate students have also been busy in Science as well as completing
their Home Economic practical examination. Best of Luck to all!!
"Paris in the Springtime!":
Transition Years have just returned from a very enjoyable (if somewhat exhausting!) 5 day tour of Paris, accompanied by Mr. Hogan, Ms. Edwards and parent Teresa Scanlan. While there the students visited
all the famous landmarks and also were made feel very welcome when they spent an afternoon in a French Secondary School, where amongst other things our students made attempts to teacher the French
teenagers the skills of Hurling. A sight to behold I'm sure. Vive la France! VIVE L'IRLANDE!!
February 2009
TY Musical a Big Hit:
Kilmihil was "blessed with the Sound of Music", during the TY's very successful run of the hit show from the 13th-15th. All involved and all who got to see it really enjoyed it. The cast all gave terrific
performances and were very pleased to have the week off for Mid-Term Break immediately afterwards to recover!!
Photos can be found on the Photo Gallery page
January 2009
Musical Time:
Final preparations are underway for the up coming musical "The Sound of Music" which will run for three nights starting on Friday February 13th in the local community hall in Kilmihil.
Booking of tickets is essential .Telephone 086-2432060 for more information or booking .
November 2008:
TY Students "filled with the Sound of Music".
As part of their preparation for their production of "The Sound of Music" next February, the Transition Year class, accompanied by TY Co-ordinator Ms. Hubbard, as well as Mr. Moloney and Mrs. Carroll travelled to London's West End on November 14th to see a production of the show.
All were suitably inspired by the production and thoroughly enjoyed the show. The trip also managed to cram in a Bus Tour of the city, a flight on the London Eye and a River Cruise on the Thames.
Photos can be found on the Photo Gallery page.
Hoodies On Sale
Transition Years invite everyone to support their entrepreneurs Eimear, Niamh, Megan, Victoria and Ellen. You can buy a special hoodie for yourself or your friends this Christmas for only 35 euro/
A wide range of colours are available, which all slogans as gaeilge; made famous by the TV Ad: "Cuinas Bothar Cailín Bainne", "Tabhair Dom an Cáca Milis" and others.
Contact any Transition Year student to place your order now.
Photos can be found on the Photo Gallery page.
Lyric FM:
On Wednesday 5th Nov, Transition Year students received a four hour workshop on radio broadcasting from a team from Lyric FM, which included the well known radio presenter Lorcan Murray.
Students learned many skills including sound mixing and presenting and had an extremely enjoyable time. This workshop is soon to be followed up by the class with a trip to the Lyric FM studio in Limerick.
Who knows, one of our own may well be the next big name on Irish radio in the near future!
October 2008:
Berlin History Tour:
A group of 21 History students from 3rd Year and 6th Year travelled to Berlin from Oct. 22-25th, accompanied by Mr. Moloney, Ms. Edwards and Ms. Cahill.
The students visited sites like The Brandenburg Gate, The Reichstag, The Holocaust Memorial, Saschenhausen Concentration Camp, The Olympic Stadium and the former Stasi Prison.
It was an extremely worthwhile and enjoyable tour, and all returned home safely, with rather sore feet!
Photos of the Tour can be found on the Photo Gallery page.
Ladies Football Munster Final:
Kilmihil Ladies Football Club were victorious over Na Gael of Kerry in the Munster Final on Oct. 19th.
St. Michael's is proud to have students Miriam Frawley, Ailish Considine, Edel Mc Mahon, Deirdre Waters and Roisin Garry, as well as teacher Sarah Cahill on the Kilmihil team.
Best of luck girls in the All-Ireland Semi-Final on Saturday November 8th!
September 2008:
70th Anniversary Celebrations:
On September 26th staff and students celebrated the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Second Level Education in Kilmihil in 1938.
CEO of Co. Clare VEC Mr. George O' Callaghan attended, as did members of the School's Board of Management, as well as local man Mr. Francie O' Leary; one of the many
local people who gave of their labour free of charge in order to build the school.
The event was marked by speeches, traditional music and dancing, a photo exhibition, the unveiling of a plaque and the release of 150 balloons. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ST. MICHAEL'S!
Photos can be found on the Photo Gallery page.