Newsletter January 19th 2025

Jan 19, 2025 | Current News

Ember Leaders Renewal Day

The Ember Leaders attended their Renewal Day in St Patrick’s DCU today. This was a chance to reflect on their achievements and challenges as a team so far, as well as to meet with other teams and share ideas for the year ahead. They enjoyed a talk from guest speaker Senator Ronan Mullan, followed by a prayer service where each team presented their symbol to the group.

Book Nook Completed

Unveiling a serene space for relaxation and reading. Stay tuned for the official opening! Gratitude to John, our exceptional caretaker, for making it all possible

2nd Year Day Out

Our 2nd year students enjoyed a very informative trip to the Islamic Cultural Centre and the Vedic Hindu Centre as part of their religious education studies.

DCW Building Works Progress

DCW Building Works Update: We’re making great strides in our construction project! The next big move? Putting on the roof. It’s a crucial step forward, and we’re all excited to see our plans taking shape. Thanks to everyone for their hard work and commitment. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to improve our space.”

DCW Clothing Drive

Thank you to all who generously donated unwanted clothes, shoes, and bags. Your contributions are truly appreciated and are making a positive impact. Your kindness is a shining example of the caring community we have at our school. Keep up the great work

1st and 2nd Year Basketball

Well done to our 1st and 2nd year basketball teams who travelled to Avondale Comm College today. 2nd years fought a tough battle but unfortunately it wasn’t their day. The 1st year team got off to a great start resulting in their first victory. Well done to everyone today. We are so proud of you all.

Parents Association Christmas Raffle

On behalf of the Parents Association in Dominican College, we would like to say a massive thankyou to everyone who supported our Christmas raffle. Congratulations to our lucky winners.

TY Trips

The Transition Years have been keeping busy with a variety of activities. They recently enjoyed a photography trip to Wexford, capturing some beautiful moments. A day of fun and teamwork building and problem solving at GoQuest. Sports activities have also been part of the mix, promoting fitness and teamwork. Looking ahead, there’s an upcoming outing to a chocolate factory in early February for a sweet treats and learning about how chocolate is produced.

The Lions Club Annual DCW Table Quiz

The Lions Club are hosting our annual DCW table quiz in Ernie’s bar on 1 Feb at 8:30pm! It’s a terrific event & all are welcome. The event is in support of Wicklow Choral Society.
Wicklow Choral Society is a mixed voice choir of between fifty and sixty singers. We are an amateur choir and our members come from all walks of life – what we have in common is our enjoyment of singing choral music. Table of 4/€40. No need to book in advance.

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