Summer Exam
Thursday. Wishing the students every success with their summer exams which started on Thursday the 25th.
TY Graduation
The transition year ceremony took place on Thursday the 35th. The students were presented with a huge array of certificates achieved during a very successful transition year in DCW. Fatima Hall was filled with displays of much of the work completed by students throughout the year. Congratulations and well done to the ty students and their coordinator Ms. Goff.
One Good School Gold Medal
On Thursday we were delighted when Nicky Russell from Jigsaw informed the school that we had been awarded the gold medal for participation in the One Good School programme. This is a gold medal in recognition of the DCW support of student wellbeing. We look forward to continuing with the One Good School Programme as we develop and implement whole school strategies to improve wellbeing in DCW.
Computer Science
The first computer science Leaving Cert exam took place on Tuesday the 23rd of May. The students were delighted with how the exam went. Congratulations to all that completed the exam.
DCW Lotto Bonus National Summer Draw Results
Thank you to all that participated in our school fundraiser. The draw was May 25th. Congratulations to Siobhan Dunlop who was our weekly winner of 20 euro, the grand prize rolls over to next week. This is a fundraising initiative and the money raised will be used to directly support your children’s education and purchase resources for our school including IT equipment, sports equipment, classroom and teaching resources.
2023 Graduation Ceremony
Congratulations to the DCW graduating class of 2023. Mass was in the Dominican Chapel on Wednesday. The choir sang beautiful under the direction of Ms Gaffney. Well done to Jessica Griffey for her magical solo and the 6th year class for their rendition of the “Parting Glass”.
Thank you to Father Donal for being such a friend to everyone in DCW for the past 11 years. Huge thank you to the parents and students who participated in the service. Reception in Fatima Hall followed the Mass where multiple picture were taken and stories exchanged.
School Transport
School application for school transportation tickets are open now at www.gov.ie/schooltransportor contact the school for details of route pickups.
Breakfast Club
Cuppa and a chat every morning at 8.20am in the canteen. All welcome.
Prize Day 2023
Prize Giving took place on Monday the 22nd. It was an opportunity to acknowledged and award achievements in the classroom, in extra-curricular/co-curricular activities and student leadership initiatives.
Among the prizes awarded were:
Croí Award (Heart of the school): Leah Copeland, Emily Hurd, Saraid Dolan
Veritas Student of The Year 2023: Naoise O’Neill
3rd year Student of the Year 2023: Emily Bunce
Head Girl and Deputy Head Girl 2023-2024: Ciara Whelan and Annabel Werner
Aoife King Prize (music): Jessica Griffey and Sarah Flood
Congratulations to our new Head Girl Ciara Whelan and Deputy Head Girl Annabel Werner. We know they will be an amazing team.
Muck Up Day
The DCW traditional Muck Up day was held on Friday the 19th of May. The theme was ‘The Class that Faced All the Trials’. Students were dressed in different jungle attire including Ms Kristiansen as Kiosk Keith and Mr. Martin as King of the Jungle. Later that day were treated to songs and memories of the 6th years’ time at DCW.
Chocolate Factory – TY
The Transition Year students recently visited the Chocolate Garden of Ireland chocolate factory. It was an educational and enjoyable trip that allowed them to learn about the chocolate-making process. They had the opportunity to see the various stages of chocolate production, from roasting the cocoa beans to tempering the chocolate. The students were fascinated by the skills and techniques used by the chocolatiers. They also got to participate in workshops where they created their own chocolates, experimenting with different flavors and designs. It was a hands-on experience that gave them a better understanding of the art and science behind chocolate making. The students left the factory with newfound knowledge and a selection of chocolates to enjoy.
School Magazine
The annual TY School Magazine was launched on Thursday the 25th. Featuring articles, pictures created by the TY students. Congratulations to the TY students and Ms. Tyrrel on a marvelous production.
