There was great excitement in St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh last Friday as we welcomed our First Years, on their first day of secondary school.
We are delighted that so many parents and guardians recognise the rounded education, personal and social development that students undergo here at St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh. This is the second year running that we had to timetable and resource six mainstream First Year classes, such is the demand for a place at Nenagh CBS.
The boys were greeted by Ms. Karen O'Donnell, Principal, Mr. Dermot Brislane, Deputy Principal, Ms. Laura Kearney and Ms. Francine Mackell, Year Heads, their six class tutors and a number of their teachers.
The students received their induction and were given a tour of the school, an introduction to Microsoft Teams, a Well-being check-in and general information about school-life.
The First Years were then greeted by their Sixth Year Buddies, who will meet the students weekly until the Halloween Break, under the guidance of Ms. Mary-Jo O'Reilly and Ms Emma Moloney.
We would like to thank the Sixth Years who volunteer their time to help settle the First Years into secondary school. Many of the Sixth Years recalled fond memories of their own Sixth Year Buddy when they themselves were back in First Year!
There were a lot of happy parents this morning to see their sons set out on a new chapter in their lives and we heard about having to get up early and take the obligatory photo, in their new school uniform, before they set off for secondary school!
Best wishes to all our First Years in what will be an exciting journey. We are sure you will make lifelong friends here at St. Joseph's CBS Nenagh!