We are delighted to be one of four schools in the country selected to take part in a research project overseen by the School of Education at The University of Limerick and designed by the University of Cambridge in which we are trialling a learning intervention called ‘Designing Our Tomorrow’ or DOT. The DOT initiative is set of learning activities that encourage a different approach to design and problem-solving that focuses on user empathy. The learning activities encourage students to experience another persons perspective to design products for a more inclusive world. 1st year students have already started the learning activities and are thoroughly enjoying the experience. 

Congratulations to Athy College TY students who made environmental proposals to the Athy Municipal District council this week as part of the Bin It campaign.  The students captured the attention of the councillors and made impressive proposals.  Many thanks to the Bin It team in Athy.

Date 2nd February 2020

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

The Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI) has notified KWETB that, following a ballot, all TUI members have been directed to take strike action on Tuesday 4th February 2020. On that day, pickets will be placed on workplaces where TUI members are employed.

Athy College has a number of teachers who are members of the TUI. Following a detailed assessment of the implications of the strike action on the operation of the school/college/centre, management in consultation with the Education and Training Board has reluctantly decided that it cannot guarantee the health and safety of students/learners on the premises on that day.

Therefore, we are informing you not to send your child to school on Tuesday 4th February.

Athy College will be open to receive students on Wednesday 5th February.

Yours faithfully,

Richard Daly
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Principal

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Following their visit to Athy College last year our Japanese students returned to Sapporo, Japan and organised the first ever St. Patrick's Day Parade in that city.  How proud are we to have friends like this.  From all in Athy thank you.

Athy College Junior Cycle students attending Cyclone Rep's production of Romeo and Juliet in the Watergate Theatre on 21st of January. ​

Athy College is delighted to welcome our visiting Japanese students from Nishi High School in Hokkaido.  This has become an annual event which is of benefit to both cultures.  Thank you to our local families who host these students.

Thank you to Ms Lawler, Miss Delaney and Mr Doyle for helping make it a happier time for the patients of St. Vincent's.  Some gifts for the patients and a donation of €588.  Well done to all and a Happy Christmas to the patients and staff of St. Vincent's