Dep Principal Dr Sunderland addressed the attendees at the Endeavour Awards
Well done to all who received Endeavour and Sports awards at Athy College. A marvellous turnout with a wide range of awards
 Great excitement among students and staff with a visit from Niall Quinn to join Minister Ring to launch the SPEAK report by the Irish Sports Council. Niall took time out to put some of our students through their paces and to offer some excellent advic  Congratulations to first year student Jessica Ankers who today won the Leinster u14 500m at Santry. Jessica not only beat her own personal best but also beat the track record for the event. Way to go, Jessica!  
Congratulations to staff members Tina Whelan and Triona Carroll on their completing their most recent advance Diploma qualification. Well done to both  Fantastic atmosphere and energy as Athy Education Campus took part in the Aviva Schools' Mile. Students from all schools on campus showed that the campus spirit prevailed as they ran and walked the mile around the campus. 
Be Active Week kicks off with a Mini Triathlon on Monday in aid of the Luke Renehan Fund from 10.10am to 2.40pm Students will Swim, cycle and run at K-Leisure on the day Throughout the week different classes will have extended lunch to allow them to participate in Soccer., Basketball, Tag Rugby and more AND 
On Friday 27th Athy Schools Campus will participate in the Aviva Schools' Mile Challenge when students from Gaelscoil AthaÍ, St Patrick's Primary, Athy Model School and Athy College will complete the mile circuit around the campus. So the message is - Be Active!  Congratulations to student Gary Kelly who received Director's Award from the Order of Malta, the first person in Athy to receive this.  Congratulations once again to all who displayed work at the annual art exhibition on Fri 30th March. A record crowd was addressed by Kildare Arts officer Lucina Russell who complimented art teacher Linda Dempsey for her continued dedication to developing art in the community. 
Congratulations to the first year boys basketball in their opening season with Athy College.The team experienced the fun and competiveness of school basketball and are eager to do it all again next year. 
 Congratulations to all of the participants in the pilot Shackleton Challenge which tested their skills in product development and presentation. Thanks to the mentors and "Polar Bears" who put the students through their paces. Hopefully this challenge will be rolled out to other schools in coming years as the benefits are obvious. | An evening in Aid of the Irish Cancer Society as a tribute to former teacher Mrs Nora O'Connor is being held in the college on Fri 25th at 8pm Tickets €10 at the door.
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