Patrick's Gold

Patrick Poland called in to let us know that he has received his invitation to St James' Palace to receive his Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Very well done, and well deserved.

Laura's PGCE Success

Laura O'Hare has built on her excellent degree in German and Spanish, her experience teaching in Madrid and Dublin, her classroom assistant experience in Shimna to win a PGCE place at Liverpool Hope University in primary language teaching. The course includes teaching practice in Spain, and will leave Laura in an excellent position to join the drive to encourage language learning for children from the youngest age.

Rachel Full of Plans

Rachel O'Rourke served me in Nearbuy, and she looks really happy and is full of plans. She has been offered a place at Liverpool Hope University to study Early Childhood Studies after which she plans to do her PGCE and teach nursery and KS1 children. She says she is really happy that she took time to make her career decision and didn't jump at her first idea.

Hi from Sinead

Hi to all the staff at Shimna !
This is Sinéad McVeigh. This is just a wee note to let you know what I'm doing at the minute. I graduated in June 2008 from University of Ulster (Coleraine) with BA Honours Degree in Applied Languages: French and Spanish with a Diploma in Area Studies. I am currently working in a business in Newry called The Natural Baby Resource where I speak French and Spanish to our european customers. I will be attending many tradeshows throughout Europe promoting products. Thanks to Anne Clark and Margaret O'Boyle for their support during school. I miss you all.
Sinéad xx

Ronan Up the Walls

We hear that Ronan Barr is now a very valued instructor at the Tollymore Mountain Centre climbing wall. Great to hear how much he is appreciated.

Ciaran Graduates

We were delighted to see photos of Ciaran Curran graduating in Architectural Technology. Well done Ciaran, really delighted!

More Matt Success

This time, one of Matt's films has taken a Highly Commended at the Foyle Film Festival, which is a really, really big deal. Millions of congratulations.