| Dominican pupils read by example- 2000 reasons to celebrate reading. |
02 February 2012 |
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| Ruth Hobson from Northern Ireland Childrens’ Cancer Fund (NICFC) arrived in Dominican College this week to receive a cheque for £2000, a sum raised by the collective reading efforts of Year 8, 9 and 10 pupils by taking part in a sponsored Readon challenge over the Christmas period. |
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| New heights for charity : the Dominican Saphara Team preparing for India |
31 January 2012 |
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| Six Lower Sixth Dominican pupils Nicole Downey, Kathy Gallagher, Grace McIntyre, Peter Phillips, RuaidhriRohdich and Katie Walker were all selected this year to bring charity to a new international level. |
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| AS certificates awarded. |
30 January 2012 |
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| Congratulations to the following Year 14 pupils who were awarded their AS certificates during Friday's ceremony. |
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| GCSE certificates awarded. |
30 January 2012 |
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| Congratulations to the following Year 13 pupils who received their GCSE certificates during Friday's celebration of achievement awards. |
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| Exceptional Achievement at AS level. |
29 January 2012 |
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| The following two pupils were awarded with certificates of exceptional achievement at AS level as both achieved a mimimum of four AS levels at Grade A. |
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| Certificates for very high achievement in the 2011 CCEA Key Stage 3 tests. |
29 January 2012 |
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| Certificates of very high achievement in Key Stage Three ENGLISH. |
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| Certificates of very high achievement in Key Stage Three MATHEMATICS |
29 January 2012 |
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These pupils are pictured with their certificates beside Dr Cummings and Professor Mc Laughlin at Friday’s Celebration of Academic Achievement.
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| Certificates of very high achievement in Key Stage Three SCIENCE |
29 January 2012 |
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| These pupils are pictured with their certificates beside Dr Cummings and Professor Mc Laughlin at Friday’s Celebration of Academic Achievement. |
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| The Upper Sixth 2003 Cup For outstanding academic achievement – Key Stage 3 |
29 January 2012 |
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| This year's award was presented to James McNeill and Aoife Ramsay. |
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| Subject prizes at GCSE 2011 -awarded to the Year 12 student who gained the top mark in each subject . |
29 January 2012 |
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| Congratulations to the following pupils who attained the highest score in last Year’s GCSE exams. These pupils are pictured with their certificates beside Dr Cummings and Professor Mc Laughlin at Friday’s Celebration of Academic Achievement. |
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| Prizes for top overall achievements at GCSE level. |
29 January 2012 |
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Certificate for very high achievement at GCSE level
(minimum of 6 subjects at A grade or higher)
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| Certificate for exceptional achievement at GCSE level (minimum of 9 subjects at Grade A or Higher) |
29 January 2012 |
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| Congratulations to the following Year 13 pupils who attained an exceptional of level of achievement at GCSE last year. Each pupil secured a minimum of nine subjects at A or A*. |
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| Subject prizes at AS level 2011 |
29 January 2012 |
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| Congratulations to the following Year 14 pupils who attained the highest score in last Year’s AS exams. |
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| Ulster Bank Cup for outstanding achievement in Mathematics Christopher Black |
29 January 2012 |
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| Chris Black was the obvious choice for this award and was delighted to retain the award that he won last year. |
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| Magee Cup For outstanding achievement in Science Christopher Black |
29 January 2012 |
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| Christopher alongside being the most accomplished Maths student in the school last year, and becoming a junior rowing champion at European level , also found time to win again this year the Magee cup for Science. |
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| Friday's Celebration of Achievement Sports Award |
29 January 2012 |
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U6 2004 Cup (presented in memory of Miki McCallum)
For Sporting Achievement
Conor Mitchell
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| Music Award For outstanding contribution to music Helen Schwittay |
29 January 2012 |
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| This year’s Music award was presented on Friday to Helen Schwittay, U6. |
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| Fleming Award for Achievement in year 11 |
29 January 2012 |
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| Anna Smyth, Year 12, is the first ever recipient of the Fleming Cup. |
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| Dominican College Achievement Award For outstanding contribution to school life |
29 January 2012 |
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| The final award at Friday’s ceremony was reserved for the pupil who, throughout his or her time at the school, had consistently demonstrated the key skills of “resilience, resourcefulness and loyalty” which Professor McLaughlin spoke of at Friday's ceremony. |
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| Welcome back to Dominican College our guest – Professor James McLaughlin. |
29 January 2012 |
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| The staff and pupils of Dominican College are delighted to invite Dr James McLaughlin to present the wards at the 2012 Dominican Achievement Ceremony. |
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| Full Attendance Awards presented at Friday's Celebration of Achievement day. |
29 January 2012 |
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Four pupils were awarded certificates in recognition of full attendance atb Friday’s Celebration of Achievement ceremony.
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| MacAulay, O’Neill & Martin Cup For outstanding achievement at GCSE level Timothy Little |
29 January 2012 |
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| This year’s winner of the MacAulay, O’Neill and Martin Cup for Outstanding achievement at GCSE was Tim Little. |
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| The Wizard of Oz nears ! |
27 January 2012 |
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| Mrs Walsh has arranged the following rehearsals for The Wizard of Oz. |
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| Year Nine pupils bring books to life. |
27 January 2012 |
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| Year Nine pupils have provided this report on their recent visit to St Louise's for a reading and drama workshop |
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| Matthew selected for Ulster Youth Orchestra. |
24 January 2012 |
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| Yesterday, Matthew Caulfield , a Lower Sixth pupil, received the news that, following a highly successful audition, he has been selected to take part in a series of concerts this summer with the Ulster Youth Orchestra. |
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| Local Media Studies pupils step into tomorrow, together. |
24 January 2012 |
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| A level Media Students achieve success in local Council initiative. |
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| Dominican College Celebration of Achievement Day. |
23 January 2012 |
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| This Friday afternoon, January 27th, will see Dominican pupils from Years 11-14 gather to celebrate their academic achievements over the past twelve months. |
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| Open Night Drama Presentation- the results are in. |
20 January 2012 |
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| Last night in the Drama Presentation you were asked to vote for our current Mayor or for Myles the Innkeeper. |
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| A year in the life of a Year 8 Pupil ! |
16 January 2012 |
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| Have you ever wondered what it’s like being a Year Eight? Have you ever wondered how it changes from Primary School to Secondary School! Well this article written by Daire and Lauren will tell you all about becoming and being a Year Eight Pupil at Dominican College Portstewart. |
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| Mrs Park and Ciaran Gaile crowned Ulster Champions. |
13 January 2012 |
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| Congratulations to Mrs Park and Ciaran Gaile (u6) who have successfully defended their Ulster minor mixed doubles Badminton Champions. |
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| Silver Awards for DofE pupils |
12 January 2012 |
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| Congratulations to the following pupils who were presented with their Silver Duke of Edinburgh/ President's Award certificates last night |
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| Duke of Edinburgh/ President's Award Ceremony |
12 January 2012 |
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| Congratulations to the following pupils who were presented with their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh/ President's Award certificates last night |
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| DofE/President’s Award Certificates awarded. |
12 January 2012 |
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| Since its introduction two years ago there are now just under 50 pupils taking part in the DofE/President’s Award in Dominican College Portstewart across all levels (Bronze, Silver and Gold). |
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| AS Media students step into tomorrow, together. |
11 January 2012 |
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| Milne Rowntree, a media studies lecturer at the University of Ulster organised a media project in which nine students from four different schools developed and created a short film named “Together Tomorrow”. |
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| Matthew hits the right note. |
11 January 2012 |
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Matthew Caulfield, L6,has just received news from CCEA that he was placed 2nd in GCSE Music in Northern Ireland last year.
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| Adam returns to Dominican. |
10 January 2012 |
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| Dominican pupils had the opportunity this week to meet Adam McGuigan, founder of Barefeet, a charity organisation which works with disadvantaged street children in Zambia. |
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| Rehearsal Schedules for The Wizard of Oz |
09 January 2012 |
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| Mrs Walsh has produced the following rehearsal schedule for February's Dominican School show, The Wizard of Oz. |
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| Key dates for Term Two |
05 January 2012 |
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This contains key dates and changes to dates for the Spring and Summer 2012 terms.
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| Kristin Lundy hits the target as NI Champion! |
19 December 2011 |
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| Kristin Lundy, year 11, has just follwed in the illustrious footsteps of our World Champion ( Andy Mc Clelland)and European Champion (Chris Black)by being crowned NI Schools Female Archer 2011. |
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| Dominican pupils contemplate Titanic centenary |
19 December 2011 |
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| Last Wednesday saw an intrepid group of year 10 pupils brave the elements as the school paid its first visit to the Titanic Quarter as part of a History trip. |
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| Chamber choir bring christmas cheer |
19 December 2011 |
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| Last week saw the senior chamber choir visit the local Montagu nursing home to bring some musical magic to the residents. |
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| DCP pupils are fired up by Geoff Bannerman's talk. |
05 December 2011 |
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| As part of the continuing series of on Friday talks for U6 pupils, Geoff Bannerman came to school last week to give a presentation on fire safefy on behalf of the Fire Service NI. |
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| Year 12 pupils have “Best” time with motivational speaker. |
05 December 2011 |
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| Thursday morning last week, a cold December morning, saw Year 12 pupils enter the Assembly Hall for what was billed as “Getting the best out of myself in my examination’s year.’’The morning’s session was taken by Ben Best from The Tree of Knowledge. |
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| Teenage Kicks-My big moment meeting Jedward by Conor Boyce |
29 November 2011 |
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| Conor Boyce (year 12) has provided the following account of his recent work within Ballymoney Rock School.Comor attends this group alongside Harley Mulholland, a Year 8 pupil. |
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| A Level Performing Arts pupils hit the headlines |
29 November 2011 |
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| Monday saw the A2 Performing Arts pupils making the headlines during a visit to the BBC Newsline studios in Belfast. |
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| Kid’s Literature Quiz 2011 |
29 November 2011 |
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| Kayleigh Linehan and Eve Hunter provide this report on their recent participation in the 2011 Kids Literature Quiz. |
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| Author OisnMcGann’s tips on writing! |
29 November 2011 |
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| Geneva Rosborough provides this report of a recent meeting with renowned author, Oisin McGann at the NI book awards. |
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| Read all about it- Dominican pupils prepare to begin their annual ReadOn campaign . |
29 November 2011 |
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| Ms Sorcha Chipperfield , a representative of the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund For Children (NICFC) came to the school last week to speak to the new year 8 pupils about the work done by the charity and about how they could “read by example”. |
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| There's more to life than books..but not much more. |
23 November 2011 |
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| Leon Woods and Adam Trolland provide this report on their recent participation in a literary quiz. |
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| "We are not amused"-positive news for the school as proposed amusement arcade plan is shelved. |
23 November 2011 |
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| Dominican College are pleased to announce that, following a meeting of the Planning Committee last night, Coleraine Borough Council have rejected permission for the proposed Amusement Arcade to proceed. |
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| Science and technology students visit Armstrong Medical Supplies |
18 November 2011 |
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| Etienne Wilcox, l6, provides this report on a recent Lower Sixth visit to Armstrong medical supplies. |
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| Fleming family present new award to school. |
18 November 2011 |
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| Mr Michael and Mrs Eithne Fleming have presented the school with a new award to be presented annually to a year 11 student. |
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| Janine Hutchinson, Year 14 Art and Design Prize Winner |
14 November 2011 |
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The Winter Exhibition (Coleraine Town Hall) with Coleraine Arts Society - November 2011.
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| DOMINICAN COLLEGE ART AND DESIGN STUDENTS |
14 November 2011 |
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A VISIT TO THE 130TH RUA EXHIBTION VISIT AT THE ULSTER MUSEUM, BELFAST
10TH NOVEMBER 2011.
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| My visit to Downing Street – a personal reflection by Mr Ramsay. |
07 November 2011 |
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| MrRamsay offers this reflection on his recent visit to Downing Street where he was proud to represent the pupils, staff and parents of Dominican College. |
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| Dominican College Teaching Award winner invited to Downing Street reception hosted by The Prime Minister. |
07 November 2011 |
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| The Prime Minister, David Cameron hosted a reception at Downing Street on Wednesday 2nd November 2011 to celebrate excellence in education and local teacher Mr Kevin Ramsay from Dominican College was honoured to be invited to represent his school and community at the event. |
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| Read all about it! |
28 October 2011 |
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| Dominican pupils in training for Literary quiz. |
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| Match update on Conor Mitchell. |
28 October 2011 |
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| Conor Mitchell has provided this update on this week's matches for the NI u16th squad |
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| Rehearsal schedule for "The Wizard of Oz" |
28 October 2011 |
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| Mrs Walsh has provided this list of dates for rehearsals for "The Wizard of Oz". |
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| A personal reflection on the Spanish Exchange |
27 October 2011 |
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| Mrs Matthewson (aka Mrs Pyper) has provided this reflection on the recent Spanish exchange. |
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| Andy's reflections on being world champion. |
27 October 2011 |
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| Andy McClelland has written this brief account of his tremendous success at the 2011 Surf Kayaking championships. The BBC will be in school early in November to interview Andy. |
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| Upper Sixth pupils dress to impress at Interview Skills Day. |
26 October 2011 |
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| Tuesday 25th October saw the U6 year group shed their uniforms and dress in their finest as they aimed to develop their interview skills. |
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| Icebergs and babies- Year 9 and 11 pupils learn about love for life. |
26 October 2011 |
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| Alan and Sheena from a group called “Love for Life” came into school on Monday 24th October to introduce both the Year 9 and year 11 pupils to fulfilling relationships. |
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| Dominican Students take the hot seat in the Senate in Mock EU debate |
26 October 2011 |
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| Students from Dominican College, Portstewart joined students from 27 other schools from Northern Ireland and Ireland to gain first hand experience of the cut and thrust of international politics at the seventh annual mock Council of the European Union. The heated debate took place recently in the Senate Chamber in Parliament Buildings, Stormont. The mock Council involved schools from across Ireland from Limerick to Larne, providing a valuable north-south dimension to the dialogue. |
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| Report for Silver Qualifying Hike Thursday 13th to Saturday 15th October |
24 October 2011 |
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Mr Crutchley has provided this report on last week's Silver Award
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| final update on Spanish Exchange |
24 October 2011 |
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Jalonathan Wildsmith and Clare Crerand sent this news from Spain.
Some of the group are pictured on Friday morning at Nerja. |
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| Good things come to those who wait… |
24 October 2011 |
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| Martina McAfee ( Year 12) provides this report on last week's Year 12 soccer victory. |
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| A personal reflection on The 2011 French Exchange. |
24 October 2011 |
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| Megan Cassidy, Year 11, provides this report on this Year's French Exchange programme. It was Megan's fist time on the exchange. |
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| Spanish exchange students visit Alhambra palace |
20 October 2011 |
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| The sun continue to shine on the Dominican Spanish exchange students on this the penultimate day of their educational visit. |
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| Spanish trip update - Malaga |
19 October 2011 |
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| Mrs O'Connor has sent this photo of the entire Dominican group in Malaga today. |
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| Spanish Exchange update |
19 October 2011 |
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| Five minutes ago the Dominican pupils and their counterparts from I.E.S.Maria Zambrano,Torre Del Mar, arrived in the city of Malaga. |
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| Goalden opportunity for Conor Mitchell |
18 October 2011 |
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| Conor Mitchell, Year 12, has provided this account of his match last week for the NI U16s and his trial with QPR. |
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| Spanish trip - Seville report |
18 October 2011 |
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| Monday saw the 29 pupils and their teachers, Mrs O'Connor, Mr Canning and Mrs Mathewson set off on a three hour journey from Torre Del Mar to Seville. |
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| Spanish exchange update. |
17 October 2011 |
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| After a bit of false start thanks to a broken down bus just outside Ballymoney, the Spanish Exchange party finally reached Torre del Mar in one piece early on Friday night. |
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| Dominican College VS South Africa- a match report by Kellie-Rose Clyde. |
13 October 2011 |
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| In 2010, Footballers involved with Out of African Missions Sports Academy came over to Northern Ireland to play different schools. Dominican was one of the schools they played. This year, the girls were given a chance to come to Northern Ireland to play Netball matches with different schools. |
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| South Africa 36- Dominican 32 ! |
12 October 2011 |
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| Yesterday's netball match between the pupils fron George and Dominican was, by all accounts, a classic. |
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| Out of Africa Missions. |
12 October 2011 |
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| Yesterday twelve girls from George, South Africa, followed in the footsteps of last year's footballers by arriving in Dominican to play a netball match. |
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| When shall we meet again- in thunder lightning and in rain! |
10 October 2011 |
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| A group of Bronze award Duke of Edinburgh/President’s Award “rookies” woke up early on Saturday morning, fresh from the horrors of Friday night’s theatre trip to Macbeth, to brace themselves for a gruelling hike to the summit of Slieve Donard. |
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| Surfing the crest of the wave- Andy is new world Champion! |
10 October 2011 |
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| Congratulations to Andy McClelland, U6, who has just been crowned the new Junior Long Boat Surf kayak Word Champion at the World Championships in Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, North Carolina. |
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| French pupils depart Dominican College at 6.30 AM. |
06 October 2011 |
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| Has anyone looked up the weather forecast for Portstewart over the next week? It’s rain and cold all the way. Mme Smith provides this report on the French exchange. |
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| Conor is a safe pair of hands! |
06 October 2011 |
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| Conor Mitchell, year 12, has recently returned from a short vist to Finland as a member of the Northern Ireland U16 squad. |
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| Au revoir les enfants! |
04 October 2011 |
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| Dominican College French pupils are looking forward to visit their French partner school ‘Le collège Château-Double’ in Aix-en-Provence. |
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| Dominican College Spanish pupils prepare to celebrate ten years of exchange. |
04 October 2011 |
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| This year, Dominican College, Portstewart are celebrating a milestone with their Spanish partner school, I.E.S.Maria Zambrano, situated in Torre Del Mar near Málaga. The schools are launching their 10th annual Spanish exchange, which sees Dominican pupils spending a week on the southern coast of Spain starting on Friday 14th October, while their exchange partners return to the Causeway Coast in February 2012. |
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| Always a lender and a borrower be! |
04 October 2011 |
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| On Friday the 30th of September, a few hours before what would prove a very memorable final beach walk, the upper sixth pupils had a talk on student loans and finances. |
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| Matthew Caulfield's GCSE success. |
29 September 2011 |
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Congratulations to Matthew Caulfield who came 2nd in N.Ireland in GCSE music.
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| Dominican staff and pupils celebrate start of year Mass. |
27 September 2011 |
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| Star of the Sea today was filled to capacity as pupils and staff gathered to celebrate the start of school year mass. Fr Raymond celebrated the special mass on today’s Feast Day of St Vincent De Paul. |
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| Happy International Languages Day at Dominican College 2011. |
26 September 2011 |
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There are over 6000 languages spoken worldwide and behind each language lies a rich diverse culture. The International Day of Languages aims to celebrate the culturally diverse society in which we live.
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| Now and den - History Den attend Horrible Histories |
26 September 2011 |
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| Pictured below are the Key Stage 3 History Den pupils who attended a Horrible Histories show at the Opera House, Belfast, last week. |
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| Now and Then- A review of Horrible Histories |
26 September 2011 |
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| Aidan Sheppard(Year 10) provides this account of the recent visit to Horrible Histories. |
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| You are my work of Art |
26 September 2011 |
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| Year 8 pupils prepared for the special celebration mass to begin their seven years at Dominican College. |
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| Dominican pupils and staff in beach-clean at Magilligan. |
22 September 2011 |
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| On Saturday 17th Sept 2011 three staff( Mr Gilmore, Mr Bannon and Ms Ni Mhaolain) and five students( Tim, Ruaraidh, Leigh-Ann,Seanand Duncan) from the DCP Eco Club took part in the event at Magilligan Strand. |
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| Designated Charities for 2011-2012. |
22 September 2011 |
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| Over the past ten years we have raised in excess of £85,000 for our sponsored charities. This was due to the generosity of parents and friends of Dominican and to the commitment and dedication of our students. We want to thank everyone who contributed or helped in any way. During the course of this school year we are asking again for your help and we would like to continue to support a range of charitable causes including the following: |
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| Sponsored Walk arrangements. |
22 September 2011 |
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| Arrangements for Friday 30th September 2011. |
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| U6 Biology students reserve a place at Portmore Lough. |
20 September 2011 |
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| Tuesday 13th September saw the seven Upper Sixth Biology students visit the RSPB Nature Reserve a Portmore Lough. |
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| Knowing the road ahead. |
20 September 2011 |
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| Upper Sixth pupils take university advice from past pupils who have “ been there,done that and bought the t-shirt”. |
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| Gerry’s final lap. A personal reflection by Mrs Park. |
20 September 2011 |
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| I was a newly qualified teacher, not long out of Jordanstown, when I started Dominican. It’s hard to believe it was 17 years ago because I remember it as if it was yesterday. |
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| Tempest photograpy here for the bigger picture |
20 September 2011 |
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| Tempest Photography were in school today to take a whole school photo, the first in five years. |
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| Well done Conor ! |
15 September 2011 |
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Well done to Conor Mitchell,a year 12 pupil,who has been selected for the Northern Ireland Schools International U16 squad.
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| Cliffhanger 2011 on sale now. |
13 September 2011 |
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| On behalf of the School Magazine Committee, we are delighted to be able to inform you that copies of the 2010-2011 “Cliffhanger” Magazine are now on sale in school. |
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| Senior Prefect Team unveiled at U6 Induction. |
01 September 2011 |
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| Congratulations to the following seven pupils who were appointed as the senior prefect team during this week's U6 Induction programme. |
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| Prefect team for 2011-2012 announced |
01 September 2011 |
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| Congratulations to the following U6 pupils who began their new role as prefects yesterday. |
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| Science trips for 2011-2012 school year. |
01 September 2011 |
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| Mr Bannon has arranged the folowing Science field trips for the coming school year. |
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| Key Dates for school year 2011-2012 |
19 August 2011 |
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This gives pupils and parents all of the key dates for the 2011-2012 school year.Included is information on the induction day(s) for each year group, dates of each term and dates for parent meetings.
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| Final lap for two longest serving male Dominican Staff. |
01 July 2011 |
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| This summer sees the retirement of two of Dominican College, Portstewart’s longest serving teachers. |
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| Meet the new Year Eight pupils: Group One |
03 June 2011 |
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| The new Year 8 Dominican intake were in school last night for their Transfer Night. |
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| Meet the new Year Eight pupils: Group Two |
03 June 2011 |
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| The new Year 8 Dominican intake were in school last night for their Transfer Night. |
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| Meet the new Year Eight pupils: Group Three. |
03 June 2011 |
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| The new Year 8 Dominican intake were in school last night for their Transfer Night. |
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| Congratulations to the following Year Ten pupils who will participate in The Duke Of Edinburgh Award next year. |
31 May 2011 |
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| Mr Crutchley has decided on the eighteen pupils who will take part in the Bronze Award Duke of Edinburgh/ President's Award next year. |
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| Duke of Edinburgh/ President's Award update |
27 May 2011 |
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| Yesterday the current Bronze Award pupils took part in an afternoon’s orienteering at the Roe Valley Country Park in Limavady. |
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| Film crew come to Dominican to film trailer for "The Butterfly Cabinet" |
27 May 2011 |
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| Dominican College, Portstewart was host to a film crew on Thursday 26th May. |
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| “Do your duty”- Year 11 monitors announced. |
17 May 2011 |
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| Today saw the announcement of the 26 new Form Four Monitors who will begin their responsibilities in school this week. |
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| Primary Seven pupils learn about "Running With The Reservoir Pups". |
16 May 2011 |
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| On Wednesday 11th May, Dominican College received a visit from Colin Bateman armed with copies of his classic " Running With The Reservior Pups" novel. |
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| Colin Bateman visits Dominican College. |
16 May 2011 |
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| To mark the re-publication of his classic first children’s novel, ‘Running with the Reservoir Pups’, the acclaimed local author Colin Bateman visited Dominican College last week where he met with junior pupils. Colin is pictured here with Ciara Moore who won a signed copy of the novel. |
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| Dominican prepares for visit of Colin Bateman. |
05 May 2011 |
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| To mark the re-publication of Colin Bateman’s classic first children’s novel, ‘Running with the Reservoir Pups’, the acclaimed local author is undertaking a tour of schools. |
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| Minor Netball team runners up in local Competition |
14 April 2011 |
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| Pictured after today's assembly are the minor Netball team captained by Amy Cairns along with Sports Captain, Stephanie Gillan and Mrs Park. |
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| Intermediate Netball Team settle for Silver. |
14 April 2011 |
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| Rounding off a successful netball season within the school, the Intermediate team captained by Rachel McLaughlin were also the runners up in their local tournaments. |
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| Dr Laverty's children visit Dominican College to plant a memorial tree in the eco garden. |
14 April 2011 |
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| Kristina and Theo Laverty visited the school on Wednesday to plant a crab apple tree to mark the sad passing of their father last week. |
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| Lower Sixth English Literature students attend "bruising" Othello at Riverside. |
14 April 2011 |
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| As part of their AS English Literature studies, Mr Ramsay's AS English class attended a production of Othello at The Riverside theatre. |
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| Junior Netball team runners up too ! |
14 April 2011 |
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| Olivia Delaney is pictured here as the captain of the junior (Year 9 and 10) Netball team along with Mrs Park and Stephanie Gillan, all proudly wearing their silver medals. |
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| Netball round up - The Year 8 team. |
14 April 2011 |
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| Pictured below are the Year 8 Netball team with their coach, Mrs Park and Stephanie Gillan, sports captain. |
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| Conor Mitchell chosen as Northern Ireland Under 15 Goalkeeper |
14 April 2011 |
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| The last few weeks have proved very productive and successful for Conor Mitchell, a Year 11 pupil. |
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| Cook off results- Year 8 vote for Crutchley, public vote for Hynds! |
14 April 2011 |
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| Today's "ready steady cook" proved to be a competitive affair with both chefs showing no signs of onstage nerves in front of a large crowd. |
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| Ready ,steady, cook? Mr Hynds and Mr Crutchley gear up for "fifteen" minutes of fame. |
14 April 2011 |
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| Mr Hynds and Mr Crutchley are gearing up for a sponsored cook off for Trocaire today.Both teachers are taking the competition even more seriously than a round of darts in their attempt to woo the public with their culinary skills. |
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| Three’s a magic number for Chris Black. |
10 April 2011 |
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| Chris Black, a lower Sixth pupil at Dominican College, was recognised in three special awards at Friday’s Celebration of Achievement ceremony. |
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| Duke of Edinburgh/ President's Award update |
10 April 2011 |
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| Mr Crutchley provides this update on the weekend's Duke of Edinburgh activities. |
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| Rafferty and Boyle Cup for Outstanding success at AS Level |
10 April 2011 |
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| Fionnuala Cunningham has repeated her success in jointly winning the MacAulay, O’Neill and Martin Cup for outstanding success at GCSE level in 2009 by winning the equivalent award for success at AS Level in 2010. |
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| Celebrating success at Key Stage Three in Dominican College. |
10 April 2011 |
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| Pictured are the ten pupils who were recognised as achieving most highly in last year’s CCEA Key Stage three tests. |
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| Dominican College Celebration of Achievement:Subject Prize Winners at GCSE |
10 April 2011 |
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Each year pupils are recognised as achieving the highest overall marks within each GCSE subject.
This year’s overall top students were:
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| Dominican College Music Awards 2011 |
10 April 2011 |
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The 2011 Dominican Music award was shared this between three pupils each of whom has made a special contribution to music during their years at DCp.
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| Subject Prize Winners at AS Level . |
10 April 2011 |
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Each year pupils are recognised as achieving the highest overall marks within each AS subject.
This year’s overall top students were:
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| Dominican College Sports Award 2011 |
10 April 2011 |
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Ciaran Gaile (L6) was the very worthy winner of this Year’s Dominican College Sports Award, one of the awards given out at Friday’s Annual Celebration of achievement ceremony. This award was first presented by the Upper Sixth class of 2004.
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| Seven pupils recognised for Exceptional Achievement at AS Level. |
10 April 2011 |
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| Richard Caulfield, Fionnuala Cunningham, Nuala Davies, Ross Graham , Jordan Smyth, Alex Thompson and Adam Young were recognised at Friday’s Celebration of Achievement ceremony for having achieved exceptionally in the 2010 AS exams. |
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| Exceptional Achievement at GCSE |
10 April 2011 |
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Chris Black, Owen Mc Kinney , Stephen Ramsay and Helen Schwittay were recognised at Friday’s Celebration of Achievement ceremony for having achieved exceptionally in the 2010 GCSE exams.
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| High Achievement at GCSE. |
10 April 2011 |
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| Sarah Adrain, Joanne Boyle, Claire Crerand , Jamie Ferguson, Naoimh Hodge and Ellen Walker were all recognised at Friday’s Celebration of Achievement ceremony for having achieved highly in the 2010 GCSE exams. |
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| Mr Michael Fleming guest of honour at Dominican College 2010 Celebration of Achievement Ceremony. |
10 April 2011 |
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Dominican College, Portstewart were delighted to welcome Mr Michael Fleming to present the annual Achievement Ceremony on Friday 8th April.
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| Top Success at Key Stage Three for Aimee Doherty at Dominican Celebration of Achievement Ceremony. |
10 April 2011 |
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| Each Year in Dominican College a pupil is awarded the Cup for outstanding success at Key Stage Three. This award was presented by the Upper Sixth class of 2003 to promote and recognise academic excellence in the junior school. |
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| Dominican raises funds for Zomba |
07 April 2011 |
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| On Monday 28th March 2011 Ms Roisin McCaughan, a former English teacher at Dominican and Mrs Snelling came to school to give a short talk on the role of Zomba and to receive a cheque from Dr Cummings for £1500 raised as part of the 2010 Dominican Sponsored Beach Walk. |
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| Incredible Spectrum of talent on display at 2011 Riverside concerts. |
07 April 2011 |
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Mr Jeremy Lewis from Riverside Theatre has communicated his great enjoyment of last week's Riverside concert.
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| Dominican Team competes in 2011 Northern Ireland EYP Competition. |
07 April 2011 |
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| Congratulations to the 2011 Dominican EYP team who competed with eight other prestigious schools in last week's NI Finals. |
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| Year 10 pupils demonstrate entrepreneurial skills in YENI workshop |
07 April 2011 |
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| On Tuesday 29th March Year ten pupils had a chance to let their entrepreneurial skills shine during a YENI presentation and workshop presented by Miss Seana Brolly from Youth Enterprise NI. |
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| Year Ten pupils receive visit from Northern Ireland Fire And Rescue Service |
07 April 2011 |
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On Monday 4th April 2011 The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service visited the Year Ten Pupils to tell them all about the local Cadets corps.
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| Dominican College mourns the sad loss of Dr Theo Laverty. |
04 April 2011 |
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| Dr Cummings has written this letter to all staff, pupils and parents of Dominican College at this sad time for Dr Laverty and his family. |
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| Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award expedition to Antrim hills. |
24 March 2011 |
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| Beth Moffett (year 11) has written this report on her recent expedition to The Antrim hills as a member of the Year 11 Duke of Edinburgh/President's Award group. |
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| World maths Day 2011- every sum counts! |
24 March 2011 |
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At Assembly on Monday, Miss Moody, Head of Maths, thanked everyone for taking part earlier in the month on World Maths Day. She congratulated especially those pupils who participated outside class time and who spent many dedicated hours sharpening their skills and their scores.
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| Saphara so good. |
23 March 2011 |
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| Pictured are some of the pupils who took part in Sunday's abseil. |
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| Dominicans abseil for Saphara |
23 March 2011 |
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| This summer Miss Moody and 4 pupils, Amy Culbertson, Chloe Gibson, Ellen Walker and Peter McGarrry will be joining St Mary’s Magherafelt and the Rainey Magherafelt in India to work for the Saphara charity. |
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| Netball Success for Year 8 Team |
15 March 2011 |
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| Mrs Park has given the following update on the recent success of the Year 8 Netball Team. |
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| Dominican College’s Amazing Reading Challenge! |
14 March 2011 |
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| Dominican College ,Portstewart , has 1,360 reasons to celebrate reading, after Key Stage Three English pupils read their way through hundreds of books to raise £1,360 for a local children’s cancer charity. |
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| Trocaire campaign 2011 begins with Lenten service |
10 March 2011 |
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| FR Raymond took pupils on a lenten reflection today by encouraging them to view the next forty days as a chance to change direction and to reach out to our fellow brothers and sisters in order to help them in every possible way we can. |
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| Year 8 Netball success. |
10 March 2011 |
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| Congratulations to the year 8 netball team who won both their matches this week. |
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| Drama Workshop for Year 10 Pupils highlights dangers of alcohol and drugs. |
04 March 2011 |
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| This article by Megan Cassidy and Ellen Stewart is a report on Wednesday morning's workshop. |
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| World Maths day 2011 at DCP. |
04 March 2011 |
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| The upper Sixth "Mathletes" are pictured here with their "mathletics" coach Ms Ronan during Tuesday's World Maths Day. |
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| Cliffhanger 2011 editors announced |
04 March 2011 |
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| Amy McAuley and Cara Kirkpatrick have accepted the challenge of following in the footsteps of Alison, Ciaran and Eleanor as editors of the 2011 school Magazine. |
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| On your hike:Duke of Edinburgh/ President's Award pupils |
04 March 2011 |
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| Friday 25th february saw a new cohort of Duke of Edinburgh/President's award pupils take their hike. |
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| Congratulations due to Duke of Edinburgh/President's Award Bronze Certificate pupils |
04 March 2011 |
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Thursday night saw the first cohort of pupils achieve their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh awards.
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| Ghostly goings on in Dominican! |
01 March 2011 |
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| On Friday 25th February Mrs Gault's year Eight English class hosted a spooky ghost tour of a Dominican College in the future. |
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| CSU: Dominican |
01 March 2011 |
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| Mr Barry Murphy, former Dominican Principal, arrived in school on Monday to collect a cheque on behalf of Child Support Uganda. |
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| Spanish exchange pupils arrive in Dominican. |
01 March 2011 |
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| Monday morning saw the arrival of the Spanish exchange pupils and their teachers in Dominican College. |
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| Dates for various Science fieldtrips |
01 March 2011 |
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| Mr Bannon has arranged these 8 key dates for Science students: |
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| Local writer Bernie McGill brings Sixth Form English students on “the journey of a book” |
20 February 2011 |
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| On Friday 18th February local author, Bernie Mc Gill, came into school to take sixth form English Literature students on the journey of her novel “The Butterfly Cabinet” from its original inspiration to its recent publication. |
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| AS Performing Arts pupils produce successfulYear 8 Anti Bullying workshop |
17 February 2011 |
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| Today 8 members of the AS Performing Arts class held an anti-bullying workshop for the Year 8 pupils. |
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| Dominican College EYP Team to compete in NI Finals in March |
17 February 2011 |
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| Twelve Lower sixth pupils are currently hard at work in school preparing for the 2011 NI finals of the European Youth parliament. |
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| Dr Cummings sends news update from India |
16 February 2011 |
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Dr Cummings is now half way through his trip to India with the Saphara group.He has written these reflections on his trip so far....
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| Dr Cummings will be Saphara way from School! |
11 February 2011 |
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| This summer, students from Dominican College and several other N.Ireland schools, will be travelling to Dehradun, Northern India, to work in three different schools supported by the N.I. Charity, Saphara. In preparation for this, the director of Saphara, Dr Christine Burnett organised a February study trip for a group of 14 Principals and other educationalists from N.Ireland to visit the schools. |
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| First aid course for Sixth year pupils |
10 February 2011 |
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| Throughout the year small groups of upper sixth students were given an opportunity to do a first aid course, which enabled them to gain a first aid certificate which is valid for three years. |
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| Our trip to Dominican College by Eva Mae Loughrey |
03 February 2011 |
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| Eva Mae has sent this report on her recent visit with her class to Dominican as part of the Dissolving Boundaries programme. |
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| Ulster Bank generously donate to Dominican College. |
01 February 2011 |
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| On 14th January 2011, four of Dominican’s Upper Sixth students ventured down to the Ulster Bank in Portstewart to thank them for their generous donation to the school. |
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| Ulster Bank generously donate to Dominican College. |
01 February 2011 |
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| On 14th January 2011, four of Dominican’s Upper Sixth students ventured down to the Ulster Bank in Portstewart to thank them for their generous donation to the school. |
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| Credit where credit's due ! |
31 January 2011 |
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| Congratulations to the following eight Year Eight pupils who will represent the school in the Causeway Chapter of the 2011 Credit Union Schools' Quiz: |
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| Dissolving boundaries: St Colum's pupils visit Dominican College |
31 January 2011 |
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| As part of their work with their linked Dublin School, the Primary Six class from St Colum's Primary school,Portstewart,paid a welcome visit to the school as part of looking at local history in their area. |
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| Like a bird on a wire ! |
31 January 2011 |
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| The Dominican eco group have installed a new bird feeder in the eco garden. |
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| Successful author to visit Dominican College. |
31 January 2011 |
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| Colin Bateman, acclaimed local author, will visit Dominican College on the morning of Wednesday 11th May 2011. |
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| Saphara – a journey with purpose for Dominican pupils |
14 January 2011 |
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In July this year four Lower Sixth Dominican pupils, Peter Mc Garry, Ellen Walker , Amy Culbertson and Chloe Gibson will go where no Dominican pupil has gone before.They will travel with Saphara, a Northern Irish charity which targets disadvantaged children in India offering them an education which they would not otherwise achieve.
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| School closed Wednesday 22nd December. |
21 December 2010 |
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| Dr Cummings has announced that, due to the severity of the weather, school will remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday 22nd December. |
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| School closed Monday 20th December. |
19 December 2010 |
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| Dr Cummings has provided the following news update to all staff and pupils in an email today: |
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| Community Carol Service cancelled |
19 December 2010 |
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| It is with great regret that the School has had to cancel Monday night's Carol Service in Star of the Sea due to extreme weather conditions. |
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| Changes to school test timetable. |
08 December 2010 |
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| Dr Cummings has issued the following information on the revised timetables for school examinations. It is planned for school to reopen on Thursday morning (9th December). |
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| School closed Wednesday 8th December |
07 December 2010 |
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| Dr Cummings has provided this update. |
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| Dominican College closed on Tuesday 7th December |
06 December 2010 |
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| The school will be closed on Tuesday this week due to adverse weather conditions. |
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| Dominican Pupils delighted to offer helping hand to local hospice |
03 December 2010 |
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| Mrs Smyth came into school on Wednesday 1st December to receive a cheque for Coleraine Hospice £1500 from Dr Cummings on behalf of the pupils who took part in the 2010 Sponsored walk. |
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| Rachel Burgoyne encourages Dominican pupils to Readon and on and on ! |
01 December 2010 |
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| Year 8,9 and 10 pupils gear up for charity reading. |
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| Group Three pupils are ready to enjoy Booked up reading initiative. |
01 December 2010 |
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| Miss Brolly is pictured here with Mrs O'Donovan (acting school librarian)and the pupils of group 3. |
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| Group Two Pupils are all booked up! |
01 December 2010 |
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| Mrs Gault is pictured here with her English group as they embark on the Booked up programme. |
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| Dominican College Year 8 students are all BOOKED up.!! |
01 December 2010 |
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| Year 8 pupils in Dominican college have signed up for an exciting nw project “Booked Up” which allows them to share their love of reading within and beyond the English classroom . This new scheme entitles every Yr 8 pupil in the school to receive a free book of their own choosing. |
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| Dominican pupils show enterprise in climbing Tree Of Knowledge |
01 December 2010 |
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| Mr Ben Best came into school on Tuesday 30th November to carry out a series of exercises to help Year 12 and Year 9 pupils. The visit was funded by The Causeway Business Enterprise and was organised by Mrs Rut Ni Mhaolain the school’s Learning for Life and Work co-ordinator. |
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| Lower Sixth library monitors take to the beat |
12 November 2010 |
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| Jonathan Wildsmith provides this report on the role of a Lower Sixth Library monitor. |
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| Upper Sixth pupils are captive audience for Prison Service talk |
12 November 2010 |
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| Cara and Amy provide this sixth former perspective on today's visit from Magilligan Prison Service as part of the U6 Enrichment Programme. |
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| Badminton club in full swing |
12 November 2010 |
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| Thursday afternoons see pupils from all year groups come together in the Badminton club. |
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| Junior Science pupils learn to “estimate, navigate and collaborate” in Robotics Roadshow. |
10 November 2010 |
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| Mr Darren Houston came to school yesterday on behalf of Sentinus to help Year 10 and Year 9 Pupils as part of a drive to encourage pupils to partake practical work in STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects |
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| Mr Ramsay Travels to London to attend Teaching Awards UK Finals |
04 November 2010 |
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| Friday 29th October saw Mr Ramsay attend the 2010 Fellows’ Weekend where the 2010 Teaching Awards winners were announced. |
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| Eoghan Rua Dominican students return to school. |
04 November 2010 |
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| Friday 22nd October saw a number of past pupils return to Dominican College as members of the highly successful Eoghan Rua Camogie and Gaelic football teams. |
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| Maths fun day at DCP |
04 November 2010 |
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| More than 170 Dominican pupils took part in Maths Fun Day yesterday. |
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| Kicking off the new school by climbing Slieve Donard |
03 November 2010 |
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| Luke Osborne provides this Duke of Edinburgh/President's Award update on the recent ascent of Slieve Donard. |
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| The Life Conference |
03 November 2010 |
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| Luke's report on Year 12 pupils attendance at Life Conference. |
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| Dominican Chemistry/ Technology pupis Visit To Armstrong Medical |
03 November 2010 |
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| On Thursday 14th October Mr Hynds and Mr Parks accompanied fourteen 6th Year Technology and Chemistry students on a factory visit to Armstrong Medical in Coleraine. |
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| RNLI sail into Dominican to meet Duke of Edinburgh/ President's Award pupils |
22 October 2010 |
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| Mr Crutchley provides this report on the RNLI. |
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| Carolyn returns to Dominican |
22 October 2010 |
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| Carolyn Iveson returned to Dominican today to meet with her old teachers, especially Mr O' Boyle. |
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| Soccer Trip to Newcastle |
22 October 2010 |
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| Mr Hassan and Conor Mitchell have provided this report on the recent Dominican Soccer trip. |
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| Sr Bernadette Flinter pays return visit to DCP |
22 October 2010 |
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| Today Sr Bernadette Flinter visited Dominican College to return the visit made by Dr Cummings to her School in Marymount two years ago. |
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| Spanish trip update |
21 October 2010 |
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| No tenemos ganas de volver a Irlanda. Spain for us has been sun, sea and sand!! |
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| National Poetry Day - Dominican winners announced |
19 October 2010 |
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Congratulations to the following pupils who were successful in the recent poetry competition which was organised by the school library and judges by members of the English Department.
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| First news from Spain! |
18 October 2010 |
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| Mrs O'Connor has sent this picture of the group at the weekend. |
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| Geography Students take to the beach ! |
08 October 2010 |
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| Year 9 group 2 ecosystem investigation. |
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| Sponsored Walk update |
07 October 2010 |
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| Congratulations to the following three pupils who raised more than £50 for the 2010 Sponsored Walk. |
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| French exchange update |
07 October 2010 |
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| Mrs Smith sends this report as the 2010 French exchange draws to a close. |
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| New trampoline club aims high |
06 October 2010 |
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| The Dominican Trampoline club is well under way with 15-20 pupils enjoying the opportunity to learn new and develop existing moves and routines on the trampoline. |
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| Visit to France September 2010- first report |
05 October 2010 |
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| Mme Smith and Mme Berthelot send this report from the 2010 French exchange programme in Aix. |
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| First Victory for Year 8 Soccer team |
05 October 2010 |
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| Congratulations to the Year 8 Soccer team who had a 1-0 away victory in Magherafelt yesterday. |
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| Dominican pupils gather in Mass to celebrate the new school Year |
04 October 2010 |
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We are all parts of one body, unique but part of a collective whole
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| Sponsored walk update |
04 October 2010 |
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| The following pupils were rewarded in school over the past few days in recognition of their endeavours in helping fund raise for our 2010-2011 charities : |
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| Marines in school to work with Year 12 pupils |
04 October 2010 |
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| On Thursday 30th September members of The Marines were in school to work with Year 12 pupils. |
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| Spanish students prepare for exchange |
01 October 2010 |
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| The following pupils will be taking part in the Spanish exchange from 15th to 22nd October. |
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| Congratulations to these pupils who have raised £50 or more in the 2010 Sponsored Walk |
30 September 2010 |
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| The following pupils were rewarded in school over the past few days in recognition of their endeavours in helping fund raise for our 2010-2011 charities : |
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| Adam's Match report on Dominican V Out of Africa Missions team. |
29 September 2010 |
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| Friday the 24th of September saw the visit of the out of Africa mission’s team to Dominican. Introducing themselves in assembly and treating the school to a song and dance which was really lively for 9 o’clock in the morning ! |
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| Aix here we come ! |
29 September 2010 |
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On Thursday 30th September sixteen Dominican French students set off for the sunny skies of Aix En Provence with Mme Berthelot and Mme Smith.
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| International Languages Day at Dominican College |
27 September 2010 |
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| Cara Kirkpatrick,a Sixth Year prefect with responsibility for helping co-ordinate the school website has provided this report on International Languages Day 2010. |
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| Enriching Lessons for Upper Sixth Pupils on University Life. |
27 September 2010 |
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| The following article was written by Amy McAuley who has just been selected as a prefect with responsibility for the school website. |
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| Today is beach walk day ! |
24 September 2010 |
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| Congratulations to the following people who have already raised £50 or more for the 2010 sponsored walk: |
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| A time to gather stones- The Year 8 Celebration Mass |
23 September 2010 |
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Last night Dominican Year 8 pupils and their parents/guardians turned out in record numbers for the Mass to celebrate their welcome into their new Dominican family.
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| Dominican delighted to welcome pupils "Out of Africa". |
23 September 2010 |
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On Monday 13th September 2010 Mr Stephen Hilditch came to Dominican College to receive a £1000 cheque for the charity “Out of Africa Missons”.
His charity was one of those chosen by the school for the 2010-2011 school year ahead of the 2010-2011 Dominican Sponsored walk.
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| The Journey Begins for Year 8 Pupils |
23 September 2010 |
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| Year 8 Form Teachers help prepare with Fr Raymond for Tonight’s Year 8 celebration mass. |
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| Andy Crowned NI Schools' Canoeing Champion |
22 September 2010 |
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| On Saturday 18th September Andy McClelland ( L6) won the 2010 Schools Canoeing championship, defending a title he also won in 2008. |
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| Senior Prefect team announced |
22 September 2010 |
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| Congratulations to the following six pupils who have been announced as this year's senior prefect team: |
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| French exchange students prepare for departure |
13 September 2010 |
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A number of pupils will leave Dominican on Thursday 30th September to take part in the annual exchange programme with our twinned school in Aix.
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| Cliffhanger 2010 now on sale. |
09 September 2010 |
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| We are delighted to be able to inform you that copies of the 2009-2010 Cliffhanger Magazine are now on sale in school. |
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| Bronze Award for Year Twelve pupils. |
07 September 2010 |
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| On Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th September eleven Year 12 pupils achieved their Bronze Award for the Duke of Edinburgh/President's Award. |
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| Key Stage Three Science Field Trips 2010-2011 |
06 September 2010 |
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| Mr Bannon has provided these dates for the various Key Stage Three Science Field Trips this year. |
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| Cliffhanger 2010 on the way ! |
03 September 2010 |
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| Copies of the 2010 "Cliffhanger" school magazine should be on sale in the school at the end of next week. |
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| The Long Goodbye:Causeway Branch of the Alzheimer’s Society receive a cheque for £1500 |
29 June 2010 |
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| Mr Adrian Friel, Support Manager, from The Causeway Branch of the Alzheimer’s Society arrived in school today to receive a cheque for £1500. This charity was chosen as the local charity as part of the Dominican College Sponsored Beach Walk 2009-2010. |
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| Dominican College delighted to give a Helping Hand to the Royal Victoria Hospital |
28 June 2010 |
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| On Monday the 28th June, Dominican was proud to present the national charity ‘Helping Hands’ with a cheque for £2,000. Nigel Kearney gratefully accepted the cheque on behalf on the charity, which will surely put the money to good use. |
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| Lazar Zradkovic returns to Dominican |
22 June 2010 |
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| Yesterday saw the return of a tall, dark haired stranger to Dominican, just as the horoscope predicted. |
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| Una Culkin adjudicates 2010 Drama festival |
22 June 2010 |
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| On Friday 18th June Dominican College was delighted to welcome back local journalist Una Culkin to judge the 2010 Dominican Drama Festival. |
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| Sports Awards 2010- meet the sports personalities of the year ! |
22 June 2010 |
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| Today saw pupils from the school gather to witness the 2010 Sports Awards. |
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| Mrs Walsh's review of the 2010 Drama Festival |
22 June 2010 |
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| Despite the competition from the England Football team playing a match in the World Cup on the same night, Dominican College Drama Festival 2010 had an exceptional turn out of both performers and supporters and proved to be even more dramatic than England's performance. |
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| Mrs Ann Gillen today marked her thirty years of Dominican service by planting a tree in the eco-garden. |
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| Mr Rooney and Mrs O'Hara plant trees in eco garden |
15 June 2010 |
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| On Friday 11th June both Mrs O'Hara and Mr Rooney planted a wild cherry tree in the eco garden to mark their imminent retirement. |
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| Teaching Awards 2010- |
15 June 2010 |
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| The following article, written by the Teaching Awards Judges, accompanied Mr Ramsay's award last week as Secondary Teacher of the Year for NI. |
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| Kevin Ramsay wins NI Secondary Teacher of The Year Award |
09 June 2010 |
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| Mr Kevin Ramsay won the RAF Award for Northern Ireland Teacher of The Year in a Secondary School at yesterday's prestigious Awards Ceremony at Belfast's Waterfront Hall. |
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| First day on the beat for new Year 11 Monitor Team |
24 May 2010 |
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| The Year Eleven Monitor team were unveiled at this morning's assembly ahead of their first official day of duties in the school. |
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| Duke Of Edinburgh/Presidents Award update |
19 May 2010 |
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| On Friday the 30th of April, a group of year 11 Dominican Pupils set out for a Duke Of Edinburgh expedition. We travelled to BallyPatrick forest in Ballycastle where we were split into two groups and sent in different directions by our teacher Mr Crutchley |
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| A big African- shaped thank you from Child Support Uganda. |
17 May 2010 |
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| Mairead Murphy from Child support Uganda arrived in school this morning to make a special presentation to the staff and pupils of Dominican College. |
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| The Upper Sixth Pupils proud to present the McCallum Cup to Miki’s family |
14 May 2010 |
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| The Senior prefects marked the end of their seven years at Dominican by presenting the McCallum family with the McCallum cup in honour of Miki a dearly loved member of the Year Group. |
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| They came , they saw , they eco-painted! |
14 May 2010 |
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| Wednesday saw the Eco group's ranks swell as staff and pupils gathered to spruce up the eco wall. |
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| U6 pupils begin Study leave |
14 May 2010 |
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| This week saw the final lessons for our U6 year group who have now commenced Study leave. |
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| The Continuing adventures of the Dominican Eco-Group |
04 May 2010 |
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| Mr Bannon has sent this report on last week's activities within the eco-group. |
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| My happy six months at Dominincan By Sarah Bissonnette |
04 May 2010 |
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| From October 2009 to March 2010 Sarah Bissonnette joined Year 9 Group 1. She has now returned to Quebec and has sent this reflection on her time with us. |
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| Surfs Up in Mundaka for Jack and Andy ! |
29 April 2010 |
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| Jack Pothecary (Year 11) and Andy McClelland (Year 12) will both travel to northern Spain today to compete in the 2010 European Surf Kayaking Championship in Mundaka. |
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| Dominican eco group are raven mad ! |
22 April 2010 |
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| Yesterday saw the Eco group spring back into action.Armed with new recruits the group explored the environment of the school including the Famine door. |
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| Teaching Awards Visit for Mr Ramsay |
19 April 2010 |
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| Today three judges came to Dominican to assess Mr Ramsay’s nomination in the 2010 Teaching Awards for The Royal Airforce Award for Secondary School Teacher of the Year 2010. From over 9000 original entrants across the UK, 200 teachers are now being visited in their schools as part of the judging process. |
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| U6 Fun day 2010 |
13 April 2010 |
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| On Friday 26th March strange noises could be heard emanating from the sports hall long after most pupils had left for the Easter holidys . |
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| 2010 Dominican Chess Tournament |
13 April 2010 |
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| Jordan Smyth provides this report on the recent escapades of the 2010 Dominican Chess tournament. |
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| Dominican pupils continue to support RDA. |
13 April 2010 |
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Over the past few years, Dominican College has fundraised on multiple occasions for the Riding for the Disabled (RDA) in Coleraine |
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| The Year 8 Netball Tournament! |
13 April 2010 |
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| Roisin McKeegan and Kai Dillenburger-Keenan have provided this report on the recent success of the Year 8 Netball Team. |
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| Congratulations to Zachary Geddis - Ireland's youngest ever 2nd Dan. |
26 March 2010 |
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| Zacahry Geddis, a year nine student,has provided this report on his recent assessment for his 2nd Dan. He is the youngest person in Ireland to hold this highly sought after status. |
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| Congratulations to Year 8 Netball Team! |
22 March 2010 |
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Maria Doherty, Sports Editor, provides this report.
Last Tuesday the 16th March saw Dominican Year 8 netballers lift the Coleraine and District Shield for the second consecutive year.
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| Planting trees to let the leaves grow between Dominican and Ballytober P.S |
18 March 2010 |
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| On the 17th March 2010,, while many pupils were celebrating St Patrick’s Day ,the Eco-Club of Dominican College Portstewart set out to educate young children about different tree types and why we need trees and the impact of trees in the world around us. |
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| Bann Rowing Club on tour – London 2010- Patrick Henry and Chris Black |
16 March 2010 |
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| Patrick Henry has provided this report on his trip to London last week along with Chris Black as members of the Bann Rowing Club. |
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| Au revoir les Francais ! |
15 March 2010 |
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| Mrs Smith provides this report on the 2010 visit of the French Exchange students. |
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| Murder in Dominican Library- a World Book Day report by Jordan Smyth |
15 March 2010 |
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| On World Book Day 2010 (4th March), the Dominican library became scene of three mysterious murders. The librarians, at a loss of what to do, enlisted the help of junior detectives from years 8, 9 and 10 to find out the murderers and their victims, and bring them to justice! |
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| The hills are alive with the sound of Duke of Edinburgh/President's Award pupils |
01 March 2010 |
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| On Saturday Mr Crutchley and Mme Berthelot led a group of Year 11 pupils to Binevenagh as part od this year's training. |
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| Congratulations to Dominican College U16 Schools Badminton team |
01 March 2010 |
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| Last Thursday saw the finale to the Dominican Badminton teams's most successful season to date. |
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| Dominican College pedestrian gate opens today |
01 March 2010 |
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| Three new year eight pupils are pictured being among the first pupils to us the new pedestrian gate to the school. |
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| Spanish Students arrive in Dominican College. |
22 February 2010 |
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| Eighteen students arrived with their host Dominican families on early on Saturday morning with their three teachers , Dona Encarna , Don Antonio and Dona Lili . |
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| Two Dominican students recognised for outstanding sporting success |
22 February 2010 |
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| Andy McClelland in Year 12 and Jack Pothecary in Year 11 were invited to Stormont buildings on Thursday 28th January by Nelson McCausland MLA Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure to celebrate their outstanding sporting achievements. |
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| Year 8 pupils explore diversity in our local area |
22 February 2010 |
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On Thursday 18th February , Year 8 pupils accompanied by their Citizenship teachers took part in a Diversity walk around Portstewart.
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| It Disney get any better than this: Beauty and The Beast Night Two |
18 February 2010 |
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| The curtain has just fallen on the second night's performance of Disney's Beauty and The Beast. |
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| Be our Guest! |
17 February 2010 |
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| Tonight's performance of Dominican College's Disney's Beauty and The Beast premiere receives standing ovations. |
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| Year 11 soccer champions go from strength to strength |
05 February 2010 |
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| Mark Donnelly provides this report on this week's highly impressive 8-1 defeat of Ballymoney High. |
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| Disney’s Beauty and The Beast Premiere at Dominican College promises to be magical! |
04 February 2010 |
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| Disney’s Beauty and The Beast finally makes its Dominican College debut later this month. With a talented cast of more than 50 students, Dominican is proud to present its latest school musical which is setting itself up to be the most ambitious production attempted by the school to date. |
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| Rachel Burgoyne from NICFC arrives in school to collect Readon cheque. |
04 February 2010 |
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| By means of their involvement in the Readon Campaign, Dominican College pupils from Years eight , nine and ten have raised £2,150 for the NICFC. This now brings the total money raised in the school by sponsored reading programmes for last five years to £8252. |
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| Upper Sixth pupils attend Sentinus Mock Interviews. |
04 February 2010 |
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| On Monday 1st February all the Upper 6th pupils ditched their uniforms for slightly more grown up attire. They arrived in school dressed up in their smartest gear for a mock interview day held by Sentinus. |
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| ReadOn 2009- 2150 reasons to celebrate reading |
03 February 2010 |
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| Well done pupils from Years 8, 9 and 10 who between them have raised £2,150 for the NICFC. |
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| Maria Hassan chosen as World Maths Day ambassador. |
03 February 2010 |
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This week Maria Hassan ,a Year nine Dominican pupil received the brilliant news that, following a recommendation from her Maths teacher,Mrs Moody, she has been chosen to represent her country as a special Maths ambassador for world Maths Day in March 2010. |
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| Year 11 Pupils learn first aid skills as part of Duke of Edinburgh/President’s Award Bronze Award. |
02 February 2010 |
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| As part of the Duke of Edinburgh/President’s Award Bronze Award candidates must be aware of First Aid and Emergency Procedures. |
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| Spanish students attend Langauges day at QUB |
02 February 2010 |
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Cara Kirkpatrick provides this report on last Thursday's visit to Queens with the A Level Spanish, Irish and French students.
Cara's reflects on her experiences in the Spanish Department. |
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| Dominican College Pupils offer support to Child Support Uganda |
25 January 2010 |
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| Mr Barry Murphy, former Dominican Principal, was delighted to return to school today on behalf of his daughter Mairead to update pupils on her ongoing work in Lusaka, Uganda with underprivileged children. |
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| Joanna “over the moon” to receive a cheque for £2000 on behalf of Barefeet. |
18 January 2010 |
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| Today Joanna Martin,a Dominican Past pupil,arrived in school to be presented with a cheque Adam McGuigan’s Barefeet charity . Barefeet is a Zambian based creative arts project which uses theatre and creativity to support children and young people living on the streets of Zambia. |
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| Joanna Martin's update on Barefeet |
18 January 2010 |
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| Barefeet is a Zambian based creative arts project which uses theatre and creativity to support children and young people living on the streets of Zambia. It was set up and coordinated by Adam McGuigan who left Dominican in 2000 – almost 10 years ago! |
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| Magee Cup awarded jointly to Adam Young and Fionnuala Cunningham |
11 January 2010 |
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| Congratulations to Fionnuala Cunningham and Adam Young on their joint award of the Magee cup for outstanding achievement in Science. |
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| Dominican College Achievement Award awarded to Yasmin Geddis. |
11 January 2010 |
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| Following on from more than forty awards associated with her Shotokan Karate, Yasmin Geddis has been awarded the Dominican College special Achievement Award. |
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| Rafferty & Boyle Cup awarded to Jordan Jones |
11 January 2010 |
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| Congratulations to Jordan Jones , the worthy winner of this year's Rafferty and Boyle Cup |
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| Subject prizes at AS level 2009 |
11 January 2010 |
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| Congratulations to the following A2 students who were recognised in the recent Celebration of Achievement Ceremony as having attained the highest marks in their respective AS subjects. |
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| Tim Little |
07 January 2010 |
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Tim Little has received the 2009 award for outstanding academic achievement within Key Stage Three.
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| Fionnuala Cunningham awarded top GCSE achievement prize 209 |
07 January 2010 |
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Congratulations to Fionnuala Cunningham, winner of the
MacAulay, O’Neill & Martin Cup
For outstanding achievement at GCSE level in 2009
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| Certificate for exceptional achievement at GCSE level |
07 January 2010 |
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| Congratulations to the following puopils who were recognised as achieving an exceptional level of achievement in the 2009 GCSE exams. |
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| Certificate for very high achievement at GCSE level |
07 January 2010 |
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| The following pupils were recognised as very high GCSE achievers in the December 2009 Celebration of Achievement Ceremony in Dominican College. |
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| Subject prizes at GCSE 2009 |
07 January 2010 |
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| Congratulations to the following pupils who attained the highest mark in each indiviual GCSE subject in 2009. |
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| Top Key Stage 3 Science students |
07 January 2010 |
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Certificates for very high achievement in Science
in the 2009 CCEA Key Stage 3 tests.
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| Top performers in Key Stage Three Mathematics |
07 January 2010 |
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| Certificates for very high achievement in the 2009 CCEA Key Stage Three Tests. |
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