LETSS Inaugural 6thYear
Graduation
Class of 2024
Principal’s address
Yearhead’s address
Adam Bailey
What’s your favourite subject?
And why? History, I’m a sucker for a good story.
What have you learned from your school experience? Discipline, patience and integrity.
Where do you see yourself in ten years time? In a uniform, getting roared at by a commanding officer for not polishing my boots.
Conor Browne
Best memory:
My best memory in our school would be our PE classes with Brian having a laugh and playing poker in Centra every Thursday losing all our money.
What is your favorite subject?And why?
Spanish because I enjoy it and we had the opportunity to go on an exchange to Barcelona which I’ll never forget
Quote to live by……
Gway you , you pure Grinch yaa
Mark Buckley Curtin
What is your favorite subject?And why?
P.E. So I can do the gym in school.
Best Memory in LETSS:
Killary
Quote to live by......
If you want to buy something without looking at the price tag you gotta be able to work without looking at the clock.
Eoin Callanan
Best Memory in LETSS:
I couldn't choose between the 5th year ski trip or the Spanish Exchange trip. Had so much fun on both of them, if I was able to go back in time I’d probably end up going back to 5th year.
What is your favorite subject?And why?
Gotta be physics, it's just a mad interesting subject and I've no clue what I'd actually enjoy doing in school if I didn't pick it, subject wise anyways. Super smart teacher too.
What have you learned from your school experience?
From 6th year at least, time doesn't even feel real anymore, swear we only started a month or two ago.
Charlotte Carmody
Best Memory in LETSS:
Going to Barcelona with my friends in first year
What is your favorite subject?
And why?
English because my teacher
Amanda is the best to us
Quote to live by……
I’m a lot nicer than my “walking to class” face . I promise
Carrie Carroll
What is your favorite subject?And why?
Construction because I like making things.
Best Memory in LETSS:
Barcelona
Quote to live by......
i'm the soup
Scott Clifford Kearney
Best Memory in LETSS:
Traveling to Italy on both ski trips. Over the course of the 2 trips I have grown to love skiing and hope to travel to more ski resorts in the future. Maybe even work in one.
What is your favorite subject?And why?
English . I really enjoy breaking things down and looking deeper into characters and their actions.
What have you learned from your school experience?
Work hard ,have fun and try new things. Appreciate the your friends and be grateful for the time you have together
Gavin Deegan
What is your favorite subject?And why?
My favorite subject is probablyArt due to me being able to show how creative I can be and to others my imagination.
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
I’ll probably have gotten my Masters in Electronic Engineering and I’ll be planning to get a career in Engineering.
Quote to live by……
“Home is where you make it, if you build it on your feet, then your home is always with you”
Natali Dvinska
What is your favourite subject?And why?
I like both art and Spanish.Art because I’m a creative person and it’s fun and comes naturally to me. Spanish because I’m skilled at languages and enjoy learning them.
What have you learned from your school experience?
Abit of how real life outside school works, that the adult world has a completely different mindset to those in secondary school.
Quote to live by… ‘My homework isn’t done, but I sure am’
Abdel Eldars
Best memory in LETSS: Biology trip to Dublin
What have you learned from your school experience?
The amount of work and effort you put in determines the amount of success you’re going to get.
Where do you see yourself in ten years time?
It’s hard to say where I see myself in ten years, but hopefully I would have graduated uni as an engineer and working. Might return back to do a PHD in engineering.
Logan Fan
Best memory in LETSS:
5thYear Barcelona student exchange/ 5th year ski trip
Favourite subject:
Biology.Teacher is the best!
Also, a very interesting subject to study.
Quote to live by:
I ain’t playing no games, every word that I say is coming straight from the heart’- Bruno Mars
Jack Flanagan
What is your favorite subject?And why?
P.E Because I am a sporty person and it is great craic with classmates and teacher
Best Memory in LETSS:
Going to Barcelona and playing and helping out with the soccer
What have you learned from your school experience?
I have learned a lot different skills and on this journey you start what you finish and what you put in is what you get out of it
Ellen Flynn
Best Memory in LETSS:
going to barcelona in 1st year
What is your favorite subject?And why?
English because i love Janette with all my heart
What have you learned from your school experience?
The friends you make in secondary school are friends for life
Ben Hall
Best memory in LETSS: Ski trip
What have you learned from your school experience?
First years are weird
Quote to live by….
They say ‘It’s physically impossible for a bumblebee to fly’if they can do the impossible, why can’t I?
Elise Halpin
What is your favorite subject?And why?
My favourite subject is English because Amanda is the cutest and puts so much time into us
Where do you see yourself in ten years time?
Married to Kylian Mbappe
Quote to live by…… Some endings become better beginnings
Mark Halvey
Best memory in LETSS:
Playing cards during lunch in 6th year
Where do you see yourself in ten years time?
In a computer repair shop
What have you learned from your school experience? I learned that it’s best to stay in education for as long as possible.
Layla- May Hanley
Best Memory in LETSS:
The ski trip in fifth year
with
all my friends
What’s your favourite subject? English, gotta love Janette
Quote to live by……
What's meant to be will always be
Jane Hartnett
Best memory in LETSS: 5th year art trip to IMMA
What’s your favourite subject?
Maths tied with physics
What have you learned from your school experience?
Don’t let anxiety or procrastination rule your life. It’s a waste of your time and your potential
Jack Haworth
Best Memory in LETSS:
RSE in first year taught by Norma where I had the best laugh withAdam Bailey
What is your favorite subject?And why?
3rd year business because Michelle was very good and it was fun.
Quote to live by...... But I’m funny
Callum Healy
Best memory in LETSS:
The Halloween parties when I dressed up as Brexit with the Union Jack on my back like a cape.And after Covid I dressed up in a hazmat suit that I couldn’t sit in and spent the day in the costume.
What is your favourite subject?And why?
English: it’s a subject I enjoy as it isn’t fully just learning and definitions, it’s way more subjective.
What have you learned from your school experience? I learned a lot but the biggest thing I learned is how much I hate the story of ‘Romeo and Juliet’
Kayla Howard
Fionn ImbuschArtola
Best memory in LETSS: Barcelona trip
What’s your favourite subject?And why?
Construction. Learned a lot of new skills, couldn’t have done the project withoutAlan.
Quote to live by…
Anything worth doing is going to be difficult.
David Kelly
Best memory in LETSS:
Going on Erasmus to Barcelona
What is your favourite subject?And why?
Spanish because I have made friends using it and apply it more than most of my subjects.
Where do you see yourself in ten years time?
Living in a foreign country hopefully, boxing recreationally or maybe professionally
Evie Kennedy
Best Memory in LETSS:
P.E class with Brian but only when we went to the shop not when we did P.E.
What is your favorite subject?And why?
Politics and Society with Sarah Wallis, It's a very interesting subject that allows you to explore many different areas of the world. Sarah always made this subject fun for us.
Where do you see yourself in ten years time?
The President
Ben
Keogh
Best memory in LETSS: When we went to Barcelona
What is your favourite subject?And why?
Construction, because I enjoy being in the class
What have you learned from your school experience?
I learned that you can make great friends here
Finn Lagzdins
Best memory in LETSS: Killary
What’s your favourite subject?And why?
Maths, I like numbers
Quote to live by…..Tis bitter cold and I am sick at heart - Shakespeare
Olivia Malone
Best memory in LETSS: Ski trip in Italy
What is your favourite subject?And why?
Art because it can be fun sometimes
What have you learned from your school experience?
Doing work last minute is the only way I will work productively
Dominik Marij
Best memory in LETSS:Ten person bedroom in Killary. Crazy.
What’s your favourite subject?And why?
DCG. I have a knack for drawing
Quote to live by… Motivation is what gets you started, discipline is what keeps you going.
Shayne Mason
What is your favorite subject?And why?
English because of Janette
Where do you see yourself in ten years time?
Being an electrician
Quote to live by……Imagine a version of yourself that can win
Sam McNamara
Best Memory in LETSS:
Teaching first years when I was inTY. I feel the experience was very enjoyable and it gave me a good insight about my future career.
The Ski trip was also a very fun experience as I got to learn new skills and spend time with my friends.
Where do you see yourself in ten years time?
I see myself hopefully teaching biology/science to secondary school students.
What have you learned from your school experience?
Always to be kind, helpful and open to new ideas. And always be willing to learn no matter the situation, because it might come in handy in the future.
Luke Moroney
What have you learned from your school experience?
I could never be a teacher, do things out of your comfort zone and appreciate the time you have.
What is your favorite subject?And why?
Biology, interesting subject, great teacher and tolerable classmates. Quote to live by……
“If they can make penicillin from mouldy bread, they can make something out of me”
Sean Neville
Best Memory in LETSS:
I have a few. “Johnny’sArmy” winning our UL Indoor Rowing Category, “The Beer Holder” car advert, and doing Lights/Effects for our 2023/24 school plays are my favourites. What have you learned from your school experience?
Alot of useless information, but some useful information
Where do you see yourself in ten years time?
Probably still in Limerick, I don’t like traveling
Elyse O’Callaghan
What is your favourite subject?And why?
I likeArt because I get to be more practical with my work
What have you learned from your school experience?
Only you can get yourself to the point you want to be at..
Quote to live by… Well done is better than well said.
Morgan O’Connor
What is your favorite subject?And why?
English because i learned a lot and had a good teacher and lots of fun
Best Memory in LETSS:
The ski trip was my best memory
Where do you see yourself in ten years time?
Living in a mansion
Naomi O’Keeffe
Best memory in LETSS:
The time inTYwhen we went to that gymnastics trampoline place
Where do you see yourself in ten years time?
Working in childcare
What have you learned from your school experience?
No matter how hard the work is always give it a go. Never give up
Jamie O’Mahony
Best Memory in LETSS:
Going to Barcelona with the school , it was a good time and wish I could relive it
What is your favorite subject?And why?
P.E , because we got the freedom to do whatever we wanted in the gym and where trusted.
What have you learned from your school experience?
That everyday ain’t gonna be easy and you just need to push through till the end.
Colin O’Neill
What is your favourite subject?And why?
Construction,Alan and laughing at Finn.
Where do you see yourself in ten years time?
Still laughing at Finn
Emma Pearse
Luke Phelan
Best Memory in LETSS:
LETSS provided me with the opportunity to travel to Barcelona in 2023. We all went to the beach, shopping, went to the carnival and much more. Nothing went wrong,it was the perfect holiday. I also picked up a lot of helpful Spanish which I will get a H1 in.
What is your favourite subject?And why?
Music has always been my favorite subject as it is my passion. It is one of my greater strengths and I have enjoyed studying it and being a part of the class for 6 years. (AndAbsolutely Smashed My Music Practical)
What have you learned from your school experience?
Get involved in various activities offered.Appreciate your friends.Always bring your journal to the bathroom. Quote to live by……
‘What Do I Need’
Stream
by Pro Murray - Produced By Me
Cian Power Hurley
Best Memory in LETSS: Improving my skillset to steer me into my career path. Receiving my award acknowledging my contribution to the school community with acts of kindness and helping others. Choosing LCA.
What is your favorite subject?And why?
My favourite subject is English with Amanda.She has always encouraged me and given me the confidence to express myself through writing.
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Hopefully running my own car mechanic garage.And to be able to take on young people like myself, to start them off. Like I did work experience inTYand then run an apprenticeship programme .
Anastasia Pokhmelnykh
Best memory in LETSS: First day in this school
What is your favourite subject?And why?
History, because I like studying about the past.
Quote to live by..Always make your story yourself.
Ciara Rice
Memory in LETSS:
The art trip to Dublin in fifth year
What is your favorite subject?And why?
English because I enjoy writing
What have you learned from your school experience?
Choose your subjects wisely
Quote to live by......
You can’t move forward without saying goodbye to the past.
Aislinn Ryan
Best Memory in LETSS:
Barcelona
Where do you see yourself in ten years time?
Sleeping peacefully in my bed
Quote to live by……
Life is soup, I’m a fork
Rachel Shannon
Best Memory in LETSS:
My favorite memory is going on the ski trip and spending time with my friends.
What is your favorite subject?And why?
My favorite subject is construction because I really like learning new skills and being creative.
Quote to live by……
Life is short and it’s here to be lived
Ruairi Shanahan
Tom Sheehan
Best Memory in LETSS:
Doing theAddams family show in 5th year I got to meet loads of new people through it and had a great time on the stage.
What is your favorite subject?And why?
By far its politics and society. I believe it is a subject that allows us to investigate and learn how our society functions and the ideas presented before us makes for an extremely interesting subject
What have you learned from your school experience?
To always put yourself out there, be the person who ask that question or makes that point it will only serve you in the future.
Nathan Sheehan
Best memory in LETSS: My best memory in LETSS was the day we moved the school to Castletroy.
Where do you see yourself in ten years time? I could see myself hopefully doing butchering in about ten years time.
What have you learned from your school experience? I learned even though school is boring I still loved to make friends with those I’m close to’
Luke Shinners
Best memory in LETSS:
Ski trip to Santa Caterina andThe Addam’s Family musical
What’s your favourite subject?And why?
English because I’ve Janette and she always makes us enjoy the class.You can always have a laugh.
Quote to live by….
‘Dreams
become a reality when we put
our minds to it’
Best Memory in LETSS:
My best memory would be the Erasmus trip in 5th year. I liked my host family and it was really enjoyable spending time with them, especially my new friend,Adiya. I was really happy to meet and get to know her as we have most of the same interests.
What is your favorite subject?And why?
Obviously it’s art, because I enjoyed doing the projects as art is my main hobby for most of my life. It’s interesting to see past art styles and how they developed from time to time. In practical work, I enjoyed using materials I never used before (because I’m broke). I also intend to continue learning art in third-level education Quote to live by…… Beware of the Quiet One
Shaqira Soo
Tyler Strazdaite
Best memory in LETSS: Cracking jokes in art class
Where do you see yourself in ten years time?
On a boat
Quote to live by… Reach with no fear
HollyTalbot
Best memory of LETSS:The first Winter’sTale in the old Kilmurry church, it was very festive and everyone took part in the show.
What’s your favourite subject? And why? Music thanks to Deirdre (I should never have dropped the subject and should’ve done it for my leaving cert)
Where do you see yourself in ten years time?Travelling the world, organising major events.
The last word……….