Largy College Prospectus

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Largy College Coláiste Learga | Clones, Co. Monaghan COLÁ

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2022 Prospectus

Our Mission

In order to meet the needs of our diverse student population, our school strives to attain high academic achievement and personal, spiritual growth.

This is accomplished through cooperation between school, community, parents, teachers and students. We foster a school climate that is safe and supportive of individual students, enabling them to succeed in our ever-changing world.

“Nurturing the Individual.”

Pastoral Care

Largy College supports the contribution made by each member of the school community in helping us to realise our school mission. We:

WELCOME Largy College is a co-educational school delivering educational excellence to the community of Clones and surrounding areas.

Our school is committed to delivering a high quality education and adopts a holistic approach to the education of each student in our care.

Largy College offers a wide and varied range of programmes at both Junior and Leaving Certificate level. Alongside the traditional Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate, at which we excel, we offer both LCA and JCSP programmes to those who wish to pursue an alternative path.

A committed and dedicated staff encourages every student to reach his/her full potential in every aspect of school life. In addition, students are encouraged to take as many higher level subjects as appropriate.

Largy College is a thriving centre for education. We work closely with the local community and other agencies to foster the development of the individual and collective talents of all students and staff. This is achieved in a safe, state of the art and nurturing environment with the aim of developing each student into a well rounded, responsible and educated individual.

Sharon Magennis Principal 2

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place a particular emphasis on valuing and developing the talents of every student under our care, in particular the disadvantaged and marginalised.

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acknowledge and support each person’s role in the school community.

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promote an environment which nurtures the learning and teaching relationship between student and teacher.

Largy College views the development of positive self-esteem as essential for students. The care and wellbeing of students is supported by our Pastoral Team which includes the Chaplain and the HSCLO. The role of the school Chaplain is to create an environment within the school where the student's spiritual and emotional well-being is cared for.

Our Home-School Community Liaison Officer HSCLO promotes the active co-operation between home school and the local community. Education can thrive when everyone works together.

Supporting Our Students

Largy College recognises the importance of assisting students in making smart choices –choices that will affect their futures. The Guidance Counsellor works with all year groups and is involved in classroom activities, one-to-one counselling, career planning, assessment of educational and vocational abilities, alongside other related supports.

The Guidance Counsellor works with all senior students on an individual basis, working on study plans, college applications and access programme applications.

School Functions and Meetings

Meetings are held for all year groups. There are various functions and meetings during the year for parents/guardians and good advance notice is given for such events.

The following are examples of what can take place during the year: • Open Evening for prospective parents • Parent/guardian – teacher meetings • Information Evening on Senior Cycle options • Careers Information Evening for 6th Year students and parents/ guardians • Graduation Ceremony

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School Curriculum

Largy College follows the curriculum set down by the Department of Education & Skills, which may be amended from time to time in accordance with the Education Acts 1998 & 2000.

Junior Cycle – 3 Years

English Irish Maths Science French Home Economics Business Studies Wellbeing Religious Education

Engineering Wood technology Graphics History Geography Art Music Digital Literacy/ I.T

(non-exam)

SPHE (non-exam)

(non-exam)

CSPE (non-exam)

Physical Education

“A Positive Learning Community.”

Transition Year - 1 Year

Transition year is a compulsory programme for students entering senior cycle. There is a good balance in the programme between the academic and the practical dimensions.

In recent years, our students have experienced the following:

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Young Social Innovators (Y.S.I)

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O utdoor pursuits (activities)

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Concern Debating competition

inks with community and voluntary L organisations

Additional Education Needs

While our mainstream teachers hold responsibility for the learning and teaching within the classroom, the Special Education Co-ordinator and her team have additional resources available to offer more specialised support when needed.

This support can be offered on an individual, smallgroup, in-class or whole-class basis. Special Needs’ Assistants offer other support to individual students and are an important part of the learning support team.

Senior Cycle – 2 Years Art, Craft & Design

Home Economics

Biology

Maths

Business

Physics

Chemistry

Geography

Construction Studies

Design & Communication Graphics

English

Music

French

Engineering

Gaeilge

Physical Education (non-exam)

History

Religious Education (non-exam)

“Excellence in Teaching and Development.”

Extra-Curricular

Largy College provides a wide range of extracurricular activities for all our students. These include: • Girls’ and Boys’ Gaelic Football • Athletics • Futsol Blitz • Basketball

Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme

This is an enhanced programme offered alongside the traditional Leaving Certificate.

Students are selected based on their option subject choices at Senior Cycle. They study two modules over two years.

In recent years, the status of this programme has been enhanced as it is now accepted by the NUI and the Institutes of Technology towards the awarding of college points.

“Creating a caring community.”

• Handball • Charity Fundraising • Various Subject Competitions • School Tours • Public Speaking and Debating • Annual Christmas Concert • Whole School Table Quiz

Parents’ Association

The Parents’ Association is an active and vibrant feature of the school community.

Membership of the association is open to the parents/ guardians of all students attending the school.

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State of the Art Facilities

Students at Largy College benefit from modern, educational and recreational facilities including:

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2 multi-media rooms (computer rooms)

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Career Guidance Office

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Comprehensive school library

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Resource Classrooms

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1 computer suite for CAD

Fully equipped Home Economics kitchen Dress Design Room

3 Science Laboratories

Leaving Certificate Applied

The Leaving Certificate Applied is a distinct, self-contained, two-year Leaving Certificate programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life.

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Fully equipped Art Room Sports’ Hall and refurbished Gym Choir Room with a stage

Fully wheelchair accessible.

Students’ Council

Under the guidance of dedicated staff, who work closely with students, we promote the ability to think independently and to lead in our entire student body. We afford them the opportunity to become active citizens in their own school. The council gives students an active voice and platform in the decision making of our school.

The programme sets out to recognise the talents of all students and to provide opportunities for developing personal responsibility, self-esteem and self-knowledge.

The programme focuses on the talents of each student and helps students apply what they learn to the real world.

Deputy Head Prefect Tadhg Cosgrove and Head Prefect Dearbhla Hannon

Pedal Energy:

The school recently held a Pedal Energy day to build awareness of climate change, energy efficiency and sustainability in conjunction with the Green Schools Programme.

Canteen

Largy College offers excellent canteen facilities with a wide variety of healthy eating options available.

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Green Schools

Largy College have recently achieved their first green flag. This was a mamouth feat as it required a whole school effort in the area of reducing litter and recycling.

New bins are in place to facilitate the correct separation of waste and this process is monitored daily with the help and assistance of the student body and the caretaking staff.

Transition Year Programme In May 2019, our Young Social Innovators (YSI) team was awarded the national Silver Award for their project entitled, “We Are All Human”.

Their project focused on promoting the rights and wellbeing of refugees and asylum seekers. Among a vast range of other activities, the team produced a children’s book, a board game and an information app. The team was also awarded the Global Citizens Award.

Road Safety Awareness: Transition year students actively participate in a specially designed road safety awareness programme for young adults, hosted by Road Safety Ireland in Scotstown.

There are numerous school trips organised by teachers for example, TY Bonding day in Tanagh, Dundonald ice-skating, bowling and an overseas trip.

Students are also encouraged to participate in various competitions and extra-curricular activities.

Young Social Innovators 2019 Silver Award Winners Traditionally, students have taken part in debating, coaching, communitybased projects. mini-companies, Lego Mindstorm, Craft, Peace IV projects, Scifest, Junk Kouture and Gaisce to name a few. Largy College has celebrated many successes in various

competitions based on students’ participation in Transition Year and this is due to the hard work and dedication of teachers and students alike.

Transition Year Students Ice Skating

Transition Year Students on Outdoor Pursuits

Transition Year Students 2019/2020 in Madrid

Road Safety Awareness

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Largy College PE and Sport Dept.

The PE department in Largy College offers pupils the opportunity to experience a diverse range of activities which enables pupils to fully develop their range of physical, analytical and social skills.

Over the course of their school life students will develop lifelong skills and a knowledge in all strands of PE. These include: • Gymnastics, Dance, Net and Field Games, Invasion Games, Outdoor Adventure and Athletics.

Boys’ Football

5km Run

Largy College organises an annual 5km Run which is always a huge success, giving great enjoyment to both staff and students. Money raised from the 5km runs has regularly been invested in upgrading our gym facilities to reflect the most modern practices.

This new equipment will enhance all aspects of fitness, including strength and conditioning.

Largy College has a strong history of success in Boys’ Gaelic Football. The 2018/19 season was a very successful year for the U-14 team who came out on top of their group. They progressed to the quarter finals of this competition but were narrowly beaten. This U-14 team showed great enthusiasim and talent and we aim to develop this team further as they progress through Largy College. These boys take a strength and conditioning session every Friday lunchtime in conjunction with Monaghan GAA. The upgrading of our sports facilities and the addition of the new handball wall are an excellent asset to all sports students in the school and in their PE classes.

Handball

The addition of Handball to the programme of Sport in Largy College has proved popular with our students. 1st and 2nd Year Boys and Girls have competed in various competitions in the Cavan and Monaghan schools’ region.

Basketball

Basketball enjoys a high participation rate in Largy College. The success of recent years has continued with the progress of the various age groups in the respective Boys and Girls categories.

Boys’ Basketball

The boys in Largy College compete in the North East Regional Basketball competitions in a number of age groups - 1st, 2nd Year, U-16 and U-19. The under 16 team reached the quarter final stages of the competition which they showed great courage and determination in the game.

Senior Boys’ Team

Girls’ Basketball

The girls compete in the North East Regional Basketball competitions in a range of age groups, including: 1st, 2nd, Cadette and Senior. Last year our Senior team reached the quarter finals while the 2nd year team won all their group games in reaching the semi-final. This years’ teams are well placed for success in the 2019/20 academic year and we look forward to nurturing the emerging talent in the respective age groups. Our teams are competitive and regularly reach the finals of their respective competitions. We look forward to nurturing the emerging talent in the various age groups.

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Cadet Girls’ Team

Katelyn Greenan – Ulster Minor Championship medal winner 2021.

Sarah Tierney, Amy Jo Kierans, Laura Mc Farland and Lily Monaghan – Ulster U-16 Championship medal winners 2021.

Ladies’ Football

Largy College has a strong tradition of Ladies’ Football in the school, competing at Ulster level in grades: U-14, U-16 and U-20.

2018/2019 was a very successful year for our girls’ teams with our U-20 team winning the U-20 D Ulster Championship.

This brought great excitement to both school and community.

The girls defeated St Pat’s Keady in the final. Our school made history this year when one of our 6th Year students, Maeve Monaghan received an Ulster Schools All Star, the first in the history of Largy College.

Owing to last year successes, the girls now will play at C grade in all age groups. Our U-20 team have started off their campaign with encouraging wins over Ballybay Community College and Virginia College. With two games left the girls will be hoping to secure a semi-final position, Our U-16

team have also started well, beating Breffini College in their opening game. This league will continue until Christmas.

The U-14 Girls’ Football League will commence in February.

The weekly training sessions since September are primarly focused on skills and the development of teamwork – adding to the enjoyment.

In Largy College we have a high calibre of talented Sportswomen many of whom are part of the Monaghan County Underage teams. It is great to see our girls representing the school at this level. This year, we had Katelyn Greenan enjoying Ulster Championship success with the Monaghan Minor Ladies as well as Sarah Tierney, Lily Monaghan, Laura Mc Farland and Amy Jo Kierans all playing a key role in Monaghan’s U-16 Ulster Championship winning team of 2021.

Athletics

Students in Largy College participate in both cross country and track events throughout the school year.

We participate in the ETB Sports’ Day each year competing against all other Monaghan ETB schools. Largy College won the ETB Senior Shield this year for the 3rd year in a row. 2017/18/19 Our 5th Year student Molly Coffey O’Connor won a schools’ international Bronze medal in the Discus competition in Derby, setting a new PB of 35.64 metres.

Current 3rd year student, Amy Jo Kierans secured a Gold Medal in the 200 m event at the Ulster Athletics event held at the Mary Peters track in Belfast. She also won a Bronze in the AllIreland Community Games this year. A fantastic achievement by both girls.

Athletics Team - ETB County Sports

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Additional Achievements

All-Ireland Concern Debates - National Champions 2019

Largy College achieved national success in the Concern Schools’ Debating Competition in May 2019. Opposing the motion, “China in Africa is more monster than Messiah”, the team were victorious against Sandford Park School, in Dublin at the final in The Helix. In July 2019, the team travelled with Concern to Sierra Leone where they witnessed, first-hand, Concern’s fieldwork.

Molly wins Schools International Bronze for Ireland

Molly Coffey O’ Connor proudly wearing her Schools International Bronze Medal, which she won in the Discus competition in Derby, setting a new P.B of 35.64 M. Molly is congratulated on her achievement by School Principal; Ms Magennis, and the PE and Sport Department.

Ruth Madden wins Gold Award for Physics and Engineering at Global Youth Science and Technology Bowl 2020 Representing Largy College Clones, Scifest and Ireland, Ruth showcased her invention, “The Microplastic Filter - A small solution to a global problem”. Ruth’s globally unique filter system removes microplastic fibres and particles suspended in the waste water of domestic washing machines effectively preventing their entry into water courses and the wider environment.

The event, an international student science competition in the areas of biology, chemistry, physics and engineering, is a showcase of global youth scientific achievement and innovation, providing a platform for global youth to develop their creativity and scientific mindsets, and facilitate the exchange of scientific ideas, interests and abilities among young scientists all over the world.

Ruth’s nomination to participate in the event in Hong Kong arose from her success in the 2019 Irish

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National finals of SciFest where she won the prestigious Technological Higher Education Association award and an excellence in STEM award presented by Science Foundation Ireland. Ruth’s also won the 2019 ASM Materials Education Foundation Award for her project.

ASM International based in the Unites States, is the world’s largest association of materials engineers and scientists.

‘Promoting Excellence’ Top Achievers in Leaving Certificate 2021 (600 + points)

Pictured are some 2021 leaving Certificate students who achieved over 600 points: L to R; Caitlin Connolly, Ms Magennis (Principal), Carla Rafferty, Ms Mc Mahon (Year Head) and Ruth Madden.

• 7% achieved over

600 points

• 27% achieved over 500 points • 51% achieved over 450 points

• 61% achieved over 400 points

Congratulations to all our Leaving Certificate and LCA 2 students on their examination success.

Student of the Year - 2021

Best Leaving Certificate - 2021

Caitlin Connolly Caitlin is presented with the Student of the Year Award by Mr Brendan Jenkins, Manager of Clones Credit Union.

Ruth Madden – 625 points Ruth is pictured on results’ day with School Principal, Ms Magennis.

Clones Credit Union kindly sponsor the Annual prizegiving in Largy College.

Largy College 25th Anniversary

The photo shows the succession of school leaders from the inception of Largy College in September 1993 to the present day. (R to L) Professor Anthony Kelly (1st Principal) Mr Jim Mc Mahon (Deputy) Mr Jim O’ Connor (Principal) Mr Stephen Trant (Deputy) Ms Sharon Magennis (Principal) Mr Michael Killen (Deputy).

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Y COLLEGE LARG

Largy College Analore Road, Clones, Co. Monaghan

COLÁ

ISTE LEARGA

T: 047-51132 F: 047-51375 E: info@largy.ie Twitter: @LargyOfficial Visit our website: www.largy.ie

Principal: Ms. Sharon Magennis | Deputy Principal: Mr. Michael Killen Front cover photos and sports teams

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