KCETB Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board
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Tá an oibríocht seo á comhchistiú ag Rialtas na hÉireann agus ag an Aontas Eorpach
This operation is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union
KCETB Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board
Rialtas na hEireann Government of Ireland
Co-Funded by the European Union
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Tá an oibríocht seo á comhchistiú ag Rialtas na hÉireann agus ag an Aontas Eorpach
This operation is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union

Month: September 2023

KCETB and SETU sign deal to increase progression from further to higher education

Pictured at KCETB seated are Prof. Veronica Campbell, President of SETU, KCETB Chief Executive Eileen Curtis and Martha Bolger, Director of Further Education and Training at KCETB, standing are Sarah Sartori SETU, David Denieffe Vice-President, Academic Affairs at SETU and Sarah Barron KCETB Adult Ed Officer. Photograph: Patrick Browne

(Wed. 27 Sept. 2023) – South East Technological University (SETU) and Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) have signed an agreement that will see both organisations work closer together to meet the needs of local learners through enhanced progression pathways from further to higher education outside of the traditional CAO system.   The… Continue reading KCETB and SETU sign deal to increase progression from further to higher education

It’s “Leabhair Power!” as ‘One Book One Film For All’ is launched

22/09/2023. FREE TO USE IMAGE. The Adult Literacy Service offered through Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) yesterday launched a family learning project - One Book One Film For All -  in collaboration with Cartoon Saloon that uses WolfWalkers and a programme of supporting activities for family learning in schools, adult learning centres, family resource centres and libraries across Kilkenny and Carlow.  The programme runs until 25 October. Pictured at an event for schools in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow are The Adult Literacy Service offered through Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) yesterday launched a family learning project - One Book One Film For All -  in collaboration with Cartoon Saloon that uses WolfWalkers and a programme of supporting activities for family learning in schools, adult learning centres, family resource centres and libraries across Kilkenny and Carlow.  The programme runs until 25 October. Pictured at an event for schools in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow is Isabel O’Gorman from Castledermot and a pupil at St. Lasarian’s School, Carlow with Cartoon Saloon founder Tomm Moore and Bernadette O’Neill, KCETB Adult Education Officer. Photograph: Patrick Browne

The Adult Literacy Service offered through Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) this week launched its new family learning project – One Book One Film For All –  in collaboration with Cartoon Saloon. And there was a touch of Hollywood about the launch when multiple Oscar-nominated Cartoon Saloon founder Tomm Moore joined in… Continue reading It’s “Leabhair Power!” as ‘One Book One Film For All’ is launched

Music Generation Kilkenny to launch new after-school hub in south Kilkenny

Music enthusiasts and young talents in south Kilkenny are in for a treat as an after-school music hub is set to launch in October with Music Generation Kilkenny, in partnership with Coláiste Cois Siúire, Mooncoin.   The initiative aims to provide a dynamic platform for local youth to immerse themselves in the world of music,… Continue reading Music Generation Kilkenny to launch new after-school hub in south Kilkenny

Celebrations as 160 Ormonde College of Further Education students are conferred

Ormonde College of Further Education graduation night. Pictured are Emma Freaney, Callan, Ide Purcell Kilkenny city, Kirsten Gannet Kilkenny, Rachel Maher, Thurles and Sinead Bolger Kilkenny who graduated in Childcare. Photograph: Patrick Browne

(Mon. 18th September, 2023) – Ormonde College of Further Education held its annual conferring ceremony in Kilkenny city at the weekend at which 160 graduates across 23 separate programmes of study were conferred with their awards in areas such as animal care, equestrian studies, beauty therapy, hairdressing, community care, nursing studies, applied psychology, youthwork and… Continue reading Celebrations as 160 Ormonde College of Further Education students are conferred

KCETB collaborates with Cartoon Saloon in One Book One Film For All family learning initiative

Helen Walsh, Regional Literacy Co-ordinator, KCETB with some of the materials for the One Book One Film family learning initiative

(Thurs. 14 September, 2023)  – The Adult Literacy Service offered through Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) is collaborating with the multi Oscar-nominated animation studios Cartoon Saloon on an engaging intergenerational family learning project launching next week entitled One Book One Film For All.   The aim of the initiative, conceived by KCETB’s… Continue reading KCETB collaborates with Cartoon Saloon in One Book One Film For All family learning initiative

KCETB Student of the Year Awards 2023

Pictured at a special ceremony in Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel of the KCETB Student of the Year 2023 awards is one of the awardees Ciara Corcoran from Coláiste Cois Siúire with KCETB Director of Schools Dr Pauline Egan, KCETB Chairperson, Cllr Fergal Browne, KCETB Chief Executive Eileen Curtis. Now in its tenth year, KCETB's Student of the Year Award recognises personal and academic achievement and is awarded to the student in each of its 13 post-primary schools who has contributed the most during their time in secondary education. Each student received a specially commissioned solid silver medal engraved with their name, the award title and the name of their school and a printed citation from their principal outlining the student's achievements and contribution during their school journey. As well as being awarded Student of the Year, Ciara is also the recipient, from Coláiste Cois Siúire , of the inaugural Vicky Phelan Scholarship to assist her with her third-level studies . Photograph: Patrick Browne

(Mon. 11 September, 2023) – Thirteen “future leaders” who have each made a difference to their school community have been awarded Student of the Year 2023 for their respective post-primary schools in counties Kilkenny and Carlow.   The ceremony, which took place in Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel at the weekend, was organised by Kilkenny and Carlow… Continue reading KCETB Student of the Year Awards 2023

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