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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

Find Your People is winning anthem to represent 340,000 ETB learners

18/8/23 ***NO REPRO FEE*** Finding their Voice Ten learners from Cork ETB’s National Learning Network today followed in the footsteps of U2 and The Rolling Stones by recording their own song – Find Your People - at the iconic Windmill Lane studios in advance of its formal adoption as the anthem of more than 340,000 learners across Ireland’s 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs).Riverdance composer Bill Whelan, rapper/songwriter MuRli, and musician/composer Ellen Cranitch were the prestigious judges of the ETBI Anthem Competition held to mark the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Education & Training Boards.Education & Training Boards Ireland invitedlearners and participants in all ETB schools, colleges and programmes around the country to compose an anthem to celebrate the work and core values of the largest state providers of education and training. The initiative was run in partnership with Music Generation, Ireland’s national music education programme that gives children and young people access to high-quality performance music education.Despite autistic, mental health and learning challenges, the composers (aged 16-33yrs) worked collectively to create an uplifting anthem that captures the essence of empowerment, inclusivity and lifelong learning within education and training boards. The winners will premiere their anthem on the 28 September 2023 in Cork City Hall in front of the 16 ETBs before its release as part of a nationwide campaign to promote the services of ETBs. Pictured at today’s recording at Windmill Lane are Kane, Chantelle, Praise and Shane. Pic: Marc O'Sullivan

KCETB would like to congratulate Cork ETB’s National Learning Network on winning the ETB Anthem Competition.   The winning anthem, Find Your People, was written by ten ETB learners aged 16-33 years on the Skills for Life programme at National Learning Network Hollyhill, funded through Cork ETB. NLN Hollyhill provides a range of training, support… Continue reading Find Your People is winning anthem to represent 340,000 ETB learners

Kilkenny Adult Learning Service cooks up a treat for family learning

Something’s cooking in St. John’s Parish, Kilkenny thanks to a wonderful initiative undertaken by Kilkenny Adult Learning Service and the parents of St. John’s Junior and Senior Schools – the creation and publication of a school cookbook that has just been launched.   The parents of St John’s have been meeting every Friday to work… Continue reading Kilkenny Adult Learning Service cooks up a treat for family learning

Talented Music Generation Carlow musicians win scholarships to US music camp

(Wed. 21 June, 2023) – Two talented young Music Generation Carlow musicians have been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent Ireland at the renowned International Music Camp in the US.   Kate O’Brien (17yrs), from Carlow town, and Eamonn O’Connor (15yrs), from Tullow, will travel to North Dakota on 25 June to participate in the… Continue reading Talented Music Generation Carlow musicians win scholarships to US music camp

KCETB Annual Newsletter 2023 published

(Wed. 14 June, 2023) – KCETB has published its Annual Newsletter 2023 that documents a busy year of activities across its schools, centres and offices.   The newsletter reflects a busy calendar packed with sporting fixtures,  concerts, plays, awards ceremonies, open days, and learner events among the many initiatives that contributed to a packed 12… Continue reading KCETB Annual Newsletter 2023 published

Music is in the air with Music Generation Kilkenny

Pictured are Music Generation Kilkenny musicians at "Sounds of Summer" at Butler House Garden. Also pictured from left: Sinead Blanchfield, Music Generation Kilkenny Development Officer; Cathaoirleach Kilkenny Co Co, Cllr Pat Fitzpatrick and Kilkenny Civic Trust Ciaran Conroy.

(Mon. 19 June, 2023) – Music was in the air around Kilkenny city for the last two weekends as Music Generation Kilkenny hosted a number of workshops and events as part of its 2023 summer programme.   A free musical event, Sounds of Summer, was held in Butler House Garden in partnership with Kilkenny Civic… Continue reading Music is in the air with Music Generation Kilkenny

Kilkenny Youthreach learners receive academic and personal achievement awards

Kilkenny Youthreach Awards at Butler House Gardens, Kilkenny city.

(Mon. 12 June, 2023) – Kilkenny Youthreach held its end-of-year ceremony last week in the gardens of Butler House that provided an idyllic backdrop to a poignant event that saw learners received academic, volunteering and personal achievement awards.   Kilkenny Youthreach is a full-time education programme that gives a second chance to early school leavers aged… Continue reading Kilkenny Youthreach learners receive academic and personal achievement awards

Music Generation Carlow hosts its end-of-year showcase

Young musicians Aoíse Gould, Gráinne Nevin, Katie Nolan, Claire Ryan, Orla McCann, Keeva Delaney, with teacher Brian Murphy, performing at the Music Generation Carlow end-of-year concert.

(Tue. 6 June, 2023) – Music Generation Carlow (MGC) hosted its highly-anticipated end-of-year showcase last week in what was an unforgettable evening of musical accomplishment.   The concert featured exceptional performances by talented individuals, duos and groups from both county HUB programmes, as well as Reelig and ReelÓg, MGC’s county ensembles.  The concert also featured… Continue reading Music Generation Carlow hosts its end-of-year showcase

Artistic delights at Grennan Mill Craft School student exhibition

Repro Free No Charge for Repro 27-5-2023 Enda Walsh from Graiguenamanagh Co. Kilkenny is pictured in front of his creation Gluaisteacht at the end-of-year exhibition at Grennan Mill Craft School in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. Jewellery, ceramics, textiles, prints and metalcraft are amongst the 200 exhibition items on display by 15 emerging craft makers. Part of Ormonde College of Further Education, Grennan Mill Craft School is operated and managed by Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB). Picture Dylan Vaughan

(Mon. 30 May, 2023) – The evening sunshine last Friday was a beautiful backdrop to the end-of-year exhibition at Grennan Mill Craft School where visitors mingled with students and staff and viewed more than 200 pieces crafted by 15 emerging craft makers.     Guests were treated to a reception as they viewed craft on… Continue reading Artistic delights at Grennan Mill Craft School student exhibition

Ormonde College end-of-year exhibition makes welcome return

Padraigh Murray from Myshall Co. Carlow discussing his work with Ormonde College Deputy Principal Úna Hayes

(Fri. 12 May, 2023) – With pride the delight, the staff and students of Ormonde College of Further Education last night gathered for the opening of its end of-year exhibition after a four-year hiatus imposed by the pandemic. The event was held at the college’s Visual Arts Campus on Gaol Road in Kilkenny.   The… Continue reading Ormonde College end-of-year exhibition makes welcome return

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