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Congratulations to the Chamber choir

Congratulations to the Chamber choir on being awarded 2nd place in the Cork International Choral Festival, mixed voice, post primary schools competition. They sang so ...

April 19, 2018
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Newtown Country Market

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April 19, 2018
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Sport & pizza!

TY students get ready for Mental Health day on Friday. Sport and Pizza ..... a great way to socialise and relax ...

March 7, 2018
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Choir update!

The school choirs are getting very excited about their upcoming trip to Prague. The Chamber choir and the Girls choir will depart on Thursday 22nd ...

March 7, 2018
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School to remain closed Monday, 5th March, 2018

The school will reopen as normal tomorrow Tuesday 6th March, 2018. ...

February 28, 2018
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Open Morning for Boarding – Sat 24th Feb 18

Open Morning for Future Boarders Saturday 24th February 2018 Outline Plan 10.00 – 10.30 am: Arrival and welcome with Coffee / Tea in Dining Room ...

February 12, 2018
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Christmas Concert December 2017

"T'was the night before Christmas, all in the Foy hall, gathered students and parents, awaiting the opening call...." Christmas Concert December 2017. Please enjoy this ...

February 9, 2018
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Clan Cross Country 2017

Clan Cross Country 2017 Well done to everyone who braved the cold to run in the Clan Cross Country this morning. Some very competitive races ...

January 8, 2018
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Rugby & Hockey

Some pictures from various matches that took place in school on Wednesday, 12 December, 2017 in very mixed weather conditions. Thank you to everyone who ...

January 8, 2018
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TY Young Social Innovators project launch

Please support this year’s TY Young Social Innovators project this year. 2017 TY YSI launch ...

January 8, 2018
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Transition Year Christmas Concert 2017

Well done to everyone who took part in the show today. It was a pleasure to be there to witness all the performances. For ...

January 8, 2018
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2017 Christmas Concert

A great turn out for the school's Christmas Concert. It was amazing to watch such talented performers. Well done to everyone who took part. ...

January 8, 2018
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Annual Christmas visit to St. Patrick’s Hospital

Our annual Christmas visit to St. Patrick's Hospital to deliver our gift filled shoeboxes. Sincere thanks to everyone that contributed to this wonderful collection. ...

January 8, 2018
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2w CSPE Fundraiser

2017 ended on a high for the 2W C.S.P.E class who organised a highly successful fundraiser for the Central Remedial Clinic on the last day ...

January 8, 2018
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December 6, 2017
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Bake Sale

Well done to all involved in the bake sale today organised 2Y CSPE for Opportunity Knocks a grand total of E453 was raised . ...

October 27, 2017
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All Ireland Schoolboys’ Hockey Championships 2017

We wish every success to the Senior Boys Hockey team will be taking part in the All Ireland Schoolboys' Hockey Championships in Cork from Wednesday ...

October 25, 2017
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Well done to our hockey players!

Well done to the girls inter and minor teams who played Abbey Community College. The minors won 1-0 in a very even match. Rebecca Doyle, ...

October 9, 2017
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Sports Fixtures week beginning 9th October 2017

Sports Fixtures week beginning 9th October 2017 Monday U14 Rugby v Midleton College Away Wednesday Minor/Junior and SeniorGirls Hockey v KCK Home Wednesday Senior Boys ...

October 9, 2017
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A visual momento of an inspiring trip to the New Ross piano festival this year. Sean Morgan-Rooney gave an informal talk on life as a ...

October 9, 2017
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Visit from Eunicas

There was great interest in Guy Flouch's talk for fifth years on 6th October. Guy runs eunicas, an organisation which assists students with their applications ...

October 9, 2017
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New Ross piano festival

A visual momento of an inspiring trip to the New Ross piano festival this year. Sean Morgan-Rooney gave an informal talk on life as a ...

September 28, 2017
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Newtown School Pupils cycle in aid of the Jack and Jill Foundation

Newtown students joined over 100 cyclists last Saturday morning to support the Jack & Jill Foundation. Over €10000 was raised, this will go to support ...

September 28, 2017
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Boarding Open Day

Open Morning for Future Boarders Saturday 30th September 10.30 - 11am: Arrival and welcome with Coffee / Tea in Dining Room 11.00am: Study Hall – ...

September 27, 2017
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Welcome to our first year

Welcome to our first years. We wish them a very happy time at NSW. ...

September 6, 2017
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Hockey Fixtures – 06.09.2017

Best of luck to our hockey teams playing at home today against Ashton - Senior Boys at 12.30, Minor Boys at 1.45 ...

September 6, 2017
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Rookies 2017/2018 – Dates for the diary

Rookies 2017/2018 - dates for the diary Block 1 Monday 6.50pm-8:30pm Sep 4 – Oct 9 OR Wednesday 3:30pm-4:45pm Block 1 Sep 6 – ...

August 28, 2017
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6th Form celebrate their years of learning a foreign language

Tonight was the 6th year language dinner where students got to sample some French, Spanish, German dishes, celebrate 6 years of learning a foreign language ...

May 17, 2017
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NSW Summer Assessment Timetable 2017

Please click the link below to see our Summer Assessment timetable for 1st, 2nd and 5th forms. Summer Exam Timetable 2017 1st, 2nd & 5th ...

May 17, 2017
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Newtown Association’s Annual Country Market

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May 14, 2017
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Sports Round up week ending 28/5/2017

European Karate Championships Well done to Lynda and David G who were selected to represent Ireland at the European Karate Championships from 5th to 10th ...

May 2, 2017
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National Pool Lifeguard Qualification at NSW

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April 11, 2017
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The Senior Girls lost 0-3 to Kilkenny College today in the Senior Girls South East Cup Final. The score line didn't reflect the nature of ...

April 5, 2017
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Junior Girls Hockey

The junior girls won their league final play off on Tuesday. They beat a very competitive St Leo’s side. 1-1 at the end of full ...

April 1, 2017
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Sports Round Up – week ending 31/3/3017

Senior Boys Hockey Commiserations to the Senior Boys Hockey team after losing the Munster final 5-2 to a strong Villiers side on Thursday. The final ...

April 1, 2017
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Under 16 Rugby v Blarney

Hard luck to the Under 16 rugby squad who lost 17-5 to Blarney last Thursday. All those who played gave of their best and are ...

March 28, 2017
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Laces for Life day

Today we are delighted to be hosting the first ever “Laces for Life Day” in Newtown School. We hope that the whole community will support ...

March 16, 2017
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Recent coverage of Newtown in the media

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March 15, 2017
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Visit from French Theatre for School

On Tuesday 14th March the French Theatre for School came for 2 really enjoyable plays. The French actors also got great help with the performance ...

March 15, 2017
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Orienteering – March 2017

Munster Schools Congratulations to all those who travelled to Trabolgan for the Munster schools orienteering championships.. In all the categories except 1st years, we entered ...

March 15, 2017
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Launch of ‘Give Peas a Chance’ at Newtown

Click here to read all about the launch of 'Give peas a chance' that happened at our school recently. Launch of 'Give Peas a Chance' ...

March 12, 2017
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Sports Fixtures week commencing 13/3/2017

Sports Fixtures week commencing 13/3/2017 Tuesday 14/3 Senior Rugby v Killaloe (Away) Time TBC Wednesday 15/3 SOUTH EAST CUP Minor Boys Hockey v KCK (Home) ...

March 12, 2017
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Sports Round Up 11/3/2017

Tuesday 7/3 Minor Girls Hockey The minor girls lost 2-1 to a very strong High School side. Very pleasing to see such a fine team ...

March 12, 2017
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Rugby win for our Under 16s

Congratulations to our Rugby Under 16s on their 10-5 victory today against Carrigaline, Cork. Well done to Sam J who scored both tries. ...

March 7, 2017
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Sports Fixtures week commencing 6/3/2017

Sports Fixtures week commencing 6/3/2017 Tuesday 7/3 Rugby U16 v Carrigaline (Away) @11am Orienteering Munster Schools, Trabolgan, Cork. Depart at 10.15am Wednesday 8/3 Hockey Minor ...

March 7, 2017
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Sports Round Up week ending 3rd March 2016

Sports Round Up week ending 3rd March 2016 Thursday Senior Boys Hockey The senior boy’s hockey team travelled to St Andrews College Dublin Thursday for ...

March 5, 2017
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Sports Fixtures week 27/02/2017

Upcoming Sports Fixtures w/c 27/2/2017 Rugby Tuesday 28/2/17 U14/Seniors (away) v Youghal. Depart 9am Wednesday 1/3/2017 U15 Rugby Blitz in Carrick ...

February 27, 2017
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5th Form – Guest Speaker

Rachel Kidd, from T.C.D, will be giving a talk to 5th years, Monday 6th March, class 1 and 2 in the Lecture Theatre. Her ...

February 7, 2017
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Rugby match Report

Hard luck to the Under 15 team who lost 14-10 to Waterpark. Try scorers – Finn V, Manuel D. Well done to Mark W, Niall ...

February 7, 2017
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Girls Hockey Match Report

Girls Hockey Congratulations to all the girls who played against the Ursuline last Wednesday • First years won 4-0 • Juniors lost 2-3 • Seniors ...

February 7, 2017
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Weekend Activities

Have a look at the photos below to see the activities that are enjoyed by our Boarding Students at weekends, including Ice Skating, Bowling, trips ...

February 7, 2017
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Hockey Win!

Well done to Newtown Senior Boys Hockey team who beat Midleton College 2.1 in the Semi Final of the A cup. It's a first final ...

February 7, 2017
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Bridge Film Festival 2016 Judges Choice Public Service Announcement Winners

This film was created by TY students in Feb 15 in a workshop with Young Irish Film Makers for the U Create "#Little Things" ...

February 7, 2017
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Ada Lovelace Initiative

We welcome Sona Harrison, old scholar to school to talk to TY students on Wednesday 25th Jan. about the Ada Lovelace Initiative. This initiative work ...

January 30, 2017
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Pool Lifeguard Course

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January 30, 2017
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Sports Fixtures w/c 30.01.2017

Wednesday, 1st February 1st Year Rugby Blitz at Waterford Rugby Club. Kick off at 11am Senior Boys Hockey v High School Rathgar away. Time to ...

January 27, 2017
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Sports Round up 26.01.2017

Girls Hockey – 25th January 2017 1st year girls lost to a very strong Kilkenny College side. A good effort by all and a lot ...

January 27, 2017
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Artifice Approaching

Some of the work completed for Artifice in Lismore. ...

January 23, 2017
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Dance for Life rehearsals get underway

Students had the first of their dance training sessions last Thursday for our "Youth Dance for Life " show. This event takes place on Friday ...

January 23, 2017
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Chamber Choir sing live on RTE

Congratulations to the Chamber Choir who sang live on RTE television. Please click on the link below to see the performance. Newtown School Chamber ...

January 22, 2017
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1st Year Rugby Blitz

Well done to the 1st year rugby team on their excellent performances in the Rugby blitz today held at Clonmel RFC. This was easily some ...

January 20, 2017
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Girls Hockey – 18/1/2017

The minor girls beat Loreto Kilkenny 1-0 in a very competitive match. A great result and well deserved – congratulations to the whole squad. The ...

January 19, 2017
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Boys Hockey Report – 18/1/2017

Well done to the 1st year and minor boy’s hockey team who both recorded wins over Villiers School yesterday. The 1st year team won 6-4 ...

January 19, 2017
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Non-uniform day in aid of the Gavin Glynn Foundation

On Thursday the 15th of December 2016 1w held a no-uniform day in aid of the Gavin Glynn Foundation. Two weeks before the event 1w ...

January 17, 2017
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DCU Visit to 5th Form

A reminder to all 5th form students that there will be a talk by Colette Byrne, Dublin City University next Monday 16 January, class 1 ...

January 17, 2017
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Upcoming Sports Fixtures

Upcoming Fixtures: 20/1/2017 Rugby Blitz in Clonmel RFC (High School/Abbey/Waterpark/Newtown) 15 aside 20 minute matches (Time to be confirmed) Upcoming hockey fixtures: 18/1/2017 1st year ...

January 16, 2017
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