Tag: Portlaoise College
Laois secondary school hosts successful Make Way Day
Portlaoise College's 2C class took part in an insightful and meaningful activity at People’s Park in Portlaoise recently.
This event was held as part of...
Portlaoise Institute pioneers solar energy in Further Education
Portlaoise Institute has announced the successful installation of a state-of-the-art solar panel system at its Further Education campus on the Mountrath Road, Portlaoise.
This forward-thinking...
Portlaoise College set to host multi-sport league for teenagers with ASD
The newly launched 'LOETB All Stars' initiative is set to begin this year.
This will bring together nine special classes from nine LOETB schools in...
Laois school empowering students and creating change with Student Leadership Conference
Portlaoise College recently hosted a Student Leadership Conference designed to empower students and create meaningful change for the wider school community.
The Conference was organised by...
LOETB Schools STEAM Programme up and running for 2024/25
Laois Offaly Educate Together Board (LOETB) have launched the second year of their innovative STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Maths) schools Programme for...
In Pictures: More than 30 nationalities represented as Laois secondary school...
Portlaoise College hosted a vibrant and diverse Intercultural Day recently, with over 30 nationalities coming together to celebrate their unique cultures.
Organised by Mr O'Neill,...
Two Portlaoise students selected to represent Leinster in swimming and soccer
Portlaoise College is celebrating the achievements of two students who have both earned places on recent Leinster squads in their respective sports.
Yifei Li has...
In Pictures: Portlaoise CBS, Portlaoise College and Knockbeg College students celebrate...
There were smiles all around this morning as Laois students were among the thousands who received their Junior Cert results.
In Portlaoise CBS, it was...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College hosts two successful open nights
Portlaoise College opened its doors to parents and prospective students on two evenings for its annual Open Nights recently.
This year’s event featured a notable...
Portlaoise College looking forward to welcoming prospective students to Open Nights
Portlaoise College is preparing to welcome prospective students and their families to its Mountrath Rd campus for its annual Open Nights next week on...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College officially open new astro turf pitch
Portlaoise College marked the official opening of its long-awaited astro turf pitch last week, a project that has been in development since 2018.
The new...
In Pictures: Transmitter rock as Portlaoise College celebrates new academic year
Portlaoise College's students rocked their way into the new academic year with its annual commencement event in the school courtyard.
Local band Transmitter provided the...
Portlaoise College ready for international educational exchanges and collaboration
Following from the school's successful participation in European Languages Week, Portlaoise College has successfully secured funding through the Erasmus+ programme for the current school...
Pavan scores a maximum as Portlaoise College students gather for Leaving...
Portlaoise College was filled with joy and excitement today as students celebrated their Leaving Cert and LCA results.
While students can receive their results online,...
In Pictures: Glitz and glamour at the Portlaoise College Debs
The 2024 debs season in Laois is underway and there was serious style in Portlaoise on Sunday evening.
The class of 2024 from Portlaoise College...
Portlaoise student awarded prestigious DCU scholarship for gifted students
A student from Portlaoise College has been awarded a prestigious scholarship to Dublin City University (DCU) as part of a programme for gifted students.
Dominik...
Portlaoise College announces scholarships for incoming First-Year students
Portlaoise College have announced the recipients of this year's scholarships for incoming first-year students.
The highly competitive scholarships are each worth over €1,100.
They have been...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College and Knockbeg College host Sixth Year graduations
The school year for secondary level students came to an end on Friday for all those bar the ones doing state exams.
In Portlaoise College...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College celebrates evening of excellence with awards night
Portlaoise College hosted its annual Evening of Excellence, recognising outstanding achievements across a variety of categories.
The event was graced by guest speakers Dr. Sumi...
Laois students shortlisted for national award for their social innovation project
Students from Laois have been shortlisted to a national award for their social innovation project.
The Young Social Innovation awards, now in their 23rd year,...
Excitement building as Laois students gear up for All-Ireland Enterprise Final...
For the first time, the national final for Ireland’s largest student entrepreneurial programme will be held in the Midlands, taking place in the Mullingar...
History made as Portlaoise College win first ever Junior ‘A’ All-Ireland...
Monday, April 22, will go down in the history books in Portlaoise College.
It is the first time that the school has won a Junior...
In Pictures: Laois students organise creative charity fundraiser ‘Anything But a...
A Laois school has undertaken a wonderful new initiative as they continue their path to a more sustainable future.
In a display of creativity and...
‘Significant milestone’ for Laois school as works commence on new AstroTurf...
Portlaoise College is abuzz with anticipation as the commencement of works on its new astroturf pitch marks a significant milestone for the school and...
Laois school working towards eco-friendly transport for students, including cycling, public...
A Laois secondary school is making progress towards obtaining a Green Flag Travel Grant from Green-schools Ireland.
Portlaoise College's Green School Committee is working towards...
Portlaoise College’s Student Council conference ‘fosters sense of belonging’
Portlaoise College's Student Council hosted an innovative conference on Thursday, March 21, centred around the theme of belonging.
The event, organised by the school's Student...
Portlaoise College’s TY show ‘Back to the 80’s’ lights up the...
Portlaoise College's recent Transition Year show "Back to the 80's" took audiences on a nostalgic journey through time at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
From the...
Six Portlaoise College students awarded full Gaeltacht scholarships for the summer
Portlaoise College has announced that six of its students have been awarded full Gaeltacht scholarships for this upcoming summer.
The recipients include fifth-year students James...
Portlaoise College students work to improve job opportunities for adults with...
After learning that 85 per cent of adults with autism are either unemployed or under-employed, a group of students at Portlaoise College have been...
Laois secondary school receives planning approval for four new classrooms, engineering...
Portlaoise College has been given initial approval for a new modular school extension by the Minister for Education Norma Foley.
The news has been confirmed...