Pobalscoil Neasáin
Academic programme
Before the beginning of the new school year in 2020, students generally had one forty-minute class of English, Irish and maths every day. History, Geography, Religion, CSPE (Civic, Social and Political Education) and SPHE (social, personal and health education) were generally done in single-period classes, spread throughout the week. Some other subjects, such as science, PE and the practical subjects such as art, often had double periods. Due to the COVID19 pandemic, class-length was increased to 60 minutes, while the number of classes a day was decreased to six as opposed to the previous nine per day.
Extra-curricular activities
Young Scientist competition
The school participates yearly in the Young Scientist competition and has received at least one merit award.
Sport
The school offers a variety of sports, with association football (soccer) being among the most popular and successful in regional and national age-level competitions. Students have won age-level competitions in gaelic football, hurling and basketball.
Debating and public speaking
The school has a debating group, and in 2008 won the All Ireland Secondary Schools Debating competition. Pobalscoil Neasáin has also won several trophies and titles in public speaking, including the 2011 North Dublin Rotary Club Transition year public speaking competition.
Notable alumni
- Cecelia Ahern, novelist, works include PS, I Love You
- Robbie Brady, soccer player with Norwich City and the Republic of Ireland national football team
- Nicky Byrne, singer and member of Westlife
References
- ^ ""Know Our School"" (PDF).
- ^ "School profile". Department of Education (Ireland). Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "Pobalscoil Neasáin School Details". The Irish Times. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Official website".
- ^ "Instagram 'likes' and whether or not money makes people happy explored at Young Scientist Exhibition". journal.ie. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Ex-pupil bids for United break as Pobalscoil prove their class". herald.ie. 5 November 2009. Archived from the original on 20 June 2020.