The policy of the school is to provide a wide range of activities to cater for the needs of as many students as possible. This range of activities is made possible by the commitment and co-operation of the staff. All students are encouraged to participate in these activities. We believe that involvement in extra curricular activities benefits staff and students. It gives students a sense of belonging and achievement and builds self-confidence, particularly in the less academic student.It helps build friendship and teamwork and exposes students to the positive and constructive use of leisure time which is a valuable part of education for life.It contributes to better staff student relations and helps in relation to discipline especially at lunchtime.

The School Show
The annual School Show has long been one of the highlights of the School Year. The Show is a co-operative venture involving Ardscoil na mBráithre and the Presentation Secondary School. Proof of the Show's success is given by the fact that 1998's production was the 21st in the series.

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Gaisce - President's Awards
This award was launched in 1985 and is designed to encourage initiative, self-discipline, leadership and caring skills in young people between 15 and 25 years of age. There are three awards -Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each participant must do some community work, develop a personal skill, play some sport, organise a venture project. The majority of students complete the requirements for the Bronze Medal.

Mock Interviews
6th Year Students are given the opportunity to attend a Mock Interview in a career area of their choice during the first term and 6th year. Each student must prepare a Curriculum Vitae and letter of application before the evening of the interview. The interviews are organised in conjunction with the Parents Council. Each student is given feedback on their performance ~ order to enhance their learning.

Educational School Tour
Students have the option of participating in .a School Tour abroad at Easter time. This has always proved an enjoyable and worthwhile exercise for all.

Quiz
The students take part in various question times throughout the year, e.g. Science, Business, German and Black Board Jungle

Y.E.S.
Every year, approximately 40 mini-businesses are set up involving over 120 students and these compete in the different categories of junior, intermediate and senior, as appropriate.

Irish Dimension in Education
Seachtain na Gaeilge is held every year to foster the speaking of Irish and to involve students in recreational arid sporting activities 'as Gaeilge'.All students are actively encouraged to spend time in Irish Colleges.

European Dimension in Education
Students have the possibility of taking part in Exchange Programmes. Last year students travelled abroad to Trevoux near Lyon.Whenever possible we have a French and German assistant - to expose the students to a deeper knowledge of the language and culture of their respective countries.

Other Activities Include

• Visitations to hospitals, senior citizens and handicapped
• Debating
• Public Speaking
• Photography
• Poster Competitions
• Horse Riding
• School Bank
• Swimming
• Pitch and Putt

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