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SCARIFF Community College’s as- sembly arena was overflowing for the annual open night.
Principal Sean Daly welcomed po- tential incoming students and their parents to the event which showcased the wide range of subjects and facili- ties available in the building and on the beautifully wooded 20-acre cam- pus as a whole.
Teachers were on hand to meet the visitors, demonstrating in particular the recently installed computerised information technology now avail- able in all classrooms. Part of this
development is a fixed data projec- tor for each room, providing access to information from the internet, world libraries, course textbooks and a host of other gadgetry of our in- formation age. Aided by broadband, these developments greatly enhance the learning experience for students WN uee
Current students took part in les- sons so that parents and would-be students alike got a flavour of the comprehensive curriculum of the college.
Sean Daly recalled that the col- lege, in arural setting close to Lough Derg, had a co-ed history going back
to the original vocational school in 1941. The new and imposing build- ing was completed in 1981.
He told those present that it was the college’s policy to view the devel- opment of the student in the widest possible sense, seeking to provide a learning experience both of a formal and informal nature which would lead to the development of one’s to- tal personality. “Through a broad curriculum, we seek to facilitate the development of our students so that each may leave the college equipped with good life skills,” he added.
Deputy principal John O’Donovan outlined details of the junior cycle up
to Junior Certificate and the senior cycle up to Leaving Certificate.
Cllr Pat Hayes, chairman of the college’s board of management, spoke of his unbounded admiration for the dedication of the staff and the high academic and technical results AYO eA ee mere ON ort
Before departing for conducted tours of the facilities, the visitors further heard an account from Mrs Geraldine Condren of the pastoral care action programme available in the college.