According to the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, the first year of the three year senior cycle, namely the optional Transition Year for those 75% of schools nationally who avail of it, is designed primarily to bridge the Junior and Leaving Certificate Programmes in an examination free environment facilitating the personal growth and maturity of its participants while affording…
Connemara Maths Academy were honoured to host the Mathletes Ireland First Reunion on Saturday 16th August 2014. Mathletes arrived at 9.30 for registration and at 10am were taking on their first challenge with the weather holding up and the rain staying away for the whole day!. This challenge involved all Mathletes forming a perfect circle and with their mobile devices…
Connemara Maths Academy is proud to announce it will host the first Mathletes Ireland Challenge Alumni 2014 event this August on Saturday 16th. Over 100 Mathletes from all over Ireland will be arriving for a one day event packed with adventure activities, creative technology and mathematics workshops which will include 3D Animation and Film production. Further details will be posted on the…
It was the stillest of mornings before sun rise on this Sunday the 29th June, captured beautifully by Ray our Film & Photography teacher, for us all to enjoy. The concert, very much a vital component of the learning process, was the highlight everyone was looking forward to on another absolutely gorgeous day at the abbey. It was such…
The mist was rolling over the Kylemore mountains as the sun started to shine on Kylemore Abbey. The warm sun suddenly appeared just as our film shoot began…. just in time for our leading actors Rianna and Philip to take centre stage. Ray was directing the shoot. Students then took part in the Probability and Statistics industry…
A wet and rainy start to the day this morning didn’t dampen the spirits one bit. 3D Animation workshops with Lisa Carroll and Film workshops with Ray Beggan were running up until lunch time. This photo here shows students reflecting on the rendered animation of a basketball being thrown by a character into the basket, following on from their maths…
Connemara Maths Academy students woke up to the stunning vista of Kylemore Abbey under a blue sky and endless sunshine as temperatures rose into the 20s. What a start to the summer camp! This photo was taken from the office porch as students were getting ready for breakfast. Students started their first day with the Killary Turf Challenge which was…
England has very little chance (less than 3.5%) of World Cup success in Brazil this summer although they have an almost 6% chance of making the final. Brazil on the other hand has a 25% chance of winning the competition outright with Argentina (20% chance), Spain (13%) and Germany (13%) the next favourites. Belgium would seem to be excellent value…
Connemara Maths Academy are proud winners of the Twitter #WOW Prize to add to our #King of Summer Camps Prize. We currently have 5 places left on the Kylemore Abbey Summer Camp for 13-17 year olds (June 22nd – 29th) while there are a limited number of Day Camp places left. Call the office on 095 31925 to reserve…
Time is estimated to be travelling faster in May than in April according to a new study and June is set to slow right down to a standstill unless collective action is taken. This can largely be attributed to the school term ending and the days getting longer. Everyone is affected. The long Irish summer is only around the corner…