Extra-curricular activities

Pobalscoil Iosolde offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities that complement academic learning and promote holistic student development. These activities include sports, arts, academic clubs, and opportunities for social and personal growth. Activities range from team sports like Gaelic football, soccer, and basketball, to creative pursuits like art, music, and drama. Pobalscoil Iosolde offers clubs focused on specific interests such as chess, debating, and Green Schools.

Here's a more detailed look at the types of activities you might find:

Sports: 

• Team Sports: Gaelic Football, Soccer, Basketball, Table tennis

• Individual Sports: Athletics, Rowing, Badminton

Arts & Culture: 

• Music: Choir ,Music Club, Emmanuel & Pobalfactor talent competition

• Drama: Drama Club, School Panto

• Academic: Debate and Book Club 

• Other Clubs: Chess Club, Gaming Club

• Student Leadership: Student Council

• Community Engagement: Green Schools, Student Literacy & Committee,

• Competitions: Maths Competitions, Creative Writing Competitions, Art, Enterprise Competitions

• Gaisce Awards: President's Award for Transition Year students

• School Tours & Trips: Educational tours, theatre visits, and trips to museums or historical sites

• Homework Clubs & Study Facilities: Providing support for academic work

• Breakfast & Lunch clubs

Benefits of Extracurricular Activities:

Extracurricular activities provide numerous benefits for students beyond academics, including: 

• Skill Development: Enhancing teamwork, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Social Connections: Fostering friendships and a sense of belonging.

• Exploration of Interests: Discovering new passions and talents.

• Personal Growth: Boosting self-esteem, confidence, and overall well-being.

• Time Management: Learning to balance academic and extracurricular commitments.