Borrisoleigh Students Tour Rome
At the crack of dawn on Wednesday morning 21st March the TY and 5th year students of St Joseph’s Borrisoleigh departed on their school tour to Italy. On arrival, the students were brought on a walking tour of the eternal city taking in wonderful sights such as the Trevi fountain, the Spanish steps, the Pantheon and the Royal Palace.
Borrisoleigh Students from St. Joseph’s College tour Rome
Borrisoleigh Students from St. Joseph’s College tour Rome
Borrisoleigh Students from St. Joseph’s College tour Rome
Borrisoleigh Students from St. Joseph’s College tour Rome
On day 2, a visit to Vatican city and in particular the beauty of the Sistine chapel and the magnificence of St Peter’s Square captivated the students and accompanying teachers.
Day 3 saw a fascinating trip to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius with the last day in Rome for a visit to an outdoor market and some shopping. The famous Italian cuisine was savoured by all and a wonderful cultural and historical experience will be remembered for years to come
Music students attend Seussical the Musical at the Limetree Theatre
On Wednesday 21st March the first, second and fifth year students attended a performance of Seussical the Musical by MIDAS at the Limetree Theatre. Featuring many of the beloved Seuss characters such as The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant and Gertrude McFuzz, the story teaches us the importance of fighting for your beliefs and the power of being unique. The students enjoyed the lively musical numbers which ranged in style from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R&B to funk.
