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Laois secondary school recognises 24 years of incredible service from three...

Portlaoise College has recognised and honoured the remarkable contributions and unwavering dedication of three esteemed individuals. These have served on the Parents Council for an...

In Pictures: Busy week of student celebration at Portlaoise College

It was an extremely busy week in the calendar of Portlaoise College this week. First up was the school’s Evening of Excellence in Extra-Curricular...

In Pictures: Portlaoise College complete 10km route for annual Bike Week...

Portlaoise College hosted a fun filled cycle event as part of their annual Bike Week celebration, in partnership with Laois Bike Week. The sunny weather...

In Pictures: Portlaoise College celebrates academic excellence with award ceremonies

Portlaoise College held an award ceremony this week, honouring students who have demonstrated outstanding academic excellence. The ceremonies took place outdoors in the lovely sunshine....

Second Year students at Portlaoise College gain insight into the world...

Portlaoise College, in partnership with Laois County Council, completed 'The World of Work' Programme 2022/2023 recently. The World of Work Programme is a collaboration initiative...

Promotion of literacy and reading see Portlaoise College achieve Wellread National...

Members of the Portlaoise College Wellread Committee attended the Wellread National Awards this week where their good work was honoured. At this ceremony, schools from...

Gaeltacht, German and French scholarship winners announced by Portlaoise College

As part of its extensive scholarship programme, Portlaoise College, has recently announced the award winners of its Gaeltacht, German and French Scholarships. These are to...

Laois secondary school awarded European ‘Digital School’ status

Portlaoise College has been recognised with the prestigious European ‘Digital School’ status for their outstanding contributions in digital teaching and learning. The award was bestowed...

In Pictures: Laois students work in local school and provide life-saving...

Sixteen students and four staff members of Portlaoise College departed for Banjul as part of the school's Gambia Partnership Project at the end of...

Laois student among winners of all-island ‘Poetry Aloud’ poetry speaking competition

A Portlaoise college student has been announced among the winners of this year’s Poetry Aloud competition. This is a competition which challenges second-level students across...

Success for Portlaoise College student at World Archery Competition. 

Portlaoise College student Olivia Reynolds recently competed at the 2023 World Indoor Field Archery Championships held at Medway Park Sports Centre, in Kent, England. The...

In Pictures: Parents go back to school in Portlaoise College for...

Recently Portlaoise College hosted their 8th annual STEM evening for 4th and 5th class students and their parents. This evening was held for parents and...

All-Ireland volleyball and Leinster basketball success for Portlaoise College

Last week, Portlaoise College continued their excellent extra-curricular year with victories in the U-16 Boys 'A' All-Ireland Volleyball and U-19 Girls’ Leinster Basketball finals. Portlaoise...

Portlaoise College hosts stakeholder seminar

Supporting students in their educational journey in the core business of any school. However there are many influences that can impact how a student...

Digital leadership programme at Laois secondary school going from strength to...

Portlaoise College has recently developed a digital leadership programme. Technology is an integral part of our everyday lives and the school has recognised the need...

Two Laois students awarded Third Level bursaries by their former school

Each year at Portlaoise College, two students are awarded with a Scholarship Bursary worth €1,000 each which goes towards their third level education fees. This...

In Pictures: College preparation pays off at Portlaoise College

In the recent College Awareness week which took place in Portlaoise College, there were many events and activities organised where the whole school community...

Portlaoise secondary school set to hold Christmas market and auction in...

Portlaoise College students will be holding a Christmas market and charity auction this Sunday in Portlaoise Parish Centre from 12pm until 4pm. All funds raised will...

Back to back success in the Midlands regional basketball finals for...

Portlaoise College’s U-19 Girls basketball team achieved a fantastic win at the National Basketball Arena on Monday. They took part in the final of the...

In Pictures: All smiles as two Laois secondary schools celebrate Junior...

After a very long wait, the 2022 Junior Certificate students finally received their exam results yesterday. Although they sat the state exams back in June,...

‘We Will Rock You’ – Laois secondary school gearing up for...

Portlaoise College are in the final preparations for their school musical 'We Will Rock You' with excitement building. The show will be performed in the...

Silverware on display in Portlaoise college as seven teachers win various...

Portlaoise College teachers brought chemistry from the classroom to the pitch as an unprecedented seven teachers from the school won various county and all...

Laois secondary school receives award from Trinity College to recognise their...

Staff and Students in Portlaoise College have a lot to cheer about recently as they have been recognised by Trinity College Dublin with a...

In Pictures: Laois schools pull out all the stops to celebrate...

Teachers and students are enjoying their midterm break this week but many of them finished with quite a bang last week. The first half of...

Portlaoise College student claims silver medal at the World Kickboxing Championship

Earlier this month, 3rd Year Portlaoise College student, Ugne Kleinaityte claimed a silver medal at the WKC World Kickboxing Championship. The tournament, which sees the...

In Pictures: Laois secondary school embraces its diverse cultures with special...

Portlaoise College has students from over thirty eight different countries and held a special day for them recently. The school relished the opportunity for students...

Portlaoise College visit to the historic Royal Irish Academy

Portlaoise College 6th year students went to the official launch of the exhibition on the life and career of Jan Łukasiewicz, the noted Polish...

Excitement building as Portlaoise College prepares for fundraising Harvest Ball

Excitement is building ahead of a night of glitz and glamour that is planned at the end of the month. Portlaoise College are preparing to...

Portlaoise College Open Nights on Wednesday and Thursday, September 28-29

The transition from primary school to post-primary school is a monumental occasion for both students and indeed for their parents/guardians. Portlaoise College is aware...

In Pictures: Portlaoise College hold concert to officially open school’s new...

They really know how to do things in style in Portlaoise College. To celebrate the start of the academic year and to officially open the...