In the spirit of a wholesome education, and honouring the importance of grandparents in the lives of our students, we bestow on both the gift of a day in school together ... doing ordinary things. On Thursday March 23 we held our annual Grandparents' Day in School. As usual, the three generations (yes teachers included) had a lot to learn and enjoy on the day. The many cards and letters from grandparents bare testament to this:
"it was a most memorable day and made us feel special...a credit to the College...we were met by courteous, smiling and helpful TY students and served with a welcoming cuppa...it was a great gift..it meant so much to us to share with our Grandaughter X and the other students, their experience of learning and classwork... being invited to offer comments and even take part in the classwork was enjoyable ... we appreciated the enthusiasm the shudents showed in the subjects taught"

Members of Blanchardstown Active Retirement Association were present as usual and this year we had a representative of the National Council for Ageing and Older People who has suggested that the CCC Grandparents' Day could be emulated nationally. What a privilege for us to have been the first! Our special guest of the day was Robert Carrickford (aka Stephen Brennan of 'Glenroe') who had very positive things to say about the College.