News 2009

Student Welfare Week

The following is a list of the various topics that will be focused upon during the Student Welfare Week taking place from 12th to 16th October

Also, on Wednesday 14th various groups and organisations will be in the college to give students information.

Childcare Students investigating local playgrounds

The Childcare Cohort was busy this week carrying out surveys on children's playground facilities in the midlands area

Updated Bus Timetables

Carrolls Coaches Ltd - Route Athlone <-----> Moate

Enquiries contact 087 2531166

Carrolls Coaches Ltd - Route Tullamore <-----> Clara <-----> Moate

Enquiries contact 087 2531166

New Bus route between Birr and Moate Business College

The following is the bus route being run by West Offaly Community Transport between Birr and Moate Business College.

This bus will operate to college timetables and has a daily charge of €8. Booking is essential. Please contact Sarah Kennedy, Transport Co-ordinator on 057 91 51622 for further details/booking.

The full bus transport leaflet can be downloaded in pdf format here

MBC Art Exhibition

The 2009 MBC Art Exhibition took place in Tuar Ard on Friday May 15th at 7.30pm. There was a tremendous turnout on the night and the event was a huge success. To read more about the event and see pictures taken on the night click here

MBC Rag Week

Student nights out, soccer tournament, blind date, sponsored waxing and much, much more!!. Click onto the image below to see highlights of the events that took place in the student rag week.

Niall Mellon/MBC Parachute Jump

Tutors Aileen Martin and Orlaigh Power took part in a charity Parachute Jump on 21st March in aid of the Niall Mellon Township Trust. There was a long wait on the day of the parachute jump for suitable weather conditions but eventually the clouds disappeared, the sun shone and people began to jump out of airplanes. Click here to see more pictures of the event.

On a serious note, Aileen Martin and Bernie Murtagh will both be traveling to South Africa in November to take part in the house building challenge. In order to take part in this challenge, €10,000 had to be raised. This figure has almost been reached and Aileen and Bernie would like to say a big thank you to the staff and students of Moate Business College and Moate Community School who have been unwavering in their support.

If you are interested in seeing how fundraising activities have been progressing so far, you can download the MBC Niall Mellon Newsletter from here.

Advanced Diploma in Information Technology Receive Heartwise Certification

Congratulations to the students from the Advanced Diploma in Information Technology Class who recently became the first group to be awarded Heartwise Certification in CPR in Moate Business College. The Heartwise Certification teaches students resuscitation techniques and how to operate a defibrillator. Sandra Kelly, coordinator of the First Aid programme in MBC hopes that all students at MBC will receive the certification by the end of the year.

Back Row: Sunny Idahosa, Edward Thomas, Olamide Ojumu, Alan Brewer, Dmitrij Golovin, Kevin Moran

Front row: Edel Donnellan, Cormac Clarke, Sandra Kelly (First Aid Coordinator), AnthonyOliyide, Unoma Aneke, Josephine Murtagh

MBC Pyjama Party

A student night out with the theme of a Pyjama Party was held in March. Click here to see some of the pictures from the night.

Tourism and Travel Excursions

The Tourism and Travel course embarked on a number of excursions recently. Click here to learn more

Fund Raising for the Niall Mellon Township Trust

In October 2009, two of the MBC Tutors, Bernie Murtagh and Aileen Martin will be taking part in the Niall Mellon Township Trust Building Project in South Africa. To raise funds for this venture, a number of events will be held throughout the academic year. On Saturday 15th 2008, Bernie and Aileen ran a table at a "Buy a Bargain" sale in Roscommon. Over €400 was raised for the Township Truse during the sale and a big thank you is extended towards all who contributed to the event.

Teaching Assistant's Students Organise Childrens Halloween Party

On October 21st, the 1st Year Teaching Assistants hosted a party for Senior Infants from Moate Convent School. The students organised the party as an assignment for their course and a great deal of work went into the preparation and organisation.

A great time was had by all and culminated into a dip into the Lucky-Dip before the children returned to school. We would like to thank the Principal and all the staff at the school for their help and cooperation.

Art and Design Decorating our Common Room

The new common room is a great hit with students, who love the modern, distinctive decor.

Tourism - Taste of Eastern Europe

On Monday 13th October, Tourism co-ordinator Jean Bermingham organised an "Eastern European Awareness" morning. Our guest speakers for the morning were Katrzyna from Poland and Lolita from Lithuania. They gave the class an insight into their culture and traditions and how membership of the EU has changed both countries. The Diploma in Tourism and Travel Students of Moate Business College were then invited to sample Lithuanian and Polish food. Students were surprised at how appetising Lithuanian and Polish food is, particularly the bread, cheese, smoked sausages, biscuits, cakes and chocolate. However no one was brave enough to taste the "tongue and ear roll".

Art and Craft Workshops

Jacinta Moody is currently coordinating and running a series of Art and Craft Workshops for the benefit of students attending the Childcare Course. These workshops will provide students with the necessary skills to develop their creativity and help them in their workplace.

Freshers Week at MBC - 20th to 24th October 2008

In the lead up to our mid-term break, all students are invited to participate in our Freshers week which will run from Monday 20th October to Friday 24th October 2008. The following are just some of the events that are planned.

MOVIE MONDAY

Enjoy a day at the Movies—Bring your own Popcorn, sit back & relax a variety of movies

PANCAKE TUESDAY

Pancake Tuesday comes early to MBC. Also join in some inflatable fun—Sumo Wrestling & Bungee Runs

WACKY WEDNESDAY

Today offers the wackiest of competitions—from pizza eating competitions to MBCS very own Bingo Bonanza.

TRIVIA THURSDAY

Get your table quiz team ready—thinking caps on—Prizes for winning teams. Party the night away in the First Student Night of the Year in Auld Shebeen & Club S

Leonardo Project 2008

The 12 MBC students who took part in the Leonardo Project to Barcelona this year all arrived back safe and sound (if tired). Everyone agreed it was a wonderful experience and we have pictures to prove it.

MBC Charity Walk

A big thanks to everyone who participated in and supported the Charity Walk that took place on 23rd April. It was a resounding success with a brilliant team spirit shown by all. Click onto the image below to see more scenes from this trek through the wilds of Moate!

MBC Soccer Tournament

The Sport and Leisure Class organised a College Soccer Tournament which took place on May 1st 2008 in aid of the Niall Mellon Township Trust. The competitive spirit was certainly in evidence with the tournament ending with a nail-biting final between the Business Studies Team and the Art Team. You can see the teams in action here.

MBC Student Welfare Week

Moate Business College recently held a Student Welfare week. This week which was organised by the Student Welfare Officer Fionnuala Ryan was aimed to make students more aware of issues relevant to their lives. During the week each day was dedicated to a different topic. The topics ranged from Traveling and Living Abroad, to Healthy Eating and Alcohol. The students were given information leaflets and presentations on the various issues. Fionnuala Ryan spoke ´that this was the first time the college organised such an event and that it was important as Student Welfare Officer to make students more aware and informed of issues in their lives´. The week proved to be a success and plans are already in progress for next years Welfare week. 

Concern Fast

MBC students and staff took part in the Concern Fast before Christmas and with all contributions collected we were delighted to present Concern with a cheque for €1,563.98. Well done to everyone who participated and contributed

Evening Classes January 2008

Follow the link to see details of all new evening classes which commenced in January/February 2008

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