Killina Presentation Secondary School

60 th Birthday Mass

To all Friends of Killina Presentation Secondary School

Seasca bliain ag fás! 1948 -2008

Just a short note to let you know that Killina Presentation Secondary School reaches its
60th birthday this year.

To celebrate this important milestone, Mass will be celebrated in St. Carthage’s Church in Killina, at 8pm on Friday November 28 2008. This will be followed by a get-together in Killina Secondary school.

All are welcome to join us on the night to mark this wonderful occasion,

Yours sincerely,

_____________________________________
Michael Nolan
Principal.

60th Anniversary Celebrations

The major role played by the principals and vice-principals who have served in Killina Presentation Secondary School since its foundation in 1948 was highlighted at a special Mass and get-together in Killina Church and in the secondary school on Friday 28th November.The principals included Sr. Antonia Colclough(1948-1952), Sr. Oliver Wrafter(1952-1977 and 1980-1988), Sr. Patrick Deegan(1977-1979), Sr. Vianney O'Connor(1979-1980), Mr. Páraic Moran(1988-2004), Mrs. Carthagena Minnock(2004-2006-acting), Mr. Michael Nolan(2006-2008). The vice-principals were Mrs. Mary Neville(1975-1977), Mr. Sean Devery(1977-2006) and Mrs. Carthagena Minnock(2006-2008).The great times, the sad occasions and the numerous challenges were recalled in the entertaining speeches of three of the former principals, Sr. Oliver, Sr. Patrick and Páraic Moran. Mr. Jackie Hennessey acted as MC for the evening and enlivened the occasion with his witty recollections of times past in the school. An enjoyable night concluded with a cup of tea and a browse through some old photos. Captions for accompanying photos:(a): M.C. for the evening, Jackie Hennessey.(b): Sr. Oliver shares her memories with the attendance at the celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of Killina Secondary School.(c): Sr. Patrick remembers her time as Principal at Killina.(d): Former Principal Páraic Moran addresses the gathering.(e): Killina Principal, Mr. Michael Nolan, addresses those gathered to celebrate Killina's 60th anniversary.