Gaisce Awards

Gaisce or ‘great achievement’ is a self-development programme for young people between the ages of 15-25 and has been in existence since 1985. The Awards initially flourished under the patronage of former President Patrick. J Hillery and to date and have been carried by incoming President’s. To date over 300,000 young people have participated in the Gaisce programme.

Students at KCS were recently presented with their Bronze Gaisce awards. The students completed challenges in community involvement, a personal skill, physical recreation and an adventure journey. A special mention to Thomas Grennan who has achieved a Silver medal.

Many thanks to Gaisce Co-ordinator Ms Máire Fleming.