Laois school students awarded language scholarships

Portlaoise College has once again demonstrated its commitment to learning languages by awarding prestigious summer school scholarships in German, French, and Irish to outstanding students.

This year, Isha Bhatt and Jaela Halberstadt have been awarded German summer school scholarships, while Adesuwa Olague and Fadzai Nyakuonda will attend French summer school.

Additionally, the Laois school has expanded its Gaeltacht scholarships to six students, providing Emilija Siugzdinyte, Aoibheann O'Sullivan, Jeremiah Phillips, Julia Skwara, Joleen Dunne, and Mosa Hafeez the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Irish language.

Principal Noel Daly praised this year’s recipients.“We are incredibly proud of our students’ dedication to language learning. These scholarships provide them with fantastic opportunities to develop their skills and cultural understanding, which will benefit them in the future,” he said. 

Pictured above: Gaeltacht 2025 Joleen, Emilija, Aoibheann, Mosa, Jeremiah and Ms O'Regan

The Portlaoise school’s commitment to language education extends beyond scholarships. Portlaoise College actively participates in the Erasmus programme, collaborating with partner schools in France, South Tyrol, and Spain. This initiative allows students to engage in language exchange and cultural experiences, further enhancing their linguistic abilities.

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With these initiatives, Portlaoise College continues to foster a passion for languages, ensuring students gain valuable international experiences that will serve them well in their future careers.