BOCES students gets hands-on experience at Irish Cultural Centre

DURHAM―Questar III BOCES Heavy Equipment students at Marilyn A. Noonan School at Durham are taking their learning out into the community this spring.

Students are gaining hands-on experience at the Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural & Sports Centre in East Durham, where they're addressing drainage issues, installing a culvert, clearing land for a new event space, repairing driveways, and performing on-site work.

Community projects like this help bring their classroom instruction into the real world.

The Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural and Sports Centre stands as a place where history, tradition, and community come together. Established in 1987 by dedicated community leaders, this non-profit organization is driven by a heartfelt mission: to preserve and share the rich tapestry of Irish culture and artistry. Located on a stunning 58-acre site in East Durham, the Centre welcomes thousands of visitors annually to experience the vibrant legacy of Irish-Americans in the Northeast.

Questar III, a Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), is an educational service agency providing instructional and support services to 22 public school districts in Rensselaer, Columbia and Greene counties. Questar III BOCES offers elementary, secondary and adult students choices and opportunities in education. Whether they are interested in exploring career and technical opportunities, seeking alternatives to the traditional classroom setting, or in need of support of physical, developmental or emotional disabilities, Questar III BOCES offers programs and services designed to help all students succeed.

For more information, visit www.questar.org.