About Our School
About Our School
Our Mission...
To create an inclusive, safe, caring and happy environment open to the wonder of learning.
To facilitate the personal, social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical development of each student in reaching their full potential.
To nurture the self-belief of each student.
To develop our school as a community of learners.
To nurture active partnership between parents/guardians, students, staff and the wider community.
Our team
Our team
A team dedicated to excellence in education
The needs of each individual student are of paramount importance to the school and our team. Each member of staff strives to ensure that each student is cherished and their contribution to the life of the school is valued.
The following structures are designed to assist in making real these principles:
Leadership
Principal: Mr. Anton O'Mahony
Vice-Principals: Mr Diarmuid O Donnobhain and Mr Tom Foley
Guidance
The Guidance Counsellors work with all year groups assisting with subject choices, college applications, career options and personal counselling when necessary
Year Head
The Year Head oversees the welfare of a year group so that both learning and personal development are supported. The Year Head is responsible for the spirit, organisation, behaviour and progress of the year group andeach individual student within it.
Chaplaincy
The Chaplain accompanies students on their journey through the school offering spiritual guidance and assistance.
Special Educational Needs/ Learning Support
The staff of Skibbereen Community School work as a team to ensure that each student is given the opportunity to achieve their potential. The school has a very active learning support department who support the classroom teachers in their work. This department assists students ranging from those with specific learning difficulties right through to those who may be challenged by a particular area in any of the subjects offered.
State of the Art Spaces to Explore the Wonders of Learning
The Numbers:
10'800
Square metres
26
Classrooms
20
Acres
Facilities:
26 General Classrooms, 2 Woodwork/Construction rooms, 2 Metalwork/Engineering rooms, 2 Technical Drawing/DCG Rooms, Lecture theatre, Religion and mediation area, 2 Arts Craft and design room, 2 Home Economics rooms, 5 Science Laboratories, 2 fully equipped Computer Laboratories, Library, Canteen/Performance area, PE Hall, Special Needs Suite, Music Room, Full size pitch, 5 Outdoor ball courts
Our Curriculum
Our Curriculum
Junior Cycle Subjects:
Senior Cycle Subjects:
Extra Curricular
Extra Curricular
A wealth of activities to complement our extensive curriculum
From chess club, book club and debating to homework club and musical, there is a vast array of extra curricular activities on offer at SCS to complement our extensive curriculum. Explore what's on offer and get involved...
THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE...
Discover the extensive choice of what's on offer in our extra curricular section using the link below:
Sports
Sports
An integral part of our extra curricular school life
At Skibbereen Community School, we offer an exceptional choice of sporting activities, together with world-class facilities as well as proximity to natural resources that enable us to facilitate sports such as rowing, sailing, equestrian and golf.
There is something for everyone...
Discover the extensive choice of what's on offer in our Sports Section using the link below:
Skibbereen Community School...
Skibbereen Community School...