Supervised Study for 6th and 3rd Years starts Sept 9th 2024

SCS is offering Supervised Study to Leaving and Junior Cert Students, every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4pm to 6pm. Block 1 starts on Monday, Sept 9th in Room F01. Light refreshments will be provided. The cost is €20 per block, refundable if the student has 75%attendance. Application Forms can be got from the main office.

Back to School August 2024

THE PROGRAMME FOR RE-OPENING IS AS FOLLOWS:

2024/2025 OPENING PROGRAMME

 

Tuesday 27th  August, 2024

1st Years only

9.00 a.m. – 12 noon

Wednesday 28th  August, 2024

1st & 4th  Years only

9.00 a.m. – 1.10 p.m.

Thursday  29th August, 2024

3rd & 6th  Years only

9.00 a.m. – 12 noon

Friday 30th August, 2024

All Students

9.00 a.m. – 3:50p.m.

PLEASE NOTE:  School Buses will run in accordance with these times.

 

2024/2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR

 

October 2024 mid-term break:

28th October to 1st  November, 2024. (inclusive)

 Christmas 2024 holidays:  

School closes on 20th  December 2024 and re-opens on 6th January, 2024

 February 2025 mid-term break:

17th February – 21st  February 2025. (inclusive)

 Easter 2025 holidays:                      

School closes on 14th April 2025 and re-opens on 28th April, 2025

 

Other Closures:                                 

• 3rd February 2025 – St Brigid’s Day

• 17th March 2025  - St. Patrick’s Day 

• 5th May 2025 - May Bank Holiday

Staff Training Days                         

• 23rd January 2025 – Cluster Day

• 8th May 2025 - Whole School Planning

 

Book Lists 2024/2025

Please click on the button below for the relevant Year Group Book List

Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle Exam Timetables June 2024

SUMMER EXAMS TIMETABLE FOR 1st, 2nd & 5th YEARS

Click on the relevant buttons below for the Summer Exam Timetables.

TY Summer Exams Timetable

Click on the button below for the TY summer exams timetable.

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First Year into Second Year Subject Choice Information Evening, March 11th 2024 at 7pm

The Careers Department will hold a Subject Choice Information Evening for Parents of First Years going into Second Year in September 2024 on Tuesday, March 12th 2024 at 7pm.

SCS to Host a Career Options Fair

Skibbereen Community School will host a Career Options Fair on Tuesday 12th March from 2.00-4.30pm. 

TY, 5th & 6th year students, parents/guardians are very welcome to attend.  

We would encourage all students to be proactive and become informed about their options after school - Further study at Third level, a Further Education course, an apprenticeship, a traineeship there is so much to consider.....

Come and speak to representatives of  Third level providers to get answers to your questions.

UCC, MTU,UL, SETU, SOLAS, Defence Forces, NMCI, West Cork Campus, Cork College of Commerce and more will be attending the event.   

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TY School Musical 2024

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Internet Safety Webinar for Parents, Wed Jan 31st at 7pm

Dear Parent/ Guardian,

You are invited to an Online Safety Webinar next Wednesday, Jan 31st at 7pm. The event is being hosted by the School’s Management Team and Parent’s Association. The  main speakers will be Ms. Jane McGarrigle from Webwise which is the State's Internet Awareness Centre to promote the safer use of the internet by younger people.

Webwise: Supporting Teens Online 

• Identify the key opportunities and challenges facing children and young people online 

• Explore and discuss key topics including online bullying, image-sharing, social media and time online  

• Examine resources and supports for schools and parents/guardians 

Garda Liam Ryan from the West Cork Division will also be in attendance to give the Gardaí's perspective. 

 

Please join this meeting by using your own Teams App or use your child's School's Microsoft Teams Account to log on.

The link to join the meeting is:

 http://tinyurl.com/y39k5y4a

Pre - Leaving Cert and Junior Cert Timetables 2024

Click on the button below for a PDF version:

After School Support Classes for Leaving Cert Students 2023/2024

Letter to 6th Year Parents, May 2024

Dear Parent/Guardian,

As we enter the final month of your son/daughter's journey at Skibbereen Community School, it's remarkable to reflect on the experiences and growth they've encountered during their time here. 

The normal class timetable for Leaving Cert students will continue as scheduled up to May 22nd, with our final student assembly and graduation celebration. We're excited to announce that the 6th Year Graduation ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22nd, from 2 to 4pm in the school sports hall. We warmly invite all parents/guardians to attend and celebrate this significant milestone with the class of 2024. 

On Friday afternoon, May 17th, weather permitting, the School’s Pastoral Care Team have organised a “Beach Day” on the Warren Strand to mark the final school outing that this Year Group will have together. All students are encouraged to attend. 

Beyond May 22nd, some teachers may schedule additional revision classes, and Skibbereen Community School will remain open as a study facility for 6th years, providing resources for those who wish to utilize them. We strongly encourage all students to attend lessons diligently as we approach the final weeks leading up to the Leaving Cert start date of June 5th. 

After the exams have finished, the School has organised a “Book Sale” where Leaving Certs can sell their books, class notes, revision handbooks and materials to TY and 5th Year Students.  

We've emphasized to the students the importance of concluding their time at Skibbereen Community School on a high note and to the best possible standard. They have been an outstanding year group, always collaborating with the staff, and we expect this to be reflected in their conduct as they finish the year. 

Below you will find a PDF copy of the LC timetables and there's a link to an information video specifically designed for 6th Year students, providing guidance on the essential information to include on the front cover of their answer books and stationery, as well as the correct writing instruments to use during exams. 

The State Examinations Commission (SEC) intends to issue the results of the 2024 Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied examinations to candidates on Friday, August 23rd. 

Lastly, the 2024 digital edition of the Citizens Information Board’s School Leavers guide is now available. This guide is accessible in both English and Irish on the Citizens Information Board website. 

Warm regards, 

Mr. Anton O Mahony, 
Principal, 
Skibbereen Community School. 

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School Calendar Dates 2023/2024

Reopening Dates AUG/SEPT 2023 -

• MONDAY 28TH AUGUST -1ST YEARS ONLY 9AM-11.30AM.

• TUESDAY 29TH AUGUST- 3RD AND 6TH YEARS ONLY 9AM -11.30AM.

• WEDNESDAY 30TH AUGUST -4TH AND 1ST YEARS ONLY 9AM-1.10AM.

• THURSDAY 31ST AUGUST -ALL CLASSES 9AM-3.50.

  PLEASE NOTE: School Buses will run in accordance with these times.

October 2023 mid-term break - Monday 30th October 2023 to Friday 3rd November 2023 inclusive.

Christmas 2023- All schools will close on Friday 22nd December 2023, All schools will re-open on Monday 8th January 2024.

February 2024 mid-term break - Monday 12th February 2024 to Friday 16th February 2024 inclusive.

Easter 2024 - All schools will close on Friday 22nd March and re-open on Monday 8th April 2024, unless changes are required as part of contingency arrangements to make up for time lost due to unforeseen school closures.

St.Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday - Monday Feb 5th 2024

St. Patricks’s Day Bank Holiday- Monday March 18th 2024

May Bank Holiday - Monday May 6th 2024

Other Closures

- September 29th 2023

PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS

6TH - 17th OCTOBER 2023

3RD - 26th OCTOBER 2023

5TH - 11 TH JANUARY 2024

4TH - 22nd FEBRUARY 2024

2ND - 23rd JANUARY 2024

1ST - 7th and 12th MARCH 2024

BOOK AND EBOOK LISTS 2023/2024

Click on the black buttons below for the relevant Year Group Book lists:

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6th Years will be selling their used school books, class notes, revision handbooks, materials etc. to 4th, 5th and 6th years on Friday, June 23rd at 2pm in the canteen. The sale, prices agreed and negotiation is between the seller and buyer and the school has no involement.

6th Year Guidance/RE Class Rotations

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Please Click on the button below for the Class Rotation Document:

Student Council Members 2023/2024

1. AMY STEVENS, 1ST YEAR

2. CATHÁL Ó TREASAIGH, 1ST YEAR

3. JULIA TOKARCZYK, 2ND YEAR

4. NOAH DENNEHY, 2ND YEAR

5. CALUM BRODERICK, 3RD YEAR

6. SAOIRSE DIETER, 3RD YEAR

7. OLIVIA CAHALANE, TY

8. CHRIS JIJI JOHN, TY

9. PHILIPPA BEAVON, 5TH YEAR

10. KAYLA HARRINGTON, 5TH YEAR

11. EMILY O SULLIVAN, 6TH YEAR

12. VLAD KRAVCENKO, 6TH YEAR

Start of Year Information Letter for Parents of First Years, Sept 2023

Please click on the button below for important information about the start of year for incoming First Year Students, Sept 2023.

Start of Year Information for the Parents of Second Years, Sept 2023.

Please click on the button below for important information about the start of year for Second Years.

Start of Year Information for the Parents of Third Years, September 2023

Please click on the button below for important information about the start of year for Third Years, Sept 2023.