Well done to D.Crowley, 3rd Year who represented Skibbereen Community School in the Munster Irish Schools Boys Scratch Championship at Monkstown Golf Club recently.
And some of the Winners were!!! Pictured receiving their prizes from our Principal were!!
Welcome to our school. Fáilte Romhait Isteach!!
Thank you to the Careers Department, Ms. Ronan and Mr. O'Brien, for meeting with the 6th Years on Thursday to discuss some of the important steps involved in the LC & LCA State Examinations Process.
After the talk, the gathering had a well-deserved time-out, from what has been a very busy time of year in the school calendar and enjoyed some lovely refreshments prepared by the Canteen Team.
Continued support and well wishes to our 6th Year students from all in SCS.
Well done to the 6th Year LCA Class on their fantastic Session 2 results for their Student Tasks and Spanish LCA State Exam. Congratulations to all!
A reminder to all Students and Staff to dress up for tomorrow’s Halloween “Freaky Friday” Dress Up day. Please bring cash to support the 6th year Bake Sale and the Goal Charity!
SCS are delighted to launch our new Preventing and Addressing Bullying Bí Cineálta policy.
Pictured are Ms. Mary Belton (Deputy Principal), Mr. Diarmuid O’Donnabháin (Deputy Principal), Mr. Peter Lynch (Wellbeing Co-Ordinator) & Mr. Tom Foley (Deputy Principal).
Some examples of student work which was inspired by the newly ratified Preventing & Addressing Bullying Policy « Bí Cineálta ».
Year heads have also presented students with the student friendly version of the policy which carries the overall message to be kind to one another.
We were delighted to invite Nurse Margaret Crehan today who gave presentations to our 1st years on health and well-being.
She is pictured with our students, our Well-being Coordinator Mr. Peter Lynch , one of our SPHE teachers Ms. Orla O’Sullivan and their year head Ms. Sarah McCarthy.
Thanks to Mr. Tony O’Sullivan and his BAM team for their helpfulness in organising the room.
Pictured here are our 2nd year students helping out in Cara House.
2nd years stepped up to the mark this week as our 4th years are on work experience.
They are pictured here sorting out raffle tickets for the Cara House annual fundraiser.
Thanks to Ms. Aine Minihane, Ms. Orla O’Sullivan, Mr. Conor Uhl, Mr. Tom Foley and Ms. Karen Sheane for organising.
Huge congratulations to our LRC students on completing their Halloween Living in the Community Project.
Our students continued with the theme of their favourite Halloween characters painted on 'Photo stand-in Boards'.
Students work was then donated to the Leap Scarecrow Festival Committee, for display during the festival.
Well done to all our students and a special mention to our fourth year woodwork students and their teacher Mr O'Sullivan for their assistance with the stands and board design.
Pictured are our U15 Boys Football Team and the team from Schull Community College who played a great game against each other today.
Best of luck to our Senior Boys Football Team and their Coaches in their first round Corn Uí Mhuirí Match V Coláiste Choilm Ballincollig!
Wednesday October 22nd
1.30pm St.Mary’s GAA Grounds Enniskeane
CAO Virtual Information Evening for Students & Parents
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, from 6.00pm
CAO will host an webinar on the CAO application process, will provide advice on choosing courses and supports for parents/guardians and live Q&A with representatives of Higher Education Institutions.
Spaces for the live online event are limited: a recording will be available after the event for those who were unable to attend.
Registration is required https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=webinar
On a beautiful October day, our Transition Year Home Economics students embarked on a delicious and educational journey to Ballymaloe Cookery School and Gardens in East Cork. The visit was a feast for the senses and a masterclass in sustainable living.
Ballymaloe Highlights
Ballymaloe is certainly a place where food is grown, nurtured, and celebrated.
On Thursday morning last, our students were warmly welcomed into the heart of Ballymaloe’s ethos with a beautiful buffet of homemade sweet treats and elderflower cordial. Students explored the lush organic gardens, met the famous free-range hens at the ‘Palais des Poulet’s’, and learned about the importance of seasonal produce and soil health.
A visit to the sourdough headquarters and associated ‘Bread Shed’ was a standout moment for students who are fans of their TikTok posts! The 100-acre farm at Ballymaloe is home to 12 Jersey cows – a stocking ratio not often seen in West Cork! We were introduced to the small dairy that makes butter, cheese and yogurt daily.
We enjoyed a guided meander through their many and varied vegetable, fruit, herb and flower gardens. Biodiversity is key to all that happens here. We were delighted to be among the first guests to be welcomed to Ballymaloe’s new glass house covering over one acre of ground! The highlight of the morning? Meeting renowned chef Rachel Allen, who shared some of her culinary wisdom and passion for sustainable cooking.
Mahon Market & Shopping Centre Moments
The afternoon brought a change of pace with a lively visit to the weekly Mahon Farmers Market. Students sampled local cheeses, artisan chocolates, and chatted with producers about food provenance and ethical sourcing. Of course, no trip to Mahon Point would be complete without a quick bite at the newly opened Wendy’s—a real contrast to the morning’s wholesome fare! A little retail therapy followed, with students picking up treats and treasures before heading home.
This memorable day blended sustainability, food education, and fun— hopefully leaving students inspired to think more deeply about what’s on their plate and where it comes from.
Roll on our next food trip!
Photos of our Music students on their jam packed tour to London and Liverpool last week which included:
Tour of Royal Albert Hall.
Performance of Wicked.
Workshop at Pineapple Dance studio.
Panoramic view over London at Horizon 22.
Performance of Mozart’s Requiem.
Beatles tour in Liverpool.
Performance of The Book of Mormon.
A visit to Liverpool Cathedral (The largest in the British Isles).
Workshop and interactive experience at the British Music Experience.
It was an amazing trip and an unforgettable experience for all.
Pictured are our students helping out in Cara House.
They spent the day chatting to all of the clients, doing errands and organising their shopping lists in local supermarkets.
Thanks to Ms. Aine Minihane, Ms. Orla O’Sullivan, Mr. Conor Uhl, Mr. Tom Foley and Ms. Gretta Burchill for organising.
