There will be a cake sale this Friday, October 5th at lunch time for the 6th year debs and for school charities. Any donations of baked goods will be greatly appreciated and can be dropped into the general area on Friday morning.
The TY Girls arrived back exhausted but exhilarated after a 3 day activity fest in Kilfinnane. They hillwalked, riverwalked, wall climbed, mountainbiked and kayaked! We never mentioned the orienteering, archery and bushcraft. The Instructors thought they were a fantastic bunch. Well done girls for doing us proud! Many thanks to Ms. Orla O Sullivan and Ms. Deirdre Hennigan for giving up their time to accompany them.
Supervised Study will be held every Tues and Thurs evening from 6pm to 9pm in F45. Places are limited. Registration forms and details can be got from the office.
Michael fought in the national kickboxing competition in March, winning a bronze and silver medal securing his place on the Irish junior kickboxing team. 6 months of intense training 6 days a week has taken him to Jesolo Italy at the junior world kickboxing championships along with 5 others from west cork kickboxing club. He fought a Polish fighter in the first round, earned a great win in the second round against a Bulgarian fighter to take him to the quarter finals. He will battle it out against a Spanish fighter this afternoon to win a place in the semi finals.
Our third years in Madrid on their Spanish exchange have been very busy this week. They have visited the home of Real Madrid, The Barnabeu, the Salamanca Cathedral, Retiro Park and the Plaza del sol. Plus they have been enjoying temperatures of 29degrees! Disfrutar!
The School Community want to congratulate Gary, Paul O Donovan, Emily Hegarty. Denise Walsh and Aoife Casey on their fantastic performances at the World Rowing Championships in Bulgaria this weekend. Well done Skibb Rowing!!!
On the 14th of September 2018, we had the amazing opportunity to learn about our local producers and the stories behind them. Mr Donal O’Driscoll from Skibbereen and Bandon credit union started us off with an insightful speech about what it takes to run a business.
Next up to the mic was Ms Fiona Field who is the manager for the Taste of West Cork. She told us about the ins and outs of how it came about. There are 41 towns and 6 islands involved in the 2018 Taste of West Cork.
The first cooking demonstration was done by winner of MasterChef USA 2016 Mr Shawn O Neale. He showed us the correct way to cut an onion, using a certain technique called the ‘claw method’.
Ms Siobhán O Callaghan, owner of Kalbos and Uilinn of Skibbereen was up next. She gave us an insight into her early cookery career and her successful business. She cooked up a lovely pasta dish, which we learned very affordable to produce.
Mr Noel Murphy, head of hospitality and tourism studies in CIT, explained to us what outstanding opportunities their courses give to their students throughout their time in college and for years after.
Then we got up and moving with Mr Jonathan Davis, who was a past pupil of St Fachtnas De La Salle. He has set up his own successful business called Bodyactive. He offers fitness classes locally here in Skibbereen.
Following the workout was local entrepreneur Mr Alan Kingston who set up Glenilen farm in Drimoleague. He gave us a very amusing presentation about the backstory of his company, and the ups and downs through the years.
Clara Hickey from Skeaghnore Duck, a qualified chef from CIT, showed us how to make an easily affordable dish using her families duck and local produce
The final food entrepreneur was Ms Avril Allshire Howe from Caherbeg and Rosscarbery recipes. She informed us about the evolution of their brand
To finish it all off was Ms Clare Gallagher who gave the closing address, to thank all those involved
Overall it was a very enjoyable successful day.
Written by SCS Home Ec students
The School Community would like to thank all those involved in today’s hugely successful conference. Thankyou to our neighbouring schools for travelling over. Thankyou to the Festival Committee, all the guest speakers, the BAM staff of SCS and in particular the Home Economics Department of SCS.
Congrats to the U15 Boys Football Team on their home win over De La Salle Macroom today. It was a great friendly, free flowing and plenty of skill on show from both teams.
A number of first years were welcomed into the panel. Many thanks to both coaches, Mr. Patrick McCarthy and Mr. James McCarthy for all their work.
We say goodbye to our Spanish friends from Madrid who depart tomorrow. 20 Students and their teachers Anna and Pilar experienced West Cork hospitality, culture and coastline (and weather for a week). They stayed with our Third years and their families. They went Kayaking with Mr. Keating on Lough Hyne, Hiking in Owenahincha with Mr. Murphy and surfing in Inchydoney with Mr. Hayes. They were a fantastic bunch to work with, extremely eager and cheerful. We wish them a safe trip home. We thank Ms. Sheane for organising the week and the aforementioned teachers and host families for all their help.
The School Community would like to congratulate all our Junior Cert Students on their excellent results today. You have done yourselves, your families and your school proud. Comhghairdeas!
MONDAY - LUNCHTIME- 1ST AND SECOND YEARS BOYS BASKETBALL- HALL
MONDAY- LUNCHTIME- ICT CLASSES FOR ALL (Project work, coding etc.)- ROOM F15
TUESDAY - LUNCHTIME- CHESS CLUB FOR HALL- ROOM F01
TUESDAY - LUNCHTIME- 1ST AND SECOND YEARS BOYS BASKETBALL - HALL
TUESDAY -AFTERSCHOOL 4 TO 5PM- U14/U15 BOYS FOOTBALL TRAINING - PITCH
WEDNESDAY - BEFORE SCHOOL 7.30AM TO 8.30AM- SENIOR GIRLS/BOYS BASKETBALL
WEDNESDAY- AFTERSCHOOL- SENIOR BOYS FOOTBALL TRAINING
THURSDAY - LUNCHTIME- SOCIAL JUSTICE CLUB FOR HALL - ROOM FO3
CADETTE GIRLS BASKETBALL TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED
SENIOR/JUNIOR GIRLS FOOTBALL TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED
SENIOR/ JUNIOR BOYS/GIRLS SOCCER TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED
GIRLS RUGBY TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED
BOYS U15 RUGBY TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED
CAMOGIE TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED
FARMIMG CLUB TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED
BOOK CLUB TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED
The Conference for the second transnational week here in Ireland started in Skibbereen Community School on Friday the 31st August at 12:30 pm with an introduction from Alicia O’Sullivan and Áine Seymour, followed by a video produced by StoriCreative about the purpose of ‘Changing Minds’.
It was then passed on to Susan O'Regan (Youth Facilitator) for the Skibbereen girls. She spoke about the passion that has been shown towards the project and all the hard work being put in by young and old participants of the project.
Marie Cregan, founder of The Aurelia Trust, gave a brief insight into how the charity began and thanked everyone for the work gone into the project.
Muirios Waugh and Eric Wickens then played an original song which the Romanians found very intriguing.
Then it was handed over to the youth participants. First up was the Galati group who spoke about the Ceaușescu Regime and the effects of it. Next to take the mic were the boys from Castlebar who spoke about the charities in Ireland who work for people with disabilities and a short reflection of their time involved in the project.
Then it was the Negru Voda group who showed a video of three people who lived through the Ceaușescu Regime.
Finally the Skibbereen girls were up to give the statistics from a survey they did back in November with a number of students from the school about how much they know about The Aurelia Trust, Changing Minds and Erasmus Plus, and they also gave reflections of the week.
There was an interlude for beautiful music from Róisín Harte Leonard. Aine Seymour gave a few words on the success of the entire project from fundraisers to spreading awareness to the experiences we’ve all had and to the friends we’ve made.
Alicia O’Sullivan then addressed the room about disabilities and simple interaction strategies everyone can use. Minister Jim Daly addressed the room in Irish and spoke highly of the project and the work being done by young people. It was concluded by Principal Anton O'Mahony who welcomed the Romanians and said he was very proud of his students and all involved. Susan O’Regan had the last word by thanking all involved and for being there and invited everyone down to the Learning Resource Center for light refreshments,music and a tour.
The conference ended with traditional Irish music from Davina and Saoirse Connolly and Molly McQueen.
Skibbereen Community School welcomed our new First Years today. Here are some pictures from Day 1. Included is Ms.Karen Sheane, First Year Year Head. More pics to follow over the coming days.......
The Guidance/Councellor Department have put together this helpful information sheet to help you and your child settle in to the School Community. Click on the link button below.
Pictured are the 26 students who achieved 500 points or more in this year's Leaving Cert. Well done to them all!
The School Community would like to congratulate staff and every single Leaving Cert on their fantastic results. We are proud of every one of them and wish them every success and happiness in the next chapter of their lives.
Well done to Daniel O Mahony, Castlehaven on achieving 625 points, the maximum points possible. He received an amazing 7H1's and 1H2 and hopes to study Mathematical Sciences in UCC. He is pictured below with a proud Mr. O Mahony, Principal.
Well done also to the 25 students who achieved over 500 points. It accounts for 20% of the Leaving Cert Total.
The Guidance/Counselling Department will be in attendance on Exam Day Morning for any advice and to answer any concerns. Click on the button below to access important Results Day and C.A.O information.
SCS wishes to congratulate all students who took part in the recent in-house BIM Schools Cookery Competition. Well done to all the prize winners. Special thanks to Barry Hirst and Gloria Helen of BIM for judging the competition. The students are eagerly looking forward to their day at the BIM hub in Clonakilty.
