Ms O’Brien’s second year history class had a very informative trip to the Art Centre on Monday Oct 8th. Through Art they learned about the Famine and it's devastating effects. One of the highlights of the exhibit was a table, engraved with the names of 600 people who were buried in a mass grave during this time and what Famine related illnesses they died of. All students enjoyed learning about our past in this way.
Congratulations to the U15 Boys Football team and their coach Mr. Patrick McCarthy who beat Kanturk today, Monday Oct 8th in the Munster Championship. The final score was 3-10 to 4-6 in a pulsating thriller. They have now qualified for the quarter finals. Thanks to Mr. Patrick McCarthy and Mr. Chris O’Brien for accompanying them.
On Monday, October 8th all third year students went to Bantry Cinema to watch the Famine movie "Black 47". Thanks to their history teachers, Mr.PJ Fitzgerald, Mr. Colman O’Driscoll and Mr. Pat Joe Whooley for accompanying them.
On Friday, October 5th all 6th Year Art students visited the Famine Art Exhibition in the Uillinn Arts Centre. They were given a guided tour by the staff. Many thanks to their Art teachers, Ms. Hannah Phelan and Ms. Olivia Hoskins.
TY students doing the Farming Module attended Carbery Milk Products 50th Year Exhibition in Ballineen yesterday. Thanks to Mr. Fitzgerald for organising.
Students from Skibbereen Community School attending the Famine Art Exhibition in the Uillinn Arts Centre.
The Senior Boys Football Team beat Colaiste Choilm today in a friendly in Ballincollig. Congrats to all the players and their coaches.
Ms. Clara Hickey, Skeaghanore Duck gave a cooking demonstration to Home Economics students. Thanks to Ms. Hickey and the Home Economics Department for organising.
Pictured below are first year History students demonstrating how an archaeological dig is done. Thanks to the History Department for organising.
This October, breast cancer awareness month, a group of TY students have volunteered to be involved in an outreach project headed by local woman Elaine Doolan. The aim of the project is to provide some comfort for those receiving chemotherapy. Elaine is looking for sponsorship for "Chemo Care Pouches", in order to buy and fill little pouches for those receiving treatment. The pouches will be filled with little things to help brighten up patients days, e.g. cosy fluffy socks, moisturizer, eyebrow pencil etc..
The 4A group together with their Religion teacher Ms R. O’Brien and Elaine are going to gather, pack and present these pouches to patients in the CUH at the end of the month. It is such a worthy cause and such a simple gesture. If any one wishes to get involved please let us know.
See the link below for more details:
https://www.facebook.com/179380776021288/videos/253674692156359/
Both the boys U16 and U19 League Competitions kicked off this week with home matches against Schull Community College
The U16 boys were first up on Wednesday morning at 10:15 am. While the team may have been a little bit rusty this early in the season, they dominated the game from the start. This gave Ms. O'Mahony the opportunity to run her entire bench, and shake off the cobwebs before Thursday's National Cup match against Waterpark College in Waterford. The Skibbereen Community School boys ran out easy winners in the end, 68-15.
Next up was the under 19 team. While they faced a stiffer test, again all 14 players got to play and make their mark on the game. Skibbereen Community School had the match put to to bed by half time, with some very good team and individual scoring performances. This was a first schools' match for some of the players so well done to all. MVP for the match was Michael O'Sullivan 6th yr.
The next Challenge for both of these teams is a home game against the very physical Castletownbere on Tuesday October 16th, followed by what will undoubtably be their toughest test, away against Rosscarbery on October 18th.
Congratulations to the U16 Boys Basketball Team who beat Waterpark College, Waterford today in the first round of the National Schools Cup.
LEAVING CERTIFICATE INFORMATION NIGHT
on Tuesday 9th October 2018
at 7P.M.
All Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and Students are cordially invited to attend this highly recommended information night.
There will be Presentations on many issues of concern to current 6th year students.
For example;
What to expect in 6th Year
Study Skills & Self-Care
Progression & Options after School
Grading & Points System
Help available
Other
Available on the night will be The School Management Team, Guidance Counsellors and Learning Support.
There will be a ‘Green Schools’ meeting next Tuesday 9th October in the Learning Resource Centre in the school at 1.30 p.m. All students & staff are welcome to attend.
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!
