The School Community would like to congratulate our teacher Ms. Ita McCarthy on her retirement today after 37 years of service in Skibbereen. Ms. McCarthy worked in St Fachtna’s De La Salle where she was instrumental in introducing the Learning Support Department.
She continued that great work in Skibbereen community School and we would all like to all wish her and her family nevery happiness in her retirement.
The School Community would like to acknowledge our students who won West Cork and County Championships with their clubs Ilen Rovers and O Donovan Rossa. Congratulations also to Liadhain and Keelin on their All-Ireland win with Cork.
First and Second Year Boys and Girls school football training will start tomorrow evening (Thurs) between 4 and 5pm in conjunction with our school coaches and Rebel Óg. All abilities welcome. All hurlers from all years will have training also. Bring boots, runners and water!
MONDAY- 7.30AM Basketball Training for First and Second Year Boys and Girls in the hall.
4pm-5pm U15 Boys Football Training on the pitch.
TUESDAY - 1.20 PM Sailing Club Meeting in F45. New members welcome.
4-5 PM Soccer Training for Girls on the pitch. All ages and abilities welcome.
THURSDAY - 1.20 PM Chess and Board Game Club in F01. New members welcome.
1.20 PM Book Club in F63. New members welcome.
1.20 PM U16 and U19 Boys Basketball Training
FRIDAY - 1.20PM Homework Club for First Years in G29.
1.20PM Drama Club in the LRC Social Area. New members welcome.
1.20 PM First and Second Year Girls Basketball Training.
Congratulations and well done to our 3rd year student Darragh Dempsey who won the under 16 All-Ireland Road Bowling Championship recently.
KC Catering and the “Wrap it Up” Deli System are delighted to be appointed the new catering company in Skibbereen Community School. With 12 years experience serving multiple Cork Based Schools, this West Cork Company are firmly committed to quality and sustainability. We excel at creating quality, nutritional school breakfasts and lunches at affordable prices. We offer a wide and varying menu to suit all.
Congratulations to SCS students James Buckley, Dylan Hourihane, Mark Keating & Shane O’Connell who were winners of the U14 Football A Inter Regional Cork Final in Pairc Ui Rinn on Saturday. They are pictured with their selector Geno O’Donovan Skibbereen.
The School Community were delighted to welcome Mr. Keith Ricken, Cork’s U20 All-Ireland winning football manager to the school today. He gave an inspirational speech to all 6th Year students who started back today. He spoke of the need to live every hour and to learn something new in that hour. He spoke of the need for all of us to become our own managers and to share the talents we have. Above all, he asked every leaving cert to follow their hearts and not to be guided by the expectations of others but to strife for the best in themselves. Mr. O Mahony, Principal thanked Mr. Ricken for his thought provoking words and congratulated him, Mr. Maurice Moore and Peter O Driscoll on their incredible success this year.
The School Community would like to congratulate each and everyone of our Leaving Cert students on their fantastic results. They have done themselves, their families and their school proud. Well done to the 25 students who received over 500 points including Patrick O Brien who received an incredible seven H1’s. Thankyou to all staff for their guidance and encouragement from 1st to 6th Year and to all parents and guardians for their support. Best of luck to everyone on the next stage of the journey!
Re-opening
Monday August 26th, 2019: First Years Only 9am to 11.30am.
Tuesday August 27th, 2019: 4th Years Only 9am to 3.30pm.
Wednesday August 28th, 2019: 5th and 6th Years Only 9am to 11.30am.
Thursday August 29th, 2019: 2nd and 3rd Years Only 9am to 11.30am.
Friday August 30th, 2019: First Years Only 9am to 3.30pm.
Monday Sept 2nd 2019: School for all students. Classes as normal.
Pictured above at the official signing ceremony is Ruth O' Brien, Senior Executive Engineer, Cork Co Council, Ron Griffin, Superintendent at Scituate Public Schools, Anton O Mahony, Principal Skibbereen Community School, Rita O Connell Skibbereen & District Chamber of Commerce and Tony Vegnani, Chairman of Board of Selectman, Scituate.
The school community were delighted to welcome the visiting delegation from Scituate, Massachusetts recently. Many municipal and charitable organisations from their town were represented in the group who were so friendly and positive. The group were given a tour of the school before the official signing between Skibbereen Community School and Lester J. Gates Middle School. The twinning will involve the development of cultural links between the two towns which will culminate with student exchanges. Many thanks to our students who provided music for the special occasion, thanks to the canteen staff for the refreshments and to the BAM staff for the room layout.
The School Community wish to congratulate our colleague, Mr. Maurice Moore and our past pupil Peter O Driscoll on their incredible All-Ireland U20 Football win last Sunday for Cork against Dublin. We done lads! Up the Rebels!!!
Many thanks to all our students, parents and staff who took part in the recent launch of our Swimming and Lifesaving Club in Lough Hyne in conjunction with Irish Water Safety and Cork County Council. The Launch involved a 1.2 km swim across Lough Hyne with Kayak support from a number of staff and parents. Ms. Caroline Casey, Water Development Officer with Cork County Council and Mr. Graham Kerr, Chairperson of Cork Water Safety will be developing a Lifesaving and Beachguard Academy for our students. Many thanks to Mr. Gary Minihane, Mr. Mick Lynch, Mr. Eoin Quinn and Mr. Niall Twomey from Skibbereen Civil Defence for providing Boat Rescue support for the event. Further sea swims are planned for September with pool training for the winter.
6th Year Students will sell their books to the incoming 5th Years next Wednesday, June 12th at 2pm in the School Sports Hall. The school is only providing the premises and takes no responsibility for sales as these transactions are between the students themselves.
The School Community said goodbye to the class of 2019 today. They will be missed. Many thanks to Ms. Rosie O Brien, Chaplain for organizing, the Choir, Musicians and Music Department, the Canteen Staff, the Office Staff and the BAM staff for making it such a memorable day. Many thanks to all their teachers who guided them along the way and to their parents for their continued love and support. Many thanks to Mr. O Mahony, Mr. Levis, Mr. Dullea and Jemma Barrett for their great speeches and words of wisdom. Some pics of the amazing day included the incredible picture of Ms. Mary Harte with her 4 grandchildren, Darren, Lisa, Finbarr and Katie.
Congratulations to Oisín Daly, on winning second place in the Bord Iascaigh Mhara Schools Cookery Competition which was held at BIM’s Seafood Innovation Centre in Clonakilty.
Oisín’s starter course was crab claws in a garlic & chilli butter on a bed of lettuce & seaweed. His main course consisted of pan-fried lemon sole served with crushed potatoes and roast root vegetables accompanied by a white wine sauce.
The judges praised his excellent cooking skills as well as his broad knowledge of fish. Of particular note were the sublime sauces which accompanied each course. The judges also applauded the portfolio Oisín prepared to support his presentation. It outlined his family’s history and the part they played in the local fishing industry.
Great credit is due to Oisín. He was the youngest competitor on the day and there was only one mark separating him and the winning team.
Well done Oisín, you have done your school proud!
Many thanks to all the staff and students who walked last Saturday morning at 4.15am from ”Darkness into Light” in aid of Pieta House. Well done guys!
