The school were delighted to welcome Margaret Crean to SCS to chat to our 1st Year Students on important matters such as adolescence, puberty, self-management and personal hygiene.
Both the boys and girls had separate talks of approximately 80 minutes duration and the school is grateful to both Ms. Hayes and Mr. Levis (Year Heads) for organising.
Pictured below are the winners of the BAM sponsored Green Schools Poster Competition.
Each winner received a reusable crested water bottle.
Many thanks to the Green Schools Committee, all the student entrants, Ms. Una McNulty (Teacher) and Mr. Tom Vaughan (Facilities Manager).
Best of luck to our TY team of Hugh O Driscoll, Aine McCarthy, Kate O Donovan, Laura O Brien and their teacher Ms. Mags Breen who are representing our school at the BT Young Scientist Competition in Dublin this week. The girls project is about the causes of Irish beach closures due to poor water quality. Hugh’s title is -What is the the social and economic impact of 1 gigabyte broadband connectivity on a rural Irish Town.
The atmosphere was electric on our last day of term before the Christmas holidays. First and Second Years had a monster Christmas Quiz in the canteen. The Music Department and School Choir provided the entertainment. The tables were sprinkled with choc celebrations before Liam and Jack bravely took to the stage for their sponsored headshave for the Irish Cancer Society. Mr. Edmund Ring, Barber did the honours. There were plenty of gasps from the crowd as the electric shaver got to work. Well done to the lads for doing this in front of the whole school. Many thanks to Ms. Karen Sheane, Year Head for organizing. Well done to the 6th Years who also raised alot of money through their fundraising activities. Many thanks to the RE Department for organizing prizes for the best Christmas Jumpers. Mr. O Mahony, Principal thanked all involved and wished all students, staff and their families a very Happy Christmas.
We had a great turn out for the Pedal Powered Cinema Fundraiser. Over 800euro was raised for the school’s sports fund. Teams of rotating student and teacher volunteer cyclists keep the “Grinch” Movie powered for its duration. Popcorn and Hot chocolate provided the fuel. Many thanks to Ms. Maire Keating for her idea and trojan work in organizing the event. Many thanks to our volunteer cyclists, staff who manned the different stations, parents council who provided the refreshments, office staff who sorted the tickets, Ken from Pedalscents and all the local businesses who provided sponsorship. It was a memorable festive event!
Pictured here are our students helping to collect food for the annual St. Vincent De Paul Food Appeal. We wish to sincerely thank all of our staff and students who contributed to this worthy cause.
Donations can still be given to Ms. Orla O’Sullivan. Many thanks to our religion teachers for organising the appeal.
Congratulations to our Junior Ladies Football team and their coach Ms. Ella Ryan who beat Kenmare Community School today in the Quarter Final of the Munster Championship. Well done folks!
Pictured are our First Year Students who have exemplary attendance records since starting in September. Their efforts were acknowledged by the Principal Mr. Anton O Mahony, Deputy Principal Mr. Tom Foley, Year Head Ms. Anne Hayes, SCP team members, Ms. Mandy Twomey and Mr. Roger Earl. They were presented with certificates and canteen vouchers in a special ceremony today. This is part of TUSLA’s “Every School Day Counts” Initiative. The next stage challenge starts in January.
These are exciting times for the hardworking basketball players of SCS. The much anticipated date for the upcoming All-Ireland Cup final has been set for Monday the 20th of January at 11 o’clock in the National Basketball Stadium in Tallaght, where we take on formidable opposition in St Joseph's of Rochfortbridge. Being the All Ireland final, the match will be streamed live so all those who cannot travel to Dublin will see us in action on the screen and hopefully cheer as joint captains Eividas and Stevie lift the cup.
Fantastic First years win the county final.
Last weekend, many of our first year boys were in action in the county final for the Skibbereen Eagles club against a very strong Bantry side. Anyone who was lucky enough to witness this pulsating contest will not forget it. Indeed with six seconds left on the clock, star forward Steven sent the Bantry side into the lead by a single point and Bantry's victory looked assured. The large crowd of Bantry supporters were a vocal presence now and celebrated in style cheering what looked like a famous victory.
But what happened next is the stuff of dreams. Under the inspired guidance of Jenny and Shelley Brickley, the Skib team showed resilience beyond their tender years. Sean Connolly flung a pass in the direction of the brilliant Finn Brickley, who drove past three Bantry defenders and shot in the direction of the basket. Time stood still. All eyes stared at the hoop waiting for the ball to drop. Just as the ball sunk into the net, putting Skib back in the lead, the buzzer for full time went off and the celebrations began in earnest.
All-Ireland Play Offs
SCS has been handed the honour of hosting both the under 16 and under 19 All-Ireland Playoffs on the 12th and 19th of January. Let us do everything in our power to make the All-Irelands a memorable occasion for all of our visitors.
A number of TY Students went Karting and Paintballing in Cork today. They had a ball. Many thanks to Mr. Cathal McCarthy and Mr. Chris O brien for accompanying them.
The School Community would like to congratulate the U14 Boys Skibb Eagles Club team and their coach Ms. Jennie Brickley who won the County over the weekend. They are pictured with their school team players and coach Ms. Marie O Mahony who congratulated them this morning.
Well done to our U14 (First Year) Girls Soccer Team and their coaches Ms. Orla Higgins and Mr. Ger Carey who beat Pobailscoil Bheanntrai today in a friendly at home. Both teams are preparing for their upcoming cup games in January. Many thanks to the Bantry Team for travelling today.
The SCS Under 14 Ladies football team played their first ever game at the home of Cork GAA on Friday. They were welcomed to Páirc Uí Chaoimh by James McCarthy, Cork GDA, and treated to a tour of the stadium including a visit to the press conference room and the impressive gym.
They were taken to the dressing rooms where James talked them through pre match routines and recreated the excitement of match day with the county team. The importance of working hard with their clubs and with their school was again emphasised.
The girls then got ready for their match in the fantastic indoor warm up area before taking the field where they showed off their impressive footballing skills. They put on a brilliant display in their game against Kinsale CS and secured a comprehensive victory on the 4G pitch.
The girls thoroughly enjoyed their trip and once again we extend our thanks to all the Páirc Uí Chaoimh staff and Cork coaches for a wonderful day.
Well done to our U14 Girls Football team who beat Kinsale Community School in an exhibition match on the 4G pitch in Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Both teams got a tour of the stadium and its facilities afterwards. Many thanks to Ms. Niamh Lordan adn Mr. James McCarthy coaches and to Mr. Chris O Brien for accompanying the team.
The School Community held its annual “Enrolment Evening” on Wednesday, Dec 11th. A huge effort was put in by all staff and students to showcase our school’s finest wares. There was a huge crowd and the atmosphere was electric. Many thanks to all the student tour guides, the TY stall sellers, the musiciens, DJ, Office Staff, Teaching/SNA staff, Cleaning Staff, BAM Caretaking Staff, Canteen Staff and Parents Council. It really was the whole School Community at its best. Thanks everyone!
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A “MAD” Initiative took place for all 6th Years in the school today. MAD - 'Make a Difference' has established itself as an exciting and energetic organisation that provides platforms to create positive change in the lives of students and children. Ms. Noreen Coomey from Lisheens House gave a very informative talk on wellbeing and self care. Many thanks Ms.Coomey and Mr. Cathal McCarthy and the Religion Department for organizing.
