Hard luck to our U16 Boys Basketball Team in today's All- Ireland Final.

Hard luck to our U16 Boys Basketball Team and their coach Ms. Marie O Mahony on losing to Rathmore GS, Belfast in today’s All Ireland B League Final in the National Stadium Tallaght.

The Final Score was 55 points to 38. The lads played their hearts out and did their school, their club and their families so proud.

Many thanks to all the students who travelled to Dublin to support, the parents and Mr. Chris O Brien, Ms. Lillian O Sullivan, Mr. Eoghan Daly who accompanied the students on the supporters bus. Thanks also to Mr. Damien Long from Dave Long Travel who sponsored today’s set of new jerseys.

And a big thanks to the team of Finn Brickley, Cian O Brien, Ruairi Collins, Sean Connolly, Aidan Fahy, Dylan Heaton Jones, Shaun Hodnett, Conor Hurley, Daniel Hurley, Darragh McDonnell, Daniel Nzunu and Naoise Quinn who gave us a great game and a great season!

Ash Wednesday - Pray for Ukraine

In response to Pope Francis's global invitation to gather together in prayer and fasting for those suffering in Ukraine, today the entire school community offered a prayer and a minute’s silence in a show of support and solidarity.

Transition Year students attended mass at St Mary's Cathedral for Ash Wednesday, to mark the beginning of Lenten season. And the rest of the school community got the opportunity to receive Ashes.

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2022

Please take a moment to be mindful that this week marks Eating Disorders Awareness week 2022.

Bodywhys- The Eating Disorder Association of Ireland have organised a full schedule of information sessions to raise awareness of the challenges that can come along with eating disorder diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Remember Recovery is possible #EDAW2022.

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Tractor Run Cheque of 5200euro presented to St.John's Ward, Crumlin.

Pictured is Ricky and his parents presenting a cheque of 5200euro to the staff of St.John’s Oncology Ward, Crumlin Hospital last week. This was from the proceeds of last December’s School Community Tractor run which Ricky organised. Ricky has requested that the money be used to provide games equipment such as a pool table, gaming consoles, tv’s and other entertainment facilities for teenagers undergoing treatment in the Ward.

Easing of Covid-19 Restrictions in Schools, Feb 28th 2022.

EASING OF COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS – 28TH FEBRUARY 2022

Dear Parent/Guardian,

We hope you are all keeping well and have enjoyed a good mid-term break.

As you are by now aware the Government has issued advice in relation to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

The following are the key points to note as we return to school.

• Staying at home if you have symptoms . The requirement to stay at home if you have symptoms remains, both for students and staff as this is one of the key measures in our Covid-19 Response Plan to prevent the introduction and spread of illness in the school.

• Mask wearing From Monday February 28th. It will no longer a requirement for students to wear a mask in school. Students can continue to wear a mask if they wish to do so.

• Mask Wearing on school buses/trips . The wearing of face coverings/masks on school transport will also no longer be mandatory but continues to be advised. However, other measures including preassigned seating will remain in place subject to further review.

• Hand Hygiene, sanitisation, sharing of materials . All students should continue to practice good hygiene and the use of sanitiser, particularly when equipment and materials are being shared.

• Ventilation. Ventilation will remain as a key prevention measure subject to future review.

We look forward to working together in the busy final months of this school year.

Yours sincerely,

Mr. Anton O Mahony,

Principal.

U16 Boys Basketball Team Through to All Ireland Final

Congratulations to our U16 boys basketball team & their coach Ms. Marie O’Mahony who are through to the All Ireland League Final.

They defeated St. Louis Kiltimagh in the quarter final by 66-44 and defeated St. Patrick’s College, Belfast in the semi-final by 40-36.

Well done on a fabulous achievement.

The entire school community wishes the team & their coach, every success in the All-Ireland final which is due to be played in March.

1st Year Activity Day

1st year students enjoyed the recent ‘Activity Days’ provided by the Bantry and Dunmanway School Completion Programme that operates in our school.

This was in recognition of their resilience in getting through the unusual and difficult school year they have had so far with Covid 19 disruptions and restrictions and as an encouragement for the remainder of the year.

A great time was had by all !

3rd in Green Isle Schools Recipe Challenge

Congratulations to Claire Griffin, who has come 3rd in the ‘Green Isle Schools Recipe Challenge’, for Transition Year students.

Claire's brief was to create a delicious healthy recipe, that would help people to reach their 5 a day.

The recipe had to include at least one Green Isle product, and a brief description of her dish. 

With over 100 students entering & 78 different recipes using Green Isle fruit or vegetables, this is a massive achievement.

Claire's Dish

Homemade vegan pea and spinach ravioli, (using Green Isle spinach & petit pois) with

Chimichurri sauce, served with Green Isle Country mixed vegetables.

Claire has won a voucher to the value of €200:00 for the Home Economics Department, she will receive an apron and a certificate for her fantastic achievement. 

This is Claire’s 3rd successful competition within the last 9 months.

Winner of Fyffes Bananas Baking Competition,

Second in Senior Category, of The Kenwood Chef Baking Competition, and now,

Third in The Green Isle Schools Recipe Challenge, for Transition Year students.

Congratulations Claire, on a tremendous achievement.

Well done to you, from all in the Home Economics Department, and all in SCS.

5th Year French Breakfast

5th Year French students enjoying their French breakfast today.

Class 1E Visit the Local Library

Following the excitement of our recently inaugurated school library, 1E visited Skibbereen Library on Wednesday 09 February. We were warmly welcomed by Veronica and the other library staff.

Students were shown how to access the various resources and were given a tour of the different areas. The library is an excellent resource for any student who will be embarking on research projects.   

Thanks to Alice Deane and her mum, Sherven, all students are now members of the library and can borrow up to twelve books at a time. Happy reading! 

Did you know you can borrow a musical instrument from your local library? Neither did we! The library services also provide over 500 e-learning courses for adults. It is possible to read daily newspapers and magazines for free, access e-books, send documents for printing remotely, book a PC, borrow or return a book in any library in the country, access language learning programmes and much, much more!

TY Spanish Lesson

¡Muchas gracias a Sophia y Áine por nuestra lección de español esta mañana!

We flipped the classroom in Spanish class today and the girls were the profesoras.

We learned about the Feria de Málaga which takes place every August and we were taught how to make paper linternas, similar to those which line the city streets during the festival.

Fue muy divertido y relajante. We look forward to more interactive lesson from our TY students.

5th Year French Language Students attend Bantry Cinema

In association with the Irish Film Institute, the 5th French language students travelled to Bantry Cinema with their French teachers Mr. Lynch & Ms. O'Farrell to see the French film “Petit Pays/Small Country: An African Childhood”. 

This film with English subtitles is part of the 2022 Modern Foreign Language schools programme Film Tour.

Petit Pays/Small Country: An African Childhood

This new French language film is set against the backdrop of the Rwandan conflict. Gabriel is a happy young boy living in Burundi during the 1990s with his French father, Rwandan mother, and his younger sister. They live a relatively sheltered and privileged life, until his world is turned upside down as violence and unrest spills over from neighbouring Rwanda.

This powerful tale, based on a true story and adapted from the best-selling original novel , explores the topics of ethnic tensions and identity through the eyes of young boy, of both French and Rwandan heritage, just struggling to make sense of it all. 

Spring Celebrations

This week marked the first day of Spring and we are welcoming it with open arms in SCS!

First years have been busy celebrating Imbolc and St Brigid’s Day, learning about the history and traditions that come with the first week of February.

Today we also celebrated St. Blaise and the blessing of throats.

Best of luck to our U16 Boys Basketball Team in the All-Ireland "B" League Quarter Finals tomorrow!

Quarter Final : 11am Skibbereen Community School, Co.Cork V St.Louis Kiltimagh, Co.Mayo

The School Community wish our U16 Boys Basketball team and their coach Ms. Marie O Mahony the very best of luck in tomorrow’s League Quarter Finals in Tallaght Stadium. Semi-Finals will be held on the day. Best of luck lads!

Our U16 1/2 Girls Football Team have just reached the Munster Final, Feb 2nd

Congratulations to our U16 1/2 Girls Football team and their coaches Ms. Ella Ryan, Ms. Anna Ward and Mr. Ger Carey on reaching the LGFA Munster Schools Final. They beat Coláiste Choilm Ballincollig in the semi-final this afternoon in Ahiohill. Many thanks to all the students, teachers and parents who travelled to support. Many thanks to Ms. Rosie O Brien and Mr. Chris O Brien and the bus load of supporters who made plenty of noise. SCS Abú!

Sports RoundUp, Feb 2nd.

Jan 31st The U14 Boys Football Team and their coach Mr. Maurice Moore beat Rosscarbery in a friendly match.

Feb 1st The Junior Ladies Football Team and their coach Ms. Orla Higgins lost at home to Kenmare in the Schools Cup.

Feb 2nd The U16 1/2 Boys Football team and their coach Mr. Eoghan Daly beat Coláiste Phobail Bheanntraí in a friendly.

Feb 2nd The U16 1/2 Girls Football team and their coaches Ms. Ella Ryan, Ms. Anna Ward and Mr. Ger Carey beat Coláiste Choilm in the Munster Semi-Final.