Thanks to Shane and John for facilitating a most enjoyable Drama Workshop today. Second Years were delighted to meet and greet the legendary “Billy Murphy”. Thanks to Ms Gallagher, Music Department for Organising.
Mr. Ray Langan, Motivational Speaker ran a workshop for First and Second Years as part of the school’s “Wellness Week”. He spoke about study skills, diet and exercise, exam prep and daily organization. His methods and actions were a big hit. Many thanks to Ms. Fiona Ronan, Careers Department for organizing.
The School Community would like to thank Paramedics, Mr. Gary Minihane, Mr. Terry Phair and Garda Junvenile Liaison Office, Gda Don Davis for their very informative talk to all Third Years on road safety and the effects of drug and alcohol abuse. Many thanks to Ms. Orla O Sullivan, RE Department for organizing.
Please click on the “Learn More” button below for a powerpoint on tips for minding your mental health. This is part of the school’s Wellness Week, April 8th to 12th. Thanks to the Guidance Counselling Department, RE Department, SPHE Department and School Chaplain for all their work.
The School Community would like to congratulate the 41 First Year Rowers from class 1C, 1D and 1E who took part in Rowing Ireland’s Indoor Championships in Neptune Stadium last Friday. They all performed amazingly. Well done to the medal winners. Many thanks to Ms. Emily Dulohery from Skibb Rowing Club who coached the teams. Many thanks to the PE Department for their support and to Mr. Fitzgerald for accompanying the teams on the day.
Congratulations to our Second Year Boys Basketball Team and their coach Ms. Marie O Mahony, who beat Listowel and Swords at home on Thursday to qualify for the All-Ireland Finals in Tallaght next Wednesday. Fantastic Result Lads. Well done!
Well done to Ms. Orla Courtney and her Gaisce Team who braved the various challenges and elements in West Cork Secret, Kilbrittain last Monday and Tuesday. Tough Crowd!!!
The School Community are delighted to welcome Mr. Ray Langan, (Motivational Teen Speaker), Mr. Shane Casey (Actor), Mr. Steve Redmond (International Open Water Champion, Ms. Majella O Neill ( Dietician), Mr. Harry McGann ( Cyber Guru), Mr. Alistair Harte (European BodyBuilding Champion) and Dr. Eoin Sherwin (Dietician) to speak to our students this week.
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Well done to our Senior Women’s Rugby Team who performed admirably in CIT today. They lost to St.Ann’s, beat Ursulines and Thurles CS and drew with Abbeyfeale the eventual tournament winners. Many thanks to the Leaving Certs on the team for all their service to the School over the last three years. Many thanks to Skibb RFC (Sana, Mark and Eimear) for the season. Many thanks to Daveron and Mary in Schull Community School and to our Mr. Chris O Brien for accompanying the team. Great season folks!
The School Community were delighted to welcome Bishop Buckley today. He visited a number of classes and chatted with students and staff on the corridors. He is pictured with his TY Guides, Ms. Mary Rose O Brien, School Chaplain and Ms. Deirdre Hennigan, RE Department.
Pictured are students from Ms.Helena Crowley’s 5th Year Geography Class working on their Leaving Cert Project. The went to Manch to do a river study. Many thanks to Ms. Crowley and to Mr. Chris O Brien for accompanying the students.
The TY Module Group and their teacher Mr. PJ Fitzgerald took a Field Trip to Drinagh Co-op in Drinagh last Friday. The Staff gave them a tour of the operations. They then went on to visit Mr. Michael and Mrs. Marguerite Crowley on their Open Farm in Bauravilla. Many thanks to Mr. Fitzgerald, the Staff of Drinagh Co-Op and the Crowley Family.
The School celebrated World Autism Awareness Day today by celebrating in the Home Economics Room with a coffee morning. There was tea/coffee, cakes and biscuits for anyone who visited. The English Department showed an educational video on Autism to every class to promote debate. The Home Ec Department decorated the school in Blue Balloons to recognize our students who are living with autism and to increase understanding and acceptance. Many thanks to all the students who helped out this morning. Many thanks to the Home Ec Department, Religion Department, SEN Department, SNA Department and English Department for their support.
SCS sailing team in action at the Munster Schools Team Racing Championships in Schull recently.
‘Light It Up Blue’, annually observed on April 2nd is dedicated to raising awareness of Autism.
To celebrate ‘World Autism Day’ in Skibbereen Community School, please make an effort to wear a blue accessory on this Tuesday, April 2nd.
Take time to observe the blue balloons and the significant quotations which will decorate the building to raise awareness of Autism in our school.
There will be a small event organised in the Home Economics Department by the Transition Year students in the ‘Food and Hospitality’ class and the 4th years and L.R.C students will attend this event from 10 a.m to 10.30 a.m.
An animated explanation of Autism short video clip will be shown in all English classes on the day so please take time to enjoy and appreciate this clip.
Well done to the First Year Boys Football Team and their coach Mr. Dara Crowley who represented us in the Dr. O’Herlihy Blitz Cup in Clonakilty yesterday.
Despite great performances, we went down to Hamilton High of Bandon and Pobalscoil Bheanntraí. Many thanks to Mr. Crowley and Mr. Chris O’Brien for accompanying the team.
Pictured are Ms. Gretta Burchill and Ms. Mags Breen’s TY Biology classes doing an ecology field trip in Killarney Nationasl park. Thanks to both for organizing this very beneficial day.
Dr. Susan Crawford (UCC) www.getautism.com is currently running the Wild Atlantic Way to raise awareness of Autism.
As part of her campaign she is presenting workshops on autism awareness.
Skibbereen Community School will be hosting one of these workshops.
Date: Saturday March 30th 2019.
Time: 10-12
Cost: €40/person. Booking is online at www.getautismactive.com/events
Suitable for anyone: parents, teachers, practitioners (key workers, coaches, physios), businesses who want to develop an awareness of autism spectrum disorders and how best to accommodate individuals on the spectrum in a meaningful way, in everyday life etc.
Many thanks to the Myross Wood Retreat Team, Ms. Mary Rose O Brien, School Chaplain and Ms. Karin O Shea, RE Department for organizing a great spiritual retreat for second years in Myross Wood yesterday.
Pictured is our TY Coastwatch Team with Mr. Rory Jackson having just cleaned Tragumna Beach of Plastic waste. Many thanks to Mr. Jackson and Mr. Chris O Brien.