Best of luck to our students in the Final of the Appentice Chef cooking competition.
Pictured here are our students who completed the Waterford Greenway. The greenway is a cycleway that has been created on an old railway line.
An amazing day was had by all, where 25 fourth year students completed the 46km journey and other students walked 11km. Weather was fabulous and the scenery was breath-taking. The students are already looking forward to their next trip.
The school wishes to say a sincere thank you to Mr. Richie Keating, Ms. Carla Nugent, Ms. Orla Kelly, Ms. Gretta Burchill, Mr. Pat Joe Whooley and Ms. Orla O’Sullivan for organising.
Skibbereen Community School is supporting the annual “Darkness into Light” Walk in aid of Pieta House next weekend. Students are invited to walk with the school on Saturday morning.
Pictured are our 5th Year Students volunteering at the registration table in Fields last Friday.
Many thanks to Ms. Orla O’Sullivan, RE Department for organising the school’s involvement.
Flying through treetops and walking with buffalos…………………….just an average Tuesday for some lucky 4th yr Food & Hospitality students from SCS.
The sun shone in Farran Woods during a glorious morning spent at the Zip It Forest Outdoor Forest Adventure Centre where students tested their nerves and physical endurance as they completed the high wire course. Very challenging but hugely enjoyable for all.
Back on the bus and the next stop was at Johnny Lynch’s award winning Buffalo Farm near Macroom (yes he is the guy from the Aldi Ad!) where students were treated to a super tour from Dorothy of Lee Valley Taste Trails as well as a personal tour of his own milking parlour and some wise words from Johnny himself.
Students were introduced to the farm’s latest arrivals… twin calves, before tasting the delicious produce from the on site cheese plant, including two new products which won’t be on the market for another two weeks. The empty plates said it all. It was a big thumbs up for all the delicious cheeses.
A super day out! Thanks to Sarah McCarthy, Norma Roberts and Liz Leonard for organising and accompanying.
The School Community would like to congratulate 5th Years Abbie Salter Townshend, Emma Connolly and Vivienne O Donovan who lined out for Munster in last weekend’s inter pro event.
Well done also to the lads from our school who won the U14 Boys Munster Cup last weekend.
Well done to the U17 Boys Football Team and their coaches, Mr. Dara Crowley, Mr. Maurice Moore and Mr. Colman O Driscoll on their performance in today’s Lord Mayor’s Blitz Cup which was held in Ballinhassig. The lads beat Colaiste Sproid Naoimh (Bishopstown), drew with Colaiste Choilm (Ballincollig) before losing to De La Salle Macroom and Chriost Ri Douglas.
Well done to all the TY Chefs who took part in the Home Ec. Department’s annual TY Dessert '‘Bake Off”. Many thanks to Ms. Roberts, Ms. McCarthy and Ms. Ni Charthaigh. Many thanks to the judges, Ms. Quirke, Ms. Burchill, Ms. Hoskins and Mr. O Shea who had the very difficult task of choosing a winner.
The school sincerely appreciates the time and effort that nutritional therapist Majella O’ Neill has given to the school. She gave a presentation for an hour and a half to our Third and Sixth years in preparation for their upcoming exams. She told the students that what they eat can have a huge impact on their lives. She gave a detailed presentation on healthy eating, exercise, sleep and positive kindest to maximise their performance in the exams. The students were reminded that deep breathing works and what to buy when they are food shopping. Majella’s talk was amazing and inspiring to all. Thanks to Ms. Orla O’ Sullivan and the Wellness Team for organizing.
Our Wellbeing Week finished off on a high note this week with a visit to Skibbereen Community Hospital. Our second years spent a few weeks planning the trip. The hospital staff were presented with a cake. The students spoke to the residents and played music for them. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The school would like to say a huge thank you to Longs coaches who provided transport free of charge. We'd like to say a huge thank you to the Staff and Residents of Skibbereen Hospital for hosting us and to our students who we are very proud of. Many thanks to Ms. Orla O’ Sullivan, Ms. Deirdre Hennigan and Ms. Avril Cooke for organising.
A good crowd turned out to listen to three very good speakers on teen issues last Thursday. Mr. Harry McGann, media pundit gave a very informative talk on cyber safety. Ms. Kirstyn Donoghue spoke very well on a parents perspective on the daily struggles faced by trans and non binary children. Mr. James O Mahony, Chair of Kinsale Youth Support Services spoke equally well on youth mental health. The event was organized by Ms. Alicia O Sullivan, 5th Year. Alicia is a member of the student council and also a member of the National Executive of Comhairle, the National Youth Council of Ireland. Alicia gave a student’s perspective on all the above issues. The event was supported by Skibbereen Lions Club and proceedings were streamed online. The school was also delighted to welcome Minister of State JIm Daly.
The School Community would like to congratulate Skibbereen’s U18 1/2 Rugby team on becoming joint All- Ireland Champions yesterday. Well done to all our lads on the team. Well done Jamie, Jonathan, Jason, Darren, Gavin, Michael, Oisin, Adam, Joseph, Seamus, Euan, Brian, Sam and Jack. Fantastic achievement lads!!
As part of our wellbeing week in school, we were delighted to be joined by staff members from Skibbereen Library. Today Ms. Veronica Whooley and Ms. Mary Sheehy gave up their time to spend the entire day with us promoting all of the wonderful services the library provide, all free of charge. They devoted their time entirely to fifth and sixth year students. There was a specific focus on wellness and wellbeing. The students had the opportunity to look at books on this area that have been specifically recommended by leading psychologists and by our renowned psychologist Ms. Jo Boniface. All the students were informed about the free courses on offer in the library, access to free journals and books. The fifth and sixth years were targeted as part of our school's initiatives to adequately prepare our students for accessing information for project work for exams and specifically for third level!! Skibbereen library is the second busiest in the county and we could see why after today!! It is a great resource in our community. We would like to sincerely thank them for coming to us and to thank the fourth years on their social placements: A. Humphries, K. Torba and T. Crosby. Many thanks to Ms. Orla O’ Sullivan and the Wellness Team for organising.
Today we are very thankful to Steve Redmond for giving up his time to talk to Third Years about his experiences of swimming. It was a very informative talk regarding his trials and tribulations where everyone was encouraged to do their best and keep going. He spoke about the importance of having a belief system. He mentioned the importance of wellness and having a wellness week. He reminded everyone the support that is available to everyone when times get tough. He motivated all the students to keep going for last few weeks and to work hard for the junior certificate!! Thanks very much to Ms. Orla O’ Sullivan for organizing.
Chaired and organized by Ms. Alicia O Sullivan, 5th Year, Student Council.
Mr. Alistair Harte and his Business Partner, Ms. Alice Cooper gave an excellent talk on health, nutrition and wellbeing to 5th Years today. Alistair and Alice run two successful gyms in Skibbereen and Clonakilty. Alistair recently won a European bodybuilder title. They both refused to accept any payment for their time and services today. Many thanks to them and to Ms. Fiona Ronan, Careers Department for organizing.
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.