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Dear Parent/Guardian,
As we enter the final month of your son/daughter's journey at Skibbereen Community School, it's remarkable to reflect on the experiences and growth they've encountered during their time here.
The normal class timetable for Leaving Cert students will continue as scheduled up to May 22nd, with our final student assembly and graduation celebration. We're excited to announce that the 6th Year Graduation ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22nd, from 2 to 4pm in the school sports hall. We warmly invite all parents/guardians to attend and celebrate this significant milestone with the class of 2024.
On Friday afternoon, May 17th, weather permitting, the School’s Pastoral Care Team have organised a “Beach Day” on the Warren Strand to mark the final school outing that this Year Group will have together. All students are encouraged to attend.
Beyond May 22nd, some teachers may schedule additional revision classes, and Skibbereen Community School will remain open as a study facility for 6th years, providing resources for those who wish to utilize them. We strongly encourage all students to attend lessons diligently as we approach the final weeks leading up to the Leaving Cert start date of June 5th.
After the exams have finished, the School has organised a “Book Sale” where Leaving Certs can sell their books, class notes, revision handbooks and materials to TY and 5th Year Students.
We've emphasized to the students the importance of concluding their time at Skibbereen Community School on a high note and to the best possible standard. They have been an outstanding year group, always collaborating with the staff, and we expect this to be reflected in their conduct as they finish the year.
Below you will find a PDF copy of the LC timetables and there's a link to an information video specifically designed for 6th Year students, providing guidance on the essential information to include on the front cover of their answer books and stationery, as well as the correct writing instruments to use during exams.
The State Examinations Commission (SEC) intends to issue the results of the 2024 Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied examinations to candidates on Friday, August 23rd.
Lastly, the 2024 digital edition of the Citizens Information Board’s School Leavers guide is now available. This guide is accessible in both English and Irish on the Citizens Information Board website.
Warm regards,
Mr. Anton O Mahony,
Principal,
Skibbereen Community School.
Reopening Dates AUG/SEPT 2023 -
MONDAY 28TH AUGUST -1ST YEARS ONLY 9AM-11.30AM.
TUESDAY 29TH AUGUST- 3RD AND 6TH YEARS ONLY 9AM -11.30AM.
WEDNESDAY 30TH AUGUST -4TH AND 1ST YEARS ONLY 9AM-1.10AM.
THURSDAY 31ST AUGUST -ALL CLASSES 9AM-3.50.
PLEASE NOTE: School Buses will run in accordance with these times.
October 2023 mid-term break - Monday 30th October 2023 to Friday 3rd November 2023 inclusive.
Christmas 2023- All schools will close on Friday 22nd December 2023, All schools will re-open on Monday 8th January 2024.
February 2024 mid-term break - Monday 12th February 2024 to Friday 16th February 2024 inclusive.
Easter 2024 - All schools will close on Friday 22nd March and re-open on Monday 8th April 2024, unless changes are required as part of contingency arrangements to make up for time lost due to unforeseen school closures.
St.Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday - Monday Feb 5th 2024
St. Patricks’s Day Bank Holiday- Monday March 18th 2024
May Bank Holiday - Monday May 6th 2024
Other Closures
- September 29th 2023
PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS
6TH - 17th OCTOBER 2023
3RD - 26th OCTOBER 2023
5TH - 11 TH JANUARY 2024
4TH - 22nd FEBRUARY 2024
2ND - 23rd JANUARY 2024
1ST - 7th and 12th MARCH 2024
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6th Years will be selling their used school books, class notes, revision handbooks, materials etc. to 4th, 5th and 6th years on Friday, June 23rd at 2pm in the canteen. The sale, prices agreed and negotiation is between the seller and buyer and the school has no involement.
Please Click on the button below for the Class Rotation Document:
AMY STEVENS, 1ST YEAR
CATHÁL Ó TREASAIGH, 1ST YEAR
JULIA TOKARCZYK, 2ND YEAR
NOAH DENNEHY, 2ND YEAR
CALUM BRODERICK, 3RD YEAR
SAOIRSE DIETER, 3RD YEAR
OLIVIA CAHALANE, TY
CHRIS JIJI JOHN, TY
PHILIPPA BEAVON, 5TH YEAR
KAYLA HARRINGTON, 5TH YEAR
EMILY O SULLIVAN, 6TH YEAR
VLAD KRAVCENKO, 6TH YEAR
Please click on the button below for important information about the start of year for incoming First Year Students, Sept 2023.
Please click on the button below for important information about the start of year for Second Years.
Please click on the button below for important information about the start of year for Third Years, Sept 2023.
Please click on the button below for important information about the start of year for TY/4th Year Students, Sept 2023.
The School Community are deeply saddened by the passing of one of our TY students, Ricky Barrett of Lissane, Drimoleague. Ricky passed away peacefully at home yesterday after a brave battle with illness. All our staff and students wish to express our deepest sympathies to the Barrett family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this time. The School will open tomorrow Sunday, Oct 16th from 10am to 12noon for any students who wish to come in and reflect. Our Student Support Team will be on hand. There will also be a Guard of Honour at the funeral on Monday. Any students who wish to partake in this Guard of Honour are asked to meet in Drimoleague Church Yard at 12.45pm in full uniform. The school will remain closed on Monday, October 17th as a mark of respect. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Please click on the button below for important information about the start of year for 5th Year Students, September 2023.
Skibbereen Community school was delighted with its Leaving Cert Results. The 137 students did themselves, their families and their teachers proud. They have gone on to third level, taken up apprenticeships or gone working. We wish them every success in their new endeavours.
Pictured are Mr. Anton O Mahony, Principal and Mr. Diarmuid O Donnabháin, Deputy Principal and some of those 35 students who achieved over 495 points. 6 of them achieved over 600 points and 29 achieved over 495points. Missing from photo are Oisín Boyle, Ofek Dahan, Laura Kearney, Ryan Shannon, Caoimhe Quinn, Alan O Donovan, Bláithín Roberts, Eliza Sylko and Aislinn O Donovan.
Please click on the button below for important information about the start of the year for 6th Year Students, September 2023.
October 2022 mid-term break - Monday 31st October 2022 to Friday 4th November 2022 inclusive.
Christmas 2022 - All schools will close on Wednesday 21st December 2022, All schools will re-open on Thursday 5th January 2023.
February 2023 mid-term break - Monday 13th February 2023 to Friday 17th February 2023.
Easter 2023 - All schools will close on Friday 31st March and re-opens on Monday 17th April 2023, unless changes are required as part of contingency arrangements to make up for time lost due to unforeseen school closures.
St.Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday - Monday Feb 6th 2023
St. Patricks’s Day - Thursday March 17th 2023
May Bank Holiday - Monday May 2nd 2023
Other Closures
- September 30th 2022
- November 10th, Staff Training Day for the new Junior Cycle.
The School Community bid farewell to the Leaving Cert Class of 2022! They are the very first Year Group to complete their 6 Years in SCS. Their second level journey is completed as symbolised in our crest. We wish them every success in their future endeavours!
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BASKETBALL
U19 Boys “B” County Champions
Second Year Boys “B” County Champions
First Year Boys “B” County Champions
FOOTBALL
LGFA Junior “A” Ladies County Champions
LGFA Junior “C” Ladies County Champions
Senior Boys “A” Simcox Cup County Champions
First Year Boys O Herlihy Cup West Cork Champions