A team dedicated to excellence in education
The needs of each individual student are of paramount importance to the school and our team. Each member of staff strives to ensure that each student is cherished and their contribution to the life of the school is valued.
The following structures are designed to assist in making real these principles:
Leadership
Principal: Mr. Anton O'Mahony
Vice-Principals: Mr Diarmuid O Donnobhain and Mr Tom Foley
Guidance
The Guidance Counsellors work with all year groups assisting with subject choices, college applications, career options and personal counselling when necessary
Year Head
The Year Head oversees the welfare of a year group so that both learning and personal development are supported. The Year Head is responsible for the spirit, organisation, behaviour and progress of the year group andeach individual student within it.
Chaplaincy
The Chaplain accompanies students on their journey through the school offering spiritual guidance and assistance.
Special Educational Needs/ Learning Support
The staff of Skibbereen Community School work as a team to ensure that each student is given the opportunity to achieve their potential. The school has a very active learning support department who support the classroom teachers in their work. This department assists students ranging from those with specific learning difficulties right through to those who may be challenged by a particular area in any of the subjects offered.