Many thanks to Ms. Gwen O’Sullivan, a French native, who came to SCS yesterday to impart her baking skills through French to bake "les fondants au chocolat " with Ms. O’Farrell’s TY French class and Ms. McCarthy’s Home Economics class .
Pictured below are the winning students from the Science Week poster competition.
Well done to all!
Girls U16/U19 Basketball - Well done to the U16 Girls Basketball Team and their coach Ms. Marie Wilson on beating St.Angela’s at home in the league. Hard luck to the U19 Girls who narrowly lost to St. Angela’s.
Boys U16/U19 Basketball - Well done to the U16 and U19 Boys Basketball Teams and their coach, Ms. Marie O Mahony on beating Douglas Community School away in the league.
Girls Soccer - Well done to the Junior Ladies Soccer Team and their coach, Ms. Orla Higgins and Mr. Ger Carey on beating Regina Mundi, Douglas in the first round of the Junior Cup.
Senior Boys Football - The Senior Boys Football Team have been drawn against P.S Rathmore (Kerry) in the Quarter Finals of the Corn Ni Mhuiri. The game is to be played Saturday, Jan 15th. Times and Venue to be confirmed.
The other Quarter Final Games are:
Clonakilty C.C V Tralee CBS (Winners play Skibb or Rathmore)
Hamilton High, Bandon V Mercy Mounthawk, Tralee
St.Brendans Killarney V Colaiste Na Sceilge, Kerry.
Congratulations to Home Economics students, Katie Kingston 2nd Year and Claire Griffin 4th Year on their fantastic success in the Kenwood Young Baker competition.
Katie won first prize for her cake entitled ‘My Olympic Dream’ in the junior category of the Kenwood Young Baker competition. She baked a vanilla flavoured sponge with buttercream icing and decorated to reflect the theme of the Olympics. Katie is a keen athlete with Skibbereen Athletics Club, and it is her dream to attend the Olympics. She was inspired by the success of Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy winning Olympic gold in the men’s lightweight double sculls in Tokyo earlier this summer, putting Skibbereen firmly on the map. Katie wins a Kenwood mixer for herself and a zoom cookery course with celebrity chef Shane Smith for her second year Home Economics class. Her prize also includes equipment for the Home Economics Department.
Claire won second place in the senior category of the Young Baker competition for her creation ‘Journey of Dreams’. She baked a vegan based rosé prosecco cake with strawberry filling and prosecco buttercream. Enid Blyton’s magical stories inspired Claire’s cake decoration. Her creation included echoes of an enchanted garden with aquafaba toadstools and gold dusted walnuts creating a stair leading to a luxurious duvet covered bed, symbolising sleep, and dreaming. She also included a mythical Pegasus, butterflies, and a dragonfly to symbolise fantasy and freedom often associated with dreams. Claire has won the prize of a Kenwood chefette to continue to inspire her creativity and baking.
It is a huge achievement for both Katie and Claire to win prizes both the Junior and Senior categories in this national competition. The volume of entries, from all over Ireland, exceeded the expectations of the competition organisers to such a degree, that judging had to be extended and results were delayed for over a week, so well-done Ladies! You have done your school proud!
Pictured below are the award-winning creations.
Well done to the Junior Ladies Football Team and their coaches Ms. Ella Ryan and Ms. Anna Ward on beating Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí today in the first round of the Munster Championship.
Well done to Ailíse, Ava, Líle and Mia and their coach Ms. Clíodhna O Sullivan who represented SCS so well last weekend at the Community Games Swimming Gala in U.L.
For the first time in its history, our Senior Boys Football Team have reached the Quarter Finals of the Corn Ni Mhuiri, Munster Schools Football Championship. They beat Coláiste Choilm, Ballincollig today in Rossa Park by 2-10 to 12 points. The School Community is extremely proud of the players, it’s team coach Mr. David Whelton, its selectors and mentors. Many thanks to all the parents and members of the local community who came out to support. The Quarter Final draw will be made at Christmas and the team are out again next Tuesday against Spiorad Naoimh, Bishopstown in the first round of the Simcox County Cup.
MARK WOODS
EVENING ECHO REPORTER
Skibbereen CS 2-10
Colaiste Choilm, Ballincollig 0-12
SKIBBEREEN Community School ensured there will be three west Cork sides in the quarter-finals of the Corn Ui Mhuiri (Munster Post-Primary Schools SFC) after a hard-fought win over Colaiste Choilm in Skibbereen on Tuesday.
They join Clonakilty Community College and Hamilton High School, Bandon, in the last eight, which is made up of five Kerry schools, including Tralee CBS and St Brendan's, Killarney.
Captained by Castlehaven senior player, Robbie Minihane at midfield, Skibbereen also have three former Cork minors in attack, Jack O'Neill, Niall Daly and Jamie O'Driscoll.
But, battling Colaiste Choilm, who were inspired by dashing centre-back Conor Dodd, can count themselves unlucky because they hit the crossbar twice in a wind-assisted first-half and were also denied by a fine save from Skibb keeper Shane Kingston in injury-time.
The west Cork school led by 1-5 to 0-6 at half-time, the goal arriving after 21 minutes following a flowing move involving Fiachra Collins, Daly and O'Driscoll for Luke Shorten to palm home at the far post.
And a couple of minutes later, they were almost in for a second only for Daly's effort to rebound from a post.
The goal-frame also denied Colaiste Choilm's Darragh O'Mahony and Michael Muphy.
Wind the strengthening wide at their backs on the resumption, Skibb would have been expected to drive on, but it was Colaiste Choimh who seized the initiative.
A couple of Diarmuid Dillon frees and one from Murphy from play made it a one-point game, 1-7 to 0-9, after 40 minutes.
But the visitors lost full-back Nathan Davis to a black card for a hand-trip shortly afterwards and Colaiste Choilm were grateful for keeper Jack Forde brilliantly stopping Shorten's effort.
The decisive second goal came after 53 minutes, when substitute Oisin Daly was fouled and Minihane expertly tucked away the penalty, 2-9 to 0-9.
But, Colaiste Choilm showed great heart to hit back with the next three points, including Evan Horgan's second, only for an O'Neill point, six minutes into injury-time, making the game safe for Skibb.
Scorers for Skibbereen CS: L Shorten 1-2, 1f, R Minihane 1-1, 1-0 pen, 1f, N Daly 0-3, S Browne, J O'Driscoll, F Collins, J O'Neill 0-1 each.
Scorers for Colaiste Choilm: D Dillon 0-4, 3f, M Murphy 0-3, E Horgan 0-2, C O'Driscoll, P Kelly 0-1 each, D Coakley 0-1f.
SKIBBEREEN CS: S Kingston (Tadhg MacCarthaighs); S Carey (Ilen Rovers), J Bohane (Castlehaven), H O'Donovan (Clann na nGael); S O'Connell (Castlehaven), T O'Mahony (do), C Hegarty (Tadhg MacCarthaighs); T O Donnabhain (Clonakilty), R Minihane (Castlehaven), captain; J O'Neill (do), N Daly (Ilen Rovers), S Browne (Castlehaven); F Collins (do), J O'Driscoll (do), L Shorten (Tadhg MacCarthaighs).
Subs: O Daly (Tadhg MacCarthaighs) for O Donnabhain 42, L McCarthy (Kilmacabea) for Shorten 59, J O'Brien (O'Donovan Rossa) for Collins.
COLAISTE CHOILM: J Forde (Eire Og); D Keane (Inniscarra), N Davis (Ballinora), C Clifford (Eire Og); E Horgan (Ballincollig), C Dodd (Canovee), B Thompson (Ballincollig); C O'Driscoll (do), D Coakley (Eire Og); M Murphy (do), J McGinn (Kilmurry), P Kelly (Ballincollig); D O'Mahony (do), D Dillon (Eire Og), C Quigley (do).
Referee: T Sheehan (St Mary's).
Congratulations to our U16 and U19 girls basketball teams that beat Carrigaline yesterday.
The U16 team won by 61-11 and the U19 team won 51-24.
Well done to all!
Pictured below is our First Year Ladies Football Team who played in yesterday’s West Cork Blitz in the Marsh Skibbereen.
SCS beat Sacred Heart Clonakilty and Presentation Bandon before losing to St. Mary’s of Macroom. They took the Runners up spot.
Well done to all involved.
The School would appreciate any community support for its upcoming Christmas Fundraisers.
All the Sports Teams and Athletes are fundraising for an upgrade to the school gym to put in free weights, racks and rigs to bring it up to a high performance standard. Raffle Tickets are being sold over the next few weeks and prize details are in the picture above. Many thanks to all our sponsors.
The School’s First Tractor Run in aid of Crumlin Children Hospital’s Oncology Ward is taking place this Sunday, Dec 5th at 12noon. We would be most grateful if any parents/guardians were available for the hour to marshal the route. Please contact the school office on 02851162 if you are available to voluteer. Many thanks.
Best of luck to our Senior Boys Football Team and their coaching staff who play Coláiste Choilm Ballincollig in the second round of the Munster Schools Football Championship on Tuesday, Nov 30th at 12.30pm in Rossa Park, Skibbereen.
Congratulations to 2nd year student Caoimhe Flannery who has been named as 1st sub on the Republic of Ireland U17 cross country team for the Celtic Cross country international meet.
This follows Caoimhe's performance at the All Ireland U16 Cross country in Dublin last weekend, where Caoimhe won an individual medal (10th out of 152 athletes) .She also won a silver medal with the Cork County team .
The Celtic Cross country meet will take place in Belfast in January and will include teams from Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
As part of the Mentoring Programme, TY students met with their 1st year groups this week and organised board games and other bonding activities.
Dear Parent/Guardian,
It is with deep sadness that I inform you that the school has experienced the sudden death of Craig Rodrigues, one of our 3rd year students. Craig sadly passed away yesterday evening in the care of the hospital medical staff in CUH having fallen ill in school. We are deeply saddened by his passing, and our thoughts are with the Rodrigues family at this time.
We have support structures in place to help your child cope with this tragedy. These include full access to our student support team consisting of Guidance Counsellors, Chaplain, Year Heads, Learning Support staff, teachers, SNA’s and Management. NEPS (National Educational Psychological Service) are present in the school and are guiding the team with their work.
It is possible that your child may have some feelings and questions she/he may like to discuss with you. It is important to give factual information that is age appropriate.
You can help your child by taking time to listen and by encouraging him/her to express feelings. All children are different and will express their feelings in different ways. It is not uncommon for children to have difficulties concentrating or be fearful, anxious, or irritable. They may become withdrawn, cry, complain of physical aches and pains, have difficulty sleeping or have nightmares. Some may not want to eat. These are generally short-term reactions. Over the course of the coming days, please keep an eye on your child and allow him/her to express their feelings without criticism.
Please also click on the buttons below for two information leaflets on how best to support your son/daughter at this time.
Although classes will continue as usual, I anticipate that the next few days will be difficult for everyone.
Most of all we need to respect the privacy of the Rodrigues family at this time. Young people frequently turn to social media to see what others are saying, or to find out more. At these times it is important that you monitor their use and engage with them about what they read. We urge you to emphasise and reinforce the need to be extremely sensitive and careful about what they post. If you would like further advice please contact the school office who will endeavour to direct you to an appropriate staff member. Please be patient with us at this very difficult and sad time for our school community.
Anton O Mahony Principal,
Skibbereen Community School
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The School’s Farming Club is hoping to run a Charity Tractor Run on Sunday December 5th at 12noon from the school. All proceeds are in aid of Crumlin Children’s Hospital’s Cancer Unit.
The cost of entry is 20 euro and all monies and evidence of licence and insurance certification must be presented to the event organizers before the date.
Due to covid restrictions, only students and their parents/guardians can participate and unfortunately refreshments cannot be served in the school.
We would ask those who are participating to decorate their tractors with Christmas decorations etc.
The event is fully insured but each driver must have their own licence and insurance. The Gardai , Civil Defence and Road Marshalls will provide safety support on the day. It should take one to two hours approx. Please support this worthy cause if you can.
Well done to our Junior Ladies Football Team and their coaches, Ms. Ella Ryan and Ms. Anna Ward on beating Sacred Heart Clonakilty in the first round of the Munster Championship.
Best of luck to:
Monday
Our Junior Ladies Football Team and their coaches Ms. Ella Ryan and Ms. Anna Ward who play Sacred Heart Clonakilty in their opening Munster Championship First Round Match.
Our U14 Boys Football team and their coach Mr. Moore who play Egans Macroom in a challenge match.
Tuesday
Our Senior Girls Soccer Team who play Colaiste Pobail Bheanntrai in the Munster Schools League.
Our Junior and Senior Girls Basketball Teams and their coach Ms. Maria Wilson who also play Bantry.
Wednesday
Our Senior Boys Football Team and their coach Mr. David Whelton who play Colaiste Choilm Ballincollig in the second round of the Corn Ni Mhuiri (Munster Colleges) in Rossa Park at 1.30pm.
Thursday
Our Senior Ladies Football Team who play their opening Munster Football Championship opening round match agianst Colaiste Pobail Bheanntrai at home at 11.30am.
Our Senior Boys Basketball Team and their coach Ms. Marie O Mahony who play Mount St. Michael in their opening League match at home.
Friday
Our Senior Boys Basketball Team and their coach, Ms. Marie O Mahony who play Colaiste Pobail bheanntrai away in the league.
Our Senior and Junior Girls Basketball Team and their coach Ms. Maria Wilson who play Carrigaline at home in the league.
Our U16 Boys Football Team and their coach Mr. Eoghan Daly who play Bantry away.
There is a Book of Remembrance in the sacred space outside the chaplain's office for the month of November.
Please feel free to add the names of those ones you wish to be prayed for and remembered.
Lighting a candle is a timeless act of faith, holding another's wellbeing in our hearts and minds, surrounding them with light and love.
Stand Up Awareness Week is taking place from November 15th to 19th 2021.
This week is an opportunity for 2nd level schools to continue their efforts to make spaces safe and supportive for LGBTI+ young people.
