We had a lovely morning recently celebrating the official opening of our school library. Mrs. Vera Cleary, wife of Mr. Patrick Cleary, the late Deputy Principal of St. Fachtna’s De La Salle, cut the purple ribbon to mark this special occasion. The library has made its home in a fabulous, open, bright, and comfortable space overlooking the canteen and central area. It has recently been updated with an online cataloguing system, and we now have over 2000 fiction and reference books in stock. The library is a much-welcome addition. It is a home for lovers of books and reading – a fantastic hangout to read, browse, chat, and relax.
The library opening was honoured with presentations of books by local authors. SCS teacher Mr. Cormac Levis presented two books on traditional boats of Ireland, one he wrote himself and one for which he was a contributing author. Skibbereen and District Historical Society’s William Casey and Philip O’Regan presented a selection of historical Journals to the library.
The library is open every lunchtime, and students can borrow and return books using our online cataloguing system. Our dedicated student librarians run the lunchtime library, and we wish to acknowledge and commend their dedication, commitment and spirit in leading this exciting new venture for our school.
Student Librarians, Mrs. Vera Cleary, Dan Cleary (President St Fachtna’s De La Salle PPU), Gerard O'Brien and Vincent O'Neill (St Fachtna's PPU), Bridget 0'Driscoll and Anne Crossey (Parents' Association), Principal Anton O'Mahony, teacher Ms. Evelyn Collins
Mr. Dan Cleary and Mrs. Vera Cleary
Plaque unveiled in honour of Mr. Patrick Cleary
Student librarians
Mr. Cormac Levis, SCS teacher and author, presenting books to the library
Skibbereen Historical Society’s William Casey & history teachers, Mr. PJ Fitzgerald, Ms. Michelle O’Brien, Mr. Colman O’Driscoll, and Mr. Pat Joe Whooley
The All Ireland Linguistics Olympiad (AILO) is a contest in which secondary school students develop their own strategies for solving problems in fascinating languages from around the globe.
Students must use their ingenuity to solve Puzzles such as deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics, decoding numerical spy codes, and interpreting ancient Mayan poetry.
No prior knowledge of linguistics or a second language is required, as even the hardest problems require only logical ability, patient work, and a willingness to think around corners.
AILO introduces students to linguistics (i.e. the study of human language) and to the application of logic to problems of language understanding and translation. The goal is to develop students’ problem-solving skills and to inspire them to consider the fascinating range of Careers at the intersection of computing, linguistics and language
Mon, Mar 7 at 11:30 AM-2:30 PM
Kilnamartyra, Macroom, Co. Cork, Ireland.
The Students of the L.R.C. Level 2 Junior Cycle Class were delighted to welcome Emmy Award Winning Danny Crowley to the L.R.C. for a visit.
Danny is a native of Leap, who recently took home an Emmy for his sound-mixing work on the world-famous HBO series Game of Thrones.
The Emmy gold statuette, the equivalent of an Oscar, was also in attendance, both students and staff alike had great fun holding it and imagining the limelight and their acceptance speech.
Students of the L.R.C. had prepared a series of interview style question to ask Danny These questions formed part of the student's portfolio work for their level 2 Communication Folders. Danny commented that the quality of the question rivalled any professional magazine reporter.
Danny also discussed his involvement on other film projects closer to our native West Cork, such as work on 'The Young Offenders'. His career journey has given several students an insight into the Film Industry and 'Further food for thought', regarding their own career choices.
We would like to thank Danny for taking time out of his busy schedule and look forward to welcoming him in the future for further discussions on his current film projects.
In response to Pope Francis's global invitation to gather together in prayer and fasting for those suffering in Ukraine, today the entire school community offered a prayer and a minute’s silence in a show of support and solidarity.
Transition Year students attended mass at St Mary's Cathedral for Ash Wednesday, to mark the beginning of Lenten season. And the rest of the school community got the opportunity to receive Ashes.
Please take a moment to be mindful that this week marks Eating Disorders Awareness week 2022.
Bodywhys- The Eating Disorder Association of Ireland have organised a full schedule of information sessions to raise awareness of the challenges that can come along with eating disorder diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Remember Recovery is possible #EDAW2022.
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Congratulations to our U16 boys basketball team & their coach Ms. Marie O’Mahony who are through to the All Ireland League Final.
They defeated St. Louis Kiltimagh in the quarter final by 66-44 and defeated St. Patrick’s College, Belfast in the semi-final by 40-36.
Well done on a fabulous achievement.
The entire school community wishes the team & their coach, every success in the All-Ireland final which is due to be played in March.
1st year students enjoyed the recent ‘Activity Days’ provided by the Bantry and Dunmanway School Completion Programme that operates in our school.
This was in recognition of their resilience in getting through the unusual and difficult school year they have had so far with Covid 19 disruptions and restrictions and as an encouragement for the remainder of the year.
A great time was had by all !
Congratulations to Claire Griffin, who has come 3rd in the ‘Green Isle Schools Recipe Challenge’, for Transition Year students.
Claire's brief was to create a delicious healthy recipe, that would help people to reach their 5 a day.
The recipe had to include at least one Green Isle product, and a brief description of her dish.
With over 100 students entering & 78 different recipes using Green Isle fruit or vegetables, this is a massive achievement.
Claire's Dish
Homemade vegan pea and spinach ravioli, (using Green Isle spinach & petit pois) with
Chimichurri sauce, served with Green Isle Country mixed vegetables.
Claire has won a voucher to the value of €200:00 for the Home Economics Department, she will receive an apron and a certificate for her fantastic achievement.
This is Claire’s 3rd successful competition within the last 9 months.
Winner of Fyffes Bananas Baking Competition,
Second in Senior Category, of The Kenwood Chef Baking Competition, and now,
Third in The Green Isle Schools Recipe Challenge, for Transition Year students.
Congratulations Claire, on a tremendous achievement.
Well done to you, from all in the Home Economics Department, and all in SCS.
