Well done to our Junior Ladies Soccer team and their coaches, Ms. Orla Higgins and Mr. Ger Carey on beating Carrigaline Community School by 5 goals to 1 in the league on Tuesday, November 28th.
Congratulations to Abigail Fowler, 3rd Year, who won Junior Student of the Year in the Cork Education and Training Board (CETB) County school of Music.
She is pictured here with her award and the Principal of the School of Music Carol Daly.
Our Open Evening will take place on Thursday December 1st from 6.15 to 8pm. We are looking forward to welcoming everyone on the night.
TY Food & Hospitality Students are hosting a Christmas Food Market at our Open Evening on Dec 1st at 6.15pm.
On Thursday 17th November, the 5th year Ag science class were invited to the farm of the Buckley family in the picturesque Castlehaven.
Here the students were given a very informative tour, lead by their own classmate, James Buckley, who was a fountain of knowledge.
He showed the class around the state-of-the-art dairy farm, he explained how the rotary parlour works and the day to day running of the farm.
He showed us the different breeds of cows, calves and even some Christmas turkeys!
The class were then treated to a fantastic spread of tea, coffee and breakfast rolls.
We would like to thank the Buckley family for a very enjoyable morning out on their family farm and for the huge effort they went to.
Photos of classes 2A & 2B making ice-cream as part of Science Week.
Well done to our Junior Ladies Football Team and their coaches, Ms. Anna Ward, Ms. Ella Ryan, Mr. Ger Carey and Ms. Kate O Donovan on beating Colaiste na Sceillge, Cahersiveen in the latest round of the Munster Championship on Friday in Kenmare.
Hard luck to our U17 Boys Soccer Team and their coach Mr. Conor Uhl who were beaten on penalties by Christians in the Cork Cup on Friday, Nov 25th. Many thanks to Mr. Uhl and to Mr. Chris O Brien, First Aider.
Second year science classes made ice cream in a bag on Friday as part of Science Week.
After looking at the science processes involved in making Ice cream in a bag, students undertook a short physical workout to make their own ice cream.
The addition of some sprinkles and strawberry syrup made it go down very nicely.
A good end to the week!
Save your seat on the sofa, as it’s that time of year again.
The Late Late Toy Show!
All our LRC students have been creating gift bags for each other to celebrate the evening in style.
Enjoy everyone!
Pictured below is Ms. Quirke’s 5th year Biology class completing the ‘Escape Room Challenge’ for Science Week.
Students enjoyed the task of answering questions on the Digestive System to break the code and open the locked room.
Congratulations to all our TY students who received their Junior Cycle Results today. They were fantastic and the School Community is extremely proud of all your achievements!!
The School was delighted to be able to hold its Annual Junior Cycle Awards Day today. Parents were invited in to celebrate their son/daughter’s results with their teachers. Many thanks to Ms. Majella Ni Charthaigh, JC Coordinator and her team of volunteer student helpers for organising and coordinating the event. Thanks to our musicians . Many thanks also to Ms. Mary Kelleher Fowler who did trojan administrative work in getting all the portfolios ready. Many thanks to Ms. Margaret Maloney and Ms. Ciara Walsh for their administrative support. Thanks to Ms. Gretta Burchill, TY Coordinator, the Home Ec Department and all the staff who helped out today or who worked with these students over the years. Finally thankyou to the BAM and Cleaning Staff for getting the building ready.
Well done to our Junior Ladies Football Team and their coaches, Ms. Anna Ward, Ms. Ella Ryan, Mr. Ger Carey and Ms. Kate O Donovan on beating Presentation Convent Bandon in their Cork School’s league match at home yesterday. It was a cracking match with Skibb just pulling away in the end.
Hard luck to our Senior Boys Football Team and their coaches, Mr. Tony Harrington, Mr. Colman O Driscoll, Mr. James McCarthy, Mr. Elliot Connolly and Mr. Chris O Brien, First Aider who were beaten in the second game of their round robin series against St.Francis Rochestown today. Full match Report below by the Evening Echo.
DENIS HURLEY ECHO LIVE
St Francis College, Rochestown 3-10 Skibbereen Community School 0-10
Rochestown’s St Francis College will be seeded in next month’s Corn Uí Mhuirí quarter-final draw after they secured a third Group 2 victory on Wednesday.
Going into this clash at Bishopstown’s 4G pitch – affected by weather conditions as it was moved from Newcestown and brought forward two hours – ‘Roco’ had beaten Kerry sides Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne and Presentation Secondary School Milltown. Anything other than defeat would secure top spot and they did that. However, the nine-point winning margin masks what was a tricky second half as the winners went 22 minutes without a score.
Having trailed by eight points at one stage, Skibbereen Community School battled back well to trail by just three with minutes of normal time left. However, a pair of late goals from Evan O’Connor and sub Robert Hanley made the game safe for Rochestown. Despite the defeat, Skibb still have to play Corca Dhuibhne and victory over the Dingle school will ensure qualification.
Despite playing against the wind in the first half, Rochestown had an unanswered six points on the board inside 13 minutes. Their full-forward line of O’Connor and Cork minors Bryan Hayes and Seán Coakley looked dangerous whenever the ball was delivered in while Tim O’Brien was impeccable in the full-back line – doing well to cut out one direct ball intended for Daniel Cleary – and wing-back Callum O’Neill was also influential.
Harry Quilligan went close to a Roco goal on 14, his shot across the face of the goal, but they had a green flag just after Niall Daly had gotten Skibb off the mark. From a quick restart, O’Neill found space in midfield, allowing him to pick out a pass for Coakley, who produced a lovely finish. After Hayes responded to a Cleary point, it was 1-7 to 0-2 but Luke Shorten was excellent for Skibb as they clawed back three points before the break – the full-forward scored one and was involved in scores for Cleary and Daly.
Despite losing Cleary at half-time, Skibb had a point from wing-back Dylan Hourihane and, though further chances were squandered, Rochestown struggled to make attacking inroads. After Daly cut the lead to three, Micheál O’Mahony finally ended Roco’s drought on 43 but, with Cathail Hegarty prominent after moving to midfield for Skibb, they kept pushing. Brian O’Driscoll went close to a goal, denied by goalkeeper Mikey O’Connell, who also did well to divert a Shorten shot over the bar.
Daly’s good free left it 1-8 to 0-9 on 56 but Hayes – important in the second half in a deeper role for Roco – looked to have eased their worries with a pair of fine scores. Even so, Tomás Ó Donnabháin’s point for Skibb left a goal in it.
Unfortunately for them, when a goal did come it was for Rochestown as Coakley won a Skibb a kick-out and fed O’Connor for a close-range finish. Hanley, set up by O’Brien, added the third goal at the death, slotting home the rebound after Simon O’Shea had saved his initial effort.
Scorers for St Francis College: B Hayes 0-5 (0-2 f), E O’Connor 1-1, S Coakley, R Hanley 1-0 each, H Quilligan, K Lyons, B Fraher, M O’Mahony 0-1 each.
Skibbereen Community School: N Daly 0-4 (0-2 f), L Shorten, D Cleary 0-2 each, D Hourihane, T Ó Donnabháin 0-1 each.
ST FRANCIS COLLEGE: M O’Connell (St Michael’s): T O’Brien (Nemo Rangers), D Buckley (Douglas), F Leahy (St Michael’s); M O’Rourke (Cobh), L Dwane Fogarty (Douglas), C O’Neill (Nemo Rangers); K Lyons (Ballygarvan), B Kelliher (Carrigaline); B Fraher (Nemo Rangers), H Quilligan (Douglas), M O’Mahony (Ballygarvan); E O’Connor (Ballygarvan), B Hayes (Nemo Rangers), S Coakley (Douglas).
Subs: R Hanley (Douglas) for Fraher (40), C Buckley (St Finbarr’s) for Kelliher (48), O McAdoo (St Michael’s) for Buckley (53, injured), E O’Flynn (Douglas) for Coakley, E Collins (Douglas) for O’Mahony (both 60).
SKIBBEREEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL: S O’Shea (Ilen Rovers); W O’Donovan (Castlehaven), J Bohane (Castlehaven), T Farrell (Tadhg Mac Cárthaigh); D Hourihane (O’Donovan Rossa), C Hegarty (Tadhg Mac Cárthaigh), H O’Donovan (Clann na nGael); F Hurley (O’Donovan Rossa), T Ó Donnabháin (Clonakilty); B O’Driscoll (O’Donovan Rossa), N Daly (O’Donovan Rossa), K O’Driscoll (Ilen Rovers); A Fahy (Ilen Rovers), L Shorten (Tadhg Mac Cárthaigh), D Cleary (Castlehaven).
Subs: D O'Donovan (Castlehaven) for Cleary (half-time, injured), J Buckley (Castlehaven) for Farrell, C Coombes (O'Donovan Rossa) for Fahy (both 45).
Referee: N O’Mahony (Newcestown).
Today some TY students travelled to the Raddison Blu in Cork for Teen Talk 2022. Those who opted not to travel got the opportunity to experience the live event virtually from school.
We were lucky enough to be hosted by Anna Geary and heard the life stories, experiences and success & wellbeing tips from speakers such as Stephen McDonnell, Donna Kennedy, Darragh Fleming, Sheila Naughton and Pat Slattery.
The message from the day was very clearly- it’s okay to ask for help!
Many thanks to the Cork County Council, Teen Talk Team, Ms. Burchill for organising and for Ms. R. O’Brien and Ms. Wycherley for travelling today.
CAT4 ASSESSMENTS
Dear Parent/Guardian of a First Year Student,
In line with good practice as set down by the Department of Education, Skibbereen Community School assesses all students to see what their needs are and how we can best help our students learn and achieve.
As part of this process, we administer incoming assessments to students during their first year at second level. We would like to inform you that our incoming assessments will take place during the school day, Wednesday 23rd November this year.
The Cognitive Ability Test that we administer is made up of a series of short tests, which assess a student’s reasoning (thinking) abilities in key areas that support educational development and academic attainment. No preparation is necessary; it is important that your son or daughter does not become anxious as no pre-learning or knowledge is needed to complete the tests.
CAT has many uses and can help your son or daughter and his/her teachers to plan appropriately and set targets for different key stages along their second level education journey so we would appreciate it if you would support our endeavours and ensure that your son or daughter is present for the assessment on the 23rd Nov 2022.
The test will take place on line so it is imperative that each student brings their device to school fully charged and that they bring a pair of earphones/headphones to use on the day as there will be audio instructions to complete the test.
If you have any queries or concerns, please feel free to contact us at 028 51172 or email info@skibbereencommunityschool.ie.
Yours sincerely,
Mr Anton O’ Mahony, Ms Fiona Ronan, Mr. C O’ Brien
Principal Guidance Counsellors
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Classes will end at 12.10pm on Wednesday, November 23rd to facilitate the presentation of Junior Cycle Certificates. Buses have been informed.
Regards,
SCS Management.
November is traditionally the month of remembering and praying for those who we have loved & lost and those who have gone before us.
The SCS book of remembrance has been placed outside the Chaplain's Office in our Sacred Space all month where staff and students could write the names of their loved ones. A candle was lit in their honour, and they were especially prayed for. We have also had prayer services to remember and pray for those loved ones & Ms Callaghan created a beautiful Garden of Remembrance with her class.
As November draws to a close, we would like to remind you that this Friday, November 25th at 7.30pm there will be a Bereavement Mass in St Patrick's Cathedral. You will be given the opportunity of writing the name of your departed on a candle and you can present the candle during the mass.
There will be a cup of tea afterwards in the Presbytery.
It was all hands on deck last week to help local woman Sally Daly and other local volunteers with the Annual Shoe Box Appeal! We were delighted to be able to link in with the local community to help such a worthy cause.
Many thanks to the teachers, SNA's and students of SCS who donated boxes, goodies and their time!
As part of Stand-Up Awareness Week SCS staff and students were invited to take part in Rainbow Jumper Day today!
All funds raised will go towards the School Memorial Garden & Belong to Youth Ireland. A huge thank you to the Wellbeing Team and to all involved in this week's activities!
WOW! Walk On Wednesday and be in with the chance to win on Wednesday.
Join the Walk on Wednesday group at Trevor's at 8:30 am and receive a ticket to be placed in a draw to win a free meal at the school cafeteria. WOW2WOW!
Today, the Well-being Committee welcomed Luke Murray, a past pupil and now a youth worker with the YMCA, to give a talk to 4th year students as part of SCS Stand Up Awareness Week to support LGBTQI+ students.
Many thanks to Luke for the informative talk.
