Michelin Star Chef Visits SCS

A massive thank you to Ahmed Dede and Maria from the highly decorated Baltimore Custom House restaurant for coming into our TY cookery and food & hospitality module students today.

A fantastic talk on how Ahmed always worked harder than everyone and always had perfection as his only goal, to make his dreams a reality.

When the professional footballer career didn’t work out he put his passion for food to the fore and set himself the ambitious target to earn the highly coveted Michelin star.

Having now earned his second Michelin star, he and Maria continue to work tirelessly on fine tuning their high performance team to achieve the third.

Such an inspiring talk all about working hard and never letting anyone tell you, you can’t achieve. We look forward to welcoming Ahmed back for a master class in the future.

A big thank you to the Home Economics teachers for facilitating.

Cork Bike Week

Our second ‘Tour de Trag’ was a massive success on Friday.

30 second years cycled to Trag via lissard with Cycle Sense as part of Cork Bike Week. They also attended a cycling skills workshop.

Our school is heavily invested in the promotion of safe cycling with plans for the future development of it next year.

Thanks to Ms. Órla O’Sullivan and Mr. Chris O’Brien for accompanying them and to our 4th Years, Donal O’Callaghan, Daniel Cleary, William O’Donovan, Aidan Fahy and Sean Connolly who were superb stewards. Tour de France watch out as we are on our way!

National Bike Week Cycle to Trag, May 5th

Well done to all those who took part in the Cycle To Trag last week. The event was part of National Bike Week and was supported by Cycle Sense in Skibbereen. Many thanks to Ruth and Kate from Cycle Sense for all the training, the TY students for their marshalling and many thanks to Ms. Orla O Sullivan for all the coordinatng.

Hard luck to our Senior Boys Football Team in the Simcox Final today, April 28th

Hard luck to our Senior Boys Football Team who were beaten by 1 point in today’s Simcox County Final against Coláiste Spiorad Naoimh, Bishopstown. The final score was 1-5 to 1-4. Many thanks to the entire panel for all their efforts this season in reaching a Munster Corn Uí Mhuirí Quarter Final and County Simcox Final. They did their School, their Clubs and their families proud. We wish Shane Carey our Captain a speedy recovery and wish him and all our Leaving Certs the best of luck in their Leaving Cert Exams.

The School would also like to thank the Coaching staff of Mr. Tony Harrington, Mr. Colman O Driscoll, Mr. James McCarthy, Mr. Elliot Connolly and First aider Mr. Chris O Brien for all their time, efforts and committment over a very long season. Thanks also to our local Football Clubs for their ongoing support and many thanks to all the students, staff, parents, former students and locals who travelled over to Clonakilty today. Beimid ar ais!!!

4th Year Spanish Trip

Photos of our 4th Year students in Malaga.

5th Year Retreat - Gougane Barra

A group of 5th years headed to the beautiful Gougane Barra today.

They had a fantastic day taking in the breath taking scenery and had some well earned downtime enjoying some self reflection and team bonding.

Many thanks to the accompanying staff and to the students for their great behaviour.

An enjoyable day all round!

2nd Years in Support of Fundraiser

Pictured here are second years looking at the wildflower seeds on sale in memory of Maya Grace Harnedy who sadly passed away recently. Maya Grace loved looking at colourful wild flowers and in particular she enjoyed spending time in colourful gardens that were full bloom.

They are also raising funds for CDKL5 and the Little Haven Playschool where she attended. It is hoped that people will purchase these flowers and plant them in different places.

West Cork Schools Chess Competition, April 27th.

Our School’s Chess Team finished runners up today at the West Cork School’s Chess Competition which was held in Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí. The Team included

Noah Dennehy 1F

Paddy Jedryszczjk 1D

Okeg Malyskyi 1D

Colin Sheahan 2E

Mariusz Gnap 2C

Michil Stromecki 2

Steven Kearney 5C

Well done to all involved and many thanks to Ms. Mandy Twomey, SCP for organising.

Simcox Senior Boys Football County Final, April 28th

SKIBBEREEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL V COLÁISTE AN SPIORAD NAOIMH, BISHOPSTOWN

DATE: FRIDAY APRIL 28TH

VENUE: AHAMILLA, CLONAKILTY

TIME: 3PM

TY Spanish Trip

Pictures of our TY Spanish students enjoying themselves in Spain.

Carbery Camogie Blitz

On Monday the 24th of April, 1st and 2nd Year girls took part in a Camogie blitz to promote the game amongst West Cork Schools. 

Many thanks to Tony Coppinger, Mark and Mary of the Carbery board who organised the event and also thanks to O’Donovan Rossa for the facilities.

Thanks also to the girls coach and mentor Ms. Dullea. 

Great fun was had by all!

Safe Pass Course

A TY group joined by a number of 5th and 6th year students successfully completed their Solas Certified Safe Pass.

This ticket will allow them to work on construction sites safely for a 4 year period getting students interested in apprenticeship, onto the training ladder and ready for summer job employment in an industry badly in need of new recruits.

Beach Clean-up

Our final Oceans Plastics Project Beach Clean-up took place on a cold and wet Thursday 23 March. The hardy TY students, along with Mr Rory Jackson and Mr Mannion, braved the elements and collected bags of plastic waste from the Tragumna area.

We would like take this opportunity to sincerely thank Mr Rory Jackson for all his encouragement and support this year. He has involved Skibbereen Community School students in the Oceans Plastic Project over a number of years and he also liaised with Cycle Sense Skibbereen to run the bike upcycling workshops for TY students.

Many thanks also to the Cycle Sense Team, Ms Burchill, Mr Uhl, Mr Mannion, Mr Damien Long and the Cork Co. Council litter collection team for organising and facilitating this series of beach and estuary clean ups.

Launch of the new Family of Parishes Crest, April 22nd.

A huge thank you to Fr Terry O Brien for visiting the 5C RE class this morning to present them with the New Family of Parishes Logo. They were delighted with their pizza and goodies!  Fr Terry O Brien worked with the 5C class in helping creating the new logo for The Family of Parishes, that was unveiled in St Patrick's Cathedral this Easter. Special mention to Luca Harte, Stephen Kearney & Ferdia McAleavy who came up with the winning logo. We are very proud of their efforts and will hang this plaque with pride in our meditation room. 

Blitz Bonanza for our First Year Girls and U14 Boys in the County Blitz Championships, April 20th

Our First Year Girls Football Teams and our U14 boys Football Teams had great success in their respective County Blitz Championships in Cork yesterday, April 20th. One of the Girls Teams won their respective section and the other team were runners up. This LGFA tournament was held in Ballincollig. The U14 Boys Football Teams won their respective sections in Nemo Rangers. Congrats to all involved and many thanks to the coaches Ms. Anna Ward, Mr. Maurice Moore ,Mr. Eoghan Daly and Mr. Chris O Brien.