In 2004 Ballinamore PPS was involved in the production of a Léargas promotional DVD to encourage Irish schools to take part in the Comenius programme…..
Monthly Archives: November 2014
Green Schools/World Wise School Poster Competition Winners
Congratulations to the following first year students who were class winners in the Green Schools/World Wise Schools Poster Competition – Laoise Moran King, Lisa Cull, Abbi Sweeney & Emma Gill. Continue reading
Winners of FTA Regional Essay Competition
Congratulations to our 6th year students (Blaithín Shapley, Siobhan Kiernan and Rebecca Rowley) winners of the Regional Essay Competition 2014 organised by the French Teachers Association and held in Carrick on Shannon last night.
Following a lecture by Joe Walsh, 13 teams from schools in Leitim, Longford, Westmeath, Mayo and Roscommon took part in a French essay writing competition which was marked on the night. The students also had an opportunity to practice French on the night with native French speakers.
Each student received a medallion from the French Embassy, a certificate and a plaque and DVD for the school.
Félicitations!
Video of Science Magic Show
Science Magic Show from Robert O’Reilly on Vimeo.
Science Magic Show
Science Magic Show Video and Photos
Science Magic Show
A Science magic show was organised in the school for 2nd and 3rd year pupils on Tuesday 18th of November, hosted by retired teacher, John Daly. The show incorporated a variety of chemistry based trick experiments, that fused together the learning and fun side of the subject!
Science Magic Show
Science Magic Show Video and Photos
Petit Déjeuner Français
NPA programme Agenda
Geography Field Trip
The 6th year Geography class in Ballinamore Community School completed their Geographical Investigation ( G.I.) in Derrygonnelly Field Study Centre on Wednesday 13th November, 2014. The title of the investigation was ” An investigation of erosion in a fluvial environment” and the class visited two sites along the course of the River Silles, one in the Upper and one in the Middle course. The class was divided into 4 groups and each group carried out the measurement of the width, depth, speed , bed load size and hydraulic radius at each of the two sites.
In the afternoon after lunch, the class, under the guidance of facilitators, Chris and Shannen, carried out calculations and analysis of the data collected. They completed graphs and tables and will continue to write up the G.I. in class over the next few weeks. The completed project accounts for 20% of their final mark in Geography in the Leaving Cert. (2015).
Mr. Mullen and Ms. Lee accompanied the students and assisted on the field trip.
NUIM Sholarship for Arlene Conway
Congratulation to Arlene Conway who was awarded an Entrance Scholarship at NUI Maynooth based on her high leaving cert results. She was awarded the scholarship at a ceremony which was held last Tuesday 4th November. Arlene is undertaking an Arts degree in Irish, Maths and Geography. Arlene is the daughter of Maureen and Martin Conway, Foxwood Aughnasheelin.
NUIM Scholarship for Arlene Conway
Marian Harkin MEP Visits School
On Monday November 11th, Marian Harkin MEP visited our school as a follow up to our school tour visit to Strasbourg where the EU Parliament sits. She met with all Leaving Certs together with the 5th year Business class. She discussed with the students the various EU institutions, the EU legislative process and her role as an MEP.