Monthly Archives: January 2015

TY BUILD A BANK OFFICIAL OPENING

January 31, 2015Transition YearTYRobert O'Reilly

The TY Business Class Build a Bank was officially opened today by Donal Wrynn. Donal is a past pupil of Ballinamore Community School, and has studied Accounting & Finance in DCU. He is currently studying for a Masters in Finance, and was able to give the Students lots of advice on running their Bank.

The TY Students open and run the Bank every Friday during the morning break, with the help of AIB Student Officer Phil Flynn and their Business Teacher, Mrs Moran. All students in the School can open an account with the Bank, and are encouraged to become regular savers.

The TYs also held a Bake Sale in conjunction with the Bank Opening. They prepared and cooked all the food themselves. The proceeds from their Bake Sale will be donated to a project in the local community.

The TY’s would like to thank Donal for taking time out to help them launch their Bank this morning.

2nd Year Interior Design Projects

Athletics Cross-Country

January 29, 2015AthleticsAthletics, SportRobert O'Reilly

On Wednesday last January 28th, Miss. Ni Mhaille accompanied 36 students to the schools Athletics cross-country in Sligo Racecource.

School Athletics Cross Country

Catholic Schools Week

January 26, 2015Chaplaincy, Transition YearRobert O'Reilly

The theme of Catholic Schools Week 2015 is Catholic Schools: Called to Serve.

This call comes from Christ himself.

All Christians are called to serve their brothers and sisters. This means helping them to stand up and walk on their own, exorcising their fear of the unknown and expanding their minds through education. It entails feeding them when they are too weak to feed themselves, opening their eyes to the reality of life, challenging them to let go of hurts and prejudice, and liberating those who are unjustly oppressed. It involves introducing them to ever-greater horizons of transcendence and beauty.

(Catholic Schools Week Post Primary Resources – English)

Throughout this week we will celebrate our school’s ethos and history in many different ways.

T.Y students were busy today creating a Sacred Space. They also made Prayer Cards for exam students.

Senior Boys beat Ballinrobe CS

January 21, 2015Gaelic Boys, NewsGaaRobert O'Reilly

The preliminary round of the Connacht senior B championship took place on Wednesday last 21st January against ballinrobe cc. It ended in a very impressive win on a scoreline of 4 18 to 2 10. Ballinamore started off very slowly in the first half but in the final ten minutes started to produce some excellent football with Conor Gaffney scoring two well worked goals which left Ballinamore leading by 5 points at halftime. In the second half Ballinamore pulled away with quick passing and clinical shooting and goals from Pearce Dolan and Conor Cullen, it was too much for Ballinrobe to claw back. Ryan O’Rourke was very effective in the forward line scoring 7pts and was well supported by Conor Gaffney and Bhrefnie McKiernan. Ballinamore CS are now into the Connacht Q final against Mountbellew in two weeks time.

Well done to Ms. Cooney!

January 20, 2015Home EconomicsHome Ec, Leaving CertRobert O'Reilly

The Farmers Journal produce a weekly home economics study guide in association with Agri Aware and the ATHE. One of the student resources produced this year along with the weekly guides was a revision book with key summary notes & interactive worksheets to reinforce learning. Congrats to Ms Cooney who worked as co author on the publication. Ms Cooney also completed a two year term as President of ATHE (Association of Teachers of Home Economics) on a national scale.

Pella Shooting Rings

January 20, 2015NewsRobert O'Reilly

Sincere thanks to former student Michael Reynolds (Edentinny) for his generous sponsorship of Pella shooting rings which were recently installed in our Sports Hall.

Attached photograph of our successful 1974 Connacht Colleges Junior Champioship team shows Michael front right.-you’ve weathered well Michael!. Second photograph of 1973 Connacht Junior Champions shows Michael front second from right.

Congratulations to Michael on his recent appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Leinster GAA Council.

Christian Unity Week

January 20, 2015ChaplaincyRobert O'Reilly

This week marks the celebration of Christian Unity Week across the world. Today, students from 1st gathered in prayer led by Rev. Linda Frost & Fr. Tom McManus.

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Prayer

God of all peoples; Give us strength and courage to go through Samaria to meet our brothers and sisters from other churches. Allow us to go with an open heart so we may learn from each other. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.