Monthly Archives: September 2016

National Badminton Week 2016

September 22, 2016NewsEamon

As part of National Badminton Week 2016, Miss Stenson’s PE classes participated in a 60 second rally challenge. Congratulations to Emma Beirne and Niamh Donohue (1st year) who scored highest amongst the girls in the school, to Ryan Donohue and Francis McGovern (3rd year) who scored highest amongst the boys and to Ryan Donohue and Laoíse King Moran to had the highest mixed score. We are eagerly awaiting the national leader board to compare our scores with other Irish schools. Well done to all who participated

Senior C Ladies snatch a draw in opener vs St. Nathy’s, Ballaghaderreen

September 22, 2016Gaelic Ladies, NewsSeamus

A pressure free by Katie Mc Nulty, in the 5th minute of injury time earned Ballinamore CS a draw in there season opener in Ballaghaderreen school pitch on Tuesday, 20th September.

Ballinamore had the advantage of a strong wind in the first half and went in 3 points ahead at half time, playing very good open football.

In the second half St. Nathy’s whittled away at the lead and despite very strong defending from Ballinamore, the opposition got a late point 3 minutes into injury time. One last surge by Ballinamore saw a foul on Emma Mc Govern which Katie Mc Nulty cooly converted to cap off a superb performance.

Ballinamore now face Carrick CS in their second of 4 group games in 2 weeks time. In a game Ballinamore should have won on their missed chances alone, we did well to etch out a draw in a tough, competitive opener.

Final score: 3:9 to 3:9

Scorers:

Eimhin Quinn 1:0

Maeve Hamill 1:0

Emma Mc Govern 0:3

Megan Cull 1:2

Katie Mc Nulty 0:4

Captain: Weronika Wrewniewska (goalkeeper)

Green Schools School Habitat Survey 16/09/16

September 21, 2016Green Schools, NewsSeamus

On Friday 16th September, third year Geography class along with their teacher, Mr. Mullen completed a Habitat Survey of the school grounds. The class was split into 5 groups and walked the school grounds twice and mapped out specific areas of biodiversity. They used plant identification books to establish the various species as well as pooters and insect nets to trap insects for identification purposes.

Each group will submit a completed Survey and there is a prize for the best one which will be displayed on the Green School’s noticeboard. This project is part of our ongoing work to achieve our 5th Green Flag for Biodiversity, which will be judged by March 2016. A number of other initiatives are ongoing throughout the school by the other Coordinators, Ms. Cooney and MS. Colum. Below are some pics. of the event.

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First Year Science Class Visit Recycling Bank

September 16, 2016Green Schools, News, ScienceMarcella Colum

As part of the science and society course first year students in Ms. Colum’s science class went to the recycling bank in Ballinamore where they recycled clear glass, brown glass, green glass, drinks cans and clothes.

Junior Cert Results

September 14, 2016NewsEamon

Congratulations to all our fifth year and TY students who received their Junior Cert results today. Lots of smiling faces this morning. Great to see hard work paying off.

Junior Cert Results

Roald Dahl Day

September 13, 2016NewsEamon

Ms Conveys class had a phizz-whizzing time on Roald Dahl Day! Special thanks to art teacher, Ms dawn McKeon, who created the fantastic door poster.

Science in Society -recycling

September 13, 2016Green Schools, News, ScienceMarcella Colum

Ms. Colums first year 1A Science class went to Ballinamore recycling bank as part of their study of science in society and the green schools programme. Students recycled green glass, clear glass, brown glass, cans and clothes.