Well done to Eoghan Shanley, Niall O’Shea and Niall Gallagher, who each received a gold medal in the John Paul II awards last week.
John Paul II Awards
Category Archives: Chaplaincy
Lifting the Silence on Suicide
Please note that “Lifting the Silence on Suicide”, a community event organised by the HSE in conjunction with community groups is taking place in Sean O’Heslins GAA Club next Monday 9th December.
Unsung Hero
Massive congratulations to first year student, Francis Flynn, who won the Unsung Hero award at the 2019 leitrim Sports Star Awards which took place in Lough Rynn Castle Saturday 23rd November. Francis is pictured with his fans, Mr McCaffrey, first year team coach, Mr Duignan and First year year head, Mrs Coyle. Well done Francis!
New Water Font
As part of the Green School initiative, the student council recently unveiled a new water font. This initiative aims to cut down on single use plastics in the school as students are encouraged to refill their reusable bottles at the new font.
Chaplaincy/Student Council Roundup November 2019
Over the last month, members of the student council attended the Comhairle na nÓg AGM and organised a fancy dress event at Halloween. We had an Odd Sock Day in aid of North West STOP, while TYs were away for a trek up Croagh Patrick and also engaged in Eucharistic Ministry training.
Darkness into Light Cheque Presentation
Mr McCaffrey presented €11,695 to Pieta house today on behalf of the committee, student council and wider community. Massive thanks again to all our volunteers and supporters who made our event in May such a huge success.
Christmas Jumper Day 2018
First Ballinamore CS Darkness into Light a great success
We had such a truly memorable beginning for Darkness into Light Ballinamore. The community came together in their hundreds to walk, everyone walking for many different reasons. The wonderful sea of yellow leaving the school grounds, each carry a Candle of Hope, was incredible and emotional.
Thank you for supporting Pieta House.
Thank you for remembering: There is Light in Darkness and Hope in Despair.
Thank you to our incredible committee, without whom the idea wouldn’t have come to fruition.
Thank you our sponsors.
Thank you to An Garda Siochana.
Thank you to the Civil Defence.
Thank you to Michael O’Dell.
Thank you to our Stewards & Volunteers.
But most importantly Thank YOU for waking up and joining the movement of “Darkness Into Light”.
Together We Can Make A Difference
St Brigid’s Day 2018
As part of Catholic Schools Week and for St Brigid’s Day, first years and 5th year mentors were flat out making St Brigid’s Crosses!
Ballinamore Community School Darkness into Light
Registration opening soon.
