As part of STAND UP week today we celebrated rainbow day and wore bright colours into school. Mrs Parke, Aisling O’Brien and Ayooluwa Talabi won the prizes for most colourful and stickers and sweets were given to all who participated. As a school community we continually celebrate the inclusivity and diversity within our school community. Thanks to Ms Simpson for her organisation of the themed week.
There was a great sense of fun around school on Friday as we had a fancy dress day to mark the start of our Halloween midterm break. We are delighted to announce that we raised another €437 for Ballinamore Youth Musical Society. Some fabulous costumes – well done! After a busy first term we hope students and staff enjoy the well earned break. Happy Halloween 
Our Mentoring Programme began with TY students meeting up with the First Year students today. A nice morning activity meeting their groups and getting to know more about each other. They also organised a mixed sporting event. 
Back Row-(L-R) Harry Prior, Blessed Ncube, Leah Guckian, Stella McGirl, Ella Adams, Sean McTeigue, Maria Navadze Front Row- (L-R) Eva McKenna, Megan McCauley, Ava Gaffney, Alannah Archbold & Ella-Grace Kinsella.
Today we gathered as a community for our school’s opening mass. Thanks to Fr Sean for celebrating with us, to all the students who participated through readings, prayers, music & bringing gifts / symbols to the alter. Thanks to Mr Duignan, Mr Keeney and Ms Maxwell for the lovely music and to Mr Kane our school chaplain for organising and coordinating the mass service.
Our first year classes have settled in very well to life at Ballinamore Community School. Already a very important part of our school community.
to the following students who received those awards-
In preparation for their RE CBA on archaeological religious sites in Ireland, the 2nd years visited Clonmacnoise followed by the Strokestown House Famine exhibition today. Thanks to Mr Kane, Ms Maxwell and Mr McWeeney for accompanying them. #schooltrip Clonmacnoise Strokestown House
Today marks the one year anniversary since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. To mark this, we held a prayer service. We stand in solidarity with our Ukranian students and all the people of Ukraine in their determination to safeguard their democracy. 
