Students enjoyed making their annual Christmas Yule Logs in Home Economics and this year 6th year student Julia Wolkowyska also shared with us how to make traditional Polish biscuits called Pierniki. How wonderful it is for us to learn about…
In our efforts to reduce fast fashion in school, 1st year Home Economics students upcycled old jumpers from home into Christmas themed ones. Well done to all students on their creativity and sustainable efforts in making them.
As an action project, students from the social justice club participated in two lunchtime webinars with Amnesty Ireland where they learned more about the Write for Rights campaign that happens each year. From these webinars students learned more in-depth information…
As part of our GCE and Green Schools work in school Mr Mullen’s 3rd year Geography class learned more about the importance for supporting Fairtrade Farmers and Producers. They carried out some investigative work around cost comparisons on a variety…
Tomatoes and potatoes that were grown in the school polytunnel along with homegrown fruits and vegetables kindly gifted to the Home Economics Department from various teachers all resulted in lots of delicious products for students and staff to enjoy. A…
At Ballinamore CS, we light a candle in memory of teh 27 people who needlessly died in the English Channel last month. These people were seeking refuge and had no safe route. Solidarity knows no borders.
Well done to the TY students and staff who completed their virtual cycle from Ballinamore to Castlebar raising a total of €345 for Cycle Against Suicide . A great event, organised entirely by the TY students under the guidance of…
The TY had a very enjoyable workshop on Thursday, where they learned all about forensic science techniques by investigating the assassination of JFK. The group really enjoyed this fun, interactive workshop.
Our condolences to the McCaffrey and McLoughlin families on the passing of Ann McCaffrey. Ann was a cherished member of our school community for over thirty years. We remember her fondly for her dedication and sense of humour. We will…
A huge thank you to former TY student and Guide Dog owner, Helena Mollaghan and her fellow Guide Dog owner Des Keaney, who delivered a great talk to our Transition Year Students to raise some awareness around the supports and services…
