After months of preparations the day finally arrived. On Thursday 30th April we hosted The Cycle Against Suicide for a lunchtime stop. Cycling from Enniskillan to Longford, 500 hundred cyclists and 100 support staff; joined by 60 students and staff from…
This morning Jim Breen and Cycle against Suicide visited our school. Together (students, staff and parents) we completed a 3km Fun Run/Walk around Ballinamore. Orange was the colour of the day as we promoted our message about positive mental…
Transition Year’s undertook a variety of activities around the area of world hunger and food poverty for their DE Module. They participated in a CONCERN workshop on the area of World Hunger and learnt more about how people in developing…
As part of the Development Education (DE) module being carried out in school the Transition Year group participated in a workshop on World Hunger which was facilitated by Claire O Carroll from Concern. Some shocking facts learnt – 1 in…
On the 24th of February, Jim Breen, the entrepreneur that started Cycle Against Suicide, came to talk to our TY, 5th, 6th and Student Council groups. He arrived at 15:00 and had a quick look around the school before giving…
Ballinamore Community School to host Mental Health Event for Cycle Against Suicide 10,000 cyclists, 1,400 kms, 2 weeks, ONE goal – It’s ok not to feel ok; and it’s absolutely ok to ask for help Ballinamore Community School is pleased…
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…
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. Prayer God of all peoples; Give us strength and courage to go…
All twelve Mentors helped to organise and lead a Christmas Quiz for all our 1st yr students. Working in their mentoring groups, each team competed together and engaged with all seven rounds. Some of the rounds included the areas of…
For this year’s Social Awareness Week, T.Y students linked in with our local St. Vincent de Paul Conference for a Food Appeal. They created a display around social awareness in the canteen area and throughout the week they invited T.Y,…
