Well done to our TY Debate Team who took part today in Round 1 of the Concern Debates Competition. Niamh Christy, Kealan Gannon, Dearbhla Gunn, Riain McManus, Lucy Murphy and Mark Ahern argued their points well as opposition to the…
Lots of fun and creativity in the run up to midterm…thanks to Ms Colum for organising the annual pumpkin carving activity with various year groups throughout the week. Well done to the winners- 1st yrs- Stephen Kellett, Jack Guckian and…
The Tys had a spooky workshop in the lead up to halloween, where they got to learn about the role of make-up artists in the movie/entertainment industy and got a chance to use some of the tricks of the trade…
Thanks to Aoife Fitsimons from Youth Work Ireland, who delivered a great workshop for the TY class about healthy relationships, identity, consent, influences and decision-making. This was a really valuable workshop, which the group enjoyed.
We were delighted to welcome Bishop Martin Hayes and Diocesan Advisor Patricia Sheradon to Ballinamore Community School this week where they chatted to students, staff and various groups (Student Council, Social Justice/Global Citizenship & Green Schools) to find out about…
In anticipation of the forthcoming Ty Christmas Concert, the TY class had a highly enjoyable choreography and dance class last week, where they learned a routing to some ABBA classics, which will hopefully form the basis of a TY act…
TY’s really enjoyed their Willow Weaving Workshop with The Willow Woman Helena Golden. They learned all about the willow weaving process and created beautiful baskets to take home.
TYs experimented with another craft recently – Melted Crayon canvas art. Students really enjoyed working through the process as they created their pieces. Thanks to Taragh from the Craft cabin, Cavan for facilitating the workshop.
This week our TYs really enjoyed learning Decoupage with Taragh from the The Craft Cabin, Cavan A lovely craft that everyone found relaxing as they worked through the process completing their pieces.
TYs celebrated National Walking Day and experienced some of Leitrims treasures on Monday morning by hiking up Sliabh an Iarainn to the Mass Rock and visiting the beautiful Pól an Eas waterfall.
