School News
WSE Report. - Dept of Education
Borrisokane Community College 25 Jan 2010
Open Night:
This will take place on Tuesday 2 nd February. Parents of students in 5 th or 6 th class in National school are invited to visit Borrisokane Community College for a talk by Principal Matthew Carr and a tour of the college. The talk will take place at 7:30pm and the guided tour will take place immediately afterwards.
Junior Hurling:
This year's campaign came to a decisive end on Friday last when the reigning All-Ireland Junior Champions, Causeway Comprehensive School , proved too strong for Borrisokane.
Debating:
Our Senior Team debated the motion “ Ireland is still the best country to live in” with Roscrea on Monday last. Borrisokane opposed the motion and were successful in their arguments. The team has now reached the final of the Cultural Day Debating Competition. Team: Joseph Mulcahy, Rebecca Torpey, Brian Davis and Edel Clarke.
Basketball:
Borrisokane Community College 1 st Year girls Basketball team was defeated 25-18 by Our Lady's Templemore last week. Many of the Borrisokane players can be very happy with their displays and all look forward to the upcoming matches with confidence.
Staff Meeting:
A Staff Meeting will take place on Thursday 28 th January at 1:30pm. Classes will end at 12:55pm.
Rainbows Programme
We are hoping to run the “Rainbows” Programme in the school starting Mid-February 2010. Rainbows is a peer –support programme to assist children and adolescents who are grieving a death, separation or other painful transitions in their family.
If you are interested please contact Breda Lillis Deane (Programme Co-ordinator at 067-27268 during the school day.
Parent Support Group Meeting
Due to the bad weather conditions in January we decided to re-commence our Parent Support Group meetings in February. Our next meeting will take place on Thursday 11 th of February @ 7.30pm at Borrisokane Community College . Any queries please contact Sinead at 067-27268.
Borrisokane Community College Jan 2010
Night Classes:
Places are available in the following Adult Education Courses:
• Internet and E-mail
• Absolute Beginners Computers
• Organic and Poly tunnel Gardening
• Basic First Aid
• Meditation
• Conversational Irish
If interested in any of the above contact Sinead at 067-27268
Parent / Teacher Meeting:
The teachers of 2 nd and 5 th Year students will be available to meet parents on Thursday January 21 st from 1:45pm to 4:00pm.
Open Night:
Parents and students in 5 th or 6 th class in National school are invited to visit Borrisokane Community College on Tuesday February 2 nd . The College Principal Mr. Carr will address the parents at 7:30pm. Following this a guided tour of the College will take place.
Mock Exams:
The Mock Exams will commence on Wednesday February 3 rd and continue until Friday February 12 th .
Staff Meeting:
A Staff Meeting will take place on Thursday January 28 th . Classes will finish at 12:55pm on that day
Borrisokane Community College 30/11/09
Parenting Course
The next monthly meeting of the parent support group (last year's groups) will take place on Wednesday 9 th December at 7.30pm. Any parent interested in participating in a Parenting Programme after Christmas please contact Sinead at 067 27268.
Planning Day
A school Development Planning Day will take place on Thursday 8 th December. No students will be in school that day.
Second & Fifth Year Exams
The second and fifth year Christmas exams will begin on Wednesday 9 th December.
Debating
As part of the Cultural Programme Borrisokane debated the motion “Students of 2010 face a difficult future”. Borrisokane opposed the motion and convinced the adjudicators that the motion was not true. Team: Joseph Mulcahy (captain), Edel Clarke, Rebecca Torpey and Brian Davis.
Borrisokane Community College 16/11/2009
Leaving Certs:
An information meeting for parents of Leaving Cert students will take place on Wednesday 25 th November at 8:00pm. The principal item on the agenda will be the CAO system. It is important that all students fill up a CAO form regardless of whether they intend going to college or not. Many things can change between now and next July.
First Year Hurling:
In the third and final match of the Round Robin section, Borrisokane were defeated by Nenagh CBS on a score line o 3-6 to 1-1. Once again the team played well and tried hard but the overall stronger Nenagh team progress to the semi final.
Senior and Junior Basketball:
On Tuesday 3rd November, Borrisokane senior and cadet basketball teams travelled to The Presentation secondary school in Thurles. The seniors were up first. Borrisokane started off well but after the second quarter The Presentation got ahead and remained on top for the rest of the game. The girls tried very hard and were much improved from their previous game. The junior match was much more competitive. Great scores were traded between the two teams throughout, but after an outstanding performance Borrisokane pulled away to win 33-31 after extra time.
Senior team: April Hague, Nicola Lillis, Jenny Rafferty, Julie Donellan, Alicia Finn, Katie Carr, Aisling McKenna, Ciara Fogarty, Niamh O'Shea, Aoife Hogan, Lisa Hayes, Siobhan Connelly, Denise Griffin, Natasha Doyle.
Junior Team: Aoife Ryan, Amie Heenan, Leanne O'Meara, Laura McKenna, Natasha Culhane, Julie Brennan, Shannon Ramsan, Ashling Mulhall, Áine Coen.
Bag Packing
Transition Year students took part in bag packing in Tesco Nenagh last weekend and raised €3150. This money will be presented to The Little Prince Hospital, Curitiba , Brazil and our Team Africa project at a function in Dublin on November 26 th . The Transition Year students would like to thank all who supported them and Tesco for allowing the bag pack to go ahead.
Parent Teacher Meeting
A parent teacher meeting for third and sixth year students will take place on Thursday November 26 th from 1:45pm to 4:00pm. To accommodate the parent teacher meeting school will finish at 1pm on that date.
All Ireland Scholarship
Congratulates to Lisa Kelly who will receive an All Ireland Scholarship in the University of Limerick next Saturday November 21 st . Lisa won this scholarship based on her Leaving Certificate results which she completed last June.
Hospice Presentation
A cheque of €918.30 was presented to the North Tipperary Hospice last Monday. This was raised earlier in the year as a result of a non uniform day.
Borrisokane Community College 02/11/2009
First Year Parents Meeting:
An Induction Evening for parents of First Year students will take place in Borrisokane Community College on Thursday 12 th November at 7:30pm. College Principal Mr. Matthew Carr will speak to parents at 7:30pm. One item Mr. Carr will discuss is the selection of options subjects by the First Year students. This process will take place over the next few weeks so it is very important that parents are familiar with how the process works and the implications of choosing or not choosing subjects. All parents of First Years are encouraged to attend. After the talk parents will have an opportunity to speak to individual teachers about their child's progress.
Parenting Programme:
Last year a Parenting Support Group was set up in the College. Parents found the programme very helpful and that group has planned to meet once per month this year. The next meeting of this group takes place on Tuesday 17 th November at 7:30pm in Borrisokane Community College.
A new Parenting Programme commences on Thursday 5 th November at 7:30pm. The programme runs for 6 weeks in the college. Parents interested should contact Sinead on 067-27268.
Staff Meeting:
A staff meeting will take place on Thursday 12 th November at 2:00pm. No classes for students after 2:00pm.
Borrisokane Community College 19/10/2009
Junior Camogie:
This team played the Ursulines from Thurles last week. After a slow start the team played very well and emerged victorious on a scoreline 1-4 to 0-2.
Basketball:
Our Senior and the U16 basketball teams played Our Lady's Templemore last week. Our Lady's proved too strong for the Borrisokane girls but the experience gained will stand to us in the future.
1 st Year Hurling:
The 1 st Years played Thurles CBS in the second round of the Post Primary Competition. Borrisokane were victorious on a score line of 7-2 to 2-9. The next game will be against Nenagh CBS.
Senior Hurling:
The Senior team travelled to Buttevant on Wednesday last to play Kinsale in the first round of the Munster Championship. Having led comfortably for much of the match, a few late goals saw Kinsale sneak a one point victory. The losers group now beckons and some hard work will be needed if the team is to progress further.
Rugby:
Rugby coaching for 2 nd Years began last week. Pat Fitzpatrick visited the school and worked with the students.
Soccer:
The Senior team had their first outing of the year against Rockwell College last week. Goals from G. Power, T. Cleary and S. Gaynor helped Borrisokane to a 3-1 win.
Aptitude Test:
All 1 st Year students will take part in an aptitude test on Tuesday. The test helps to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each student and can be a valuable resource when making decisions later on.
Youth Group:
This is a group of 2 nd Year students who meet for an hour on Mondays and take part in an organized activity on Fridays after school. Last week, the group travelled to Birr Outdoor Education Centre along with group leaders Ms. O'Sullivan and Ms. Hogan to sample activities and to get to know one another. The day was thoroughly enjoyed by all and everybody is looking forward to the year ahead.
Mid Term Break:
The college will be closed from Monday 26 th October to Friday 30 th October inclusive. The college re-opens on Monday 2 nd November.
House Exams:
The 3 rd Years will finish their Mid-Term Exams on Tuesday and those who have signed up will leave for Holland on Tuesday night. The Leaving Certs will begin their exams on Wednesday and finish on Friday.
Homework Club:
A homework club is where a group of students learn to do their homework in a structured environment. It is not a study group. Last year, some staff volunteered to give time to the club and 1 st Year students were given the opportunity to take part. This year, the staff and some Transition Year students have again volunteered and the clubs for 1 st Years takes place on Wednesday evening and 2 nd Years takes place on Tuesday evenings from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. The students find the club very helpful and the good practices developed should help the student to get better value from their time at homework.
Borrisokane Community College 12/10/2009
1 st Year Hurling:
On Tuesday last, the 1 st Year team took part in their first competitive outing when they played Our Lady's Templemore in the 1 st Year Post Primary League. After a great match, Our Lady's emerged victorious on a score line 3-3 to 2-3. The next game is in Thurles against Thurles C.B.S.
Basketball:
The U16 team played Colaiste Pobail Roscrea on Thursday last. A stronger and more experienced Roscrea team were the winners on a 16-10 score line. This team along with our senior team will be in action again next week.
Senior Hurling:
The Senior Hurlers will finally get their season underway on Wednesday when they play Kinsale in Buttevant at 11:30am.
House Exams:
Third Years will begin their exams on Thursday next and will finish on Tuesday. On Wednesday they will leave on their foreign trip. The Leaving Cert house exams will begin on Wednesday 21 st October.
Parents Association A.G.M:
This will take place in the Community College on Thursday 15 th October. All parents are invited to attend. The guest speaker will be Fr. Diarmuid Hogan.
1 st Year Retreat:
Last week, the Cairde group and Ms. Walsh organized a retreat for 1 st Years. The theme of the retreat was friendship. The aim was to make sure that all 1 st Year students are settling in, are happy and that they get to know the others in their year group. With no homework that night all students participated enthusiastically and at the end all agreed that it was an afternoon well spent.
Parenting Programme:
Due to the success of last years programme we are in the process of setting up another parenting programme for 2009. The programme aims to give parents an opportunity to experience the support of other parents and give parents time to share ways of solving teenage issues. The group will meet every Thursday night for 6 weeks, beginning on Thursday 5 th November at 7:30pm. If interested, please contact Sinead at (067) 27268.
Borrisokane Community College 05/10/2009
Prayer Service:
Fr. Michael Cooney and Canon Stephen Neill conducted an excellent prayer service to mark the new school year on Thursday last. The School Choir under the baton of Mr. Cronin put on an excellent performance. Now that the Lord has been officially contacted hopefully he will guide the students as they prepare for the exams ahead.
Adult Education Classes:
These classes got underway last week and will continue for the next five weeks. If you have any enquiries please contact Eileen on 067 27268.
Christmas Concert:
Planning for this year's concert is underway. Much thought is currently being put into acts which students will perform. All ideas are welcome and can be channeled through class tutors or any staff member.
Parents Association A.G.M.:
This will take place in the Community College on Thursday 15 th October at 7.30pm. The guest speaker will be Fr. Diarmuid Hogan, Chaplain at N.U.I. Galway. No jobs will be given out on the night so all parents should make an effort to attend. The Association works extremely well in cooperation with the school and provides financial support for student activities. The Association meets every month and the regular exchange of ideas keeps everybody informed of what's currently happening and allows for planning into the future.
1 st Year Hurling:
This year the College has been placed in the “A” section of the first year post primary competition. The first game will be against Our Lady's Templemore and will take place in Borrisokane on Tuesday.
Camogie:
On Thursday last, 1 st October, the Senior Camogie panel travelled to the O'Callaghan-Mills G.A.A. grounds to take on St. Joseph's, Tulla. After a skillful and very impressive performance, Borrisokane emerged victorious with a score line of 7-15 to 0-2. The panel was as follows: S. Coonan, O. Murphy, J. Tooher, J. Hodgins (C), A. Gleeson, A. Carroll, J. Brennan, S. Tooher, E. Cahill (1-0), N. Larkin (2-1), C. Kennedy (2-7, 0-1 free), L. Hogan (0-5), A. McKenna, E. Enright (2-0), G. Ryan (0-2), E. Cahalan, A. Hogan, L. Donaghue, N. Lillis.
The U-16 Camogie panel travelled to St. Flannan's grounds in Ennis to take part in a 7-a-side blitz. The team played very well and was beaten in the semi-final. The panel was: S. Coonan, S. Tooher, A. Hogan, E. Enright, L. Downey, J. Brennan, C. Doughan, R. Courtney-Bowler, J. McKenna, L. McKenna, S. Power, and A. Gleeson.
Homework Club:
The Borrisokane Community College Homework Club is starting next Tuesday evening for 2nd year students and Wednesday evening for first year students. An enthusiastic team of volunteer teachers along with SNA's and transition year students will assist in the running of the club. The Homework Club provides students with a structured environment to complete homework. Research suggests that a homework club is a positive educational support that improves students' academic ability, work habits, emotional adjustment and peer relationships.
Borrisokane Community College 28/09/2009
FAI Coaching Course:
Some Transition Year students are currently taking part in an FAI Foundation Level Coaching Course. Upon completion of the course the students will be qualified to coach juvenile soccer teams.
CPR Training:
A number of Transition Year students are currently being trained in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.). This is in line with the guidelines for a heart safe school. All Transition Year students will be trained in CPR over the course of the year.
After School Study:
After school study takes place four evenings a week; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The study will run between 4.20pm and 6.30pm on the above evenings. For further details please contact Ms. Molloy.
Senior Hurling:
The first round of the Munster “A” championship was due to take place this Wednesday. However, our opponents Kinsale were unable to fulfill the fixture. The game has been re-fixed for Thursday 8 th October.
GAA Coaching Course:
Transition Year students will take part in a Foundation Level Coaching Course and Young Whistlers Training Programme. This course began on Tuesday last with former Tipperary hurler Tadhg O'Connor in charge.
Golf:
On Wednesday of this week the College will be represented by Niall O'Meara, Eoin Williams and Cathal Dulea in the North Munster section of the Irish Schools Championship. The event will take place in Limerick County Golf Club.
Adult Education:
Enrolling is ongoing for the classes which start on 1 st October. If you are interested in enrolling on these courses please contact the College on 067 27268
Prayer Service:
The prayer service to mark the beginning of the school year will take place on Thursday 1 st October.
Borrisokane Community College 21/09/2009
Staff Meeting:
A staff meeting will take place on Wednesday 23 rd September. Classes will finish at 12:55pm. Students going to the ploughing championships with their families should travel on Wednesday in order to minimise loss of school time.
Parents Levy:
The Parents Association family levy of €50 per annum is now due. This money is used by the Parents Association to support many school activities.
Hospice:
A No-uniform Day was held on Friday last to raise funds for the Hospice. A sum of €920 was raised for this very worthy cause.
Basketball:
A first year basketball league is currently under way with games taking place at lunchtime on Wednesday.
Adult Education:
The Adult Education night classes are due to commence in Borrisokane Community College on Thursday 1 st October. Spaces are still available in Computers for Beginners, Internet & E-mail, Organic Gardening & Polytunnels, Yoga, Basic First Aid, Interior Design, Meditation and Sign Language. For further enquiries please contact Eileen on: 067 27268 or 067 27808.
Borrisokane students reflect on recent trip to Killary.
By Katie Walsh and Niki Lillis.
Muck, fears, laughs, tears – Killary. What more can I say? Killary was a once off experience never to be forgotten.
On Monday 14 th September, 52 Transition Year students along with 5 brave teachers (Ms. McLoughlin, Ms. Morgan, Ms. Faraher, Mr. Conroy and Mr. Treacy) packed onto buses and left for Killary Adventure Centre on the Galway/Mayo border. The bus journey was full of laughter and inspirational singing and after about 4 hours of travelling we arrived at our destination.
When we reached the centre it was off to get started on the fun things - the activities! First of all we went rock climbing, that was brilliant. After that was the giant swing, which is 60 feet high and certainly not for the faint hearted. That was definitely the highlight of my trip!
That evening we went to the beach to collect firewood for the camp fire. A sing-song was enjoyed by all before a dark walk back and a much needed sleep. The following morning we took part in both kayaking and gorge walking. This was a lot of fun, especially having to jump from the top of a very big cliff!
Once we had warmed up we set off for more. Next was the Killary Challenge which consisted of team building challenges and tasks. One challenge was to crawl across a muddy, wet bog hole where we all ended up covered in black mud!
That night the ‘Ms. Killary' competition took place where the girls took much pleasure in bringing out the lads feminine sides. The lads strutted down the catwalk, showed some interesting talents and striking fierce poses!
Then came the final day of our trip but there were still some activities left for us to take part in. First up were the high ropes; this involved climbing up a huge totem pole and jumping from the top to catch a swinging bar. It took guts. The final activity was laser combat games, similar to paint balling except no paint was used….just pure adrenaline!
Killary has brought us closer together and helped us work together and become one unit. We have pictures and memories that will last a lifetime. The trip was a great experience and it was a great success; thanks to our teachers and our parents for making the trip possible.
Borrisokane Community College 19th May 2009
Youth Group:
This is a group of Second Year students who took part in a programme designed to build confidence, and self esteem, to develop leadership skills and to learn to be part of a team. The group had a presentation night last week and headed for a weekend in Wales with Ms Bergin and Ms O'Sullivan on Friday. All returned safely and had a most enjoyable few days.
Students Council:
This group is made up of representatives from all years in the school. Under the guidance of Mr Hanrahan, the group meet regularly and discuss issues of concern to students. Suggestions made are discussed by staff and acted on. To mark the end of the school year the group went karting last week.
Transition Year:
With the end of year fast approaching the present Transition Year students were interviewed last week. From this process the positives and negatives of the year can be identified and acted on to make next year's programme equally successful.
1 st Tour:
The First Years had their annual school trip on Wednesday last. They traveled to Athlone where quaser, cinema and shopping were the order of the day.
Cake Sale :
Third Year students did some home baking last week and sold the produce to students at break time and lunch time. €525 was raised for the team Africa fund.
1 st Year Walk:
The student's council organises a first year walk each year to raise funds for projects they consider beneficial to the College. The walk will take place this week weather permitting.
Borrisokane Community College 12th May 2009
Leaving Cert Graduation Service:
This will take place in the school canteen on Thursday 21 st May at 8.00pm. Parents of Leaving Cert students are invited to attend. In previous years the service has proved very enjoyable and a time to reflect on the past few years and to plan for the time ahead.
Science Exhibition
A forensic science exhibition took place last week. Senior students attended and it was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Transition year:
The Transition Year presentation night will take place on Monday 25 th May in the school canteen at 8.00pm. All parents of Transition Year students are invited to attend.
Summer Exams:
The Summer exams for Fifth Year and Second Year students will begin on Thursday 21 st . The 1 st exams will begin on Monday 25 th .
First Years:
First years have a busy few days this week. The hurlers play the Munster Semi Final in Patrickswell on Tuesday while the annual first year tour to Athlone takes place on Wednesday. Hopefully there will be one further trip next week to the Munster final.
Junior Camogie:
The Junior Camogie team had a very good win in the County Junior Competition last week. Well done to all.
Borrisokane Community College 05th May 2009
Talk:
The parents support group in Borrisokane Community College invite you to a talk by Psychologist Susan Cahill on Wednesday 13 th May. The talk will take place in Borrisokane Community College at 8.00pm and the topic “Facts and Myths About Adolescents – A Survival Guide”. Following the talk an opportunity will be given to have questions answered.
Culture Day:
This took place in Nenagh on Thursday last. Many students from Borrisokane Community College took part and the results were as follows:
Junior Poetry – Katie Walsh 3 rd , Junior Short Story – Eibhilin Mulhall 2 nd , Junior Poety(As Gaeilge)- Eibhilin Mulhall 1 st , Senior Short Story(As Gaeilge)- Noreen Maher 2 nd , Junior Craft – Nicolas McGrath 3 rd , Senior Public Speaking – Mairead O Meara 2 nd , Senior Public Speaking (As Gaeilge) – Ciara Dooley 1 st , The Senior Debating Team of Seamus Moriarty, Leanne O Meara and Richard Nolan also came 1 st . Leann O Meara was adjudged best speaker in this debate.
Aptitude Test:
The DATS test for 3 rd year students will take place this week. This test is to measure a student's potential ability in different areas. The results help students when choosing subjects and careers.
Senior Soccer:
The senior soccer team won the North Munster League Final in Limerick V Crescent College on Tuesday 28 th April. It was an outstanding team performance against a strong Crescent team who had an Irish Youth International on their team. Borrisokane started well and were two goals up through Joe Gallagher and Niall O Meara after 20 minutes. Crescent came back well and scored just before half time to leave the score line 2-1. The start of the second half was very even and either team could have scored before Joe Gallagher scored again after 20 minutes to give Borris a 3-1 lead. The Borris defence was excellent throughout the game and held firm for the rest of the match. Indeed Borris were unlucky not to score more before the end. Captain Keith Kelly collected the trophy on behalf of the team at the end.
Camogie:
A Munster First Year Camogie Blitz took place in Mallow last week. The girls played their games winning one and losing two. Some very good displays were given and a good day was had by all. .
Athletics:
Students from Borrisokane Community College competed in the East Munster Athletics championships on Wednesday last. Emma Slattery came 2 nd in the 100m Sprint and 3 rd in the Long Jump. Lisa Kelly came 2 nd in the Triple Jump and 3 rd in the Long Jump at Senior Level. Both students will now compete in the Munster Championships on the 16 th May. Best of luck to Emma and Lisa.
Bag Packing:
The Parents Association wishes to thank all who helped with the bag packing in Dunnes Stores at the weekend. The funds generated will be used to support student's activities in the school and different programmes which the school offers.
Borrisokane Community College 20th April 2009
After School Study:
This takes place on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 4.20pm-6.30pm. The study facility is open to all students and full details can be had from Ms Molloy.
Bag Packing:
The parents association has organised a bag packing weekend in Dunnes Stores Nenagh. This raises very valuable money for the parents association and takes place on:
Thursday 30 th April from 10.00am-9.00pm
Friday 1 st May from 10.00am-9.00pm
Saturday 2 nd May from 10.00am-8.00pm.
Any parent who would like to help out for a two hour period and have not already given their name can do so by contacting the college at 067 27268.
Soccer:
The junior girls play their Munster final on Tuesday 21 st April in Bruff Co Limerick. Best of luck to all.
Senior Camogie:
Borrisokane Community College have reached the Senior County Tipperary Camogie final. They play against Cahir on this Thursday 23 rd April in the Ragg. Best of luck to all involved.
1 st Hurling:
The first years resume competitive action on Friday next with a game against Colaiste Phobail Ros Cre in the first round of the Munster Championship. The games take place in Moneygall.
LCVP Interviews:
Students who qualify for the LCVP programme have to put together a portfolio. Included in this is an interview report. These interviews will take place on Wednesday 22 nd April.
Borrisokane Community College 31st March 2009
Gaeltacht Scholarships:
Interviews for scholarships to the Gaeltacht were held last week and the successful candidates were first years – Rosie Donnellan, Emma Slattery and Daniel Starr. In fifth year the successful students were Bernard Mackey, Noreen Maher and Louise Devaney.
Bag Packing:
The Parents Association have organised a bag packing weekend in Dunnes Stores on the weekend of Thursday April 30 th to Saturday May 2 nd . Any parents or students who will be available on that weekend are encouraged to volunteer their help and can book a time by ringing school Principal Mr Carr on 067 27268.
This fundraising activity has been very successful in the past and raises much needed funds for the Parents Association. The school has a book scheme in operation and with the ending of the government book grant the Parents Association are planning to put some funds into the rental scheme to keep down the cost of books for students. All parents are encouraged to help make the bag packing activity as successful as possible.
Leaving Cert Orals:
The Oral Irish ended last week the French and German are taking place this week with the German on Monday and the French on Wednesday.
Staff Meeting:
A staff meeting will take place on Thursday April 2 nd from 2.00pm-4.00pm. Busses will collect students at 1.30pm.
Soccer:
The senior girls had a great victory on Friday last when they defeated Askeaton 2-0 in the final of the Shannonside League. Well done to Ms Cunningham and all. The junior girl's soccer team will play Bruff in the final of the Shannonside League after Easter.
Easter Holidays:
The Easter holidays take place from Monday 6 th April to Friday 17 th April.
Borrisokane Community College 24th March 2009
Work Experience:
Transition Year students finished two weeks on work experience on Friday last. This is a very valuable part of the Transition Year programme and the college would like to thank all of the employers who were so helpful in facilitating and mentoring our students.
Orals:
The Leaving Cert oral Irish is in full swing this week. The French and German orals take place next week.
Junior Cert Practicals:
The Home Economics and Music Junior Cert practicals took place this week as did the Leaving Cert Music practical.
Tipp FM Talent Contest:
The next round of the Tipp FM talent contest will take place in the Abbey Court on Tuesday 31 st March. The best of luck to all participating.
Staff Meeting:
The staff meeting listed on the school calendar for Thursday 26 th March has been switched to Thursday April 2 nd . School finishes at 1.20pm.
Borrisokane Community College 16th March 2009
Orals & Practicals:
On Monday 23 rd March the Leaving Cert oral Irish will begin and will continue all week. Practical exams in Music and Home Economics will also take place that week. French and German Leaving Cert orals will take place the week beginning the 30 th March.
Senior Cycle Options:
At 8.00pm on Wednesday March 25 th school principal Mr Carr will talk to parents of Third Years and Transition Years on the programmes to be chosen from for the next school years. In senior cycle the college offers Transition Year, the Leaving Cert programme, the Leaving Cert Applied programme and the Leaving Cert Vocational programme. Mr Carr, Ms. Bergin, Mr. Conroy and Ms. Tierney will outline the content of each programme and parents of Third and Transition years should make every effort to attend as decisions made now will affect their children's futures.
Enrolment:
The closing date for enrolment in First Year for next September is 3 rd April.
Seachtain Na Gaeilge:
The special efforts to encourage the promotion of Irish came to a close on Friday last when First years had a Ceili. With Ms Darcy, Ms Forde, Ms Lyons, and Ms Brennan leading by example a very enjoyable afternoon was had by all.
Trip to Galway :
Fifth Years Irish students traveled to Galway last week to take in a production in the Black Box theatre of An Cearrbhach Mac Caba Fiche Bliain ag Fas. Bhi la iontach ag gach einne.
Borrisokane Community College 10th March 2009
Basketball:
Different year groups took to the courts recently. The first years played a friendly against Our Lady's Templemore. Some great basketball was played and the team can feel happy despite a 6 point defeat against a very strong home team.
The third years also played our Lady's in a friendly. Despite a good defensive game and great heart our Lady's prevailed in this game also. The third years also traveled to Roscrea to play Colaiste Phobail. In a pulsating game the lead changed regularly but at the final whistle Colaiste Phobail were winners on a 21-20 scoreline.
The second year team also traveled to Roscrea and were victorious 21-14. They played well as a team and were worthy victors.
Tennis:
The under 14 tennis team traveled to the Ursuline Convent Thurles on Tuesday last. Two singles matches and one double were played with Borrisokane Community College . Winning all. The team of Shannon Ramzon, Amy Austin, Sara Coonan and Noelle Murphy are looking forward to the next round.
Transition Years
The students began two weeks of work experience on Monday last. This is a very important part of transition year and to allow students get full value from it all extra curricular activities involving transition year students have been cancelled for two weeks.
Soccer:
The first year team traveled to Ennis last Friday but were well beaten 4-0. The senior team qualified for the Shannon side league final after extra time and penalties were needed to separate us and Rice College . The final to be arranged.
The Internet and Child Safety:
The Parents Association have organised a talk on the use of the internet and on what teenagers are doing on the internet. This talk will take place in Borrisokane Community College on Thursday March 12 th at 7.30pm. All parents should be aware of the sites their children visit and should be active in ensuring that their children are safe. All parents are welcome to attend.
Borrisokane Community College 2nd March 2009
Parent/Teacher Meeting:
The teachers of first years and transition years will be available to meet parents on Thursday 5 th March from 4.15pm to 6.45pm.
Seachtain Na Gaeilge:
During the next two weeks both students and teachers will be making an extra effort to use some Irish in the course of their everyday conversations. Leaving Cert students should make a special effort to hold all conversations in Irish. This would improve fluency and students would become comfortable using the language. This practice would help preparation for the upcoming oral Irish exam. Mar a deireann an sean fhocal”Bionn gach tosnu lag”An rud is tabhachtai na tosnu a dheanamh.
Cake Sale :
St Finbarr's CSPE class held a cake sale at break and lunch time on Thursday last. The money raised almost €400 will be spent on the purchase of trees which will be planted in the Borrisokane town park. Well done to the parents who supplied the cakes etc, the students and Ms Dooley for the well organized and successful venture.
Senior Soccer:
The senior girl's team had a very good 4-1 victory over Bruff in the semi final of the Shannonside League. Askeaton will be the opposition in the final.
Talent Competition:
Tipp FM was in the college on Thursday last to view a number of performances by senior students. Four acts have made the cut and will be performing on Tipp FM in the weeks ahead. The students through to the next stage are Shauna Madden Murphy and Liam Kennedy as a group and individuals Sinead Murphy, Mairead O Meara and Shauna Madden Murphy.
Borrisokane Community College 24th February 2009
Parent/Teacher Meeting:
The teachers of First years and Transition years will be available to meet the parents on Thursday March 5 th from 4.15pm to 6.45pm.
Girls Soccer:
The senior girls will play Bruff on Thursday in the Shannonside League Semi-final.
Study:
After school study continues from 4.20pm to 6.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Students availing of this facility find it very helpful and having completed two hours of study in school it makes the study at home more manageable. The two hours in school would not be enough for Junior and Leaving Cert students.
Borrisokane Community College School Notes 10th February 2009
Leaving Certificate Applied Assessments: Students in both fifth and sixth year taking part in the Leaving Certificate Applied Programme completed their first term assessments last week. All students had to complete projects and they were interviewed by visiting teachers on aspects of their project. Students will receive the results of these assessments from the State Examinations Commission in a few weeks.
Subject Inspection: A Department of Education and Science Inspector visited the school last week to evaluate the work of the Technical Graphics area. The inspector was very impressed with the teachers and students work. His report will be available on the internet later this year.
Mid term break: Students and staff will commence a well earned week break next week. The school will reopen on Monday February 23 rd .
Staff Meeting: A staff meeting will take place on Wednesday February 25 th . Buses will run at 1:45 on that day.
Transition Year : A hill walk to Knockshegowna hill will take place on Wednesday 12 th February. This is part of the Physical Education Programme. On Monday Transition Year students completed an exam in database production as part of the ECDL Programme.
Litter Free Week: During this week students are raising awareness regarding a cleaner environment by means of a poster campaign. A cleanup took place on Monday by Transition year students
Borrisokane Community College 27th January 2009
Open Night:
On Tuesday 3 rd February the parents of children in fifth and sixth class in National schools are invited to visit Borrisokane Community College at 7.30pm. The principal Mr Carr will outline to parents what Borrisokane Community College offers their children, how they are placed in classes, what subjects are on offer and all the other activities that are part of being a second level student. The talk will begin at 7.30pm sharp.
Transition Year Trip:
These students have returned from a four day trip to Paris . The trip was most enjoyable and the studying of French is now a top priority for all.
Mocks;
The mock exams will begin on Thursday 5 th February for both Junior and Leaving Cert.
Junior Hurling:
The Junior team suffered a heavy defeat in the Munster Semi Final last week. It was one of those days when nothing went right and in the end Causeway were worthy winners on a score line of 4-12 to 2-6.
Rugby :
The first year team took part in a Junior competition at Nenagh Rugby club last week. This was a follow on from coaching by Pat Fitzgerald and June Williams who visit the school every week to coach both boys and girls in the playing of rugby. The final score of 9-5 shows that there is work done but more to do.
Borrisokane Community College 20th January 2009
Parent/Teacher Meeting:
Teachers of students in second and fifth year will be available to meet parents on Thursday evening from 4.15pm – 6.45pm in the college canteen.
Open Night:
Parent of students in fifth and sixth class in national schools are invited to the College on February 3 rd . At 7.30pm school Principal Mr Carr will address the parents and inform them of the procedures which follow their child's enrolment in Borrisokane Community College .
Soccer:
The senior team defeated Rockwell in the North Munster League last week. The 2-1 victory means the team has now qualified for the semi final with one match still to play in their group.
U/14 Soccer:
This team was defeated by a very good charleville team in the Munster Semi final last week. Borrisokane had home advantage and goals from Aidan Boyle and Matthew Harty were not enough to halt Charlevilles advance to the final on a scoreline of 4-2.
Junior Hurling:
This team will play Causeway on Wednesday in the Munster Semi final. Student's illness and poor weather have made training difficult. A huge effort by all will be necessary if the College is to advance to the Munster Final.
Borrisokane Community College 12th January 2009
After School Study:
After school study – from 4.20pm to 6.30pm – has recommenced following the Christmas break. With mock exams beginning on the 5 th February it's important that a good block of time is marked out for school work and study every evening.
First Years:
During the first term first years students study a wide range of options subjects. Towards the end of the term each student chooses three subjects they wish to study for their Junior Cert. A new timetable was drawn up over Christmas and the students are now studying their three options subjects along with seven core subjects for their Junior Cert.
Young Scientist Exhibition:
A bus load of first year students along with Ms Hogan and Ms Brady travelled to the RDS on Thursday last to view the young scientist exhibition. The variety of projects on view resulted in everybody finding something of interest and the day proved very enjoyable as well as being educationally valuable.
Transition Years:
On Friday 16 th this group of students leave for a four day trip to Paris . The study of French for the Leaving Cert will be a priority for all over the next two years.
Staff Meeting:
A staff meeting will take place on Monday 19 th at 2.00pm. Busses will collect students at 1.45pm.
Parent/Teacher Meeting:
Parents of second and fifth students will have an opportunity to meet their children's teachers on Thursday January 22 nd from 4.15pm – 6.45pm.
Adult Education:
The adult education night classes are due to commence in Borrisokane Community College on Monday 26 th of January. The enrolment night is on Monday 19 th January from 7.00pm to 9.00pm (Please see advert for course details). For further enquiries please contact Eileen on 067 27268 or 067 27808.
Borrisokane Community College 16th December 2008
Christmas Concert:
Preparations for the concert are well under way. The concert takes place on Wednesday 17 th at 8.00pm and on Thursday 18 th at 8.00pm. Tickets for Wednesday night can be purchased from the school. Thursday night is sold out. Tickets cost €7.
Uniform:
Following a review of the uniform by the student's council, the design of the girl's trouser is being changed. The new trouser can be purchased from Michael Larkin drapery store Borrisokane.
Christmas Holidays:
The college will close on Tuesday 23 rd at 12.30pm and re-open on Wednesday January7 th at 9.00pm.
Borrisokane Community College 9 th December 2008
Christmas Concert:
This takes place on Wednesday 17 th and again on Thursday 18 th December in the college canteen at 8.00pm. Admission is by ticket only. Tickets can be purchased at the college and cost €7 each. The Thursday night showing is sold out.
Christmas Exams:
Second years and fifth years will do their Christmas tickets this week.
Junior Hurling:
In the first round of the Munster Junior “A” competition the college had a comfortable win over Coachford. The score line 4-11 to 6 points would suggest the semi final V Causeway can be approached with reasonable confidence. This will take place after Christmas.
Rugby :
A blitz for first year girls took place at the Garryowen grounds in Limerick last week. The Borrisokane girls competed well and Ce nar bhuaigh said aon rud. Bhi la iontach ag gach einne.
Soccer:
The U/14 team had a 3-1 win over St Caimins of Shannon in the Munster Championship last week. In the next round the opposition will be De la Salle of Waterford .
Borrisokane Community College 1st December 2008
Christmas Concert:
Last year the attendance at the Christmas Concert exceeded all expectations and many parents did not get seated. This year the concert will take place over two nights on Wednesday 17 th December and Thursday 18 th December. Entry to the concert will be by ticket only. Tickets for Thursday 18 th are sold out. Tickets are on sale in the school and should be purchased as soon as possible. Tickets cost €7. The number of people admitted has to be limited for health and safety reasons and to ensure that all patrons get a seat.
Staff Day:
A staff day will take place on Monday 8 th December. No students will be in school.
Irish Debate:
As part of Feile Na Samhna a dispoireacht against Gaelcholaiste Durlas Eile took place in Nenagh last week. Borrisokane opposed the motion” Nil suim ag daoine oga sa pholaitiocht”. Bhi an bua ag Borrrisokane and the college was represented by Ciara ni Dhuibhlioch(captaen), Noira Ni Meachair, agus Ciara Ni Hogain.
Irish Quiz:
A number of Senior and Junior students took part in a quiz organised as part of Feile Na Samhna. Bhi la iontach acu ce nar bhuaigh said duais.
Camogie:
The U16 team played Bruff in the Munster “A” competition last week. Bhi la iontach acu ce nar bhuaigh siad.
Senior Hurling:
Borrisokane bowed out of this year's championship when defeated by Colaiste Phobail Roscrea in Cloughjordan last Wednesday. Despite missing a number of players the team competed bravely but in the end the greater power of Colaiste Phobail saw them emerge victorious on a score line of 2-15 to 1-12. Best of luck to Colaiste Phobail in the Munster Final.
Soccer:
The boy's senior team will play St Caimin's of Shannon in the North Munster league on Friday next.
Borrisokane Community College 25th November 2008
Study Skills:
A study skills day for second year students took place on Thursday last. A representative of student enrichment services visited the school and held a number of workshops with second years during the day. Hopefully the guidelines and strategies outlined will be put into practice in the weeks ahead.
Spike Ball:
A very successful coaching course organised by the volleyball association of Ireland , Ms Cunningham and transition year's students came to a conclusion on Friday last. National school pupils from Cloughjordan and Borrisokane traveled to the Community College and took part in a blitz organised by transition years. These pupils had been coached in their schools by the transition years over the previous six weeks. School canteen chief executive Michael Carroll kindly provided light refreshments.
First Year Exams:
The first year Christmas exams will begin on Thursday 27 th November. The second and fifth year will begin on Tuesday 9 th December.
CAO Applications:
An information meeting for parents of students filling up a CAO Form will take place in the Community College on Wednesday 26 th November at 8.00pm. All students should fill a CAO form regardless of their plans as a lot can change between now and next September.
Croke Cup Hurling:
A spirited display was not enough to see off Nenagh CBS in the semi final of the Croke Cup. Nenagh emerged victorious on a score line 2-10 to 2-05.
Soccer:
Last week the senior team defeated Tarbert on a score line 1-0. This week the first years play Crescent College in the first year league.
Senior Hurling:
The senior team takes on Roscrea in the Munster “A” semi final in Cloughjordan on Wednesday. With many players still involved with their clubs training has been disjointed. In the recent challenge against Portumna some good displays were given but a big effort from all members will be needed if the college is to reach another Munster final.
Christmas Concert:
The annual Christmas concert will be an all ticket event this year. Tickets will be on sale on Thursday 27 th November, Friday 28 th November and Monday 1 st December at roll call and cost €7 only. The concert will take place on Thursday 18 th December at 8.00pm.
Borrisokane Community College 18th November 2008
Science Week:
Second Year Students St Fabians and St Fergal's attended a science magic show in the University of Limerick on Monday 10 th November as part of science week. Other science events took place within the school to mark science week also.
U/19 Girls Soccer:
The Munster Senior League fixture with Corbally eventually took place in Borrisokane last week. Corbally emerged victorious on a 1-0 score line. Weather and ground conditions were difficult and both teams found it hard to play to their potential.
1 st Year Hurling:
The first trophy of the year was brought home by the first year hurlers last week. The team defeated Nenagh Vocational School in a very entertaining County”B” final in Templederry .Three early second half goals put Borrisokane in the driving seat and an excellent display from Team Captain Austin Tierney at centre back saw Borrisokane emerge victorious on a score line of 5-6 to 0-8.
Panel: Bob Dooley, J O Sullivan, Brian Dooley, D Moran, T Hogan, A Tierney, C Austin, E Costello, A Coleman, D Sweenyy, C Cleary, P McGrath, C Fogarty, C Hayes, G Reddan, K Spillane, D Flannery N Cahalan, A Raleigh, C Boyle, J Carter, D Hassett, C McAdams.
Christmas Concert:
Preparations for this year's Christmas Concert are well under way. Practice for the different acts is taking place and once again an excellent show can be expected.
Borrisokane Community College 10th November 2008
Parent Teacher Meeting:
The teachers of third and sixth year students will be available to meet parents on Thursday evening from 4.15pm to 6.45pm.
First & Second Year Camogie:
Congratulations to Borrisokane First and Second Year Camogie team who won the “Linda O'Connor” Memorial Trophy on Friday 7 th November. They beat Templemore and Cahir earlier in the tournament before coming up against Roscrea in a very closely contested final. Borrisokane settled well and got an early goal by Aisling Gleeson. Catriona Doughan and Shauna Tooher worked tirelessly at mid field to maintain a 1-0 to 0-1 lead at half time. The Borrisokane backs stepped up a gear in the second half playing against the wind. Julie Brennan was extremely solid at full back and Sara Coonan had a player of the match performance and made a few great saves. Despite Roscrea's comeback in the second half, Borrisokane maintained the lead and came out eventual winners by a single point. Team: Sara Coonan, Paula Hannigan, Julie Brennan, Niamh Gibson, Catriona Doughan, Shauna Tooher, Aisling Gleeson, Robyn Courtney Bowler, Eibhlin Enright, Grainne Egan, Nuala Ryan and Aine Kennedy.
Our U14 Camogie team played Tipperary Town in the County Tipperary competition on Friday 7 th November on the new hurling pitch on the school grounds here in Borrisokane. The weather conditions were extremely harsh but it didn't prevent our girl's from playing well. They dominated throughout the game and finished with a commanding score of six goals to one. Well done to all involved. Team: Leanne Larkin, Eimear Hogan, Caoimhe Hogan, Aoife King, Shauna Heffernan, Clodagh Hodgins, Rosie Donnellan, Aine Coen(C), Mairead Hartnett, Amy Austin, Hilary Kennedy, Sinead Fahey, and Laura McKenna
Senior Boys Soccer:
In the first round of the Munster Senior Boys Cup Borrisokane had an impressive 6-1 win over Croom Community College in Croom last week. The second round will take place next week and all eagerly look forward to another good performance.
1 st Year Hurling:
The County”B” final takes place this week in Templederry against Nenagh Vocational School .
Senior Hurling:
The Munster Senior Semi Final V Colaiste Phobail Roscrea is down for decision in Toomevara on Friday 14 th at 12.00pm. An improved performance from the last match V Causeway will be needed if Borrisokane Community College are to advance to another Munster Final.
Students Council:
The students in each year group select two students to represent them on the Students Council. This year the students selected are John Heenan, Trisha Hogan, Daniel Darcy, Thomas Cleary, Shauna Madden Murphy, Paddy Heenan, Edel Clarke, Mark O Sullivan, Nicola McGrath, Christopher Lillis, Allison McSherry, Nuala Ryan and Cormac Boyle. A training day was held in Nenagh last week and the students were represented by Shauna Madden Murphy and Edel Clarke.
Staff Meeting:
A staff meeting will take place on Wednesday November 19 th at 2.00pm. Busses will collect students at 1.45pm.
Transition Year Drama:
Jim Roche an actor and drama facilitor from the Gaiety School of Acting visited Borrisokane Community College last week to work with our Transition Year students. He carried out a Shakespeare workshop in the morning and a confidence and creativity workshop in the afternoon. A very enjoyable experience was had by all.
Homework Club:
A home work club has been organised for interested first year students. The club will provide the student with a structured environment to complete homework. Research suggests that the homework club is a positive educational support, improves academic ability, work habits, educational adjustments and peer relationships. The club will take place on Tuesdays from 4.00pm-5.30pm and will be supervised on a voluntary basis by teachers. Special thanks to the organizers and volunteers for their initiative in setting up this very worthwhile activity.
Camogie Allstars
Congratulations to Michaela Morkan on winning an All-Star on this years camogie team. Michaela completed her leaving certificate at Borrisokane Community College in June 2008 and is now studying in NUIG, Galway .
Borrisokane Community College 3rd November 2008
Third Year Tour:
Over forty Third Years and five teaches toured Holland and Germany the week before the mid term break. The weather was very pleasant and the full programme of events was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Dissolving Boundaries:
NUI Maynooth are organizing a programme – Dissolving Boundaries- in which students from the Republic communicate with students from Northern Ireland . St Flannan's Second Year class along with Ms Forde will visit Belfast later this month to meet students from St Donnics High School from the Falls Road. Following this face to face meeting the students will communicate weekly on line. Later in the year the Belfast students will visit Borrisokane.
Senior Hurling:
The first round of the Munster Senior “A” Hurling Championship will take place on Wednesday in Croom. The opposition will be Causeway Community School . Causeway defeated Borrisokane in last year's Junior Championship so a committed performance will be needed if Borrisokane Community College are to advance to the Munster Senior Semi Final.
Senior Girls Soccer:
The Senior Girls will play Ard Scoil Mhure Corbally in the Shannonside League this week. The fixture has been postponed a number of times already due to poor weather so hopefully it can be fulfilled this week.
Junior Girls Soccer:
The Junior Girls will play St Mary's Secondary School Newport on Thursday in the Shannonside Junior League.
Senior Boys Soccer:
The Senior(U18) Boys will play Croom in the Munster Senior Cup on Thursday of this week.
1 st Year Hurling:
The first year team have qualified for the County”B” final in which they will play Nenagh Vocational School on Tuesday of next week. While some very good performances have been recorded to date one further big effort will be needed if the County Trophy is to return to Borrisokane Community College .
Borrisokane Community College 20th October 2008
Third Year Tour:
Junior Cert students completed their Halloween exams on Tuesday. Over forty students and five teachers left for a tour of Holland and Germany on Tuesday night. Supervised study has been organised for the remaining third years on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
1 st Year Hurling:
To date three games played, three wins. This Tuesday Borrisoleigh provides the opposition. A win here will leave the first years in a good position with one game left against Mount St Joseph 's Rocrea.
Hospice:
Following a no uniform day earlier in the term a cheque for €1122.68 was presented to the Hospice last week. Such a strong collection shows that families appreciate the work and support hospice personnel provide in the community.
Youth Group:
This group is formed by fourteen second year students. Last week the group visited Birr outdoor activity centre and took part in a number of outdoor activities. This day helped the group to get to know one another and to work together. On Mondays the group have time set aside for Personal Development and on Fridays the group take part in various activities e.g. horse riding, pottery, cooking, soccer etc.
Drama:
Transition year students along with senior cycle music students will be traveling to the INEC venue in Kilarney to take in a performance of the musical Footloose. A good evening's entertainment is assured.
Mid Term Break:
When the schools reopened in late August the mid term break seemed a long way off. The school will be closed from Monday 27 th - Friday 31 st October inclusive.
Borrisokane Community College 13th October 2008
Third Level Open Day/Career Exhibitions:
Most Third Level Colleges are currently holding their open days/career exhibitions. If a student is interested in following a course in a third level institute a visit will help them to clarify where the course leads and what is required for entry to the course. Last week students traveled to Limerick Racecourse where many third level colleges had stands at the careers exhibitions. This week some students will visit the University of Limerick and Mary Immaculate College .
Prayer Service:
On Friday last a prayer service to mark the opening of the school year was held. Rev, Stephen Neill and Fr. Michael Cooney attended and hopefully a little help form the Lord along with the efforts of parents and teachers will lead to another successful year.
1 st Year Hurling:
Another comfortable win was recorded in the Co League last week. This week the opposition will be St Ailbe's of Tipperary town with the match taking place in Thurles.
Camogie:
The senior team made the long journey to Carrick on Suir last week while many good performances were given the overall effort was not good enough.
Parents Association AGM:
This will take place on Tuesday October 21 st in Borrisokane Community College at 7.30pm. All Parents are invited to attend and at this meeting an outline of the activities of the past year will be given and a discussion on the plans for the coming year will take place. Professor Tom Collins of NUI Maynooth will address the parents and a most interesting talk is assured.
Borrisokane Community College 6th October 2008
Parents Association A.G.M:
The date of the A.G.M has been changed, it will now take place on Tuesday 21 st October at 7.30pm. All parents should make an effort to attend as a strong parents association is a very valuable asset to a school. No jobs will be given out on the night. The speaker will be Professor Tom Collins of Maynooth and his experiences of life in Third Level and the changing world should be most interesting.
Adult Education :
The adult education night classes are all up and running. Anyone interested in a Safe Pass Course should contact Sinead on 067 27268.
Staff Meeting:
A staff meeting will take place on Thursday 9 th October from 2.00pm-4.00pm. Busses will collect students at 1.45pm.
Golf:
The College was represented by Shane Ryan, Niall O Meara and Eoin Williams in the Munster Stroke Play Championship at Limerick golf club last Friday.
Hurling:
The first years team had their first outing the Co League on Tuesday last. The team proved much too strong for the Presentation Ballingarry. On this Tuesday they play Comeragh College from Cahir in Littleton panel. B Dooley, D Flannery, B Dooley, D Moran, J Sullivan, A Tierney, E Costello, C Austin A Coleman, D Sweeney, C Cleary, T Hogan, G Reddan, S Cleary, C fogarty, N Cahalan, C Boyle, A Raleigh, P McGrath, F Kelly, K Spillane, D Hasett, J Carter.
Aware:
A speaker from the group aware visited the school last week to speak to Leaving Cert students. The talk was most interesting and very worthwhile.
1 st year Retreat:
The first years along with their Cairde has a mini retreat last week. This a very worthwhile part of the programme to help first years settle in to a new school.
House Exams:
The Haloween Exams for Third Years will take place from Thursday 14 th October to Tuesday 21 st October. The Third Years going on the foreign trip to Germany and Holland will leave on Wednesday 22 nd October. The Leaving Cert Halloween Exams will begin on Wednesday 22 nd October.
Borrisokane Community College 30th September 2008
Riverdance:
Senior cycle Music students along with Mr. Cronin and Mrs. Hogan traveled to Killarney last week to take in a performance of Riverdance. A most enjoyable evening was had by all as is normal at a Kerry venue.
C.P.R Training:
A number of fifth year students took part in a days C.P. R. training arranged through the H.S.E on Tuesday last. It's very important that young people should take part in this training as the more people trained to assist in an emergency the greater the chance of a successful outcome.
Hurling:
The first years played their first match in the Co. League on Tuesday against The Presentation Convent Ballingarry. Full repot next week.
1 st year induction:
This takes place on Thursday 2 nd October at 7.30pm in Borrisokane Community College . At 7.30pm the principal Mr. Carr will speak to parents and outline the process for picking their options. After the talk parents can meet the teachers on a one to one basis.
Staff Meeting:
A staff meeting will take place on Thursday 9 th October beginning at 2.00pm. Busses will collect students at 1.45pm.
Volleyball:
Women in sport initiative in conjunction with the Irish Sports Council and the Irish Volleyball Association organised a one day training session for Transition Year students. Beginning next Monday these students will coach students from Scoil Mhuire Borrisokane, St Michael's Cloughjordan and First Year students from Borrisokane Community College in the rules and skills of volleyball. Hopefully initiatives like this will lead to a more active life style by young people.
Borrisokane Community College 22nd September 2008
Transition Year:
The transition year class returned on Friday after a three day trip to Killary outdoor activity centre. The fine weather helped to make the trip all the more enjoyable and hopefully the team spirit developed will make the year a very successful one.
Reading Club:
Local librarian Noirin Duggan called to the college on Monday last and spoke to Transition Years in relation to setting up a reading club about transition year students assisting younger people in the library. The initial enthusiasm would indicate that both projects should move forward in the near future.
Ploughing:
Mr Conroy, Ms O Sullivan and the fifth and sixth year Agricultural Science students will travel to the ploughing championships in Kilkenny on Wednesday.
Hurling:
The first year and Junior Hurling teams are getting under way. The first year will have their first match in the County Post Primary League when they play Mount St Josephs.
Soccer:
A five a side league is being organised at the moment and with the sports field in very good shape after its recent re-development the facilities for lunchtime activities has taken a major step forward.
School Holiday
The school will be closed on Monday September 29 th .
First Year Parent Induction Evening:
This will take place in Borrisokane Community College on Thursday October 2 nd at 7.30pm. The Principal and Guidance Counsellor will talk to parents about choosing their options subject prior to Christmas. This is a very important decision and all parents should attend if possible. After the talk the parents will have an opportunity to meet their child's teachers.
Borrisokane Community College 15th September 2008
Transition Year: Transition years commenced the volleyball coaching course on Monday with a skills training sessionn. As part of the programme they will work with students in two local primary schools.
CPR Training: Noirin Duggan a past pupil of Borrisokane Community College visited the school on Monday and spoke to Transition and Fifth Year students about the importance of learning CPR. On September 30 th and October 14 th students will be trained in CPR. Our goal is to become recognised by the Irish Heart Foundation as Heart Safe School .
No Uniform Day
This took place last Thursday and raised over €1100. A presentation will be made to North Tipperary Hospice in the next few weeks.
Junior Cert Results
Congratulations to all students, their parents and teachers on the excellent results achieved. This Junior Cert gives students a good practice run for the Leaving Certificate
Borrisokane Community College 08 th September 2008
Fit Schools Programme:
In conjunction with North Tipperary Sports Partnership the fit schools programme resumes this week with hip hop on Wednesday and Yoga on Friday 19 th September. Both activities take place at lunchtime and will continue until the mid term break.
Junior Cert Results:
The Junior Cert Results will be available in the school on Wednesday from 9.30am. Students who wish to go home must be collected by their parents. Fifth year classes will take place as normal
First Year Basketball:
The first year leagues have been taking place at lunchtime during the last two weeks and have now reached the semi final stages. These will take place this week.
No Uniform Day:
A no uniform day in aid of North Tipperary Hospice will take place on this Thursday. In return for not having to wear their uniforms the students will donate €2 to support the very valuable work the Hospice do.
Transition Year Trip:
The transition year students will be travelling to Killary in Co Galway on Wednesday 17 th September for a few days of adventure activities. In past years this trip has proved very enjoyable and very helpful in developing a positive spirit which helps students get the maximum out of the year.
Borrisokane Community College 1st September 2008
The new school year began with a staff meeting on Monday 25 th August. The first years arrived on Tuesday. They had an introductory talk from school principal Mr Carr, and year head Mrs Burke. Then they met all of their teachers and in the afternoon “the Cairde” organised activities to help the students get to know one another. The Cairde this year are Shauna Powell, Paul Burke, Michelle Rooney, Patricia Hogan, Niamh Williams, Joe Darcy, Anne Marie Quinlan, Micheala Cooley, Keith Kelly, Ruiri Gleeson, Niamh Hill, Heather Donaldson, Niamh Carroll, Niamh Hogan, Neil Kennedy, Brian Reddan, Michael Rafferty, Martina Ward, Darragh Haugh, and Lisa Kelly.
All the available spaces for first years have been taken up so no further applications can be taken this year.
After school study began on Monday 1 st September. Parents and students should give serious thought to taking part as the two hours of study is a good foundation. Some further study time at home is also necessary. Now is the time to set out the study programme for the year and keep up to date with each subject.
New Teachers:
A warm welcome to new staff who joined us this year Miss Marie Fogarty – English, Miss Cornelia Walsh – Home Economics and Religion, Miss Mary Brady – Science, Miss Tanya Murphy – Trainee teacher Mary Immaculate College Limerick
Prefects:
Over twenty Leaving Cert students have taken on the duties of prefects. The students this year are Stephaine Gleeson, Laura Dooly, Emma Sheridan, Martin Doughan, John Heenan Michaela Slattery, Lydia Darcy, Liam Kennedy, Patrick Heenan, Edward Kennedy, Tony O Meara, Ger Fogarty, Natasha Sazenski, Ronan Boyle, Thomas Darcy, Elizabeth Collins, Avril Hogan, Sinead Murphy, Sarah Ducie, Kate McKenna and Eileen Kelly.
Night Classes:
Full details of the courses on offer will appear in next weeks Guardian. If in the meantime you have any queries you can contact Sinead on 067 27268
Borrisokane Community College 20th May 2008
Junior Girls Soccer:
In the Munster area final Borrisokane Community College was defeated 2-1 after extra time by Castletroy of Limerick. Castletroy were warm favourites going into the match but a wonderful display by the Borrisokane girls almost won the day. Well done to all.
Garda Debate:
Borrisokane Community College was defeated in a close debate by CBS Nenagh last week. Borrisokane proposed the motion” The Celtic Tiger is responsible for the continuing carnage on our roads”.
Youth Group:
This is a group of second year students who have participated in activities and personal development training over the year. The group had a presentation night last week where parents were invited in to see the result of their endeavors and to hear the student's account of the year. The group brought the year to an end with a trip to Wales last Friday.
Biology:
Mrs. Hogan's senior Biology students visited Birr Outdoor Education Centre last week to study the Ecology section of the Leaving Cert Biology course. The god weather made the conditions very favourable for outdoor work and all were very pleased with the amount of work covered on the day.
First Year Tour:
The annual first year trip to Athlone took place last week. The students visited Athlone Leisure Centre where they took part in Bowling, Quazer and a visit to the kid's area proved extremely popular. After the activities the group moved on to the Golden Island Shopping Centre where food and shopping were the priority. The day came to an end with a viewing of “Iron Man” in the cinema.
Sports Day:
The P.E department organised a sports day for first year's last week. The activities and good weather meant everybody had a most enjoyable day.
Transition Year Trip:
This group of students seems to have adopted Kathryn Thomas their role model. They have visited many parts of Ireland and abroad during their year. Last week they were off again to Limerick prison (none detained) and the Cork Opera House. Next week it's to Galway and a fashion show. Parents must be hoping the school year comes to a quick end.
Fund Raising:
Transition year's were down town on Friday last collecting for the Irish Heart Foundation – selling happy hearts, a cause very worthy of our support.
Borrisokane Community College 12th May 2008
Millenium Awards:
The following students were awarded certificates at the annual millennium awards ceremony in Nenagh last week. Ciara Hogan(Education) Eibhlis Slevin(Art & Craft)Damien Cahalan(Sport)Patrick Heenan(Gaeilge). Laura Dooley was the overall trophy winner in the Literature section while Catherine Harding was the trophy winner in the Music section.
Cultural Day:
The cultural day winners were senior poetry in English 1 st Eibhlis Slevin, 2 nd Zoe Doyle, senior short story in English 2 nd Eibhlis Slevin., junior poetry in Irish 1 st Eibhlin Mulhall, 2 nd Grainne Egan., junior craft 2 nd Shane Nevin, senior craft Darragh Egan, senior art joint 2 nd Stephen Oakley. English Drama Section, Best Actor Mark Sullivan for his role in the play “Cuckoo” best actress Alice Darcy for her role in the play “The Rainy Day”. English debating winning team Niamh Hartnett, Jennifer Hodgins, and Mairead O Meara. Best speaker on debating team Mairead O Meara. Public speaking/Junior 2 nd Katie Carr. In Diospoireacht Ciara Hogan Noreen Maher, Leah Conroy and Ciara Dooley were winners. In Aradaiocht John Heenan received1st prize.
Debating:
Well done to the 2 nd year debating team who defeated St Mary's of Nenagh last week. Borrisokane opposed the motion - The solution to our road safety problem rests with the government - . The final will take place at the CBS Nenagh this week. Borrisokane will propose the motion - The Celtic Tiger is responsible for the continuing carnage on Irish roads - . Team: Seamus Moriarty, Laura Downey, Leanne O Meara and Kate Egan.
Girls Soccer:
The junior girl's soccer team defeated St Mary's Seconday School Newport in the semi final of the Secondary Schools competition last week. The 4-0 score line gives great hope of this week's final against Castletroy which take place in Brickfield Nenagh on Friday next at 11.00am.
Science Fest:
This was a science exhibition held in the Tipperary Institute last week. Students from Borrisokane Community College achieved the following results. Junior live science category winners Amie Heenan, Edel Lillis, Katie Kennedy. 2 nd Nicolas McGrath, 3 rd Jack Gaffney. Junior Technology Category winners Paul Singer and Aaron Young. Overall winners of senior and junior technology trophy Paul Singer and Aaron Young.
Overall winners of all projects on the day Amie Heenan, Edel Lillis, and Katie Kennedy.
Bag Packing:
The Parents Association would like to thanks all parents students and teachers who helped with the bag packing last week in Dunnes Stores, Nenagh. Thanks also to Dunnes Stores for allowing the school to get involved in the bag packing.
Borrisokane Community College 29th April 2008
Know Your Food:
This competition was organised by Bord Bia and the IFA for Transition Year students. The aim of the competition was to investigate the traceability of food. The conclusion being if it's not got the Bord Bia label it's not Irish. Transition year students entered the competition and the final took place in Thurles on Monday last. The Transition Year team of Niamh Hartnett, Ciara Dooley, Jenny Hogan and Mairead O Meara was judged the best presented project and won the Tipperary Institute prize of €200.
1 st Year Hurling:
The first round of the Munster championship takes place on Friday, V Roscrea in Roscrea. While Borrisokane defeated Roscrea earlier in the year there was very little between the teams and another close match is expected.
Leaving Cert:
Leaving Cert History students and Leaving Cert Geography students did the final write up on their project last week. This is another step taken on the road to the Leaving Cert.
Junior Cert:
The Junior Cert students completed their CSPE booklets last week so its revision and study from now on.
Senior Girls Soccer:
In preparation for Munster Semi Final on Friday the senior girl's team played Portumna in a friendly last week. While Portumna won 4-2 the work out should be of great benefit on Friday.
Staff Meeting:
A staff meeting will take place on Thursday 1 st May beginning at 2.00pm. Buses will collect students at 1.45pm.
Borrisokane Community College 22nd April 2008
Soccer:
Borrisokane Community College lost 1-0 to St Camins from Shannon in the North Munster Senior Semi final after extra time.
First year girl's soccer went out to a very strong Newport team in their competition.
Sports Active Week:
Sports active week took place last week from Monday 14 th -Friday 18 th April in Borrisokane Community College . A variety of activities took place at lunchtime including fitness testing, soccer, unihoc, badminton and basketball and were open to all students. Also we had a yoga demonstration from Dianne Mulbery, first aid talk and demonstration by Shane Mulcahy and a dietician/sport nutritionist Caroline Norton. The winner of a sports voucher for attendance at lunchtime activities was Caroline Hogan.
Basketball:
The first year and junior girl's basketball teams traveled to Roscrea to play in friendly matches. First years played a very tight defensive game in the first quarter and got some great scores. Despite Roscrea adding more pressure in the second half. Borris held their composure and great displays by Natasha Culhane, Julie Brennan, Grainne Egan and Shauna Tooher saw them emerge as the stronger team.
The junior team started slowly but once they got it together showed great display of basketball. Sheer determination and heart got them back into this game and super display by Aisling McKenna, Niamh O Shea, Nicola Lillis and Aimee Heenan. The future for Borris basketball is looking very strong.
Leaving Cert Applied Trip:
As part of the LCA PE programme, they traveled to Birr Leisure Centre where they enjoyed working on top class gym equipment and getting instruction from a specialist gym instructor. They also got an opportunity to swim in the newly designed pool.
Staff Meeting:
A staff meeting will take place on Thursday 1 st May from 2pm-4pm. Buses at 1.45pm.
Safe Pass :
Safe Pass course is taking place on the 7 th of May in Borrisokane Community College , 9am-4pm. If interested contact Sinead at 067-27268.
North Tipperary VEC sponsors All Ireland Hurling Finalists from Borrisokane Community College and Nenagh Vocational School.
L to R: Tom Moriarty and Macdara MacLochlainn. Team Management Borrisokane Community College, Matthew Carr Principal Borrisokane Community College, Joe Gallagher Captain Borrisokane Community College, David Leahy C.E.O. North Tipperary VEC, Pierce Morris Captain Nenagh Vocational School, Stephen O'Meara and Liam Heffernan Team Management Nenagh Vocational School, Michael McNulty Principal Nenagh Vocational School.
Borrisokane Community College 14 th April 2008
Darrel Darcy:
On entering Borrisokane Community College in September 2000 Darrel Darcy was following in the footsteps of his father Sean, his mother Nancy and brothers Roy and Lee. In the course of the following six years Darrel studied for his Junior Cert, did the Transition Year and then studied for his Leaving Cert. While in Borrisokane Community College Darrel made many many friends. He enjoyed his time in school and took a full part in all school activities. Sport was a huge part of Darrel's life. As a first year he was not the tallest and not the most confident but he left his skills do his talking. He played on all school teams up along with the highlight probably being lining out at full forward on the All Ireland winning Senior Hurling team of 2005 in which match he scored 1-1 and had an excellent game. In 2006 he captained the Senior Hurling team. Even with an outstanding display at full forward from Darrel Borrisokane were narrowly defeated by St Brogan's Bandon.
Darrel played hurling and football for the Tipperary Vocational Schools. He represented Tipperary at Minor, U-21 and Senior Level. Darrel was a very skilled player, a very determined and competitive player but above all he was a great sportsman. He enjoyed his victories and he accepted his defeats in true sporting fashion.
Darrel's contribution at Club, School and County level brought great happiness to many people. It's unfortunate that Darrel will not be around to develop his talents further, but it's good to have known him, and to have enjoyed his talents. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.
Senior Hurling:
A last minute goal gave Colaiste Mhuire Johnstown victory in Saturday's All Ireland final in Nolan Park Kilkenny. Borrisokane were holding on to a one point lead as injury time approached but unfortunately a dubious free for Johnstown ended in the Borrisokane net and all was lost.
Senior Soccer:
Borrisokane play St. Camins of Shannon on Thursday this week in the Semi Final of the North Munster Cup.
2 nd Year Trip:
Second years accompanied by Year Head Ms McLoughlin and Class Tutor Ms O Sullivan travelled to Birr Outdoor Education Centre last week. A most enjoyable day was had by all.
Orals:
French and German Orals are taking place this week. This brings to an end phase 1 of the Leaving Cert. The practical exams in Engineering, Art and Building Construction will take place shortly.
Borrisokane Community College 8th April 2008
Gaeltach Scholarships:
First year students Grainne Egan and Paraic O Meara along with fifth year students Niamh Hill and Liam Kennedy were awarded Gaeltach Scholarships by North Tipperary VEC following interview last week.
Feile An Aonaigh:
Julie Donnellan achieved first place in the story competition while Certs were awarded to Niamh Hill in the Aiste competition, Eibhilin Mulhall and Ciara Fogarty in the Og Fhile competition, and to Richard Nolan, Nicola Lillis, Aoife Hill, Joseph Mulcahy, Dean Harrison and John Gaffney in the Ealain competition. Well done to the prize winners and to all who took part.
Exams:
Leaving Cert students are this week facing into Irish orals with French and German next week. Leaving Cert students and Junior Cert students are doing their Music practicals this week. Junior Cert students are also doing their Home Economics practicals this week. Its true to say the 2008 exam season is up and running. Best of luck to all.
Staff Meeting:
A staff meeting will take place on Thursday April 10th from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Buses will collect students at 1.45pm.
Senior Hurling:
All roads lead to Nowlan Park Kilkenny on Saturday next at 3.30 for the All Ireland Senior Hurling final between Borrisokane Community College and Scoil Mhuire from Johnstown Kilkenny. This is a repeat of the 2005 final and a repeat result will do nicely. Best of luck to all.
Borrisokane Community College 10th March 2008
Transition Year Talk:
A representative of public access to Law,Barrister Mr James Fahey, held a work shop with transition year students on Friday last. The students found the day very informative and interesting. The College wishes to thank local solicitor Mr Michael Collins for sponsoring the day.
First and Third Year Talk:
Margaret Crean visited the school last week and spoke to 1 st and 3 rd year students on hygiene and personal development. These are very important issues for young people and it's good that an expert qualified in this area gives accurate and easy to understand information to the young people.
Trip to Gurteen:
5 th year Agricultural Science students, Leaving Cert Applied students and Transition years visited Gurteen Agricultural College last week to see good farm practices and to take note of what activities are happening on a farm at this time of year.
Food Traceability:
Transition year students are taking part in an IFA/Bord Bia sponsored competition to investigate the traceability of meat. One conclusion reached was that meat or meat products are not Irish unless they carry the Bord Bia label. Two groups were chosen to go forward to the next round. Group 1 Jenny Hogan, Ciara Dooley, Mairead O Meara and Niamh Hartnett. Group 2 Leah Conroy, Megan Coultard, Ciara Hogan, and Noreen Maher. The final will take place in the Tipperary Institute in April.
Well done to all who took part and to Bord Bia and IFA for organising such a relevant and interesting competition.
Mrs Duggan Retires:
After over 30 years of service as an Irish and English teacher in Borrisokane Community College , Mrs Geraldine Duggan retired last month. Mrs Duggan was a dedicated and conscientious teacher whose love of Irish was an inspiration to all. Mrs Duggan was promoted to a Special Duties Position and later to an Assistant Principal Post.
Ta Sean Dan a deireann - Aoibhinn beatha an scolaire . Ta suil agam gur aoibhinn beatha don lar Mhuinteoir as seo amach.
Borrisokane Community College 25th February 2008
Parent/Teacher Meeting:
The parents of 1 st years and Transition year students will have an opportunity to meet the teachers on Thursday 6 th March from 4.15pm-6.45pm. The meeting will take place in the school canteen.
Junior Hurling:
The Junior Hurling team bowed out of this years Munster Competition with a Jeckyl and Hyde display against Hazelwood College of Dromcollagher on Thursday last. Despite conceding two goals in the first five minutes the team rallied and led by 10 points with 10 minutes remaining. In the next few minutes Dromcollagher scored 3-4 to Borrisokane 0-1 and led by 2 points as injury time approached. Niall O Meara broke through and goaled only to be pulled back for a 21 yard free. This was saved and the final whistle brought an end to this year's junior campaign.
Soccer:
The U/14 team has a good 2-0 victory over Kerry opponents Castlegregory on Friday last. The final group game will be played this week and victory will leave the team in the Munster Semi-Final.
The senior team had a comfortable 6-1 victory over Croom in the North Munster Regional Cup last week. This week they will play Gort Community School .
Debates:
The Transition Year English debating team challenged Colaiste Phobail Ros-Cre last week. The motion The second level education system is failing our young people. Borrisokane proposed the motion and were victorious.
The Irish Debating team also challenged Colaiste Phobail Ros-Cre. The motion”Nil an Taos og a Fhrestail ag an gcoras oideachas”. Bhi Borris Ui Chein ar son an ruin agus bhuaigh said.
Seachtain Na Gaeilge:
This take place from the 3 rd -7 th March. Beidh roinnt imeachtai ag tarlu sa scoil chun an ghaeilge a chur chun chin. The first event was a cheili dance held for the first years on Friday last. Further events are planned for this week.
Borrisokane Community College 4th February 2008
Senior Hurling:
Borrisokane 1-10 St. Brogans Bandon 0-13. A draw was probably a fair result at the end of this always close and keenly contested match. Borrisokane led by five points well into the 2nd half and are disappointed they did not hold out for victory. St. Brogans deserved something from this game as they fashioned some great goal chances but failed to score any. Full report in the sports section. At the time of writing no date has been fixed for the replay.
Romeo and Juliet:
Some Second and Third year students travelled to Limerick last week to view a production of Romeo and Juliet in the Belltable. The performance was enjoyed by all and should help students to understand the play more fully.
Enrolling Night:
Open night took place last week and parents intending to enroll their children can do so on Thursday 21 st February between 7.30pm-9.00pm. If this night dos not suit you may drop in the enrolling form and a birth certificate at your convenience.
Mock Exams:
The Mock Exams are currently taking place for Junior and Leaving Cert students. While the result is important it's also very important that students learn to manage their time well in the exam and that they attempt the required number of questions.
You're A Star Leaving Cert Student:
Congratulations to Catherine Harding as she continues to progress at the Helix. All readers of these notes are urged to text their support for Catherine on Sunday night.
Mid Term:
The College will be closed next week for the mid term break. It will re-open on Monday 18th February.
Borrisokane Community College 28th January 2008
You're A Star:
Congratulations to Catherine Harding a Leaving Cert student on firstly qualifying for the Helix last Sunday night and secondly successfully singing her way into the next round of this National Talent Competition. You are all encouraged to support Catherine by sending your text messages on Sunday February 3 rd. So make sure your mobile is charged and in credit.
Rugby:
Congratulations to Damien Cahalan on captaining the Munster Youths(U/18) Rugby team in their recent match against Leinister. Unfortunately on this occasion Leinster triumphed but we all wish Damien a bright future with the oval ball. During the Summer months when Rugby is in the off season, Damien can keep fit by playing with the round ball in Borrisokane.
Young Scientist:
A group of 1st year students along with Ms Burke and Ms Hogan traveled to Dublin to view the projects on display at the young scientist exhibition. Some projects generated much discussion and hopefully this will lead to students working on projects of their own in the years ahead.
Food Survey:
Transition year students are undertaking a survey on food sold in local shops and the source of this food. The food items under the spotlight are beef, chicken, pork and lamb. The survey is sponsored by the I.F.A and is an excellent way of gathering information and alerting the consumers of the present and of the future to the source of the food on sale in our shops.
Open Night:
This takes place on Tuesday 5 th February at 7.30pm in Borrisokane Community College . Mr. Carr will address the parents and will outline the programmes offered by the College, how students are placed in classes, activities that take place in school etc. Following this address the parents and students can tour the school. The parents of fifth and sixth class students are invited to attend.
Irish Drama:
A group of Leaving Cert students accompanied by Ms. Darcy traveled to Athlone to view a performance of the Irish drama An Trial which is part of the Leaving Cert programme. A most enjoyable day was had by all.
Drumming Workshop:
A drumming workshop took place in the College on Friday. First years and Transition Year students had an opportunity to observe an expert at work and then to try their hand at performing.
Parent/Teacher Meeting:
The parents of Second and Fifth year students had an opportunity to meet the teachers on Thursday last. A very large number of parents attended and this made the meeting most successful.
1 st Year Soccer:
The first years had a comfortable 5-1 win over Killenaule last week in Tipp U/14 League.
Senior Girls Soccer:
The senior girls lost 3-1 to Rockwell College in the U/19 Shannonside League on Thursday last. With many girls concentrating on their Leaving Cert, this team will find the going difficult.
Borrisokane Community College 14th January 2008
For the Leaving Cert students the year 2008 could be a defining moment in their lives. The Leaving Cert is a most important exam and a satisfactory result can make progress in ones chosen career path much easier. If a student has the ambition and desire to follow a certain career there are many different paths one can follow. However in all cases the student must be focused and must put work into achieving their goals.
Mock Exams:
The mock exams for Junior and Leaving Cert students will commence on Thursday 31st January.
Adult Education Night Classes:
Enrolment for the courses will take place in the college on Monday 21st January from 7.00pm-8.30pm. Courses will begin on Monday 4th February. For further information contact Sinead at 067 27268.
Transiton Year:
Transition year students along with Ms. Calahan and Ms. Spillane travelled to Paris for a few days last week to explore the scenic, cultural and retail opportunities the city has to offer.
Staff Meeting:
A staff meeting will take place on Monday January 21st . Buses will collect students at 1.45pm.
Parents Association
The Parents Association meet on a monthly basis to discuss issues in relation to the school. They are currently planning a bag packing weekend at Dunnes Stores, Nenagh which will take place at the bank holiday weekend in May. Committee members are encouraging as many parents as possible to give some time to the event. If you are available for bag packing or if you have any items you would like raised at a Parents Committee meeting please contact a representative for your area as listed below.
Borrisokane: Ann Sullivan, Donald Coen, Imelda Houlihan, Geraldine Gilroy, Eileen Cahalan, Tina Coen, Bernie Reddan. Kyle Park: Marie Brennan, Ann Marie Kelly, Mary Hartnett. Shinrone: Geraldine Egan, Anne O'Meara. Ballingarry: Mary Egan, Maura Murphy, Chris Young. Lorrha: Martina Egan. Terryglass/Kilbarron: Grainne O'Sullivan, Breda Heenan, Helen McDermott, Christine Donnellan. Aglish: Aine Hogan, Bridie Hough. Puckane: Mary Hogan, Liam Minehan, Annette Strachan. Ardcroney: Frances Cleary, Susan Hill, Gerard Hill. Dunkerrin: Mary Larkin. Cloughjordan: Phylis Coughlan, Gillian Staunton, Tom Blessing. Nenagh: Agnes Tynan. Teacher Representatives: Liam Gorman, Marianne Bergin.
Borrisokane Community College 17th December 2007
Concert:
Final preparations for this years Christmas concert are under way. National school students are being invited in to view the concert during the day on Thursday 20th . A public performance will take place on Thursday night at 8.00pm. All parents and members of the public are invited to attend and a very good night's entertainment is assured.
1st Year Soccer:
The first year team played Abbey CBS from Tipperary Town lat week. An unfortunate accident led to the match being abandoned. All wish the Abbey player who broke his leg the best of luck and a speedy recovery.
Senior Soccer:
The senior team played Nenagh CBS in Ballingarry last week in the North Munster U/18 League. The final score was Borrisokane 0-0 Nenagh CBS.
Ice Skating:
In recent years the arrival of Winter and Christmas is signalled by the arrival of the Ice Rinks in most large towns throughout the Country. The Leaving Cert applied students along with Ms. Lyons travelled to Limerick on Friday last. A good day was had by all. On Monday members of the reading club accompanied by Mrs Morgan and Ms Butler travelled to Limerick to enjoy a day of skating and shopping.
Car Park Safety:
Concerns have been expressed recently in regard to safety in the school car park in the morning time. With school busses dropping off students, parents leaving off students, and teachers arriving for work there is considerable traffic. Concerns have been raised about the safety of students walking through the car park. With ipod and mp3 players occupying the student's attention they are often unaware of the traffic all around them. In the interest of safety it is being proposed that parents do not enter the car park in the morning but travel as far as the bus shelter before letting off the students. There is no problem with parking in the car park/basket ball court in the evening time.
Christmas Holidays:
The school will be closed for the Christmas holidays from Monday 24 th December-Friday 4 th January both dates inclusive.
Borrisokane Community College December 10th 2007.
Christmas Concert: Parents and the local community are invited to our Christmas Concert on Thursday December 20 th at 8pm in the school canteen building. Preparations are continuing for the concert and a performance for Primary Schools will take place on the morning of December 20 th at 11.30am. Primary Schools interested please contact the Community College at 067-27268.
Prayer Services: Sr. Nora and the Religion teachers have organised class prayer services for all groups of students over the past month. These took place in the oratory and all students found the idea of a prayer service in small groups to be excellent.
French Drama: A French Drama Workshop is taking place this Wednesday for all French students in the school. This allows students to experience the spoken French language from native speakers.
Jersey Day : On Thursday all students will be encouraged to wear their favourite jersey instead of the normal school uniform. This is to raise funds for the upcoming Christmas Concert.
First Year Soccer: The first year soccer team travelled to Carrick on Suir on Monday to play the next round of their competition. The team returned in great spirit as a result of their 1-0 victory.
University Scholarship: Congratulations to Philip Donnellan on receiving an Entrance Scholarship in University College Cork on Monday night last. Philip received this as a result of his outstanding results in this years Leaving Certificate.
Borrisokane Community College 3rd December 2007
Camogie:
The senior team gave a great performance against Christ The King College in the Munster senior “B” championship in Cahir last week. In a high scoring game the Cork girls emerged victorious on a score line of 4-16 to 5-8.
Junior Hurling:
A very disappointing performance resulted in defeat by Causeway Comprehensive School in the first round of the Munster junior hurling championship. A strong and much more determined Causeway team ran out comfortable winners on a score line 4-10 to 2-2. The back door now awaits Borrisokane and if it's not to become a trap door much improvement will be needed.
Christmas Exams:
The second and fifth year students will begin their Christmas exams in Friday next.
Christmas Concert:
Preparations are well under way for this years Christmas concert. The public will have an opportunity to view the concert on Thursday 20 th December. Another wonderful night's entertainment is assured so pencil the date into your diary.
1 st Year Subject Options:
The first years completed their Christmas exams last week and are now choosing their options subjects. The decisions taken now are very important and if you are doubtful about the choices your child is making you should contact the school and arrange a meeting with the Guidance Councilor.
CAO Information Night:
This will take place on Wednesday 5 th December at 8.00pm in Borrisokane Community College . This is an opportunity for parents to get information on courses and advise on filling up the form. The form could decide the future opportunities offered to your child therefore it's important to get it right.
Award:
Congratulations to Sophie Donoghue on receiving an Entrance Exhibition Award from Trinity College Dublin. Entrance Exhibition Awards are presented to students who achieved at least 545 points in their Leaving Certificate. Sophie received her award at a function in Trinity College last Wednesday.
Borrisokane Community College 26th November 2007
Dail Na Nog:
Dail Na Nog took place in the Tipperary Institute last weekend. The following students from the school attended John Heenan, Patrick Heenan, Stephaine Gleeson, Sarah Heenan and Oisin O Madagain. Both Patrick and John Heenan were elected on the committee Comhairle Na Nog to represent North Tipperary. Patrick got through to the top 5 and goes forward to the Dail
Soccer:
The under -16 soccer team played Clonmel CBS on Friday last in Ardcroney. The team was Darragh Haugh, Niall O Meara, Robert Austin, Thomas Cleary, Pairic O Meara, Jamie Gaynor, Keith Kelly, Donal Morkam, David Kennedy, David Fogarty, Gary Power, Subs Steven James Gleeson, Jack Fahey, and Brian Davis. They played very well in the first half, only 1-0 down, at half time. They fell away in the second half after conceding a second goal to a very physically strong Clonmel CBS team. Clonmel came out the deserving winners.
Junior Camogie:
Borrisokane Community College participated in the Munster Junior Championship against St Mary’s Nenagh last Wednesday. Despite a spirited effort, they failed to defeat a very strong Nenagh team. The team was as follows Sara Coonan, Kelly Hodgins, Katie Kennedy, Noreen Maher, Jennifer Hodgins, Aisling Carroll, Orla Murphy, Claire Kennedy, Amanda Ryan, Elizabeth Cahill, Grainne Egan, Louise Hogan, Patricia Hogan, Shauna Tooher, Aisling Gleeson, Lucy Donoghue, Laura Downey, Julie Donnellan, Emma Cahalan, Kate Egan, Niamh O Shea, Evie Curran, and Niamh Gibson.
Senior Camogie:
Borrisokane Community College defeated Tulla in the first round of the senior championship in a nail biting encounter, final score-line 0-8 to 1-4. Borrisokane trailed by 3 points at half time and came out all guns blazing in the second half. Despite much possession, they struggled to score early in the half. Two scores by Michaela Morkan made by a run from the centre back position and an outstanding score by Michelle Ryan from near the side line, in the last 5 minutes, gave Borrisokane a 1 point win in a game where they were deserved winners. They now face Christ The King in the quarter final. The team was Emma Mulqueen, Joyce Tooher, Aisling Enright, Noreen Maher, Jennifer Hodgins, Michaela Morkam, Ciara Dooley, Marie Ryan, Michelle Ryan, Amanda Ryan, Claire Kennedy, Patricia Hogan, Louise Hogan, Niamh Williams, Orla Murphy, Emma Cahalan, Aisling McKenna, Laura Downey, Lucey Donoghue, and Aoife Hogan.
Parents Meeting:
The Meeting of 6th year parents concerning the CAO system and applications for third level grants planned for this Wednesday night is deferred to Wednesday night next December 5th at 8.00pm. Sixth year parents are encouraged to attend.
Christmas Concert:
Preparations for the Christmas Concert continue with all year groups preparing various acts in the areas of Drama, Dance, and Music etc. The concert will take place on the evening of December 20th.
Borrisokane Community College 19th November 2007
Study Skills:
A representative of Student Enrichment Services visited the school last week and spoke to Junior Cert students on methods of study and on how to organise themselves. The students found the day very helpful.
Trip to Miltown Garden Centre:
The Leaving Cert Applied students along with Mr Conroy and Ms O Sullivan visited Miltown Garden Centre to view good horticultural practices. The trip was very enjoyable and most worthwhile. The information gained will be of great value in completing the horticultural module of their course. From the garden centre the students went to Birr Castle which had a programe organised as part of National Science Week.
1 st Year Exams:
The Christmas Exams for first years will begin next week.
Hurling:
The senior team qualified for the Munster senior “A” final with a comfortable victory over Clonakilty Community College last week. The score line of 5-11 to 2-2 would suggest an excellent display but improvement will be needed if the Munster trophy is to return to Lower Ormond .
1 st Year Final:
This was to take place early this week, report next week.
Soccer:
The senior team played Limerick CBS last week. Limerick are the benchmark in schools soccer having won All Ireland honours on a regular basis. Once again this year they have a very strong team and on the day were comfortable 4-0 winners.
Camogie:
The senior team played old rivals Tulla in the Munster championship last week. A great display of skill and determination saw Borrisokane emerge victorious on a score line of 0-8 to 1-4.
Borrisokane Community College 12th November 2007
Parent –Teacher Meeting:
A meeting of parents and teachers of third years and sixth years will take place in the school on Thursday 15 th November from 4.15pm to 6.45pm.
Staff Meeting:
A staff meeting will take place on Wednesday 21 st November at 2.00pm. School busses will collect students at 1.45pm.
Transition Year:
These students will be on work experience for 2 weeks beginning on Monday 26 th November.
Soccer:
The senior team was defeated by Rockwell on a score line 1-0 last week. They will play Limerick C.B.S. next week in the second round of the Munster league.
1 st Year Hurling:
The final of the first year”A” hurling league will take place on Tuesday 20 th November. The opposition will be Our Lady's Templemore. The game will take place in Dolla at 1.30pm.
Senior Hurling:
The senior team will play Clonakility in Charleville on Thursday 15 th November in the semi final of the Munster senior”A” championship. Injuries, illness and club commitments are hampering preparations. A big display will be needed if last year's all Ireland ”B” champions are to be defeated.
Leaving Cert Retreat:
The students traveled to Castletown last week for the annual retreat organised by the De La Salle Retreat Centre. The students were accompanied by Sr. Nora and Ms O Brien and a very worthwhile day was had by all.
Personal Development:
A one day programme delivered by Dolores Corcoran from Personal Development Programme Partnership was arranged for transition year students last week. The students found the day very worthwhile and most interesting.
Camogie:
The first and second years took part in two separate blitz competitions last week. No silver ware was brought home but both panels of players acquitted themselves well and the experience gained will help in the preparation for upcoming competitions.
Borrisokane Community College 22nd October 2007
Transition Year: On Wednesday last the Transition Year students and their P.E. teacher Ms. Lyons travelled to the Leisure Centre in Birr for swimming and a workout in the gym.
Leaving Certificate Applied classes travelled to the University of Limerick adventure centre in Killaloe last Friday and took part in water sports and other activities. This is part of their Leisure and Recreation subject for which they will receive credits in February.
Parents Association AGM: A very successful AGM took place at the school on Wednesday night last. The speaker was John Lonergan Governor Mountjoy prison. He gave a most interesting talk on parenting and all parents could see themselves in many of the stories he told. The parents representatives for the different areas were elected at the meeting and the committee officers will be elected at the first meeting on November 12 th .
Hurling : The junior hurling team commenced preparation for the upcoming competition with a challenge against Our Lady's Secondary School, Templemore last week. Borrisokane came out on top in a close encounter. The first years played Clonmel CBS on Tuesday and were defeated by a point. The final game against Abbey CBS Tipperary town will be played this week. A good result will be important as group winners will be decided on score difference.
Third Year Tour: A group of third year students and five teachers left the school on Wednesday for a four day trip to Holland and Germany . One day will be spent in the Phantasialand Theme Park .
Mid-term Break: On Friday students and staff will commence their Halloween break and will return to school on Monday November 5 th .
Basketball League:
The first year basketball league final took place last week. The winning team were Julie Brennan, Patrick Ryan, Tom McLoughlin, John Starr and Rachel Hill.
Borrisokane Community College Students Council presenting a cheque for €1018.50 to North Tipperary Hospice.
Back row L to R: Elizabeth Cahill, Luke Hogan, Anne Hoctor, Sinead Murphy, Diarmuid Hogan, Conor Haugh, Jason McGahey, Matthew Carr (Principal).
Front row L to R: Clare O' Flaherty, Louise Hogan, Florrie Purcell, Evie Curran, Ian McSherry, Jonathan Horan, Derry Gardiner, Nance McCarthy.
Borrisokane Community College 12th October 2007
Parents AGM:
This takes place on Wednesday 17 th October in Borrisokane Community College at 7.30PM. Mr John Lonergan – governor of Mountjoy Prision – will address the parents.
Study Skills:
The majority of 5 th and 6 th year students took part in this programme last Thursday and Friday. The students found the course very helpful and hopefully the students will put the advice into action.
Students Council:
The chairperson and secretary of the students council Diarmuid Hogan and Conor Hough attended a training day in Nenagh last week. The training was delivered by Tipperary Regional Youth Services and the staff of North Tipperary VEC.
Golf:
The school was represented by Shane Ryan, Niall O Meara and Ross Ryan in the Munster schools golf championship at Limerick golf club last week. Thanks to Mr Killgallen for providing the transport.
1 st Year Hurling:
This team played Thurles CBS in the second round of the first year hurling competition. Despite a poor start the team emerged victorious on a score-line of 4-11 to 3-7. The panel of players is CJ Gavin, Shaun Gorman, Damien Hough, Padraig Kileen, Liam Murphy, Pauric O Meara, Peter Blessing, Aidan Boyle, Brian McGahey, Emmet Dwyer, Alan Flynn, Paul Flynn, Tadhg Gallagher, Matthew Harty, Nial Houlihan, Eanna Dooley, Nial Ryan, Patrick Ryan, Jack Loughnane, Thomas Hogan, Johnathan Horan, Gary McCarthy, Tom McLoughlin, Eanna McLoughney, Jim Minehan, Anthony Spillane, John Starr and Kevin Powell.
Soccer:
The senior and 1 st year teams traveled to Birr last week for challenge games in preparation for upcoming competition. The 1 st years were victorious but the seniors found the going tough.
Mid Term Exams;
The Junior Cert exams will begin on Thursday 18 th October with the Leaving Cert exams starting on Tuesday 23 rd October.
School Tour:
The annual foreign trip by 3 rd year students will begin on Wednesday 24 th October it will last for five days and will take in parts of Germany and Holland .
Borrisokane Community College 1st October 2007
Parents AGM:
The AGM of the Parents Association will take place on Wednesday 17 th October at 7.30pm in the Community College. The gathering will be addressed by John Lonergan – governor of Mountjoy prison. No officers will be elected on the night therefore all parents can come along and enjoy the talk, find out what the parents association is about and not feel they will be forced into accepting an officers position. For a long number of years the parents association has been a powerful positive influence in Borrisokane Community College . All parents especially those of students attending the college for the first time should make a special effort to attend.
Hospice:
A non uniform day raised approximately €1018 for the hospice. A cheque for this amount was presented to Florrie Purcell, Derry Gardiner, Claire O Flaherty and Nance McCarthy.
Transition Year:
These students are currently doing a first aid course under the guidance of Bill Boland – a Red Cross expert in first aid.
Study Skills:
This course is designed to help students be more organised in their approach to study. It gives guidelines on how to manage ones time, how to organise ones subjects, how to include revision and not just concentrate on homework. Many other skills are touched on also. Therefore the course is most worthwhile and all senior students should consider taking part. The first course takes place in the college on Thursday 11 th October. The date for a second course has yet to be finalised.
Lunchtime Activities:
In conjunction with North Tipperary sports partnership Hip Hop Dance and Boxercise have resumed at lunchtime.
Exchange students:
Our German visitors said “Aufwicdersehen” on Friday. All agreed they had a most enjoyable and educational trip. Well done to Ms Duffy, the students and parents who made the trip so worthwhile.
Staff Meeting:
A staff meeting will take place on Thursday 11 th October at 2.00pm.
Beginning of Year Service:
This will take place on Thursday 11 th October at 12 O Clock.
After School Study:
This takes place from 4.20pm-6.30pm four evenings of the week – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. This study is supervised by teachers and is proving very beneficial.
Borrisokane Community College 24th September 2007
1st Hurling:
The first year team played Colaiste Phobail Roscrea in the first round of the post primary competition on Tuesday. At the end of a high scoring game Borrisokane emerged victorious on a score line of 7-6 to 5-7. Borrisokane have a bye next week and will then play Thurles C.B.S.
Junior Camogie:
The junior panel took part in a 7 a side blitz tournament last week. Two teams took part in the competition and some very encouraging displays were given.
1 st Year Parent Night:
This will take place on Thursday 4 th October at 7.30pm in the Community College. The principal will address the parents at 7.30pm. Mr. Carr will outline the options and choices 1st year students and their parents will have to make in the weeks ahead. Afterwards the parents will have an opportunity to meet the teachers of first years.
German Exchange:
A group of German students and their teacher are currently visiting the school. This is a follow on from a visit to Germany by Borrisokane students last year. The German students attended some classes in Borrisokane Community College , sampled Irish culture e.g. played Gaelic football against 2 nd years. They visited the ploughing and further activities are arranged for next week.
Ploughing Championships:
The fifth and sixth year agricultural science students along with their teachers Mr. Conroy and Ms. O Sullivan travelled to Tullamore this week.
German Assistant:
A German person - Alexandra Rehn - joined the staff this week. She will work with the German students and should prove a great help to the students as they prepare for oral exams etc.
Transition Year Trip:
The Transition students along with Ms. Spillane and Ms. O Sullivan spent 3 days in Killary outdoor pursuits centre this week. The good weather helped all to have a most enjoyable time and the class spirit developed will help to make the year a very successful and worth while one.
Study Skills:
A study skills course for fifth and sixth year student will take place next week. Students who wish to take part should bring in €10 to their Year Head. A similar course will take place for third year student in November. The cost is also €10 and will be collected by Mr. Treacy – Year Head.
Borrisokane Community College German Exchange – German Students visit Borrisokane Community College and reside with their host families.
Back Row L to R: Timo Schorr, Lukas Kriem, Olivia Egan, Ciara Egan, Diarmuid Hogan, Kevin Wallach.
Middle Row: Ciaran Haugh, Ayse KuTahja, Claudia Kieninger, Julia Auger, Naike Knoth, John McSherry, Jason Kennedy, Matthew Carr (Principal Borrisokane Community College)
Front Row: Stephanie Korter (Teacher from Germany ), Lisa Duffy ( German Teacher Borrisokane Community College ), Louise Gavin, Marguerite Gavin, Leonie Burgmaier, Jenny Carroll.
Borrisokane Community College 10th September 2007
The Summer Holidays are long gone and everybody has returned full of energy and enthusiasm. For the ninety plus first years the first few nervous days are over and they are settling in to the routine of regularly changing rooms and teachers. The students entering 6 th year find it hard to believe that their final year has arrived. Now is the time to draw up ones plan for the year ahead and be determined to follow it. The part time job should be put aside by all 6 th year students keen to get the most out of their Leaving Cert. Between four and five hours per night should be spent on homework and study. As the saying goes “You only get out of something what you put into it”,
Leaving Cert Results:
The class of 2007 will be remembered for a long time in Borrisokane Community College while several students achieved well over 450 points the achievement of Philip Donnellan amassing over 800 points is truly unique. As a student in Borrisokane Community College Philip took part in all activities. He was a member of the hurling, football, and soccer teams. He played GAA for his club Shannon Rovers. He played Rugby with Nenagh Ormond. He played with the Tipperary Minor Football team and yet he found time to keep up with his studies. Philip was a leader among his classmates and his example made it easy for others to give of their best both in the classroom and on the field of play. All in Borrisokane Community College wish Philip and all the others in the class of 2007 the very best for the future.
Minor Hurling:
Congratulations to Joe Gallagher and Ciaran Hough who were part of the Tipperary Minor Hurling team which defeated Cork in the All Ireland final last weekend. A schools All Ireland medal would sit nicely beside the Minor one.
German Exchange:
Last April students from Borrisokane Community College along with their teacher Ms Duffy traveled to Germany and spent time with German students. Shortly the German students and their teacher will travel to Borrisokane. The German students will attend some classes in Borrisokane Community College , they will tour the area and they will live in the houses of the Borrisokane students who traveled to Germany last year.
Adult Education :
Enrolment for the courses recently advertised in the local papers will take place on Monday 17 th September in the Community College from 7.00pm-8.30pm. If you are unable to attend at that time you may ring the college at 067 27268.
Cairde:
The Cairde are a group of Leaving Cert students who help the first years to settle in to their new school. On the first day of school the Cairde came in and are assigned a number of first year students. The Cairde organized activities on the first afternoon to help the 1 st years to mix and get to know one another. Throughout the year but especially during the first few weeks the Cairde keep an eye out for the first years and help them to get their second level education off to a good start.
Prefects:
The prefects are a group of Leaving Cert students who help in the running of the school. The work they do includes helping to organize the queues at break time and lunch time. They help teachers with various activities from time to time. If they notice bullying or other unacceptable behavior they report to management. Prefects who take their role seriously make a big contribution to the orderly running of the school.
Senior Hurling:
The first round of the Munster schools senior “A” Hurling championship was played last Tuesday. St. Brogans of Bandon proved too strong for Borrisokane on the day winning comfortably on a score line of 1-16 to 0-7. While very little preparation had taken place for the match and the majority of the players had played for their club the night before St Brogans still looked a very useful team and some serious work must be done if Borrrisokane are to come through the losers group and retain their Munster title.
Adutlt Education:
If it was not possible for you to attend enrolment on Monday night and you would like to take part in a night class you can ring the school on 067 27268.
New Teachers:
A sincere welcome and best wishes to our new teachers.
Aoife Forde Irish
Eileen Forde Art
Con McGrath Religion
Geraldine Hennessy Special Needs
Borrisokane Community College 20 th September 2007
Talk:
A Representative from the Tipperary Institute visited the school last week to outline to interested students the courses on offer, the entry requirements and the job opportunities for those who successfully complete their courses.
Garda College :
A group of interested students traveled to an open day in the Garda College last week. The trip was very informative and enjoyable.
Camogie:
The senior team played Cashel in the first round of the senior league last week. The Borris girls were unlucky to be on the wrong end of a 3-4 to 2-6 score line.
Senior Hurling:
The senior team played New-Inn in a challenge game last Wednesday. While recording a comfortable win much work remains to be done if the team is to make progress in Munster .
Transition Year Trip:
On Monday last the transition years visited the Tipperary Institute. An enterprise day was arranged where students would get ideas for projects and would get direction on how to start their projects.
1 st Year Parent/Teacher Meeting:
An induction evening for parents of 1 st years will take place on Thursday 4 th October at 7.30pm. The parents will be addressed by the principal Mr. Carr at 7.30pm. He will outline what is happening at present and the choices the students will have to make later in the first term. The parents will then get an opportunity to meet the teachers.
BCC school notes for week ending 2 nd June'07
Visit: The visit of John Hayes and Fiona Steed to our school recently to speak to our LCVP students proved to be very interesting. The students were delighted to meet John in person and a lively discussion took place on the life of a professional rugby player. Fiona's contribution to the world of rugby was also acknowledged. The school much appreciated John and Fiona taking time out to visit our school to talk to the students
Graduation Service : This took place on Thursday 17 th May last with Fr. Michael Cooney and Canon Stephen Neill in attendance. Hopefully the Leaving Cert students will take on board some of the many valuable suggestions put before them on the night.
Transition Year Display Night: This took place on Monday last. Parents of Transition Year students were invited in to view the display of projects completed during the year and to view a performance of “High School Musical”.
Staff Meeting : A staff meeting takes place on Friday 1 st June. No students will be in attendance. The Junior and Leaving Cert exams begin on Wednesday 6 th June and full school uniform must be worn by all students.
BCC school notes for week ending 26 th May'07
Awards Ceremony : this take place on Tuesday 22 nd May with Mark O'Sullivan form Proctor and Gamble as the invited guest.
Summer exams: These begin on Wednesday 23 rd May.
Pink Day: The Students Council organized a Pink Day in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness. All students and staff wore something pink on this day and €805 was raised as a result.
Trocaire : The annual Trocaire Lenten Fast raised €3,700 and a cheque for same has been forwarded to Trocaire.
Flora Women's Mini-Marathon: Students, teachers and parents from BCC are taking part in the Flora Mini-Marathon in Dublin on June 4 th . A sum in excess of €4,000 is expected to be raised. The money raised alongwith €400 from a rounders match between staff and students will be forwarded to St. Theresa's School in Uganda . The teachers were comfortable winners of the said rounders match!
Happy Heart Weekend : Friday May 11 th – 13 th was Happy Heart Weekend. To mark the occasion twelve transition year students braved the inclement weather to sell Happy Heart pins for the Irish Heart Foundation. A total of €467.37 was raised. Thanks to all who supported them. Ann Riordan from the Irish Heart Foundation came to talk to Transition Year students about the work the Foundation does.
Athletics : Congratulations to all from Borrisokane Community College who participated in the recent Munster Athletic competition in particular Sara Kelly who came 2 nd in the Junior Hammer, Shauna Madden Murphy who came 3 rd in the Intermediate Hammer and Lisa Kelly who came 2 nd in the Intermediate Triple Jump. They go on to represent the school in the All Irelands on 2 nd June in Tullamore.
BCC school notes for week ending 19 th May 2007.
1 st Year Basketball : Congratulations to Borrisokane 1 st Year Basketball team who won the 1 st yr Schools Blitz in Roscrea. They defeated Thurles CBS 17-14 in an exciting encounter. Determination and a great team effort saw them worthy winners in the end. Team: Nicola Lillis(Capt), Katie Kennedy, Amanda Ryan, Leanne O'Meara, Niamh O'Shea, Aimee Heenan, Edel Lillis, Rachel Hobbs, April Hague, Ciara Fogarty, Katie Carr, Janet McCarthy, Nicola McGrath, Michelle Hough, Elaine O'Brien, Kelly Hodgins, Katie Egan.
Athletics : Borrisokane athletics team travelled to Waterford on 3 rd May to the girls East Munster Track and Field, their outstanding displays saw them qualify for the Munsters on May 19 th .
Team:
Juniors: Jenny Rafferty 1 st 100m, 3 rd 200m
Sara Kelly 1 st Hammer, 2 nd Walk
Intermediates: Jenny Carroll 2 nd Hammer, 3 rd Triple Jump
Shauna Madden Murphy 3 rd Hammer
Seniors: Eileen Kelly 1 st Hammer, 2 nd Walk, 2 nd Discus
Seachtain na Gaeilge : A “Seomra Caidrimh” was arranged for lunchtime on March 14 th . There was “caint, craic agus ceol” to the sweet tunes of Mundy – “If we go down to Mexico .” A question time for first years was held on Thursday March 15 th with the winners receiving Easter eggs.
Feile an Aonaigh 2007 : Congratulations to all who took part and well done to those who won awards. The Borrisokane winners were:
Senior Essay: Siobhan Hill, Gillian Brown, Emer Whelan
Young Poet: Sean Hartnett, Patrick Donnelly, Cian Burke, Stephen Williams, Dean Harrison, Charlie Hague
Art: Rachel Hobbs, Sean Hartnett.
Cultural Day 2007
Senior Debate: Borrisokane and Gaelcolaiste an Aonaigh were the finalists in the senior debate with the motion “The future of our World is Bleak,”. Borrisokane proposed the motion and were declared the winners after a very interesting debate. Patrick Heenan, Niamh Hilll and John Heenan represented Borrisokane.
Senior Public Speaking: Siobhan Hill was the winner of this competition. Her chosen topic was “ Irish as a Compulsory subject in the Leaving Cert.”
Short Story: Siobhan Hill and Rebecca Conroy were prize winners.
BCC school notes for weekending 5 th May'07
1 st Year Hurling : A match has been provisionally fixed for Thursday 10 th May'07 against Coachford.
Staff Meeting : A staff meeting is being held on Thursday 3 rd May'07 at 2pm. Buses at 1.45pm.
Rugby : Coaching has resumed for 1 st and 2 nd years.
Practical Exams : Leaving Cert practicals are taking place at the moment in Building Construction, Art and Engineering. Junior Cert practicals in Metalwork and Art are also taking place.
1 st Year Basketball Blitz : A blitz for students is taking place this week.
Junior Camogie : A junior camogie match is scheduled to take place next week.
Culture Day : The North Tipp V.E.C. Culture Day for 2007 took place in Borrisokane Community College on Tuesday 27 th March last. Participating schools were Borrisokane, Nenagh, Newport , Roscrea and Nenagh. Prizes were presented by Mr. David Leahy, C.E.O. The following are prizewinners from Borrisokane Community College :
Junior Art: Heather Donaldson (3 rd ). Senior Art: John D'Arcy (1 st ). Junior Craft: Ciara Hogan (2 nd ), Jessica Moran (3 rd ). Irish Senior Short Story: Siobhan nic An Chnoic (1 st ), Rebecca ni Chonrai (3 rd ). Senior Craft: Tara Guest (1 st ), Ann Cleary (3 rd ). Senior Short Story in English: Chloe Slingsby (2 nd ). Junior English Poetry: Ciara Hogan (2 nd ). Draughts: 1 st - team – Luke Hogan, Andrew Austin, Niall O'Meara, Conor Haugh.
Irish Debate: 1 st – team: John Heenan, Niamh Hill, Patrick Heenan. Senior Irish Public Speaking: Siobhan Hill (1 st ). English Best Drama: Borrisokane. Best Producer: Rita Walsh. Best Actor: Jason Kennedy. Best Actress: Zoe Doyle. Sets Award: Eibhlis Slevin.
BCC school notes for week ending 28 th April'07
Fitzgerald Cup Hurling : The U-17 team played Thurles CBS in Templederry on Wednesday last in the semi-final of the Fitzgerald Cup. Even though Borris led by 2 points at half-time Thurles ran out comfortable winners on a scoreline of 1-16 to 1-09.
Leaving Cert Orals : The Irish orals took place last week with the French and German taking place this week.
1 st Year Hurling : The 1 st years have commenced training for their upcoming Munster championship, the 1 st round of which should take place next week.
BCC school notes for week ending 21 st April'07
Exams : The Leaving Cert Oral Irish exam is taking place this week and the Junior Cert Home Economics practical exam is also taking place. The Leaving Cert. French and German exams will take place next week.
Bag Packing: The Parents Association have arranged bag packing in Dunnes Stores, Nenagh on 4 th /5 th May. Any parents interested in helping out should contact the school. Monies raised will be used to subsidize buses for extra curricular activities.
Gurteen : Transition Year students visited Gurteen Agriculture College recently as part of the Agricultural Module. The springtime activities of lambing and calving were viewed with interest. Whether the students will pursue a career in agriculture following the visit remains to be seen.
BCC school notes for week ending 21 st April'07
Exams : The Leaving Cert Oral Irish exam is taking place this week and the Junior Cert Home Economics practical exam is also taking place. The Leaving Cert. French and German exams will take place next week.
Bag Packing: The Parents Association have arranged bag packing in Dunnes Stores, Nenagh on 4 th /5 th May. Any parents interested in helping out should contact the school. Monies raised will be used to subsidize buses for extra curricular activities.
Gurteen : Transition Year students visited Gurteen Agriculture College recently as part of the Agricultural Module. The springtime activities of lambing and calving were viewed with interest. Whether the students will pursue a career in agriculture following the visit remains to be seen.
BCC school notes for week ending 31st March’07
Canon Fitzgerald Hurling: The college defeated Colaiste Phobail Roscrea in the 1st round of the Fitzgerald Cup competition on a scoreline of 2-19 to 2-3. In the next round the college will play Thurles CBS. Date and venue yet to be arranged.
Munster Senior Hurling Final: The senior team will play St. Brogans of Bandon in Fermoy this Wednesday 28th March at 12.30pm in the Munster Senior A Final. Having already captured the senior football title St Brogans will be favorites to complete the double. While training is going well a number of injuries over the weekend could make our task more difficult. Best of luck to all.
Cultural Day: The North Tipp VEC organises a cultural day each year. This year the event takes place in Borrisokane. Representatives of the other VEC schools will travel to Borrisokane on Tuesday to take part in English and Irish drama, Irish debating, public speaking, english debating as well as chess, draughts and art competitions.
BCC notes for week ending 24 th March'07
Safe Pass Course : A one day course is to be held at Borrisokane Community College on Wednesday 25 th April'07. Participants must be aged 16 or over on day of course. The course is being run by the Farm Relief Service Agency. Fee €85. Anyone requiring further details or interested in attending course please contact Sinéad/Maureen at 067-27268 as soon as possible.
Senior Cycle Options : Parents of 3 rd year and Transition year students are invited to a talk on Senior Cycle Option subjects at the college on Wednesday 21 st March at 8pm.
Senior Hurling: Borrisokane CC defeated St.Teresa's of Kanturk last week in the Munster semi-final in Rathkeale by 2-19 to 0-12. While the scoreline might suggest a comfortable win an improved display for the full 60 minutes will be necessary if the Munster trophy is to return to Lower Ormond . Opposition in Munster final is not known yet.
Easter Holidays: The school will close on Friday 30 th March. Normal school hours apply on this day. It will reopen on Monday 16 th April.
BCC school notes for week ending 17 th March'07
Safe Pass Course : A one day course is to be held at Borrisokane Community College on Wednesday 25 th April'07. Participants must be aged 16 or over on day of course. The course is being run by the Farm Relief Service Agency. Fee €85. Anyone requiring further details or interested in attending course please contact Sinéad/Maureen at 067-27268 as soon as possible.
Senior Cycle Options : Parents of 3 rd year and Transition year students are invited to a talk on Senior Cycle Option subjects at the college on Wednesday 21 st March at 8pm.
Camogie : A team of 1 st and 2 nd year students played the 1 st round of the County League last week. They drew 1-2 to 1-2 against Convent of Mercy, Tipperary Town . The 2 nd round of the league takes place this week in Ballinderry.
Senior Hurling : After a number of postponements the Munster senior semi-final is finally scheduled for Rathkeale on Tuesday March 13 th at 12.30pm. St. Teresa's of Kanturk will provide the opposition . Full report next week.
Athletics : Students travelled to the Munster Indoor Championships in Nenagh. The standards were very high and despite not being in the medal running, a few personal bests were achieved. Team: John Costello. Stephen Stack, Conor Hogan, Aoife Hogan, Jenny McGrath, Katie Walsh, Nicola McGrath, Sara Kelly, Louise Devany, Jenny Rafferty Aishling McKenna, Jenny Carroll and Ciara Dooley
BCC school notes for weekending 10 th March'07
Transition Years : These students are out on Work Experience for 2 weeks. This will give them a good idea of what will be expected of them when they join the work force.
5 th Year Irish : 5the year Irish students attended a drama presentation on Leaving Cert Poems – “Gáire agus Caoineadh Ó Luain go hAoine”. The drama was performed by Fibín – an Irish Puppet Theatre Company and took place in Moate last week.
Cultural Debate : As part of the Cultural Activities Programme a debate took place in Newport last week. Borrisokane opposed the motion “We live in a Selfish World”. Borrisokane were represented by Liam Kennedy (Capt.), Conor Haugh and Emma Sheridan. Unfortunately the motion was carried and it is difficult to disagree with the sentiments expressed in the motion.
Senior Cycle Options : A talk will be given on Senior Cycle Options in Borrisokane Community College at 7.30pm on March 21 st . This is important information for parents of 3 rd Year and Transition Year students.
1 st Year Soccer : The 1 st year team played St. Caimins of Shannon on Monday last in the 2 nd round of the Munster 1 st year schools competition. While defeated 1-0 the team gave a much improved performance and were unfortunate to concede a goal in the last quarter.
BCC school notes for week ending 3 rd March'07
Talk : A representative of LIT visited the school on Monday 26 th Feb to talk to 5 th year students on courses available in the college.
Senior Hurling : The senior team will play Kanturk in the Munster Senior A semifinal in Rathkeale on Friday 2 nd March at 12 noon.
Trip to London : 5 th year students who took part in the Christmas concert travelled to London with Ms. Shanahan, Mr. McLoughlinn and Mr. Lyons recently. A full programme of events and sights to visit was arranged beforehand. The trip was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Mamma Mia: Transition year students are traveling to the Point on Wednesday Feb 28 th to enjoy the musical Mamma Mia.
FAS exhibition : Interested students will have the opportunity of travelling to Dublin on 5 th March to research the requirements and skills necessary for various trades and other career opportunities.
Staff meeting: A staff meeting will take place on Tuesday 6 th March. Buses at 1.45pm.
Parent Teacher Meeting : A parent teacher meeting for parents of students of 1 st and 4 th years will take place on Thursday 1st March from 4.15pm – 6.45pm.
BCC school notes for week ending 17 th Feb'07
Enrolment Night : This will take place on Thursday 15 th February from 7.30pm. Please bring the enrolment form and birth cert. If this night does not suit please contact the school.
Senior Soccer : The senior team bowed out of this years Munster competition when defeated 1-0 by Limerick CBS. The Limerick school has won the competition for the last 3 years and included 3 Irish youth internationals. A very good display was given and all can feel proud of their efforts.
Mid-term : The school will be closed from Monday 19 th Feb to Friday 23 rd February inclusive.
1 st Year girls soccer : The 1 st year girls won the 1 st round of the Munster girls competition. The scoreline of 3-2 would suggest we're good to take our chances but a little tightening up in defence is called for.
Cross-country : Borrisokame Community College were well represented at the Cross Country Championships in Thurles on 31 st January. All participated to a high level despite not being in the running for a medal. Team: April Hague, Ciara Fogarty, Jenny Raferty, Louise Devaney, Robert Raleigh, Zack Slingsby, John Costello, Wayne O'Ryan, Aishling McKenna, Aoife Hogan.
School notes for week ending 10 th February'07
Enrolment Night : This will take place in the college on Thursday 15 th February'07 from 7.30pm to 9pm. If this time does not suit the application form along with a birth cert can be handed in at any time.
Mock exams : Junior Cert mock exams begin on Thursday 8 th February with the Leaving Cert mock exams beginning on Friday 9 th February.
Soccer: The senior soccer team will play Limerick CBS on Tuesday 6 th February in the Munster schools semi-final. Best of luck to them.
Camogie : Hard luck to the Junior girls who were defeated by Colaiste Colm from Ballincollig, Cork in the Munster Junior Final on Saturday last.
Hurling : The U-17 team had a good work out against Loughrea last week in preparation for the upcoming Canon Fitzgerald match against Colaiste Phobail, Roscrea.
BCC school notes for week ending 3 rd February'07
Open Night : This will take place in the college on Tuesday 6 th February at 7.30pm. The Principal will address the parents at 7.30pm, the Principal will outline how students are placed in classes, the subjects available and how and when option subjects are chosen.
Staff Meeting : A staff meeting will take place on Wednesday 7 th February at 2pm. Buses at 1.45pm.
Senior Soccer: The senior team had a very good win in the quarter final of the Munster schools competition last week. They defeated Tarbert Comprehensive by 1-0 and will play Limerick CBS in the semi-final on Tuesday 6 th February in Limerick . They are wished the best of luck.
Irish EU Science Olympiad : Following her excellent Junior Cert results in both Science and Maths Lisa Kelly is invited to participate in a competition to elect 2 teams to represent Ireland in EUSO 2007 in Germany . Lisa will sit a test in DCU on Saturday 3 rd February. Best of luck to Lisa in the competition.
Junior Camogie : Following their great win in the county junior semi-final last week the college will play South Tipp opposition in the final next Saturday. Opposition and venue not known yet.
Basketball Blitz : The college team played in a basketball blitz in Roscrea last week. The team defeated Nenagh in the Final. Well done to Ms. Cunningham and all the players.
Mock Exams : The Junior Cert mock exams will begin on Thursday 8 th February with the Leaving Cert mock exams beginning on Friday 9 th February.
Mid-Tern Break: The school will be closed on Monday 19 th February to Friday 23 rd February.
Borrisokane Community College notes for week ending 27 th January'07
Parent Teacher Meeting : The parents of 2 nd and 5 th year students will have an opportunity to meet the staff on Thursday 25 th January from 4.15pm to 6.45pm.
Open Night : Our open night will take place on Tuesday 6 th February'07 at 7.30pm. The Principal will address the parents of incoming 1 st years at 7.30pm., this will be followed by a tour of the school. The Principal's address is most important as he will outline the programmes, how subjects are chosen and how students are placed in classes. He will also outline the other educational and extra curricular activities that are available in the school.
Staff Meeting : A staff meeting will take place on Wednesday 7 th February'07. Buses at 1.45pm.
Mock Exams : The Junior cert mock exams will begin on Thursday 8 th February'07 with the Leaving Cert exams beginning on Friday 9 th February.
Camogie : The Munster Junior semi-final will take place in Ballinderry on this Wednesday 24 th January'07.
Soccer : The Munster Senior quarterfinal will take place in Tarbert on Wednesday January 24 th . It will be interesting to see how the Tipperary lads will fare against the big ball experts.
European Youth Parliament : Liam Kennedy, Jason Kennedy, Marie Ryan and Stephanie Gleeson will travel to Cork on Friday 26 th January to take part in a session of the European Youth Parliament.
Dáil na N'Óg: Jason Kennedy and Marie Ryan will attend a training day in the County Council Offices in Nenagh on Tuesday 23 rd January and will attend a gathering of Dáil na N'Óg later in February.
BCC notes for week ending 20 th January'07
Art Tour : 5 th and 6 th Year art students traveled to Dublin on Wednesday last to view sites of interest to the Senior cycle Art Programme.
Senior Hurling : The senior team got their preparation for the upcoming Munster semifinal underway with a challenge match against Portumna last week. The workout got some of the winter cobwebs out of the way and with an improvement in the weather serious preparation can now commence.
Staff Meeting : A staff meeting will take place on Monday 22 nd January'07. Buses at 1.45pm.
Parent Teacher Meeting : A parent teacher meeting for parents of 2 nd and 5 th year students will take place on Thursday 25 th January from 4.15pm – 6.45pm.
Senior Soccer : The senior team will play Tarbert Comprehensive in Tarbert on Wednesday 17 th January in the quarterfinal of the Munster senior schools competition.
Adult Education : Enrolling took place during the week. If you are interested and forgot to make contact you can still make enquiries to Sinead/Maureen at 067-27268/27808.
BCC notes for week ending 13 th January'07
Young Scientists Exhibition : 3 students Niamh Hogan, Lisa Kelly and Clare Doughan accompanied by their teacher Ms. O'Callaghan will travel to Dublin to exhibit a project at the Young Scientists Exhibition this week. The project to be presented is based on “The Effect of Windmills on the Flight Path of Native Birds.” 1 st year students will travel to Dublin on Thursday to view this project and many more. Best of luck to the girls and there is no doubt the experience will be of huge benefit to them in years to come.
Christmas Concert : This year the Christmas Concert was performed at night with the general public invited to attend. A large crowd attended and all thoroughly enjoyed the concert with its wide variety of acts. Well done to all the students who participated and helped on the night and well done also to the staff members who prepared them for the night. We also wish to thank our sponsors who generously supported the concert and hopefully this will become an annual event.
Adult Education Enrolment Night : There is an enrolment night for adult education classes on Monday 15 th January'07 from 7.30pm to 9pm. If unable to attend on the night please ring Sinead/Maureen at 067-27268/27808 for further details and information.
BCC school notes for week ending 23/12/06
School Concert : Final preparations for the school concert are taking place this week. Local national schools have been invited to view the concert during the day on Thursday. A public performance will take place on Thursday evening at 8pm in the college canteen. Everybody is welcome and a good nights entertainment is assured.
Junior Hurling : Borrisokane's interest in this years Munster Junior Championship came to an end in Feenagh on Wednesday last. A strong wind favoured Borrisokane in the 1 st half and a lead of 8 points did not prove sufficient. A few late scores saw Coachford emerge victorious on a score line of 4-12 to 4-9.
1 st Year Soccer : In the 2 nd round of the Munster 1 st year competition Borrisokane was defeated 5-0 by a strong Abbey CBS team from Tipperary Town . The lads can now concentrate on their hurling for the upcoming Munster championship.
Senior Soccer: The long journey to the South Coast proved successful as Borrisokane defeated St. Declan's from Waterford 2-0 in the quarterfinal of the Munster Senior schools competition. Their semifinal opponents will not be known until after Christmas.
Ice-skating : Transition and 5 th year students travelled to Limerick recently to experience the joys of skating. Despite many tumbles all were delighted with the experience and recommend the activity to all.
1 st Year Orienteering : The 1 st Years accompanied by their Cairde will travel to Portumna Forrest this week to experience the joys of orienteering. Hopefully none will get lost.
Holidays : The School will close on Friday 22 nd December at 1pm and reopen on Monday 8 th January 2007 at 9am.
Borrisokane notes for week ending 9 th December'06
Soccer: The senior team were defeated by Limerick CBS in the Munster Schools championship on Monday last. Despite the recent bad weather the Ardconey pitch was in excellent condition. The final score 6-0 was not an accurate reflection of the teams performance.
Croke Cup : A much stronger and more determined Templemore team saw off the Borrisokane challengein the 1 st round of the Croke Cup last week. The final score of 2-14 to 1-8 made Our Ladys comfortable winners.
Staff Day : On Friday next a staff training day will take place in the Abbey Court Hotel , Nenagh. There is no school for students that day.
Christmas Exams : The 2 nd and 5 th year exams will take place this week and end on Thursday 7 th December. Normal classes for all students will resume on Monday 11 th December. While some preparation for the school concert will take place over the next few weeks students will have normal classes as per their current timetable.
CAO talk : The career guidance teacher gave a very informative talk to the parents of Leaving Cert students on Wednesday night last. The CAO process and the filling up of the form were discussed. If any parents have further concerns they are welcome to contact the school and make an appointment to see the career guidance teacher.
Safe Pass Course : The college is running a 1 day Safe Pass course in the school on Tuesday 19 th December. If interested please contact Paula/Maureen at 067-27268/27808 for details of this day course. Fee for course is €75.
Borrisokane School notes for week ending 2 nd December'06
CAO forms : An information evening on completing CAO forms will take place on Wednesday 29 th November at 8pm in the Community College. The career guidance teacher will go through the form and explain the process of completion and the pitfalls to watch out for.
Inter-county Football : The Tipperary schools football team defeated Limerick in the 1 st round of the Munster championship. They will play Kerry in the semi-final this week. The school was represented by Phillip Donnellan and Shane Quinlan. Eoin Hogan and Jamie Burke will join the panel for the Kerry game.
Soccer : The senior team defeated the Crescent Comphrensive on a scoreline of 2 -1 in Limerick on Friday last. They will play St. Declan's of Waterford in the next round.
Table Quiz : The senior team of Siobhan Hill, Ronan Moran, Emer Whelan and Darragh McLoughlin took part in an interschools irish table quiz competition in Nenagh last week. In a very close contest the team were placed 3 rd .
8 th December: A school planning day will take place on 8 th December. No students will be in school that day.
Croke Cup : The U-15 team will play Our Lady's, Templemore in Nenagh this week. Full report next week.
You're a Star : Congratulations to 5 th Year student Catherine Harding on reaching the final of the Galway stage of the “You're A Star” competition. Catherine progressed to the final six and gave a very strong performance. When all the votes were counted she did not make it into the top two but can feel very proud of her efforts and no doubt she had a bright future ahead.
Borrisokane CC notes for week ending 25 th November'06
1 st Year Hurling : On Tuesday last the 1 st year team had a very comfortable win over Convent of Mercy, Newport in the Final of the 1 st Year B championship. The final score was 9-7 to 1-2. Team: C. Holland, S. Nevin, A. Darcy, C. Burke, P. Gavin, Z. Slingsby, S. Moriarty, S. Dooley, J. Costello. N. Houlihan, P.J. Cleary, J. Browne, I. McSherry, R. Raleigh, B. Donnelly, Subs: S. Stack, S. Hartnett, C. Mulqueen. E. Harding, S. Carroll, P. Singer, C. Hogan, M.O'Sullivan, R. Oakley, D. Hogan, D. McCarthy, J. Stanley.
Senior Hurling: On Wednesday last Borrisokane defeated Roscrea in the 1 st round of the Munster Senior Championship. In dreadful conditions the pitch at the Ragg held up well and a strong 2 nd half display saw Borris advance to the Munster semifinal on a scoreline of 1-16 to 1-10.
Cultural Debates : An Irish and an English debate on “Mankind is destroying the Environment” took place between Borrisokane and Roscrea on Thursday last. Borrisokane proposed the motion in both cases and after an excellent debate Borrisokane were adjudged the winners. The date or the motion for the next round is not known yet. English team: Emma Sheridan, Liam Kennedy, Conor Haugh. Irish team: Niamh Hill, Patrick Heenan, John Heenan.
Table Quiz : A team traveled to Nenagh on Thursday last to take part in a table quiz organized by Gael Linn. While the team did not win they were well placed in a very close contest. The team was Paddy Heenan, Eanna Hogan, Orla Murphy and Clare Kennedy.
Exams : The 1 st year Christmas exams will begin next Monday with the 2 nd and 5 th year exams starting on Tuesday 5 th December.
Scholarships : Well done to Lorraine Davis and Barry Cahalan on being awarded a scholarship of €20,000 each by U.C.D. Lorraine is following an Ag. Science degree course in U.C.D. and of all the students in her class she achieved the highest mark in Agricultural Science in her Leaving Cert. Barry is following an Environmental course and got the highest result in Geography of all the students in his class. Congratulations to Lorraine and Barry and to their teachers Mr. Conroy and Mrs. McLoughlin.
Metalwork : Congratulations to Lorraine Davis on achieving the highest mark by any girl in Engineering in the Leaving Cert of 2006. She will be presented with her prize by the Metalwork Teachers Association at a later date. Well done to her teacher Mr. Macdara McLoughlin.
Borrisokane Community College notes for week ending November 18 th .
Parent Teacher Meeting : The parents of 3 rd and 6 th year students will have an opportunity to meet teachers on Thursday evening from 4.15pm – 6.45pm.
Science Week : Transition Year students alongwith Ms. OCallaghan and Ms. O'Sullivan will travel to U.L. on Wednesday to take part in National Science week. Hopefully this will encourage more students to take up a combination of the four science subjects on offer at Leaving Cert.
Senior Hurling : The senior team will have its first outing of the year when they play Roscrea in the Ragg at 12 noon on Wednesday. The losers will play Kanturk, the winners will be in the Munster semi-final.
1 st Year Hurling : The 1 st year team defeated St. Brigid's. Loughrea in a challenge last Thursday. This team will play Newport in the County Final .
Christmas Concert : Auditions are currently taking place for the Christmas Concert which will be held on Friday 22 nd December.
Talk : First and third years had a talk on Relationships and Sexuality Education. The talks were informative and students were very pleased with the information and advice.
Certificate Night : A presentation of FETAC certificates was held recently. Candidates who were successful in FETAC assessments in Information Technology, Art/Craft/Design and Business skills modules were presented with their certificates on the night. Joseph Phelan, FETAC representative, travelled from Waterford and addressed the meeting before presenting the certificates. Michael Carroll provided light refreshments and an enjoyable evening was had by all.
Borrisokane Community College notes for week ending 11 th Nov'06
Rugby : The U-15 Boys will play Nenagh CBS on Friday Next. This is a relatively new activity and hopefully it will grow and some will progress to wear the red of Munster in years to come.
Soccer : The U-16 Boys will play ST. Michael's of Listowel in the Munster Competition on Friday.
TY Tour : All Transition year students will travel to Limerick on Wednesday 15 th November. This is part of National Science week and hopefully it will encourage many to follow a science career.
Study Skills : A talk for 3 rd years on Study skills will take place on Wednesday 15 th November. This talk can be very beneficial as it outlines to students how to organize their time and how to make good use of their time. All students are encouraged to attend this workshop. Fee €7.
Parent/Teacher Meeting : A meeting for parents and teachers of 3 rd and 6 th year students will take place in the college on Thursday 16 th Nov from 4.15 – 6.45pm
Third Year Tour : All the travellers returned safely after their continental trip. All reports indicate a very successful and enjoyable tour.
Hurling : The first years will play Loughrea in a challenge on Thursday next. The count down to the County Final is on so all players must practice their skills on their own as most club training has now ceased.
Music : Some first years will travel to Cork on Friday next to see the Cork Pops Orchestra. This orchestra play a mixture of popular and classical music.
Parents AGM : The AGM of the Parents Association will take place on Thursday 9 th Nov at 7.30pm. No jobs will be given out on the might so all Parents are encouraged to attend. A talk on Mental Health and Young Adolescents will be given. The speakers will be Dr. David Leahy and Orla Hegerty.
Borrisokane Community College notes for week ending 28 th October'06
Parents Association AGM : This will take place in Borrisokane Community College on Thursday 9 th November at 7.30pm. The guest speakers on the night will be Psychiatrist David Leahy and Orla Hegarty from the H.S.E. The topic for discussion will be “Mental Health and Teenagers” – Recognising the Symptoms and Outlining the Supports Available.
All-Star Awards : The nominations for the GAA Camogie All-Star Awards were announced last week. Included was 5th year student Michaela Morkan who is nominated for one of the midfield positions. Michaela is also nominated for Young Player of the Year. Well done to Michaela and hopefully she will be selected on the All-Star team.
Junior Hurling : This team defeated Causeway in the 1 st round of the Munster Championship last week. A strong performance in the opening 40 minutes built up a sizable lead. A lapse of concentration allowed Causeway to narrow the gap to two points. Final score: Borrisokane 4-17 Causeway 5-12. The college will play St. Brogans of Bandon in the next round.
Senior Camogie : This team defeated Tulla Convent of Mercy in the 1 st round of the Munster Senior competition. Despite the long journey a good display resulted in a comprehensive win and the team look forward to the next round with confidence.
Exams : The 3 rd year exams are in progress at the moment. They finish on Tuesday 24 th October and the foreign tour begins on Wednesday 25 th October. The Leaving Cert exams begin on Wednesday 25 th October and end on Friday 27 th October.
Borrisokane Community College notes for week ending 21 st October 2006
1 st year Induction meeting : At this meeting Mr. Carr will address the parents and explain the process for the selection of their option subjects. This selection will take place shortly after Halloween. Following Mr. Carr's talk the parents will have an opportunity to meet the teachers. The meeting will begin at 7.30pm sharp and will take place in the Assembly Hall.
Exams : The 3 rd Year exams begin on Thursday 19 th October and end on Tuesday 24 th October. The Leaving Cert exams will begin on Wednesday 25 th October and end on Friday 27 th October.
Junior Hurling : The college will play Causeway in Feenagh on Thursday next at 12.30pm in the 1 st round of the Munster Junior competition. There is no losers group therefore an improvement in form will be called for if we are to progress.
Junior Soccer : The girls junior team travel to Portumna this week to take on the Community College in a friendly. This team will play their first competitive match after the Halloween break.
Senior Camogie : The senior camogie team will take their first competitive outing of the year when they travel to Tulla to take on the locals in the 1 st round of the Munster Senior competition. Hopefully the Offaly/Tipperary combination will prove too strong for the Clare ladies.
3 rd Year Tour : The 3 rd year tour takes place from Wednesday 25 th October to Saturday 28 th October. Hopefully all will have a good time.
BCC school notes for week ending 14 th October 2006
1 st Year Hurling : The college defeated Rockwell in the 3 rd round of the 1 st year post primary competition. They play Cistercian College , Roscrea in the 4 th round this week with the winners almost certain to make the final.
Soccer : The senior soccer team drew 3-3 with the Community School , Birr last week. The U-16 team are playing on Monday next 16 th October.
Prayer Service : The Prayer Service to mark the beginning of the school year took place on Tuesday last. The College wishes to thank Fr. Michael Cooney and Rev Stephen Neill for their help with the service.
Transition Year : Swimming on Fridays has commenced for Transition year students. This is a very worthwhile activity and parents should encourage their children to take part.
Games at lunchtime : A number of activities are currently underway at lunchtime in the complex - Basketball takes place on Mondays and Badminton on Wednesdays. Outdoor activities are continuing as normal.
Fit Programme : Two activities under this programme will commence shortly, boxercise (box-exercise) and dance.
Junior Hurling : This team played Nenagh CBS in a challenge last week. The 1 st round of the Munster Championship will take place shortly. A big improvement in form is necessary if the team hopes to progress in this competition.
Parent Teacher Meeting : A meeting for the parents of 1 st years will take place on Thursday 19 th October at 7.30pm in the college. The Principal Mr. Carr will address the parents and outline the procedure in relation to subject choices and many other items. After this meeting the parents will have an opportunity to meet the teachers.
Borrisokane Community College school notes for week ending 7 th October'06
1 st Year Hurling : In the 2 nd round of the 1 st year post primary competition Borrisokane had a good win over Presentation, Ballingarry. The 3 rd round game is against Rockwell in New Inn on Wednesday 4 th October.
Taoiseach's Visit : An Taoiseach Bertie Ahearne visited the college on Monday last. He discussed the plans for the school renovation, had tea with staff and then toured the school and visited the canteen where he met students and said a few words.
Staff Meeting : There will be a staff meeting on Thursday 5 th October from 1.45pm – 4pm. Buses will collect students at 1.45pm.
ECDL : As part of the Transition Year programme students get the opportunity to take the ECDL exam. This involves sitting 7 separate modules. If a student is unsuccessful in a module in 4 th Year they may repeat the module in 5 th year. Students who were successful in ‘05/'06 were as follows: Gillian Browne, Eimear Darcy, Brendan Fogarty, Siobhan Hill, Diarmaid Hogan, Jason Kennedy, Ronan Moran, Timothy Spelman, Emer Whelan, Claire Comerford, Sandra Egan, Rebecca Hogan, Anne Cleary, Lorraine Burke, Philip Donnellan, Robert Dillon, Cathal O'Dubhlaoich, Fearghal Hill, Claire Foote, Siobhan Doyle, Carmel Prout and Lisa Larkin.
New Staff: The college welcomes new members of staff, Elaine Shanahan (Resource), Eileen Lyons (P.E.), Gerard Lyons (undergraduate doing Teaching Practice from Mary Immaculate College , Limerick ), Angela Haugh (Career Guidance), Margaret McDaid (French/German), Ramona Morgan (History/Religion) and Sarah Moore (Science/Maths).
BCC school notes week ending 30 th September'06
Junior Certificate Results : These were delivered on Wednesday week last and the standard was very high. The students and teachers were very pleased with the outcome. A continuation of the good work over the last three years should lead to further good results in the Leaving Cert.
Retreat : Over 40 Leaving Cert students attended a 1 day retreat in Castletown recently.The day proved very successful and well done to Sr. Nora and Ms. O'Brien for their work.
Senior Hurling : The seniors played Our Lady's, Templemore in a challenge recently. While many members of the senior panel were unavailable the work out was very beneficial and some further matches will take place in the coming weeks. The 1 st round of the Munster championship will be against Colaiste Phobal. Roscrea in mid-October.
TY trip : Transition year students travelled to Killary on Wednesday 20 th Sept until Friday 22 nd Sept. In previous years this trip laid the foundation for a successful year. The students get to know one another and develop a sense of purpose which helps make transition year a very worthwhile year.
Childcare Course : Anyone interested in doing a Childcare course FETAC level 5 please contact Paula/Maureen at 067 27268/27808 for further details.
1 st Year Hurling : The college played Colaiste Dún Iascaigh from Cahir in the 1 st round of the post primary 1 st year competition. A comfortable victory was achieved, the 2 nd round against Presentation, Ballingarry will take place this Tuesday in Ballingarry. Team: C. Holland, S. Nevin, A. Darcy, C. Burke, P. Gavin, Z. Slingsby, S. Moriarty, J. Costello, P.J. Cleary, B. Donnelly, S. Dooley , J. Brown, N. Houlihan, R Raleigh, I. McSherry. Subs: S. Stack, C. Mulqueen, C. Hogan, S. Hartnett , M. O'Sullivan, J. Stanley, D, McSherry.
Career Options Seminar : Some Leaving Cert and 5 th Year students travelled to Dublin on Thursday 21 st Sept. All the major colleges had stands and information on the content of courses and the points required for entry. Hopefully this information will motivate the students to work to the best of their ability and achieve the maximum from their Leaving Certificate.
Borrisokane Community College school notes for week ending 16 th September'06
Parents AGM : Please note that the AGM arranged for Thursday 14 th September has been postponed until early October. Further details at a later stage.
Cáirde : The schools “Cáirde” group is up and running. The “Cáirde” are a group of Leaving Cert Students who volunteer and are then interviewed. The group work with 1st year students and their duties include: looking out for bullying, making sure students feel safe in school, encouraging students to play games and to make new friends. The members of this year's group are as follows: Marc Rahmoune, Cian McLoughney, Declan Barrett, Freddie Williams, John Darcy, Philip Donnellan, Cathal Uí Dubhlaoich, Sarah O'Rourke, Deirdre Donaldson, Sandra Egan, Niamh Enright, Kathleen Ryan, Gráinne Donoghue and Sophie Donoghue,
You're A Star : Congratulations to Catherine Harding on her success to date in the “You're a Star” competition. Wishing her the best of luck in the next stage of the competition
U-21 Hurling: Congratulations to past pupils Alan Byrne, Darragh Egan, Ray McLoughney and Philip Austin who were part of the Tipperary U-21 team which drew with Kilkenny in the All-Ireland Final on Sunday last. Best of luck to the lads in the replay next Saturday.
Borrisokane CC school notes for week ending 3 rd June'06
Soccer : Borrisokane CC won the U-16 Midlands soccer League final on Wednesday last 24 th May. They beat LSU Banagher 4-1 in the final. Scorers: G. Houlihane(2), P. Kelly(1), O.G.(1). This team performed very well on the day and came away with a well deserved victory.
Intercounty Hurling : Cork defeated Tipperary in the All-Ireland Final replay on a scoreline of 3-8 to 0-9. Borrisokane CC was represented by Barry Cahalan, Eoin Hogan, Cathal Dooley, Eoin Gleeson, Darren O'Meara, Darrel Darcy and Michael Costello.
Borrisokane CC school notes for week ending 20 th May 2006
Whole School Evaluation : As you are aware a Whole School Evaluation by the Dept. of Education Inspectors took place before Christmas. The final report is now available. An information evening will take place on Monday 22 nd May at 9pm in the college. The Principal will give a presentation in which he will outline the findings and recommendations contained in the report. Copies of the report will be available on the night. All parents of present and future students are invited.
German Scholarship : Noelle Horan has been awarded a 3 week scholarship in Germany during the Summer. Noelle was awarded the scholarship based on her excellent results in Junior Cert German.
Intercounty Hurling : The Tipperary team will play Cork in the Munster Final in Fermoy on Wednesday evening 17 th May at 6.30pm. The school will be represented by B. Cahalan (Shannon Rovers), D. Darcy (Shannon Rovers), C. Dooley (Borrisokane), E. Gleeson (Kildangan), D. O'Meara (Shinrone) and E. Hogan (Kilruane). Best of luck to all.
County Minors : Congratulations to Eoin Hogan on helping the Tipperary Minor hurlers reach the Munster Final and to Philip Donnellan and Shane Quinlan who helped the Tipperary footballers into the Munster minor semi-final.
I.B.M. – Healthy Eating Day : Mrs. Hill in conjunction with Michael Carroll and his staff organised a “Fish Day”. I.B.M. supplied the fish and spoke to the students on the nutritional value of fish. The canteen supplied all students with a free dinner which was enjoyed by all. Some students had indicated that they never eat fish usually but having partaken on this day they now consider it an option. Well done to Mrs. Hill, Michael Carroll and all involved.
Summer Exams : The summer exams for 2 nd and 5 th year students will begin on Thursday 25 th May. The 1 st year exams will begin on Monday 29 th May.
Soccer : The U-16 boys team had a 7-1 victory over Banagher in the Hanrahan Cup semi-final last week. They will play Birr Community School in the final.
Borrisokane Community College notes for week ending 29 th April 2006
Staff Meeting : A staff meeting will take place on Wednesday 3 rd May from 2pm – 4pm. Buses will collect students at 1.45pm.
1 st Year Football : The Munster semi-final will take place in Rathkeale on Wednesday 26 th April at 1.30pm. Boherbuí from North Cork will provide the opposition. The winners will play Dromcollogher in the Munster Final.
1 st Year Hurling : The college will play Roscrea in the 1 st round of the Munster hurling championship next week.
Fitzgerald Cup Final : The college U-17 team will play Thurles CBS in the final of the Fitzgerald Cup in Templemore on Thursday 27 th April at 1.30pm.
Leaving Cert Geography : The leaving cert geography students accompanied by Mrs. McLoughlin and Ms. Farragher travelled to DELL on Monday last. The trip was most informative and everybody benefited from the experience.
Borrisokane Community College notes 8th April 2006
Healthy Eating Policy : The launch of our Healthy Eating Policy takes place on 26 th April, by our community dietician Kay Finn, in conjunction with BIM's sponsorship of a one day event in the school to promote the “Benefits of Seafood Consumption as part of a Healthy Balanced Diet”. On that day BIM's chef, Ian Mannix, will assist our canteen manager, Michael Carroll and his staff in the preparation of over 500 lunches and it is hoped that everyone will partake of the free culinary delights. During that morning each year group will attend a presentation outlining the benefits of seafood in the diet and are invited to enter a quiz for an MP3 player, based on nutritional information from the presentation and from leaflets already distributed to the students. Prizes for a fish poster competition which has been ongoing for the past two weeks will also be presented on the day, with an MP3 player for both Senior and Junior categories. Results of a recent survey of the eating habits of our students will also be published that day.
We would like to take this opportunity to extend a sincere “Míle Buíochas” to all who are associated with the formulation and implementation of our Healthy Eating Policy, particularly Michael Carroll, our canteen manager for his innovation and co-operation, his staff Carmel, Paula and Karen, Kay Finn, Senior Community Dietician with the H.S.E., for her advice and enthusiasm and our students for their willingness to adapt to change in their eating habits.
Seachtain na Gaeilge : Every year Conradh na Gaeilge organise a number of events which take place during the week of St. Patrick's Day. At this year's events Cathal Dooley took 1 st place in the short story competition. Fergal Hill achieved 1 st place in the essay competition and the following were highly commended – Freddy Williams (Short Story), Noelle Horan (Essay), Lynda Carroll (Senior Poetry), Ciara Dooley (Junior Poetry) and Ciara Hogan (Junior Poetry).
In the Art competition Dean Harrison, Jessica Moran, Aíne Brennan and Niamh Hartnett were highly commended.
Scholarships : Ciara Hogan and Siobhan Doyle were awarded scholarships to French College during the Summer while Noelle Horan and Olivia Egan were awarded German Scholarships.
Easter Holidays: The school will close at 12.20pm on Friday and reopen on Monday 24 th April.
Environmental Awareness Week: The Green School 's Committee whose slogan is “Join the Team, Keep the School Clean, Keep the Grass Green” have organised an Environmental Awareness Week which is taking place this week. The main activity will be to clean up the school and encourage students to use the bins and avoid unnecessary littering. This is good practice and is to be highly commended.
Culture Day : This took place in Newport Vocational School on Thursday 20 th March last. Students took part in drama and public speaking competitions. James Feighery was awarded Best Supporting Actor and Christopher Staunton received a Merit award in the drama category. John Heenan and Jason Kennedy took 1 st and 3 rd prizes respectively in the public speaking competition.
Safe Pass Course : A safe pass course will be held in Borrisokane Community College on Thursday 4 th May. A person must be 16 years old or over on or before this date to participate in this course. Course fee is €70. Further details can be obtained by contacting 067 – 27808 or 067 – 27268.
Borrisokane Community College notes 25 th March 2006
Subject Choice : Parents of students entering Senior Cycle are invited to a meeting in Borrisokane Community College on Wednesday 22 nd March at 8pm. The options of Transition year, LCA, LCVP and ordinary Leaving Cert will be outlined. This is an important meeting especially of parents of the current Junior Certs as taking the right programme next year could have a major influence on the students success later on.
Staff Meeting : A staff meeting will take place on Wednesday March 22 nd at 1.45pm.
Tipperary Senior Football : The Tipperary Vocational Schools senior football team were defeated by Cork in the Munster Final replay in Fermoy on Thursday last. The school was represented by Darrel Darcy, Gordan Harding, Cathal Dooley and Shane Quinlan.
Boys soccer : This team drew 1-1 against Birr last Wednesday in Borrisokane in the Midland 's U-16 soccer league.
Girls Soccer: Both the 1 st year and Junior teams defeated Castletroy in the Munster League last week. Both teams performed well on the day.
Senior Hurling : The Munster semi-final will take place in Cahir on Thursday 23 rd March at 12.30pm. Our opponents will be St. Brogan's of Bandon. The winners will qualify to play Roscrea in the final.
Fitzgerald Cup Hurling : Borrisokane CC will play Our Lady's Templemore in Nenagh at 1pm on Wednesday 22 nd March.
Junior Hurling All-Ireland : Borrisokane 3-10 St. Brigid's Loughrea 3-13
Despite a gallant effort our Junior hurlers were defeated by St. Brigid's of Loughrea in Banagher on Sunday last. This team produced some splendid displays all year and while not winning the ultimate prize the team and manager Macdara McLoughlinn can take great pride in their years work.
1 st Year Football : The 1 st year team have qualified for the Munster semi-final where they will play the winners of Boherbue Community College or St. Theresa's of Kanturk.
Borrisokane CC notes 11 th March'06
Hurling: All-Ireland Final – All roads lead to Banagher on Sunday next for the All-Ireland Junior Hurling Final where Borrisokane CC will play St. Bridgets of Loughrea at 3pm. These schools met in one final previously with Borrisokane emerging victorious after a replay. On the way to the final Borrisokane put in some impressive performances and hopefully another good display on Sunday will see the All-Ireland title return to Lower Ormond.
Inter-County Football : The Tipperary school team drew with Cork on Saturday last in the Munster A Football Final. The replay has yet to be arranged. The school was represented by Gordon Harding, Cathal Dooley, Darrel Darcy and Shane Quinlan.
Transition Year: These students are currently on Work Experience and the school would like to thank all the employers for facilitating them.
Exam Fees : Junior and Leaving Cert Exam fees are now due. Junior Cert - €88. Leaving Cert - €92
1 st Year Football – This team defeated Abbeyfeale in Cappamore on Tuesday last. They now play Askeaton in the Munster semi-final on Tuesday.
Borrisokane School notes week ending 4 th March 2006
VEC Concert : On Monday last 27 th February, a daytrip to Limerick was organised for the students who took part in the VEC concert held last October. A great day was had by all.
Junior Hurling : Well done to the Junior Hurlers on qualifying for the All-Ireland Final where their opponents will be St. Bridget's, Loughrea. The final will take place on Sunday 12 th March. While a final score of 1-13 to 1-3 looks impressive much work remains to be done if the All-Ireland title is to return to Borrisokane.
Camogie : Commiserations to the Senior Girls on their defeat by Rathdowney in the All-Ireland semi-final. On the day Rathdowney were stronger and were worthy winners.
Talks : A member of the Garda Siochana spoke to all classes regarding Substance Abuse during the last week. All adults and especially parents have a duty to know where their children are, who is looking after them and how they spend their money. The idea that all money earned from part-time work should be spent on socialising is not to be recommended.
Study: Please note that study has restarted for students from 3.50pm – 6pm Monday to Thursdays. We would encourage as many students as possible to avail of this. A bus service is provided afterwards.
BCC school notes for week ending 11 th February 2006
Camogie: Congratulations to the Senior camogie team on defeating Lismore in the Munster Final on Saturday last on a scoreline of 2-10 to 2-4. Well done to Mr. Kelly, Ms. Lyons and all the panel.
Munster Junior Hurling Final: This will take place in Feenagh on Friday next at 1.30p.m. This team has defeated Bandon and Roscrea to date and another big performance will be needed if the Munster Cup is to return to Borrisokane. Dromcolliher will provide the opposition and with many players from All-Ireland club champions Newtownshandrom their hopes are high of capturing their 1 st Munster title. A great game is in prospect and hopefully Borrisokane will advance to the All-Ireland semi-final.
Mid-term Break: The school will be closed to students all of next week February 13 th -17 th .
Retirement Function : A function to mark the retirement of Liam Heffernan and Jim Kilgallon took place in Coolbawn Quay on Friday night last. The calm, peaceful and tranquil surroundings reflected the personalities of the two men who gave close to 40 years each in Borrisokane. We wish them many years of well earned retirement.
Athletics : Congratulations to Jennifer Rafferty, Niamh Larkin and Aishling McKenna on achieving 3 rd place in the County Cross Country competition in Thurles recently.
Substance Use Awareness Week : During the week of February 20 th talks will be arranged for students on the dangers of getting involved in drug use. The issue of alcohol and cigarettes as gateway drugs will be addressed, a talk for parents will also be organised. Further details to follow.
BCC school notes for week ending 4 th February 2006
Junior Hurling : Borrisokane 3-15 Roscrea 0-8
Borrisokane had a good win over Colaiste Phobal, Roscrea in the Munster Junior semi-final played in Toomevara on Wednesday last. The final versus Dromcolligher will be played on Friday 10 th February. Time and venue still to be agreed. There were many fine displays on Wednesday. A repeat performance will be necessary if Borrisokane are to regain the Munster title. Team: B. O'Meara (Knockse), N.Reddan (Borrisokane), K. McNamera (Shinrone), B. Fogarty(Lorrha), K. McLoughney(S Rov), J. Gallagher (Kiladangan), A. Hogan (S Rov), D. Morkan (Shinrone), C. Haugh (Lorrha), D. Bevans (Shinrone), E. Gleeson (Kiladangan), E. O'Meara (Lorrha), B. McNamera (Shinrone), R. Glesson (Kiladangan), G. Houlihan (Lorrha).
Senior Hurling : The senior team played Banagher on Thursday last. While Banagher emerged victorious Borrisokane's preparations for a Munster semi-final versus St. Brogan's of Bandon are well underway. When the Junior members rejoin the panel real competition for places should ensure that minds will be concentrated for the Munster semi-final in early March.
U-16 Soccer : The college team was defeated by 2-0 on Friday last in Clonmel in the quarterfinal of the Munster cup. While short a number of players due to injury and county commitments Borrisokane were well in the match until a late goal ensured their exit.
Camogie : The postponed Munster Camogie Final will take place next Saturday at the Ragg at 1.30pm.
Mock Exams : These begin on Thursday for both Junior and Leaving Certs. If students are to concentrate for up to 5 hours a day it is important to get a good sleep and a good breakfast.
Borrisokane School Notes for week ending January 28 th .
Senior Camogie : Best of luck to the Senior Camogie team in their final against Lismore, Waterford on Saturday next.
Open Night : Fifth and Sixth class Primary School students and their parents are invited to an Open Night on Tuesday January 31 st at 7.30pm. The Principal will give an address at 7.30pm. This will be followed by a guided tour.
Ladies Soccer : The first year and Senior girls soccer team had big wins in their games on Thursday last against Pallaskenry. The first year and junior soccer teams have further games this week.
Transition Year : The 4B class travelled to the leisure centre in Roscrea on Monday where a very enjoyable day was had by all.
Parent/Teacher Meetings : A meeting for parents of 2 nd and 5 th Year students will take place on this Thursday evening January 26 th from 4.15pm to 6.45pm.
BCC school notes for week ending 21 st January 2006
Mock Exams : These exams will begin on Thursday 2 nd February. As these exams reflect what happens in the Leaving Cert and Junior Cert it is important that students prepare properly and that they make every effort to get the best possible result. The exams will finish on Friday 10 th February.
Mid-Term Break : This takes place from Monday 6 th February to Friday 10 th February. There is no school for students that week.
Senior Hurling: Preparations for the Munster semi-final against St. Brogan's of Bandon are getting under way. On the evidence of recent challenge matches a big effort will be needed if the team is to progress to a Munster Final.
Junior Hurling: This team will play Colaiste Phobal, Roscrea on Wednesday 25 th January on the Munster semi-final.
Young Scientist Exhibition: 3 students, Siobhan Hill, Gillian Browne and Emer Whelan and their teacher Ms. O'Callaghan spent most of last week at the R.D.S. in Dublin. Their project “The Effect of Ipods on the Ear” was well presented and most interesting. The experience proved most worthwhile and will encourage the girls and others to take part again next year.
BCC school notes for week ending 17 th December 2005
House Exams : The 1 st year core subject exams will take place on Wednesday 14 th December and Thursday 15 th December. The 2 nd year exams will begin on Friday 16 th December and the 5 th year exams on Monday 19 th December.
School Concert : The school concert will take place on Thursday 22 nd December. The school will close on Thursday 22 nd December and will reopen on Monday 9 th January 2006.
Inter-County Football : The Tipperary Vocational Schools team defeated Roscommon in the All-Ireland B Final on Sunday last in Banagher. The final score was Tipperary 2-12 to Roscommon 0-3. Borrisokane Community College was represented by Darrel Darcy, Gordan Harding and Cathal Dooley.
Camogie : The Intermediate team beat St. Flannan's of Ennis in the Munster League replay match by 3-07 to 4-0. This was a very good team effort.
Levy : Just a reminder for some parents that the school levy is still outstanding.
Senior Girls Basketball 2005/2006
The North Tipp VEC senior girls basketball tournament was held in Roscrea on Thursday last 17 th November. The Borrisokane girls travelled to Roscrea with great optimism and the hope that they would successfully defend their title.
Nenagh and Roscrea were to prove the toughest matches in the league stages. The Borrisokane team went down by 8 points to Roscrea in the group stage and beat Nenagh by a similar margin, to set up a final showdown with Roscrea.
Having played some great basketball the Borris girls were let down in front of the basket on numerous occasions but this was put right in the final. Having found our shooting range the Borrisokane team emerged victorious by 1 basket in a vary close competitive affair and were crowned Senior champions for a second year in a row. Michela Morkan's fine baskets, Amanda Burke's spirit and great running by Lorraine Davis, Mairead O'Meara and Marion Ryan was the difference between the two sides in the end.
Team: Amanda Burke (Capt.), Lorraine Davis, Mairead O'Meara, Michela Morkan, Marion Ryan, Kellie O'Brien, Andrea Davis, Sophie Donoghue, Lisa Fox, Anne Cleary and Kate McKenna. Coach: Orla Cunningham. Principal: Matthew Carr.
Missing from photo: Michela Morkan, Marion Ryan, Kellie O'Brien.
Borrisokane Community College notes for week ending November 19 th.
Parent Teacher Meeting: A Parent Teacher Meeting for 3 rd and 6 th year students will take place on Thursday November 17 th from 4.15pm to 6.45pm.
Junior Hurling: In the 1 st round of the Munster Junior Championship Borrisokane defeated old rivals Bandon on a scoreline of 4-10 to 1-14. The semi-final opponents are not known yet but an improved performance will be necessary if the team is to reach a Munster Final.
Bishops Visit : Bishop Willie Walsh visited the school on Monday 13 th November and spoke to Leaving Certificate students.
German Debate : The german debating team of Noelle Horan, Olivia Egan, Claire Comerford, and Elaine Heenan opposed the motion “Essollte nur Ko-Edukative Schulen Geben” (There should only be co-educational schools). Borrisokane were successful. The opposition were St. Mary's Carlow and the debate took place in the Seville Lodge Education Centre, Kilkenny.
“Trath na gCeist”: As part of Feile na Samhna the senior team of Siobhan Hill, Emer Darcy, Emer Whelan and Gillian Browne represented the school at “Trath na gCeist” in Nenagh. While not successful a very credible performance was given.
1 st Year Exams: The 1 st year exams in option subjects will take place on the week beginning Monday 28 th November.
Senior Hurling:
On Sunday next April 17 th Borrisokane CC will play Athenry of Galway in the All-Ireland Vocational School “A” Senior Hurling semi-final in Pearse Stadium, Galway at 1.45pm.
Following on from a good win over Bandon in the Munster Final momentum is building and hopefully the college will advance to another All-Ireland final.
Well done to all in overcoming Athenry in the All-Ireland Senior “A” Hurling semi-final at Pearse Stadium on Sunday last. The Final will take place in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny on Sunday next at 1.45p.m. Hope you will be able to support us and that we can make your trip worthwhile.
Borrisokane School notes week ending 23 rd April'05
Orals: The Leaving Cert Oral Irish, French and German are taking place at the moment. They are the first signs that the Leaving Cert. is here and that the time for serious effort is at hand.
Senior Hurling
History was made at Nowlan Park, Kilkenny on Sunday last 24th April when Borrisokane Community College won the All-Ireland Senior “A” title for the very first time. It proved to be third time lucky for Borrisokane as Banagher and Thomastown had previously defeated Borris in finals. After a closely contested encounter Borris emerged victorious on a scoreline of Borrisokane 2-9, Johnstown 0-8. Having come close in recent years the victory was all the sweeter and hopefully many more victories will follow in the years ahead.
Well done to all involved.
Soccer
First Year Shannonside Girls Soccer final.
Borrioskane CC 2 St. Flannans, Ennis 1
Borrisokane won their first ever first year trophy thanks to a goal in either half from striker Nicolette Finn. Borris played with the aid of the wind in the 1 st half and were totally dominant. The striking pair of Emma Mulqueen and Nicolette Finn were in top form however luck wasn't on their side as a number of chances went closely wide and were saved by the Flannan's goalkeeper. The break through came 5 minutes before halftime, Emma Mulqueen brilliantly lobbed the outcoming goalkeeper and as the ball approached the goal line Nicolette Finn applied the finishing touch. St. Flannan's started the 2 nd half strongly and the Borrisokane defence were under severe pressure. The defence was breached 15 minutes into the half, this then spurred the Borrisokane girls into life. A number of chances went a begging before Nicolette Finn scored a top quality goal which proved to be the winner.
Team: M.Coultard, S. Powell, J. Hogan, M O'Meara, A. Hogan, C. Dooley (Capt.), J. Hodgins, T. Hogan, N. Finn, E. Mulqueen, K. Tynan. Subs: N. Hartnett, J. Tynan, A.Hogan, C. Daly, N. Maher.
May 16th 2005
Transition Years : Mock interviews are taking place this week for all transition year students. These interviews help students to think out what their plans are for the next two years and to draw on their experiences in transition year, to get the best possible results in their Leaving Certificate.
The transition year presentation night will take place on Wednesday 25 th May at 8pm. All parents are invited and usually a most enjoyable night is had by all.
Leaving Certificate Graduation : This ceremony will take place on Thursday 26 th May at 8pm. All parents are invited to this special occasion to mark the end of five or six years of secondary school.
Award Ceremony: This will take place on Tuesday 24 th May. This ceremony marks student achievements in non-academic areas over the past year.
1 st Year Tour: This will take place on Tuesday 17 th May. The students will visit Athlone Leisure Complex along with Mr. Carr and Ms. Hill. They will take part in bowling, quazer, cinema and of course shopping.
Athletics: On Wednesday 4 th May last eight of our students travelled to Waterford for the East Munster Track and Field Athletics. The athletes had a hugely successful day and 6 of them have qualified for the Munster Track and Field Athletics in Cork on Saturday 21 st May. So successful were the girls that they missed out on the best overall school cup by only one point. Well done to all involved and to Mr. John O' Farrell and Mrs. AnneMarie Kelly who travelled with the girls.
Medal winners:
Senior girls hammer – Sabrina Larkin 1 st . Senior girls discus – Sabrina Larkin 2 nd .
Junior girls hammer – Jenny Carroll 1 st . Inter girls hammer – Eileen Kelly 1 st .
Junior girls pole vault – Lisa Kelly 1 st . Junior girls triple jump – Lisa Kelly 1 st .
Junior girls high jump – Lisa Kelly 1 st .
Junior girls relay team – Lisa Kelly, Jenny Carroll, Nicolette Finn, Ciara Dooley 3 rd .
Minor girls 100m sprint – Ciara Dooley 3 rd .
Junior girls javelin – Nicolette Finn 3 rd .
Senior Girls Soccer at Borrisokane
The senior squad followed their victory in the U-15 competition last year with a great win over Pallaskenry in the U19 Shannonside League on Wednesday last May 11 th in UL. In a very tough, competitive battle the Borrisokane girls created the best chances in the first half but the half-time score was 0 – 0. Pallaskenry had weathered the storm well. The Borris girls soaked up a lot of pressure in the first 15 minutes of the second half and just when it looked like things were swinging in Pallaskenry's favour Vanessa Austin produced a cool finish to lob the keeper and put Borris 1-0 ahead. Lorraine Davis had gone close to scoring on a couple of occasions from free-kicks and it was from one of these free-kicks that Borris were to score their second. Melissa Austin latched on to a well delivered ball into the box and steered it to the net. 2 – 0.
At this stage Borrisokane were well in top and playing some great passing football. It was inevitable that there would be more goals. Again Lorraine Davis and Vanessa Austin were involved. Lorraine produced a fine delivery from a corner and Vanessa met it at the far post with a header. Brilliant goal, 3 – 0 to Borrisokane. By now it was just a question of how long before the celebrations could start but the Borris girls were not finished yet. It was fitting that Lorraine Davis would have the final say as she found the bottom corner with a well placed shot from just inside the box. 4 – 0 .A brilliant team performance and a great victory, well deserved. The girls showed great team spirit and commitment and were the deserved winners in the end. In only the second year of competitive soccer in Borrisokane CC to have collected two titles in two years is a remarkable achievement and this was highlighted by the chairman in his presentation speech.
Final Score: Borrioskane CC 4 – 0 Pallaskenry
Borrisokane CC: K. Ryan, M.Austin, T. Wallace, K. Seymour, A. Davis, A. Bourke, M. Ryan, L. Davis, A. Cordial, V. Austin, S. Larkin (Capt.)
Subs: M.Morkan, F. Ryan, A. Cleary, S. Donoghue, G. Donoghue.
Borrisokane Community College Senior Ladies Soccer Champions.
Back row (l to r): Matthew Carr (Principal), Sophie Donoghue, Vanessa Austin, Tara Wallace, Andrea Davis, Ann Cordial, Mickaela Morkan, Orla Cunningham (Coach)
Front row (l to r): Karen Seymour, Ann Cleary, Lorraine Davis, Grainne Donoghue, Sabrina Larkin (Capt.), Amanda Bourke, Melissa Austin.
Missing form photo: Kathleen Ryan, Fiona Ryan, Marian Ryan.
Borrisokane School notes for week ending 28 th May'05
Graduation Service: The Leaving Certificate Graduation Service will take place in the college this Thursday evening 26 th May at 8pm. All parents/guardians are invited.
Summer Exams: The summer exams for 5 th and 2 nd years will begin this Thursday May 26 th . The 1 st year exams will begin on Monday May 30 th .
Transition Year: All transition year students took part in interviews last week. This will go towards their final assessment for the transition year programme. On Wednesday 25 th May the transition year students are putting on a drama production for parents. A presentation of certificates will take place afterwards.
Students Council: The students council took part in a tour on Monday 23 rd May to Pallas Karting Centre, Tynagh, to mark the end of a very successful year. Elections for next years students council will take place during the week.
Hope Foundation: Transition year students presented a cheque for €360 to the Hope Foundation last week.
Youth Group: The Youth Group held their presentation night last Tuesday. All students and parents attended. On Friday morning last the Youth Group accompanied by Ms. Bergin and Jacqueline Carroll travelled to Oakpark Adventure Centre in Wales. On Saturday morning all returned home after a very enjoyable day.
Borrisokane School Notes week ending September 17th.
Now that we are well into September all are back and settled in. The Leaving and Junior Cert Exams next Summer seem in the distant future but now is the time to get organised , draw up your study timetable and make a determined effort to implement it.
An enrolment/information night for adult education courses on offer was held on Monday 12 th September at Borrisokane Community College. If you were unable to attend that night and are still interested in doing one of our courses please contact Maureen 067 – 27808 or Paula 067 – 27268.
All – Ireland Success: Well done to John O'Farrell and all at Borrisokane Athletic Club on the success of the 4 x 100 relay team at the Community Games in Mosney recently. The five member team were Ciara Dooley, Nicolette Finn, Sarah Kelly, Amanda Nevin and Olivia Hogan. Ciara, Nicolette and Sarah are students of Borrisokane Community College. The parents of Amanda , Noreen Murphy and Brendan Nevin, along with the parents of Olivia, Paula Quinlan and Ailbe Hogan, were also past students of this school. To reach an All-Ireland final is a great achievement and to be successful on the day is something to be treasured. Well done to all and we wish you further success in the future.
Parent Association A.G.M. : This will take place in the college on September 26 th . Fr. Shay Casey of Athlone IT will be the guest speaker.
Last year the Tipperary Institute organised a poetry competition. Over 2200 entries were received. 80 of these are now published in a book called “Connecting with Places – the Tipperary Institute Kavanagh Centenary Youth Anthology”. Lynda Carroll has a poem “My Lake” published in this book. Well done to Lynda and her teacher Mrs. Rita Walsh.
Healthy Eating: Representatives of the staff, students, parents, canteen management and Dietician Kay Finn drew up a healthy eating programme for Borrisokane Community College. This programme is being implemented at present and many are very pleased with its success to date.
Borrisokane Community College notes for week ending 1 st Oct'05
Safe Pass Course: A Safe Pass Course is being held on Tuesday 25 th October at Borrisokane Community College from 8am – 5pm. Fee is €70. If interested please contact Maureen Dooley, Borrisokane Community College 067-27808 or 067-27268.
A Transition Year trip to Killary Outdoor Education Centre, Leenane, Co. Galway took place last week. A good time was had by all. Hopefully a good team spirit was developed and this will lead to a successful year in Transition.
Senior Hurling: Borrisokane Community College played Our Lady's Templemore on Tuesday last. Following a good display Borrisokane emerged victorious on a scoreline of 4-17 to 2-15. On Friday last the senior team played Portumna Community School. Another victory was achieved on a scoreline of 2-12 to 2007. With some players still to join the panel hopes are high for another successful year.
Higher Options Conference: Senior students travelled to Dublin to this conference on Thursday last. Having acquired the information on courses of interest they can now work towards achieving the required results.
VEC Music Concert: This will take place in the Abbey Court Hotel on Wednesday October 19 th . Rehearsals are taking place at the moment. A group of students from other schools involved came to Borrisokane Community College last Friday for one such rehearsal. Other rehearsals will be held in Nenagh and Roscrea.
New Staff members
Kate Canty P.E.
Joanne Lynch Geography
Sinéad Farragher Irish and Geography
Maire Hanly Home Economics and Religion
Angela Butler Learning Support
Antoinette McLoughlin Classroom Assistant.
All are wished a long and successful career in Borrisokane.
Borrisokane Community College notes for week ending 15 th October 2005
Safe Pass Course:
A Safe Pass Course is being held on Tuesday 25 th October at Borrisokane Community College from 8am – 5pm. Fee is €70. If interested please contact Maureen Dooley, Borrisokane Community College 067-27808 or 067-27268.
Senior Camogie:
The senior camogie team began this year's campaign in the Munster School's Intermediate League with an impressive victory over St. Joseph's Borrisoleigh on a 6-14 to 4-3 scoreling. This was a good performance for a first outing but there is still room for improvement if they hope to advance in the league. There are four groups of three teams with the winner in each group advancing to the knockout stages. Borrisokane's next match is a home fixture against St. Flannan's Ennis who are reported to be a good team, though they are young. Borrisokane lined out as follows: Emma Mulqueen, Sophie O'Donoghue, Karen Seymour, Anne Cordial, Marie Ryan, Andrea Davis, Vanessa Austin, Amanda Burke, Michaela Morkan [2-7, (1-4 frees)], Marian Ryan (0-1), Lorraine Davis (Capt.), Fiona Ryan (1-0), Ann-Marie Quinlan (1-0), Niamh Enright (1-1), Anne Cleary (0-1). Subs: Kathleen Ryan, Antoinette King, Sinead Cahalan.
Hurling:
The 1 st Years had a good win over Roscrea Community College, in the 2 nd round of the Tipperary 1 st Year league. They now play Nenagh CBS this week and a win here will see them progress to a county semi-final. The senior hurlers will begin the defence of their All-Ireland title against Causeway of Kerry in Rathkeale on Wednesday of this week. Last year the college also played Causeway in the 1 st round so hopefully the beginning and the end this year will be the same as last year.
1 st Year Parent Induction evening:
This will take place in Borrisokane Community College on Thursday October 20 th at 7.30pm. This meeting helps parents and teachers to get to know one another and lead to a good working relationship between school and home.
Rugby Coaching;
This is continuing for 1 st and 2 nd Years with Rugby Development Officer Paul Collins taking charge.
Concert:
The VEC music concert will take place in the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh on Wednesday October 19 th . Students from VEC schools are preparing diligently at the moment.
Borrisokane Community College notes week ending October 22 nd .
5 th and 6 th Year Trip: An Open Day was held in UL and Limerick IT on Tuesday 18 th October. Senior students travelled and having collected information on the courses available and points required for entry the students can now focus on grades required and plan their study accordingly.
Soccer
The 2 nd round of the Hanrahan Cup took place last Friday. Nenagh Vocational School won 3 – 0. Victory in the next round is essential if interest is to be maintained in the competition. The U-16 team will play the 1 st round of the Munster competition on Friday against Crescent Comprehensive, Limerick. This game will take place in Limerick.
1 st Year Hurling: This team defeated Nenagh CBS, 2-9 to 0-7, in their third game, they have now qualified for the county semi-final where they will play either Our Lady's, Templemore or Thurles CBS.
Senior Hurling: The team has progressed to the Munster semi-final by defeating Causeway of Kerry on a scoreline of 1-18 to 5-3. While impressive for much of the match a lapse in concentration which resulted in five 2 nd half goals cannot be allowed to happen again if the team is to progress further.
Congratulations to Kilruane McDonagh minor hurling team on their outstanding victory in the County Minor “A” Hurling Final on Sunday last. Many of the panel are either present or past students and we wish them all further success in the future.
Parents Induction Evening: This will take place in the college on Thursday evening October 20 th at 7.30pm. Mr. Matthew Carr, Principal, will speak to the parents at 7.30pm and following this talk the parents will have an opportunity to meet the individual teachers. This is an important time for 1 st years and all parents are encouraged to attend.
VEC Concert: This takes place on Wednesday 19 th October in the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh. Primary School children will attend a matinée performance. A performance open to the public will take place that evening. Admission is by ticket only and tickets can be purchased through the schools involved.
Talk: Mr. Cyril Farrell visited the school on Monday October 17 th to talk to LCVP students. The talk was most interesting and very beneficial to the students.
House Exams: Exams for 3 rd and 6 th Year students will take place before the mid-term break. The 3 rd year exams will take place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Some of the students will then leave for Holland on Thursday October 27 th on the annual school outing. The 6 th year exams will take place on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of next week.
Mid-Term Break: The school will be closed from Monday October 31 st to Friday November 4 th inclusive.