Geography Week
Geography week took place on November 17th – 21st in Borrisokane Community College with lots of activities for students and staff. Third year Geography students put their sketching and aerial photography skills into practice in Geography class as they competed in a blind sketching pair activity. 2nd year Geography students enjoyed a great day exploring Doolin Cave on Thursday November 20th, followed by a nature walk in the locality for Geography week
Students from 1st to 6th year have been busy decoding the dingbats all around the school walkway and additionally students and staff took place in a photography competition. Well done to all for getting involved and thank you to the Geography teachers for organising the activities.
Sports Science Workshop
LCPE students enjoyed a Sports Science Workshop in TUS Thurles on Friday November 14th, where they learned all about Fitness Testing, Nutrition, Body Composition and Circuit training. They were also given a lecture on the different Sport Science courses available in TUS Thurles and the new PE and Business course starting September 2026. Thanks to Michael Fennelly and his colleagues for the excellent opportunity.
TY Creative Arts and Publication Class
Transition Year Creative Arts and Publication Class took part in a Circus Skills Workshop in Cloughjordan on Friday November 14th. This was an enjoyable experience for the students.
Gaeilge 24
Ghlac ár ndaltaí Idirbhliana páirt i Gaeilge24 Déardaoin seo caite, ag úsáid a gcúpla focal ar feadh 24 uair an chloig!
Thosaigh siad an lá le bricfeasta, lean siad ar aghaidh le toraíocht taisce, bhain siad taitneamh as an scannán “An Cailín Ciúin,” agus chríochnaigh siad leis an tráth na gCeist spraíúil Kahoot.
Maith sibh go léir a ghlac páirt agus a cheiliúr an Ghaeilge!
Think Languages
TYs enjoyed a variety of workshops as part of their Think Languages day on Wednesday November 19th. They included Irish Sign Language, Spanish and Flamenco, Portuguese and Capoeira, Arabic and Belly dancing. There were some great moves on display from students and staff!
Girls Junior Soccer
The Junior Girls played Presentation, Thurles on Tuesday November 18th, in the 2nd round of the Munster cup. They were 1-0 up at half time, but unfortunately lost 2 -1 at full time. Hard luck girls.
ASF Dodgeball
As part of the ASF Launch event, the teachers took on the winners in first, second and third year in Dodgeball on Tuesday November 18th. Lots of fun was had by all in a jam packed hall full of supporters. The teachers had the upper hand against first years, one match each against second years and one match each against third years. The teachers also faced the senior winners on Thursday lunch for another fun match. Well done to all competitors for very sporting games.
Darts
BCC Darts Club continues at lunch times on Mondays. Over 100 students have participated so far and some excellent darts thrown – even a few 180s!
Badminton
Congratulations to the U19 Girls team who won The Tipperary Championships today in Division 1, beating Presentation Thurles in the Final. This is their first year at U19 so it is a huge achievement for them and they are now through to the Munster Championships in January. The U16 team beat Carrick on Suir in their group but lost narrowly to Thurles, putting in some great performances. Our other U16 team played their first badminton competition today and showed great potential for the future. Well done to all the girls involved.
Senior Soccer
Our Senior Boys soccer team earned a hard fought draw on Thursday November 20th in an eight goal thriller. Trailing 4-1 at one point, our players fought back to secure a draw with almost the final kick of the game. This result means they remain unbeaten and top the group stage. Well done to all the panel for an excellent comeback! Scorers for BCC were Ciaran Fitzgerald, Scott O Brien, Ryan Donnelly and MOTM Jason Dockery with the equalising goal.
Parents Association
Borrisokane Community College Parents’ Association AGM will take place on December 1st 2025 at 7.30p.m., with guest speaker Siobhan Connolly Hogan presenting on Sona Wellbeing. This is preceded by the Creative Schools Launch Event at 7 p.m. All are welcome.
