Think Languages Transition Years and 5th year language students enjoyed the Think Languages event and a tour of campus in NUI Galway on Friday November 21st. They took part in workshops, which included French, German, Spanish and Italian. Thank you to Sylvie Mossay for facilitating the visit. TY Science Congratulations to those TY students who qualified for the […]
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Borrisokane Community College Notes – 21/11/2025
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 […]
Borrisokane Community College Notes – 14/11/2025
Science Week Science Week 2025 was marked in Borrisokane Community College with daily quizzes, announcements, competitions and activities in class. First years took part in a poster competition for Science Week. 2nd years completed the science week active schools quiz around the walkway on Thursday. Among the other activities, Class 3E enjoyed using electronic equipment, […]
Borrisokane Community College Notes – 7/11/2025
Stand Up Awareness Week Our school community took part in a number of activities for Stand Up Awareness week, which is national campaign by BelongTo promoting inclusion and preventing homophobic and transphobic bullying. Our Ardchinnirí raised our LGBTQ+ flag on Monday morning and announced the events happening in the school during the week. Friday was […]
Borrisokane Community College Notes – 17/10/25
T.Y. Angus Beef On Monday October 13th a group of Transition Year Agricultural Science students and the Angus beef competition teams went to Towra Angus and Livestock Services for a workshop on Safe Handling of Livestock. This informative workshop was sponsored by the Department of Agriculture. Many thanks to Jim Dockery for hosting the workshop […]
Borrisokane Community College Notes – 10/10/25
Junior Certificate Results Congratulations to all our Junior Cycle 2025 students who received their results in the school on Wednesday October 8th. Well done to all the students on their great achievements and the teachers who supported them. Gaisce Award Our Silver Gaisce recipients received their medal and certificates during the week. Well done […]
Borrisokane Community College Notes – 3/10/25
Gaelbhratach Coiste an-ghnóthach le déanaí! Inár scoil cuirtear béim ar chinealtas, cairdeas agus folláine. Beidh fógraí le feiceáil timpeall na scoile go luath. 1st Year Hurling Blitz Well done to the 1st year hurlers, who travelled to Dr. Morris Park on Tuesday September 30th for a blitz. They had a very successful day, remaining […]
Borrisokane Community College Notes – 26/9/25
T.Y. Killary Trip Our Transition Years students travelled to Killary Adventure Centre on Wednesday September 24th to partake in three days of activities. They took part in many group challenges that foster teamwork, fun and friendship. These include the turf challenge, the high ropes and the climbing wall. Students were also ziplining, raft building, gorge […]
Borrisokane Community College Notes – 19/09/25
T.Y. Future Leaders Gold Award Ceremony Congratulations to the Future Leaders class of 2025 who received the Gold Future Leaders Award at a ceremony in Croke Park on September 17th. The class were well represented by Cliona Byrne, Donal Cleary and Rory Fox, who showcased the activities and achievements of the class over the […]
Borrisokane Community College Notes – 11/09/25
Third Year School Tour Over 80 of our third year students travelled to Barcelona this week on their school tour. Their four day itinerary included a bus tour, taking them to sights such as the Olympic Village, Botanical Gardens and the Sagrada Familia. A visit to Monserrat, the CosmoCaixa Science Museum, a boat trip […]
