School News

Borrisokane Community College Notes – 13/2/2026

School 5K Run/ Walk Future Leaders and the Active School Class organised a very successful 5km Fun Run/ Walk  and Kids Fun Run at the school on Sunday February 8th at 10a.m. This event was very well supported by the community, including participants from our school, parents, staff and families. It was lovely to welcome […]

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Borrisokane Community College Notes – 6/2/2026

Tipperary ETB Cookery Competition Congratulations to Transition Year students, Ciara Maher and Louise Killeen, who represented our school brilliantly at the Tipperary ETB Cooking Competition recently. Their teamwork, skill and dedication were outstanding — they truly did themselves and our school proud.   Student Voice Spotlite, a teaching and learning initiative, involving students and teachers, […]

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Borrisokane Community College Notes – 23/01/2026

Bodhran Workshop All Transition Years and 5th year Leaving Certificate Applied students took part in a Bodhran workshop on Monday January 19th, facilitated by Michael Vignoles from Galway. The students had a great day making, designing and learning to play the Bodhran. Physics Trip 6th year Physics students enjoyed a day at the  University of […]

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Borrisokane Community College Notes -16/01/2026

Erasmus A group of Transition Year and fifth year students visited Cologne on an Erasmus trip last week. They enjoyed their experience of German school and cultural life. The Water and Life project group visited Cologne’s sights, including the famous cathedral. They took part in perfume making and various other cultural activities. Future Leaders Transition […]

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Borrisokane Community College Notes – 9/1/2026

Young Scientist   Congratulations to our Transition Year Science students who represented the school in the Stripe Young Scientist in the RDS in Dublin. Among the projects entered was Better Breeds for Beef Production. Another group of TY students entered with “Skin safe, Sea Safe”, an evidence based investigation into the efficacy of regular and […]

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Borrisokane Community College Notes – 19/12/2025

Christmas at Borrisokane Community College Our students and staff enjoyed the festive spirit over the past few weeks. Students from the ASD Centre took part in a decoration making workshop on Monday December 8th, where students made beaded stars and painted wooden decorations, displaying creativity and enjoying the afternoon. They also enjoyed a trip to […]

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Borrisokane Community College Notes – 5/12/2025

Student Council Our Student Leadership teams had an engaging and interactive workshop with Catriona Brennan from Tipperary ETB on Monday December 1st, reflecting on our Core Values: Excellence, Respect, Care, Community & Equality. Well done to all who took part!   Creative Schools Our Creative Schools mural was officially launched on Monday December 1st, attended […]

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Borrisokane Community College - Think Languages

Borrisokane Community College Notes – 28/11/2025

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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