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The HSE will run a FREE Safe Talk (Suicide awareness/Prevention) on Wednesday 25 April, 6:30 to 9:30 in CnS. Open to all over 18s. Please register with the school office from Monday, 23 April, to book your place and receive information for the talk.

For more information please click on this link

Please click on the link below to download the flyer for the Kerry ETB Further Education and Training Fair brochure.

Kerry ETB Further Education and Training Fair

Dear Parents & Guardians,

Please click on the links below to download a brochure and presentation outlining the benefits, courses, subjects and activities undertaken by TY students.

TY Presentation 2018
TY Brochure.pub

Important Notice – School Closure

Coláiste na Sceilge is closed tomorrow, Thursday and Friday due to the Red Weather Alert. A VSWare text has been sent to notify all parents however, we are aware that this text has not been received yet. This is due to an issue on the VSWare side.

Pre – Exams Behaviour

These rules are for the most part the same as those for students sitting the State Exams and ensure there is minimum disruption and that students can give of their best.

1. Full uniform must be worn if not there will be detention from 4-5pm on the following day
2. Be punctual, school time and not exam start times apply – you must be in the exam hall/room at 9 am and 1:10 pm daily
3. Copying or use of notes … etc will result in immediate disqualification of the exam and suspension
4. Mobile phones are not permitted in the exam hall- please leave them at home for the duration of the exams. Phones in use will be confiscated and may result in the disqualification of an exam.
5. Earphones may not be used in the exam hall.
6. Sit in your assigned seat at all times, unless asked to move to another seat by a teacher
7. As this is a Pre Exam teachers will not be in a position to help students with answers.
8. Raise your hand to attract the attention of a teacher.
9. Students should go to the toilet before exams.
10. If a student needs to go to the toilet during an exam they must raise their hand and wait for permission to go to the toilet. The supervising teacher will write ‘Toilet Break’ on the script and record time the student left and returned on the front of the examination script.
11. Students must have all necessary materials with them in the exam hall including books to study during study periods. Borrowing equipment is not allowed.
12. Students are not allowed to go to lockers during exam times.
13. 13. Only water is allowed in the exam hall/room. No food
14. Please use the bins provided and tidy up at the end of every exam.
15. Silence is required in the exam hall/exam room at all times
16. Take care not to distract others in the exam hall. Deliberate distraction or talking to another student will be considered a serious matter and may involve you being assigned a new seat and/or a detention.
17. Students are not permitted to go to the bathroom for the first or last thirty minutes of an exam
18. Students who finish exams early must remain in the exam hall/room until the end of the exam session as this is a normal school day.

Exams are demanding so look after yourself: eat properly get some exercise and stay calm. Thank you for your co-operation and good luck.

Leave the phone at home, no more phones at Coláiste na Sceilge.

Please click this link to download the letter proposing a mobile phone ban at Coláiste na Sceilge.

Canteen

The school canteen is back in action. There is a wide variety of lunch/brunch and snack options available for our students and staff alike. You can see a selection of what is on offer along with the prices in the pictures below.

Junior Certificate Profile of Achievement Privacy Notice

Dear Parent/Guardian

If your son/daughter completed their JC  in June 2017 they will shortly receive a Junior Certificate Profile of Achievement (JCPA). This records subject results, Classroom Based Assessment results and Other Areas of Learning. The Department of Education wish to alert you to how this data will be stored by the school and the Department. Please click on the following link to read the Privacy Notice.

JCPA Privacy Notice

Please contact the School Office if you have any queries

Radio Kerry Four Corners Competition

Congratulations to ‘Celtic vibe ‘ who won the Radio Kerry competition ‘four corners’. The band comprises of music students, Kelsey McCarthy, Sarah Landers, Cliodhna Guiney, Caoimhe O’Shea, and Natalie O’Connor. Well done, we are very proud of you.

Safe Internet Day

Today 7/2 is internet Safety Day and here at the school we encourage all our students to be safe online. Please click on image to access our IT page which has some great advice for parents and students.

Incoming first year Orientation page with JC Subject info

Click on image to find out all you need to know about starting your exciting new life at Coláiste na Sceilge.

Exam Stress

Click on picture to access a guide for parents on how to help their child manage stress at exam time.

Exam Technique

Click image to view a presentation on “Exam Technique” which will be helpful for your Pre-exams.

Revision Tips

Click on image to access 41 revision tips.

Study Skills

With exam time looming check out our study guide. Today is the day. Click on image to get started.

Chaplain’s Corner

Why not visit Mr. Egan’s page. This week he outlines tips to combat stress leading up to exams. Remember Mr. Egan is here to talk. Why not call in to his office in the lower mall?. Click on picture to access page.

Junior Certificate Profile of Achievement Privacy Notice

Dear Parent/Guardian

If your son/daughter completed their JC  in June 2017 they will shortly receive a Junior Certificate Profile of Achievement (JCPA). This records subject results, Classroom Based Assessment results and Other Areas of Learning. The Department of Education wish to alert you to how this data will be stored by the school and the Department. Please click on the following link to read the Privacy Notice.

JCPA Privacy Notice

Please contact the School Office if you have any queries

O’Connell Adult Education Centre Autumn Programme.

To download the Autumn Programme please click the image above.

Autism & Employment Awareness Event

EmployAbility Service Kerry and the Department of Employment Affairs & Social Protection in conjunction with Aspect A.S. Support Service invite you to an Autism & Employment Awareness Event Rose Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry Tuesday November 21st 2017 from 10.30 – 1pm

Please confirm your attendance to Miriam Ryan on 066 7118758 or miriam@employabilitykerry.com
Come along to hear about;
What is ASD?
Aspect A.S. Support Service
Considerations when meeting people with a diagnosis of ASD
ASD & Employment

Employability Service assists people with a disability to find and retain jobs in Kerry.

Community Sport and Business Expo

Coláiste na Sceilge are delighted to host a Sport and Business Expo on Friday 10th November from 6-9pm. Meet RTE’s Dáithi O’Sé and Sunday Game Liam Sheedy along with a host of local stars. Free Admission and all are welcome.

Flyer 1

Flyer 2

Flyer 3 

Farm Safety Experience

Date: Thursday 2nd November at 1pm.

Venue: The Tralee Livestock Mart.

This will qualify for attendance at a national event for those in the ‘Knowledge Transfer Group’.

For further details click on the image below.

Skellig Coast  Conference

Please click on the link below to see details of the Skellig Coast Conference and various free events that take place from October 27 @ 5:00 pm – October 30 @ 10:00 pm

Skellig VSMM Conference

Iveragh Learning Landscapes
Waterville & Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry
Friday 6th- Sunday 8th October 2017

A weekend event bringing together local, national and international expertise on place based learning, outdoor education, nature connection & heritage through talks, workshops and guided trips.

For more information click the links below;

Itinerary

Poster 1

Poster 2

Dear parents and guardians,

Jason O’Mahony from Children of the Digital Age will conduct workshops with students and offer informative parent talks on the 2 & 3 October. These talks were funded by Eist Linn.

For more information click on the image below.

Irish Basketball Captain

Congratulations to Síofra O’ Shea on an amazing achievement of captaining the Irish U15 basketball team in Scotland. What a proud moment for South Kerry and the school here to have someone as talented as Síofra represent Ireland and moreover captaining the winning team. Síofra played an excellent game and scored 7 pts and 6 steals. Click here for an account of the game.

Munster Champions

Congratulations to Rachel O’ Dwyer who captained the Kerry u14 team and players Ellie O’Connell and Shannon O’Donnell on defeating Cork in the Munster final. The game played in Mallow on the 7th May ended on a score of 1-12 to 0.08. The Munster Champions are now through to the All Ireland semi final on June 4th and we wish them every success. Thanks to Bríd Moran for picture.

5km Fun Run

We are organising our annual 5km Fun Run in Coláiste na Sceilge on Friday 5th May @ 13:30 starting in Renard Football Pitch. All students have received their sponsorship cards and have been asked to collect a minimum of €5. We have a change to the format of the race this year.

Each year will have a team, consisting of 5 male and 5 female. The team is selected after the race and the times of the fastest runners home are recorded and the team with the fastest time wins the Trophy. There will be eight teams on the day, 1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th 6th , Staff and Parents. We have a Perpetual trophy and 10 medals which has been kindly sponsored by Ger Murphy Sports Shop Castleisland and each member of the winning team will receive a €20 sports voucher which will be sponsored by our Parents Council. There will also be a €30 sports voucher for the student who collects the most amount of money on their sponsorship card.

In order to run the 5km Fun Run we are looking for help from parents with the stewarding on the day. If you are available to help out on the day could you please contact Bríd Moran on 087 2229892. We would really appreciate your help to ensure the smooth running of the day.

We strongly urge you to encourage your son/daughter to participate in the run. It is a fun event and so important for all students to try their best, whether they walk or run, participation is the key.

Active Week 2nd -5th May

Lazy?….I’m talking to you Couch Potato. Get off the couch, get out, get active!….Don’t know how? Click on image to find out about the Coláiste na Sceilge active week and all the fun activities going on; including our 5K fun run on friday 5th May.

Girls school league

Well done to the winners of the first and second year girls school league and team captain Rachael O’ Dwyer. Pictured with the winning team are Mr. Damien Foley, League organiser and Mr. Maurice Fitzgerald.

Junior Girls Rugby

Well done to our Junior Girls Rugby Team on becoming Munster Champions. The girls beat Abbeyfeale in the final which is an impressive victory if you think of the tradition of rugby in that school and that our Junior Girls’ rugby team have only being playing for less than a year. This would not have been possible without the commitment of both the girls and the Management team. Well done to Ms. Bryan and her management team and to the Junior girls fore an incredible victory. Pictured is students gathered in the upper mall to receiver the winning team where captain Mary Beth O’Donoghue gave a wonderful speech.

Student Spaces

This year our Positive Behaviour strategy team and Students’ Council  looked to set-up students spaces around the school to promote student well-being and positive behaviour across the whole school. The initiative was also in response to a student survey carried out where the need for student spaces was highlighted. The initiative included the help of both the Students and Parents Councils. After 6 potential areas/ spaces around the school were highlighted a student competition was ran for students to come up with their own designs for the areas with prizes for the best 3 designs. The students council promoted the competition and teachers got behind it by developing plans with their classes. Blank plans were put on stage for students to draw on and display boards there to inspire and guide them. In line with the schools green policy we promoted recycling of materials where possible. Students Council and PBL are now concentrating on outdoor spaces and picnic tables in conjunction with parents council. Below is a picture of winners (Taken in one of the new spaces) with their winning designs and being presented with their prizes by student council members. Pictured also is their art teacher Ms. Holly and School Counsellor MS. Curran.

Engineering Week

As part of Engineering week Engineering and DCG students visited Liebherr Container Cranes in Killarney. The company has 890 employees and is a major player on a Global Scale. It was a timely visit as Liebherr has just announced their new Scholarship Graduate Programme. The students were given a wonderful tour of the premises by Declan O’Sullivan former pupil who works in the Liebherr sales division. The trip is part of a Joint initiative between Engineering and the Design Departments here in the school and was a great experience for students to see everyday applications of what they learn in school. Pictured with students is Mr. Declan O’Sullivan and their teacher Mr. Pat Cronin.

Young Environmentalist Awards

Congratulations to our LCAs who have made it to the semi-final round of the YEA 2017.  Since 1999, ECO-UNESCO has run the YEA programme to honour the work of young people to protect, conserve and enhance the environment through local environmental projects, making a difference to their lives and the lives of others both locally and globally. Over 40,000 young people have taken part in the YEA since it began, bringing about lasting change to the environment, and reaching countless others with awareness-raising campaigns in schools and communities throughout Ireland.

Iveragh Day

We hope you enjoy a video of this year’s Iveragh Day. The video really captures the magic of the day. The day is about staff and students getting out into Iveragh and learning all about our area; its business, its scenery, its tradition, its culture, and its heritage.

Seachtain na Gaeilge

Love Poetry

Well done to the winners of the 1st year love Poem competition ran by the English Department as part of one of their literacy initiatives. Some wonderful poems were written and these students really showed a creative flair for writing poetry.

Art/History Trip

Below is a picture of a recent Art and History trip to Dublin. Students visited Collins Barracks Museum and the Hugh Lane Gallery as part of the tour. A big thanks to Mr. Clifford and Ms. Holly for organising the trip.

German Tour

Below are pictures from the school’s recent tour to Germany. The trip gives students an opportunity to immerse themselves in the German culture including the wonderful markets. A big thank you to Ms. Mc Kenna for organising the tour and to Mr. Clifford and Ms. Klug for giving  of their time to make it such a great trip.

Transition Year

A wonderful year full of wonderful opportunities to grow and develop. Click here to access TY brochure for more info. A recent article in the Irish Times outlined its many benefits. Click on image to read full article.

Making the Right Decision

Click on image to view all the information from monday night’s information evening on programmes and subject choice. Hopefully it will help you make the right decision and create the right opportunities for you.

Apprentice Chef cook off

Below are some pictures of TY students’ dishes as part of the Apprentice Chef cook off here in the school . Well done on a great effort made by everyone. Congratulations to Sophie Graef and Tara O’ Riordan who will be representing the school in the next stage of the project and to Casey O’ Connell’s dish which was highly commended. The cook off could not have gone ahead without the hard work of Ms. Áine O’ Connell Home Ec. teacher.

Kerry ETB Awards

Congratulations to our Award-winning students from Coláiste Na Sceilge at the Kerry ETB awards on Friday night at IT Tralee. More details below. Photo by Dermot Crean

Kerry ETB Awards

Well done to Coláiste na Sceilge students past and present who are receiving Kerry ETB Awards on Friday 20th January in Tralee. The awards mark the academic, sporting and social impact our students have made and the hard work and effort they have made. Click on image below to access more info on the students’ achievements.

• Laura Ní Chonchúir -Best Overall Academic Award (Joint)
• Ciara Ní Dhálaigh  -Best Overall Academic Award (Joint)
• Cathal Ó Donnabháin -Best Science Award
• Sinéad Ní Chlúmháin -Best Business Award
• Aisling Ní hArrachtáin  -Involvement in life of school at JC Award
• Stephen Ó Fógartaigh -Best TY Award
• Tara Whittington -Best JC results Award
• Ciara Maher -Best Leaving Certificate Applied Student 2016 Award
• Cian Breathnach -Award for Involvement in Student Council
• Orla Ní Chofaigh -Peer Mentoring Award

School Milk Programme

As part of our health promoting school Coláiste na Sceilge will be organising for Term 2 a school milk delivery starting on Monday 16th January. We would ask parents to encourage their son or daughter to take part and choose milk in place of fizzy drinks which are high in sugar and calories.

We would like to see our students choose milk as it is high in calcium and 90% of adult bone calcium is laid down by the late teens. We appeal to all those involved in sport to choose milk and particularly encourage girls as three out of four teenage girls are not getting enough calcium during this important bone development stage.

The school milk scheme which is subsidised by the Department of Agriculture offers pupils the opportunity to drink Lee Strand milk at school at a reduced price of 25cent per day.

DETAILS OF THE SCHOOL MILK SCHEME

PRODUCT: Pupils can enjoy the re-closable screw cap bottle filled with 250ml of Lee Strand Milk. The pupil friendly designed bottle can be easily opened and closed by students, therefore reducing any spillages in schools.

PRICE: The cost of the school milk is 25c per day that is only €1.25 per week.

Students pay for their milk in advance and pay for 97 days costing €24.25.

REFRIGERATION: The milk will be delivered twice weekly to the school and will be stored in The National Dairy Council refrigerator which is located in the school canteen.

PAYMENT: Payment can be arranged on line through Way 2 Pay on receipt of application form below.

If you would be interested in having your child sign up to the programme please click on image for application form and additional details. Please return form to Ms. Collison. Thank you.

Well Read

The literacy team are seeking your support for a reading challenge as part of the national “Wellread Programme”. Several activities to promote reading in the school for 2016/17 have already begun, including a weekly book club called “The Pageturners Club”, a staff book club, a “read wall” for reviews and recommendations. A “Wellread Week” is planned for March that includes a visiting writer for World Book Day.

The team are hoping to involve many readers in our wider community by setting up a “One Book, One Community” challenge from December. The chosen novel is called “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr which won the Pulitzer prize in 2015. It is set during WW2 with really compelling characters. It would be fantastic if you could find the time to read this award-winning book. You could then share your experience of the reading with the people in the community you meet. Please spread the word and share the pleasure of reading around our community.

Finally, when you have read the book the team would like to hear what you thought of it, so you are invited to post brief reviews to our school website anytime throughout 2017, or alternatively send them via your children. Your support of this initiative is greatly appreciated. Enjoy the book.

Well Read

The literacy team are seeking your support for a reading challenge as part of the national “Wellread Programme”. Several activities to promote reading in the school for 2016/17 have already begun, including a weekly book club called “The Pageturners Club”, a staff book club, a “read wall” for reviews and recommendations. A “Wellread Week” is planned for March that includes a visiting writer for World Book Day.

The team are hoping to involve many readers in our wider community by setting up a “One Book, One Community” challenge from December. The chosen novel is called “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr which won the Pulitzer prize in 2015. It is set during WW2 with really compelling characters. It would be fantastic if you could find the time to read this award-winning book. You could then share your experience of the reading with the people in the community you meet. Please spread the word and share the pleasure of reading around our community.

Finally, when you have read the book the team would like to hear what you thought of it, so you are invited to post brief reviews to our school website anytime throughout 2017, or alternatively send them via your children. Your support of this initiative is greatly appreciated. Enjoy the book.

LCA Breakfast Morning

Well done to our LCA class and teacher Ms . Collison for a fantastic breakfast morning on the 8/12. Below is a synopsis of the breakfast by the LCA’s themselves.

We served Orange juice, cereal and milk, rasher, tomato and brown scones to all first years. We considered the New Food Pyramid when designing our menu and served food from each of the four food groups – The fruit & Vegetable group, Brown Cereal group, Dairy group and Protein group. All First years enjoyed their healthy breakfast. Thanks to our sponsors SuperValu, Centra, Lee Strand and Corkerys. We hope all First years will now eat a healthy breakfast every morning before school.

Regards,

Rebecca, Anthony & Colin

Girls Rugby

Well done to our Senior and Junior Girls Rugby teams who both took on Coláiste Íde Tuesday December 6th  at Coláiste na Sceilge. Despite difficult conditions there were two very entertaining games played and a large crowd of students came to watch. Thanks to Coláiste Íde for travelling and thanks to coaches Tony Cournane, Rob O Mahony and Seamus Curran. The girls rugby teams will next be in action in early February.

Home Economics

Pictured are one of our 1st Yr home ec classes with some wonderful Christmas puddings which they baked with their teacher Ms. Collison.

Cake Decoration Demonstration

A big thank you to Ms. Eileen Curran who gave a Christmas Cake decoration demonstration to 2nd & Lca. The results were some beautiful cakes.

St. Vincent de Paul

Well done to staff and students that took part in our christmas jumper day and for those who bought raffle tickets for the hamper draws raising €902.55 for St. Vincent de Paul. Well done also to Ms. Gillian Fitzgerald for her organisation.

LCA events

The LCAs have carried out some great initiatives this year. Below is a picture of the Christmas dinner they prepared for Class Bríd here in the school on 19th December.

As a reward for all their work they visited Tralee Wetlands on 21st December.

Spikeball

Below are some pictures of 3rd Yr Students taking part in a spikeball tournament in Tralee on wednesday 7th. Well done to all the students who performed brilliantly and the P.E. department in the school for all their organisation.

Science Week a great success

Well done to the students and teachers that made Science week a great success this year. The week was action packed with several interesting talks and visits scheduled. 1st Yr students had the reptile show; 2nd Yr students had the Pirds of Prey exhibition; 3rd Yrs had guest speaker Lucy Hunt on sea life and the environment; Tys had a visit to the Dingle Aquarium and 5th Yrs visited Kells Gardens. Below are some pictures.

Chrisatmas Card Competition

Well done to Laura Mc Cormick on winning the Kerry ETB Christmas Card Competition. Pictured are Mr. O’ Connor Principal and Laura’s Art Teacher Ms. Holly. Congratulations also to Ms. Holly for her work.

School League

Congratulations to the winners of the first and second year Boys School League 2016/17 and well done to Mr. Foley for all his organisation.

Christmas Jumper Day

Christmas Jumper Day in aid of St.Vincent de Paul takes place this Thursday 8th. Coláiste na Sceilge encourages its staff and students to wear their christmas jumpers with pride. If you don’t have one why not make one!!! Your donation of two euro goes directly to St.Vincent de Paul. Let’s get in the Christmas Cheer!!!

School Musical

A show not to be missed!!

Girls Basketball

Well done to the U16 girls basketball team who beat Mounthawk in the regionals. Congratulations also to their management team of Marie Tehan and Bríd Moran.

All-Ireland Scholarship

Congratulations to former Coláiste na Sceilge student Ciara Daly on receiving an All- Ireland Scholarship.

Poetry Aloud

This term three students represented the school at ‘Poetry Aloud’, the all-Ireland poetry speaking competition. In October, second year student Rachel Houlihan and two TY students, Stephen O’ Sullivan and Tara Whittington, travelled to Killarney to partake of the initial stage of the competition. On the day, judges remarked on the enthusiasm and dedication of all participants, resulting in an extremely high level of competition. Tara succeeded in being chosen in her category to proceed to the semi-final at the National Library in Dublin on November 18th. Despite delivering a polished performance of Thatcher by Seamus Heaney and What Were They Like by Denise Levertov, Tara was unsuccessful in advancing to the final this year, but enjoyed the experience and hopefully will try again in 2017.

Metalwork Success

Well done to Coláiste na Sceilge student John O Connor on achieving a top ten Junior Cert Higher Level Metalwork result. John achieved sixth place out of the 6,257 students who took Metalwork at higher level. It is an amazing achievement. Well done also to John’s Metalwork teacher Mr Pat Cronin for all his guidance. Pictured is John receiving his award with his teacher Mr. Pat Cronin.

IGC Careers Fair

Pictured are Coláiste na Sceilge students who recently attended a careers fair at The Malton Hotel, Killarney on Wednesday 16 Nov 2016.

Students from TY, 5th Year and LCA attended the  Fair where they met with representatives of Institutes of Technology, Universities, Colleges of Further Education and Study Abroad options.

Ireland Basketball Team

Well done to Coláiste na Sceilge student Síofra O’ Shea on being successful in making the U15 Ireland Basketball Team. Following some hugely competitive Open Trials and an Inter-Regionals tournament, 38 players have been selected for the Ireland Under 15 Women’s development squad. This success follows on from a Blitz that was held in Tallaght at the National basketball arena in late October where Síofra and Rachel Dwyer both represented Colaiste Na Sceilge in the Southwest Team. At this blitz both students were a credit to their school, club, parents and families and worthy winners of silver All Ireland medals. It was at this event that Síofra’s talent was spotted and was invited to attend trials for the Irish U15 Basketball Team. Well done to both girls on their fantastic achievements.

PTS Meetings

Dear Parent,

Parent, student and teacher meetings will take place in the Sports Hall at Coláiste na Sceilge on:

Wedneday, 19th October for surnames A to K inclusive from 4.15pm to 6.45pm. Parents should arrive no later than 5.15pm to ensure they see all the relevant teachers.

Tuesday, 25th October for surnames L to O’Shea inclusive from 4.15 pm to 6.45 pm. Parents should arrive no later than 5.15 pm to ensure they see all the relevant teachers.

Thursday, 10th November for surnames O’Sullivan to Z inclusive from 4.15 pm to 6.45 pm. Parents should arrive no later than 5.15 pm to ensure they see all the relevant teachers.

Please note that school will close at 3.35pm on each of the above days as instructed by the Department of Education & Skills and also that students English surnames have been used for the above division.

Teachers are located in alphabetical order around the Sports Hall.

Please note Ms. Mary Devane is on leave.

The Principal, Mr. John O’Connor will be available throughout and will be happy to answer any questions you might have. There will be a Suggestion/Comment Box in the Hall and as a major partner in Coláiste na Sceilge we will be happy to hear from you.

To ensure the above meetings are of the greatest benefit to parents, students and teachers we wish to make you aware of the following:

* Parents should register on arrival and pick up a blank report card for their son or daughter which should be completed as they meet the respective teachers.

* Pupils should accompany their parents to the meeting.

* The presence of the three key parties in education: teacher, student and parent will ensure worthwhile and clear communication taking place and prevent the confusion that can arise if the student is not present.

* Should a parent or teacher wish to communicate something of a private nature the student can be asked to stand aside for a moment.

* If for any reason your son/daughter is unable to accompany you please ensure you have a list of their teachers.

Teas and coffees will be available in the hall during the meetings.

We realise that having your son/daughter accompanying you to the meetings may be inconvenient, however, we believe that their presence will make for a more worthwhile and meaningful meeting for all the parties.

Unclaimed clothing and equipment will be on display in the lower mall throughout all the meetings. Items still unclaimed by November 11th will be sent to the local charity shop.

We look forward to your co-operation and seeing you all.

Yours faithfully,

John O’Connor

Boys U16 & U19 Basketball

Coláiste na Sceilge hosted ISK Killorglin today in what was a disappointing day for both our u16& u19 boys basketball teams. The boys played well and should be proud of their efforts but in the end failed to secure a win. Both teams are coached by Mr. Paudie O’Shea and Managed by Mr. Shane O’Neill.

Arie Rommers

Arie Rommers from Holland paid a visit to our school on the 20th September. He met with classes and told us his story about losing his hand in an explosion when he was just 13 and how he was fitted with the most advanced bionic hand in the world, the Bebionic 3. He spoke about prosthetic limbs throughout history and students were also afforded the opportunity to see developments in robotics, with Arie encouraging those interested in engineering to carry on this work. He also told us the hidden story of how he was bullied in school after losing his arm and relayed the important message that no matter how difficult life becomes that there is always a way forward, not to be afraid to ask for help and to never lose your smile. He was an inspiration to all those who sat in on his talk. A big thank you to Arie and Ms. Casey Burns for organising his visit.

Coming soon … Science Week

1st Year Parent Programme

Supporting your child through secondary school. Coláiste na Sceilge, in association with the Kerry ETB Community Education programme, have organised a 6 week course to help you ensure your child gets the most from their new school. The course will run on Tuesday nights with the exception of the final night from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm including break for tea/coffee, starting Tuesday September 20th and finishing Monday October 24th.

Our tutors work exclusively with adults and there will be a relaxed open learning environment. The course will cover the following topics:

Week 1 – Tuesday September 20th: Getting to know your school.

Week 2 – Tuesday September 27th: Using VS Ware/ Way to pay. Literacy and numeracy

Week 3 – Tuesday October 4th: Managing digital and social media.

Week 4 – Tuesday October 11th: Keeping your teen healthy and fit.

Week 5 – Tuesday October 18th: Communication and positive behaviour. Homework and getting the most out of study.

Week 6 – Monday October 24th: Support services in the wider community – Where to next?

All Welcome

Protecting yourself online

A presentation for Parents by Jason O’ Mahony which outlines how students can protect themselves online will be held at the school on 3rd October 7-8:30 for parents of 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Yr students and on the 4th October 7-8:30 for 1st Year Parents. The first half of the presentation focuses on Online Safety for parents themselves. The second half is aimed at the education and protection of families on line. There will also be a question and answer session. Click here to access more information on the presentation.

Best of Luck

Best of luck to all Coláiste na Sceilge students receiving their results tomorrow. May you get everything you have hoped and worked for.

Iveragh Day

It’s that time of year again. Time for us to get out and enjoy the beauty of our area. Friday the 16th September will be the date for this year’s Iveragh Day. The day is about staff and students getting out into Iveragh and learning all about our area; its business, its scenery, its tradition, its culture, and its heritage. Find out more by clicking on image.

Welcome

Welcome back to all staff and students..

Incoming first year Orientation Page

Click on image to find out all you need to know about starting your exciting new life at Coláiste na Sceilge.

Information Evening.

An evening well worth attending at the Kerry Coast Hotel Monday 26th September 7.30 – 9.30pm. Click on image for more details.

Junior and Leaving Cert Examinations

Dear Parent,

Ahead of the upcoming Junior and Leaving Certificate exams, we would like to bring the following to your attention:

• We advise that your son/daughter arrive to their examination centre at 9.00am on Wednesday 8th June to avoid unnecessary stress and at least 15 minutes before the start time of every examination thereafter.
• Please ensure your son/daughter has the correct and relevant equipment/materials for each examination.

1. Pens and spares
2. A working calculator
3. Rulers
4. Pencils/eraser/sharpener
5. Drawing equipment
6. Colouring pencils
7. Mathematical sets
8. Masking tape for drawing
9. Water
10. A watch for the important timing purpose!

• Students are not required to wear school uniform – comfortable clothing is advised.
• However, school rules do apply. Good behaviour is expected at all times.
• Students are asked to be mindful of their fellow students doing exams.
• We also advise students to make full use of the time allowed per exam.
• Students who leave exams early should also leave the school as virtually all rooms are being used for exam purposes and quietness is imperative.
• Please be advised that the buses while running during the duration of the exams will follow the Leaving Cert timetable. They will arrive as normal in the morning and leave on completion of the afternoon exam for Leaving Certs.

Finally we would like to take this opportunity to wish our students the very best of luck in their examinations. Go n-éirí an t-ádh libh go léir.

Exams

Best of luck to all our students in their upcoming exams. May you get the results you deserve.

Leaving Cert. Graduation Livestream

Coláiste na Sceilge will livestream their Leaving Cert. graduation on Thursday the 26th May all over the world so you can watch it from the comfort of your home wherever you are. Click on image to launch live feed.

Liebherr

Showing students practical everyday examples of the skills and knowledge they develop in class is a critical part of education here in Coláiste na Sceilge. Fifth year students were given such an opportunity on May 10th when they visited Liebherr Container Crane manufacturing plant in Killarney. In a joint initiative between our Engineering and Design & Communication Graphics Department, students got a wonderful opportunity to tour the facility which included both the design and manufacturing elements.

1916

As part of our 1916 Commemorations there are many displays around the school to acknowledge the history and people of this time. Great credit must go to Ms. Holly and her art students for the amazing artwork they have created. Below is just a snapshot. Click to enlarge.

First Responders

On April 19th instructors from the local First Responders group visited our school to train TYs in how to use a defibrillator. This was part of our youth for justice project which aimed to raise awareness with regards to heart diseases and stroke. Well done to all involved and to the local First Responders group for volunteering their time.

5K Run

Congratulations to all who took part in the school 5K Fun Run on Thursday, April 28^th.The PE Department would like to thank the Parents Association, Renard Gaa Club, the parents who helped with stewarding on the day, Kerry County Council, Walsh’s Supervalu, the TYs who helped out, DJ Kian and the staff and management of Coláiste na Sceilge. Well done to all especially the P.E department who put it all together. Click on image to access times.

All- Ireland Semi-Final

Best of luck to the 1yr Boys Basketball Team who will compete in the All-Ireland Semi-finals in Tallaght on the 5th May. Coláiste na Sceilge will play Cnoc Mhuire Granard, Co. Longford and we wish them and their management team of Mr. Shane O’Neill and Mr. John Tehan the very best of luck

Race Night School Fundraiser

This Year we are very grateful again to the work of the Parent’s Council in organising the Coláiste na Sceilge Race Night. The fundraiser will raise some much needed funds to update the IT infrastructure in the school providing high quality wireless Broadband to further enhance the exceptional teaching and learning experience each student receives in this school. The Student’s Council have also been working hard selling horses for the night. It would be very much appreciated if you could buy a horse for €20. Race cards are being sold by Parent’s Council members or you can drop the money into the school office by Wednesday 27th April. Thank you.

Active Week 25th -28th April

Lazy?….I’m talking to you Couch Potato. Get off the couch, get out, get active!….Don’t know how? Click on image to find out about the Coláiste na Sceilge active week and all the fun activities going on; including our 5K fun run on Thursday 28th.

Salters Chemistry Festival

On April 20th 2016, First Year Students Emmet O’Shea, Rachel Devane, Laura McCormick and Nessa Walsh took part in the Salters Chemistry Festival in UCC. The four students represented Coláiste Na Sceilge in UCC competing against a host of other secondary schools from all over Ireland. The Salters Festival is a chemistry based competition where students work in teams to solve a murder mystery. They gather and analyse evidence, and perform tests and experiments. They use all their findings and problem solving skills to logically seek out the murderer. Our four young, talented students represented CNS powerfully on the day and returned to South Kerry with Second Place overall. What a wonderful achievement for the students and what fantastic ambassadors of science they proved to be for Colaiste Na Sceilge and the Science Department.  Congratulations to them and their teacher Ms.Katie Murphy.

Press Pass

A huge congratulations to Transition Year Student Karen Stapleton on winning the features category in this year’s Press Pass Competition. Well done also to her teacher Ms. Janette Condon.

Girls Rugby

Coláiste na Sceilge had their second outing this season with a blitz being held in Tralee rugby club. The girls took on established rugby schools from North Kerry and West Limerick and performed exceptionally well. Last time out they lost 3 and won 1 but this time around they put in an even better performance and ended up winning 2 of their 4 games. The opposition coaches all commented on the rapid improvement of the team. It is a testament to their dedication and hard work that our girls have been invited by Abbeyfeale Rugby Club to travel to West Limerick on the May weekend to combine with them and  take on the Ulster champions who are touring Munster. To top off a great day all around 3 of our players , Lea Turner and Kate and Patricia O’ Sullivan have been invited to train with the Munster squad. This is a truly remarkable achievement as girls rugby  in the school started before Christmas and this is only their second outing. To put it in perspective only 5 girls from the entire county of Cork are training with the Munster squad and we have 3 from Coláiste na Sceilge. Of course we must also thank their coaches Tony Cournane, Seamus Curran and Rob O’Mahony for their hard work and commitment, as well as all the parents and supporters who helped out along with their Manager Mr. Paul Clifford.

Apprentice chef

Well done to Orla Coffey, Leah O’Sullivan and Áine Daly who participated in apprentice chef in IT Tralee on Thursday 7 April and to their teacher Ms. Áine O’Connell.

Apprentice Chef

Best of luck to TY students Leah O’ Sullivan , Orla Coffey and Aine Daly who are representing Coláiste na Sceilge in the Apprentice Chef at IT Tralee. The cook off takes place this Thursday.  The three students won a cook off here in the school beating some stiff competition with all students cooking some lovely meals. Well done to all involved and their teacher Ms. Áine O’Connell.

Kerry Banditz

Well done to Coláiste na Sceilge students who took part in the Kerry Banditz Easter music Programme over the Easter break. The students got a wonderful opportunity to record and produce music and get a great insight into the music industry.

Sugar Crash

Below are pictures of the 2C S.P.H.E. class displaying their posters for the Sugar Crash poster competition . They used the posters to create awareness around how much sugar is in our food. Well done to the students and their teacher Ms. Áine O’Connell.

Girls U19 blitz

Last Thursday was a historic day as it was the first time that Coláiste na Sceilge or indeed South Kerry ever fielded a ladies team in a competitve rugby game. Colaiste na Sceilge took on teams from Dingle, Tarbert, Abbeyfeale and Newcastlewest and performed extremely well. They matched all teams for skill, strength and commitment and managed to gain a superb victory against Newcastlewest. They can be very proud of their efforts and look forward to another blitz in April. Thanks to their coaches Tony Cournane, Rob O Mahony, Seamus Curran and Dave Hussey. Click on image to view more pics from the day.

Proclamation Day

Proclamation Day, 15th March 2016

As part of our Easter 1916 commemorations Coláiste na Sceilge will run numerous activities for Students on Proclamation Day. The activities will help give students a great insight to the history of this time as well as the significance locally in our community.

1. Introductory remarks re 1916 Commemoration.

2. Song “I am the Voice”.

3. History of the National Flag.

4. Raising of the Flag & Singing of National Anthem.

5. History of the Irish Flags: Fianna Éireann, Cumann na mBan, Irish Citizens Army,Flag of the Irish Republic.

6. Signatories to the Proclamation.

7. Reading of the Proclamation.

8. 1916 Drama Piece

9. Songs on 1916 from World Book Day.

11. Participants in the Rising from Iveragh.

12. Proclamation for 2016.

13. Ms. Joanne O’Riordan – No Limbs No Limits.

Concluding remarks

Making the Right Decision

Click here to view all the information from monday night’s information evening on programmes and subject choice. Hopefully it will help you make the right decision and create the right opportunities for you.

Senior Girls Basketball

Well done to the Senior Girls basketball team who performed brilliantly at the All-Ireland final at The National Basketball Arena in Tallaght and were unlucky not to win. The girls have put in a great effort all year and should be very proud of what they have accomplished. They are a credit to Coláiste na Sceilge and role models to all our students of what can be achieved with hard work and dedication. Special mention must be given to their management team of Ms. Cora Conway and Ms. Caithriona Fitzgerald for the huge commitment they have made to the team and the tireless work they have done in getting this team to where they are. Well done to everyone of you. Click on images to enlarge.

PLC Visit

Pictured are students from the Tourism with business PLC Course at The Red fox Inn and INEC Killarney on Monday 7th March 2016.

U15 Rugby Blitz

Well done to our U15 rugby team who played in the Kerry Schools Rugby Blitz performing very well. Well done to the team, their Ty Mentors Jim Sugrue and Padraic O’Connell and to their coaches Mr. Paul Clifford and Mr. David Hussey.

Recovery Haven

Well done to our TY1 students who raised €902 for Recovery Haven as part of their Youth for Justice project ‘Answer for Cancer’ with help from the music department. Well done also to teachers Ms. Karen O’Driscoll (Youth for Justice), Ms. Maeve Falvey (Music) and Mr. Liam Egan (Chaplain). Photo courtesy of Alan Landers.

Valentine’s Poetry Competition

Below are some pictures from the Valentine’s Poetry Competition which was run this week by our English teachers with all first year English classes taking part. There were some amazing entries, displaying great talent and writing ability. First year Aonad Winners were Leah Murphy, Saoirse Curran and Orla Daly.

KDYS

A Lenten Reflection

Lord you said to your followers “I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offering” Lord grant us the grace to get to know you as our friend over this Lenten season.

Help us to;
Give up complaining- To become grateful
Give up negativity- To be positive
Give up judgement- To think kind thoughts
Give up bitterness- So we will forgive everyone
Give up gossiping- And control the tongue
Give up discouragement – To be full of hope
Give up grudges- So we will forgive
Give up meanness- Instead return good for evil
Give up anger- to be more patient
Give up sin – and turn to virtue
Give up gloom – To enjoy the beauty of the world
Give up worry – To trust God

Lord God, teach us humility and help our love for you and one another to grow. May our faith grow stronger and our selfishness weaker. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

All-Ireland Basketball

All-Ireland fever has hit Coláiste na Sceilge this week with our Senior Girls Basketball team playing in the All-Ireland final in the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght on Tuesday 23rd February. This is an amazing achievement and we wish them and their coaches Ms. Cora Conway and Ms. Caitriona Fitzgerald the very best of luck.

Welcome 6th Class

We would all like to welcome our 6th class students to Coláiste na Sceilge. We hope you have an enjoyable couple of days here getting to know us.

Garda Youth Achievement Awards

We are delighted to have had two Garda Youth Achievement Award winners this year. These students are people who have gone out into their communities and used their strengths to make it a better one. Their selfless attitude is a credit to themselves and their families and we at Coláiste na Sceilge are very proud of them.

Over two hundred and seventy people from across the county attended the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2015 in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel in Tralee on Friday, January 29th. On the night Colaiste na Sceilge were delighted to have too winners; Distinction Award Winner Clodagh Curran and Merit Award Winner Casey O’Donoghue. Congratulations to both of you. Below is a picture of Clodagh receiving her award.

Uden Exchange

Below is a picture of 17 Students and 2 teachers before they Jet off to Uden, Netherlands as part of our exchange programme.  The exchange which runs for a week will see our students and teachers learning about the culture as well as the Teaching & Learning practices in schools in Uden before we host a delegation from Uden later in the year.

Doodle 4 Google

Congratulations to Second year Art student Hope Boyle and TY student Rachel Mangan who have reached the Semi-Finals in the Doodle 4 Google Competition. Best of luck in the final. Well done also to their Art teacher Ms. Holly. Below are the entries that could go all the way to the final.

Basketball

After a great weekend of basketball last weekend both teams were unlucky not to progress in their respective competitions. Well done to the u16 Boys and girls basketball teams and management for their wonderful display of talent and courage.

Colaiste na Sceilge are out again this weekend and we wish the best of Luck to the Senior Girls and the U19 Boys Basketball teams competing in the All-Ireland Quarter Final Play-offs this weekend. All the best to the girls and their management team of Ms. Cora Conway and Ms. Caitriona Fitzgerald as they play away in Cork and to the Boys and their management team of Mr. Shane O’Neill and Mr. Paudie O’Shea as they play away in waterford.

Kerry ETB Awards

Congratulations to the following Colaiste na Sceilge students receiving Kerry ETB Awards on Friday 15th January in IT Tralee. Congratulations also to their parents and teachers who have helped our students reach their potential.

Lauren NíSuilleabhain -Best Languages, Arts & Social Sciences

Colleen NíMhurchú -Best Business Studies student

Aoibhín Ní Choileáin Best Gaeilge JC Oral Exam Student

Kevin O’Sullivan -School Academic Excellence Award

Lynda Ní Neill- Peer Mentoring Award

Donna Fitzgerald -TY Achievement Award

Garrath Burke-Weigt- Exceptional Leadership in the Student Council

Stephen O’Sullivan -Exceptional Involvement in the LIfe of the school at Junior Cycle

Dervla Donegan -Junior Certificate Academic Award

Senior Girls Football Team

Congratulations to the Girls Senior Football team who are through to the Munster Semi-finals. Well done to the girls and their management team of Ms. Gillian Fitzgerald and Mr. Maurice Fitzgerald.

BT Young Scientist

We are delighted to have two finalists in this years contest; one group and one Individual. Best of luck to Coláiste na Sceilge students Olivia O’ Shea and Mary Beth O’ Donoghue and also to their teacher Ms. Anne Griffin who are finalists with their group project ‘To test and compare the silage qualities in bales of different coloured wrap’. In the individual project Dervla Donegan is hoping to be successful with her project ‘To Use A Footbalm Containing Seaweed to Help Prevent Blisters’. We wish her and her teachers Mrs. Mary Devane and Mr. Damian Foley well in their endeavours. We wish them all and their projects the best of luck. They all have put in a huge amount of work over the past few months and deserve great recognition.

Basketball

Best of Luck to the Girls and Boys U16 Basketball teams competing in the All-Ireland Quarter Final Play-offs this weekend. All the best to the girls and their management team of Ms. Cora Conway and Ms. Caitriona Fitzgerald as they play away in Cork and to the Boys and their management team of Mr. Shane O’Neill and Mr. Paudie O’Shea as they play at home in CNS.

Girls Basketball

Below are some pics of the girls u16 and u19  basketball teams as they trained over Christmas in preparation for the upcoming All Ireland play offs. The girls were fortunate enough to practice under the watchful eye of Kevin Gray – Keane’s Supervalu Killorglin national league super star. Click on picture to view images.

Poetry Aloud

SpikeBall

Below is a picture of our 3rd Years taking part in a Spikeball Tournament in Tralee Sports Centre.

CIMA Quiz

Below is a picture of 3rd year students who took part in the CIMA Quiz for schools held in CIT.  Well done to all who participated especially their teachers Ms. Ann Marie McCarthy and Ms. Linda Byrne.

Christmas Jumper Day

A great day was had by all in the school on friday 11th of December as we had our annual Christmas Jumper day. The day raises money for St. Vincent de Paul. Thanks to chaplain Mr. Liam Egan for the photographs. Click on image to view photos from the day.

Girls Basketball

Well done to our girls basketball teams who were crowned South-West Regional winners both in the cadets and seniors. A wonderful achievement. Well done to both teams and their coaches Ms. Cora Conway and Ms. Caitriona Fitzgerald. Thanks as always to Mrs. Bríd Moran for the photos.

Christmas Tree

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at Coláiste na Sceilge. Thanks to Mr. Brendan O’Shea and his helpers for putting up the Christmas tree at the top of the school.

Donal Walsh #LiveLife

Below is a picture of our TY class presenting a cheque for €300 to Finbarr Walsh father of Donal.

School Tops

There was great excitement around the school this morning with the launch of the new Coláiste na Sceilge school tops. The tops which are for sale in the shop in the upper mall are €45 and available in Small, Medium, Large and Xtra Large as well as 13yrs. Today’s launch comes after alot of hard work over the last few months by teachers Mr. Pat Cronin and Mr. Maurice Fitzgerald along with a team of T.Y. s. Pictured this morning at the cutting of the ribbon to the new shop were TY Co-ordinator Mr. Shane O’Neill, Mr. Pat Cronin and the team of T.Y.s behind the project.

Lourdes Fundraiser

Well done to Ms. McCarthy’s 5th year L.C.V.P. class who held a bucket collection for Lourdes Group 135 on Friday 27th of November and raised €505.35. This money will help fund a trip to Lourdes for children from South Kerry area.

Irish Cancer Society

Congratulations to Clodagh Curran who raised €805 for the Irish Cancer Society here in school; Clodagh cut her hair as part of this fundraiser along with organising a non-uniform day. Clodagh is pictured here with her classmates and her teacher Mrs. Anne Griffin.

Would you like to win €300 for your club?

“South Kerry is your life; Now make it your career”

As part of the exciting and newly developed PLC courses at the O’Connell Centre we invite your club to produce a 1-5 minute video on what South Kerry (its scenery, people, etc.) and your local club mean to you. We want members of clubs to get together and produce the video; the more inventive the better!!….If your club is interested in entering the competition all you need to do is email the contact details of club/club secretary to info@colaistenasceilge.ie and we will send you out info pack with all the details.

Season’s Greetings

Wishing Staff, students, parents and the whole school community all the best for Christmas and the New Year.

Carol Service

Don’t miss it!!… This wednesday the 16th December at 7:30 in the upper Mall of Coláiste na Sceilge.

Eucharistic Ministers

Below is a picture of 12 of our students being commissioned as Eucharistic Ministers at the O’Connell Memorial Church on Friday 20th Nov. This community spirit is what Coláiste na Sceilge is all about.

Study Skills

With exam time looming why not use Graphic Organisers as a worthwhile revision tool. Click on image to view printable graphic organisers and tips and advice on how to use them effectively.

Tag Rugby

As part of the exciting and newly developed Sport & Recreation course at the O’Connell centre students get an opportunity for hands on experience in coaching. Below is a picture from a First Yr. Tag Rugby coaching session and blitz ran by the Sport and Rec. PLC group last week.

Information evening

A workshop well worth attending. Click for more info.

Golf Starts at CNS

Below is a pic of some of our golfers in Coláiste na Sceilge taking part in a schools competition in Lacabane Golf Course.

1st Yr Rugby Blitz

Coláiste na Sceilge first year rugby players travelled to Tralee on Thursday 22/10 with their coaches Mr. Clifford, David Hussey and Mícheál O Shea to take part in a 10-a-side blitz with teams from all over Kerry and Limerick. Colaiste na Sceilge performed superbly coming second in their group and reaching the final before eventually losing out. There were plenty of tries scored with Tadhg Ó Conchúir, Kian O Dowd, Fionán O Sullivan, Cillien Riordán, Fionn Ó Conaill and Eoin Murphy all touching down. Well done to the team of: Tadhg Ó Conchúir, Colin O Sullivan, Kian O Dowd, Jack O Shea, Fionán O Sullivan, Craig Murphy, Cillien Riordán, Marc Ó Conroigh, Fionn Ó Conaill, Eoin Murphy, Fionáin Hussey, Shane Draopar

They represented the school with distinction and can all be extremely proud of their efforts. Thanks also to Jim Sugure and Pádraic O Connell, fourth year, who travelled with the team and acted as mentors. Click image to view more pictures from the day.

French Exchange

Last week Colaiste na Sceilge welcomed a delegation from a French School. The french students and teachers enjoyed some Irish cuisine, Irish dancing and Irish music. It is hoped that this visit will be built on to organise an exchange between the French School. Well done to Ms. Casey-Burns and Ms. Bourke for all their work. Click on image to view more pics.

Thought of the Week

Basketball

Both our girls and boys teams got off to a great start this year with both U16 & U19 teams winning their first games of the season. The girls basketballers took on Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine with the u16’s winning on a score line of 26-18 after a tough battle while the u19’s had a convincing win on a scoreline of 43-20. Well done to both teams and their management team of Cathriona Fitzgerald & Ms. Cora Conway. The boys teams also took on Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine winning both games. Well done to both teams and their management team of Paudie O’Shea & Mr. Shane O’Neill.

Thought of the Week

Iveragh Day

Again this year our annual Iveragh Day on the 25th of September was a runaway success. Fortunately, the sun always seems to appear to guide us around the beauty of South Kerry. This year students got out and visited and learned about their local area. Bringing the classroom outside for the day gave students many wonderful and memorable learning opportunities. Well done in particular to Mrs. Gillian O’ Connor for all her hard work in organising the event. Click on image to view pics. More photos to follow.

TY history trip

Ty Students were treated to a whistle stop tour of the historic sites around South Kerry recently. Students visited Daniel O’Connell Church, The Old Barracks, Ballycarbery Castle and the Workhouse. Students were lucky to have the knowledgable local historian Mr. Junior Murphy. Special mention to Mr. Dermot Walsh of Supervalu for sponsoring the students entry to the Barracks. Click on image to view pictures from the day

Thought of the Week

All-Ireland Minor Champions

Well done to Coláiste na Sceilge student Graham O’Sullivan on winning an All-Ireland Minor Medal on Sunday. What you have achieved through your hard work is incredible. Congratulations also to team manager and teacher in the school Jack O’Connor on winning back to back All-Irelands; an amazing achievement.

Iveragh Day

It’s that time of year again. Time for us to get out and enjoy the beauty of our area. Friday the 25th September will be the date for this year’s Iveragh Day. The day is about staff and students getting out into Iveragh and learning all about our area; its business, its scenary, its tradition, its culture, and its heritage. Find out more by clicking on image.

TY

While there was no sun this summer our TYs didn’t mind as they reaped the benefits of this spell of fine weather for their first two outings of the year. Last week TYs took to exploring the Beenetee Mountain on what was a wonderful day. Beenetee Loop Walk offers some amazing views around south kerry and students were able to keep an eye on the school as they passed overhead. On Tuesday this week they visited Star Outdoors Kenmare where they took part in Paint-balling, canoeing, banana boating, water trampoline, crazy golf….and apparantly so did the supervising teachers with hilarious consequences!!!

Click on the picture below to view some snaps of the days.

All-Ireland Final

Best of luck to current student Graham O’ Sullivan and former students Killian Young and Bryan Sheahan in their respective All-Ireland finals this Sunday. Best wishes also to teacher Jack O’Connor manager of the minor team. Hopefully Kerry will do the double!!!

Congratulations

Well done to all our students who collected some amazing Junior Cert results. You should be very proud of what you have achieved. Well done also to your parents, families and teachers.

Thought of the Week

CNS Radio

Below is a picture of the recently launched CNS Radio. The radio goes live at lunchtime and you can request songs on the colaistenasceilgeradio facebook page. There will also be competitions, quizzes, live performances, etc. Stay tuned!!… Michael McCarthy and Garath Burke-Weigt are at the controls and are doing a great job. If you want to get involved or do a show contact Mr. McGill.

Junior Cert. Results

Best of luck to all our students receiving their Junior Cert results tomorrow 9th September.

Bus Departure Times Fridays

Mairead Kennedy 3.10

Ger O’Leary 3.10

Ger O’Driscoll 3.10

Dan Garvey 3.30

Eileen Clifford 3.30

Andrew McCarthy 3.30

Martin McCarthy 3.30

Susan Goggin 3.30

Dromid 3.40

Mike Mahony 3.40

Anthony McGillicuddy 3.40

Jackie O’Sullivan 3.45

Robert Nolan 3.45

Tommy Cournane 3.50

Donal Cronin 3.50

Junior and Leaving Cert Examinations

Dear Parent,

Ahead of the upcoming Junior and Leaving Certificate exams, we would like to bring the following to your attention:

• We advise that your son/daughter arrive to their examination centre at 9.00am on Wednesday 3^rd June to avoid unnecessary stress and at least 15 minutes before the start time of every examination thereafter.
• Please ensure your son/daughter has the correct and relevant equipment/materials for each examination.

1. Pens and spares
2. A working calculator
3. Rulers
4. Pencils/eraser/sharpener
5. Drawing equipment
6. Colouring pencils
7. Mathematical sets
8. Masking tape for drawing
9. Water
10. A watch for the important timing purpose!

• Students are not required to wear school uniform – comfortable clothing is advised.
• However, school rules do apply. Good behaviour is expected at all times.
• Students are asked to be mindful of their fellow students doing exams.
• We also advise students to make full use of the time allowed per exam.
• Students who leave exams early should also leave the school as virtually all rooms are being used for exam purposes and quietness is imperative.
• Please be advised that the buses while running during the duration of the exams will follow the Leaving Cert timetable. They will arrive as normal in the morning and leave on completion of the afternoon exam for Leaving Certs.

Finally we would like to take this opportunity to wish our students the very best of luck in their examinations. Go n-éirí an t-ádh libh go léir.

Exams

Best of luck to all our students in their upcoming exams. May you get the results you deserve.

Awards

Well done to all our students and members of the community who received awards at our annual awards event on Wednesday 27th May. It was a great event and is all about recognising hard work, achievements and the spirit of volunteerism which is very much evident here in our school. Well done to Ms. Sharon Fitzgerald  for all her hard work bringing the ceremony together. Mr. Colm McEvoy CEO Kerry ETB was a special guest on the day and his visit is much appreciated. Click on photo below to access pictures from event. A big thank you to Bríd Moran for volunteering to take these photos, it is very much appreciated.

Staff/Student choir recital

On the 15th May Coláiste na Sceilge hosted a wonderful recital in the upper mall. What was so special about this event was that both the T.Y. students and the newly formed Staff choir performed together. Below is a video from the event. Well done to all involved and to Ms. Falvey (Music Teacher) for bringing it all together.

New Opportunities

Exciting newly developed PLC Courses now available at The O’ Connell Centre. Go to www.oconnellcentre.ie for more details and click on image below to view new Brochure. The new PLC courses  for 2015/16 will be launched in The O’Connell Centre on Thursday 30th April at 7:30 pm and all are welcome.

SEAI One Good Idea

Congratulations to Collette O’ Shea and Sarah Jane O’ Shea who represented Coláiste na Sceilge at the National Finals of the SEAI One good Idea National Competition on May 7th in Dublin Castle. The girls presented excellently on the day and were presented with a plaque in recognition of making it to the top 20 in the country and won €500 for the school to promote Energy Conservation and Energy Sustainability in the school. Well done to the girls for their hard work, initiative and entrepreneurial spirit. Congratulations also to their Teacher Ms. Jane Bryan. Read more about the girls project by clicking here. Find out more about the competition here.

History & Art Visit-out

In a joint initiative between our Art and History departments in the school our fifth year students visited Dublin on the 14th May. On the trip students took in Collins Barracks Museum and the National Gallery. Mr. Paul Clifford and Ms. Fiona Holly who organised the trip said it was a great success.

1st Yr Girls Basketball

Congratulations to our 1st Yr girls basketball team on their recent achievement of reaching the All Ireland Semi-final and who were unlucky on the day not to go all the way. They fought hard and did themselves proud with a tremendous display of skill and teamwork. We have no doubt you are a team for the future and wish you well as you progress. Well done also to their management team of Caitriona Fitzgerald, Bríd Moran and Paudie O’Shea for their work and commitment. A special word of thanks to all the Parents and supporters who travelled on the day.

Composer in Residence

The Coláiste na Sceilge Music Dept. were delighted to welcome Kevin Gleeson from the Kerry County Council who worked with Fifth year music students on the composition of a song which will be available shortly. Ms. Maeve Falvey music teacher said it was a wonderful opportunity for students to witness first hand the recording process and that all students enjoyed the experience immensely. The composer in residence is just one of the exciting new initiatives being run by the music department which also includes guitar lessons, staff choir and much more. Click on picture to view pictures from the session.

1st Yr County Football Blitz

Well done to the Coláiste na Sceilge 1st Yr Girls football team who won the county blitz on the 16th April in Fossa. Well done also to their management team of Mrs. Gillian O’ Connor and Ms. Sinéid Sheahan. It has been a successful few weeks of sport here at the school.

5K Fun Run Pictures

Click on image to access pictures from the day. A big thank you to Bríd Moran for her photography….Can you find yourself???….

Active Week 23rd -27th March

Lazy?….I’m talking to you Couch Potato. Get off the couch, get out, get active!….Don’t know how? click on image to find out about the Coláiste na Sceilge active week and all the fun activities going on; including our 5K fun run.

Boys Basketball

Well done to the 1st Yr. Boys Basketball team who are through to the All-Ireland Quarter Finals in Portlaoise on Monday. A terrific achievement. Congratulations to all the team and their management Mr. Shane O’Neill and Mr. John Tehan.

Girls Basketball

Congratulations to the 1st Yr. Girls Basketball team on a brilliant performance and win yesterday here at the school. The girls are now through to the All-Ireland Quarter Finals play-offs and we wish them every success going forward. They are an excellent team and we have no doubt they will go a long way. Well done also to their management team of Bríd Moran and Catriona Fitzgerald.

Boys Basketball

Well done to the 2nd Yr. boys basketball team on winning the South West Regional Finals and to the 1st Yr. boys team who came 2nd in their division and to their management team of Mr Shane O’ Neill and Mr. John Tehan. A big thank you to The Ring of Kerry Hotel for providing food to the winning team.

Water Conservation Awareness Day 26/3

Well done to students Collette O’ Shea, Dervla Donegan, Gallimh Donegan, Mikayla Corcoran and Erin O’Shea and their teacher Ms. Gráinne McGee on a wonderful presentation to the whole school on the importance of conserving water. The Green schools committee completed this project on behalf of Trócaire and raised much needed funds for the delivery of fresh water to the less well off through a wear blue day.

Munster V Connacht

Coláiste na Sceilge students pictured at the Munster V Connacht game in Thomand Park, on a trip organised by Bank of Ireland Caherciveen as part of the Schools Bank Program.

Press Pass Winner

Well done to Coláiste na Sceilge Student Donna Fitzgerald on winning the news category of this years NNI Press Pass awards which took place on March 24th 2015 at the Convention Centre Dublin. Minister for Education Jan O’Sullivan TD presented TY student Donna with her trophy. Congratulations to Donna on this achievement and it is well deserved for the effort she put in to this competition. Her article on the possible closure of Childline’s night time services is an excellent read and worthy winner. Congratulations also to Donna’s teacher Ms. Elaine Carey O’ Shea for her involvement in this win. You can view Donna’s article here.

5K Fun Run

Are you ready????…..Great event for all the family…….Let’s get out and Let’s get active…Everyone is welcome and it is open to all members of the public. Adults €10 and children €5 (students free with sponsorship card). Starting from Renard GAA grounds @ 2pm. . . . Run/walk at your own pace, so long as your moving your winning!!!

CNS Rugby

Colaiste na Sceilge Rugby is going from strength to strength after a successful outing yesterday. The school took on Mounthawk Tralee in challenge games in both U17 & U19; winning the U17s and narrowly missing out on winning the U19s also. This is an amazing achievement if you take into consideration Rugby has just started in the school under the stewardship of Mr. Paul Clifford and Mounthawk a school with a student population of 1200 has a well established Rugby set-up. Well done to both teams and their manager.

Talk by Junior Murphy to 3rd Year History Students

Students from Mrs Casey Burns’ 3C history class were treated to a talk from local historian Mr. Junior Murphy. Part of the Junior Cert History programme requires students to study social history and to examine changes that have taken place in Ireland since 1960. Junior gave the students a glimpse of his life growing up in Cahirsiveen, working in New York, returning to study in UCC and his subsequent teaching career in South Kerry. He pointed out changes that have taken place in education, communications, religious observances, to name a few and he passed on a few valuable life lessons along the way. It is envisaged to have Mr. Murphy make a return visit in the near future to share his wisdom with the remaining 3^rd Year classes. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Junior Murphy for giving so generously his time to talk to us.

Marie Keating Foundation

Students in 5th and 6th year were given a talk by nurse Maeve O’Sullivan of the Marie Keating Foundation on Thurs 12th March. She gave information about the different types of cancer and how to spot signs and symptoms. She also spoke about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Students found the talk very informative and said it was important to know how to prevent and detect the different types of cancer.

Hello to Happiness

1st and 2nd Years enjoing themselves at the “Hello to Happiness” week being celebrated at the school until tommorrow Friday the 30th Jan. The last day of this event which has been organised by the LCAs is going to be action packed with even a Dance Off. Have you got what it takes????

Garda Youth Awards

We are delighted to have had three Garda Youth Achievement Award winners this year. These students are people who have gone out into their communities and used their strengths to make it a better one. Their selfless attitude is a credit to themselves and their families and we at Coláiste na Sceilge are very proud of them.

Aoife Sugrue and Nicola O’Sullivan received the award for their work in bringing Joy to the patients of St. Annes Hospital through music. Aoife and Nicola give of their time freely to volunteer at weekends and holidays playing music for the patients.

Caoimhe O’Sullivan won the award for her work in the community with Youth Club, Enable together Residential Programme where she works with people with special needs and 121 Digital helping older people with new technologies.

Chaplain of the School Mr. Liam Egan who was present at the ceremony said that these awards acknowledge the hard work that students do for the betterment of their communities, work which sometimes goes unnoticed.

Hello to Happiness

As Part of an initiative by our LCA Enterprise class here at Coláiste na Sceilge we will host a week of events and activities to improve our Well being and Mental Health. The LCAs have decided to call the week ‘Hello to Happiness’. Our LCAs have worked very hard to get this initiative off the ground and we are all looking forward to an action packed week next week 26th Jan- 30th Jan.. Click on image to find out more about LCA and the full list of events.

Pre Exams

Notice for students during the Pre Exams. These rules are for the most part the same as those for students sitting the State Exams and ensure there is minimum disruption and that students can give of their best.

1. Full uniform must be worn if not there will be detention from 4-5pm on the following day
2. Be punctual, school time and not exam start times apply – you must be in the exam hall/room at 9 am and 1:10 pm daily
3. Copying or use of notes … etc will result in immediate disqualification and suspension
4. Mobile phones are not permitted in the exam hall- please leave them at home for the duration of the exams. Phones in use will be confiscated for a week and may result in the disqualification of an exam.
5. Earphones may not be used in the exam hall.
6. Sit in your assigned seat at all times, unless asked to move to another seat by a teacher.
7. As this is a Pre Exam teachers will not be in a position to help students with answers.
8. Raise your hand to attract the attention of a teacher.
9. Students may not go to the bathroom for the first or final 30 mins of the exam.
10. Students should go to the toilet before exams.
11. If a student needs to go to the toilet during an exam they must raise their hand and wait for permission to go to the toilet. The supervising teacher will write ‘Toilet Break’ on the script and record time the student left and returned on the front of the examination script.
12. Students must have all necessary materials with them in the exam hall including books to study during study periods. Borrowing equipment is not allowed.
13. Students are not allowed to go to lockers during exam times.
14. Only water is allowed in the exam hall/room. No food
15. Please use the bins provided and tidy up at the end of every exam.
16. Silence is required in the exam hall/exam room at all times
17. Take care not to distract others in the exam hall. Deliberate distraction or talking to another student will be considered a serious matter and may involve you being assigned a new seat and/or a detention.

This is a difficult time for you, eat properly get some exercise and stay calm. Thank you for your co-operation and the very best of luck

Kerry ETB Award Winners 16 Jan 2015 Hosted in Tralee IT

Congratulations to all our award winners in the Kerry ETB Student Awards. You all are exceptional Ambassadors for this school.

• School Academic Excellence Award-Niamh Ní Chonaill (Best overall performance in the Leaving Certificate in the school)
• Junior Certificate Academic Award (Best overall performance in the Junior Certificate in the school)- Cian Breathnach
• Best Science Student- Cillian Ó Donnabháin
• Best Languages, Arts & Social Sciences Student- Shannon Ní Bhaoil
• Best Business Studies Student- Eimear Ní Ghealbhain
• School/Youthreach Achievement Award- Adam Ó Conraí
• Best LCA Student- Ann Marie Sugrue
• School Leadership/Active Citizenship award-Marc Ó Sé
• Digital Literacy Award –Micheál MacCartaigh
• Exceptional leadership in the School Council-Grace Ní Suillebhain
• Exceptional Involvement in the life of the school at Junior Cycle- Jim Ó Loingsigh

Girls Basketball Teams in All-Ireland Playoffs

The senior girls basketball team reached the SW regional final having defeated Castletroy convincingly in the semi final. They played a very strong Mounthawk team in the final in a very exciting and close encounter, but it was the Tralee side that finished stronger and were victorious despite the galant efforts of the CNS girls. However, all is not lost, both teams qualify for the All Ireland play offs in January. We wish both teams and their management of Ms. Cora Conway and Mrs. Cathriona Fitzgerald the very best of luck in this great achievement.

Caught Reading 2014

As part of our literacy strategy here in Coláiste na Sceilge we run the competition Caught Reading. The competition aims to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to read. Below is the winner of this years Caught Reading photo competition. Well done to Orla Fayen 1st Yr with her wonderful photo ‘Aplace for everything, a book for everyone’. The see the other finalists click on image.

Declan Coyle

A great night was had by all at the recent Declan Coyle event on the 20th of November in the Ring of Kerry Hotel. Declan, author of The Green Platform spoke to a full house on the importance of being positive and positive thinking. Below are some pictures from the night. Click to enlarge.

Les Mis

To say that this year’s school musical Les Mis was a success would be an incredible understatement. For three consecutive nights people of all ages thronged the upper mall of Coláiste na Sceilge. The musical was a huge credit to all involved and was at a standard equal to any professional staging of it anywhere. A huge congratulations to all the students involved, you should be very proud of yourselves and to your directors/ producers and everything inbetween Ms. Maeve Falvey, Ms. Gráinne Magee and Ms. Honor Hurley. Click on image below to see photos from the nights courtesy of Alan Landers Photography.

BT Young Scientist

5th Yr Coláiste na Sceilge students Sinead O’Sullivan and Aoibhin O’Neill both have a love and interest in psychology, and after a study into Personality Disorders (PDs), realised the importance and need for more public knowledge and awareness on them.

They decided to enter a project titled “Personality Disorders: Improving Awareness among Young People” into the 2015 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition under the guidance of their teacher Mrs. Anne Griffin. Below is a link to the brilliant guidebook they produced to raise awareness about PDs.

Pantomime

We are pleased to promote what is to be a brilliant fundraising event for St. Anne’s Hospital. The Pantomime not only has many of our students performing but also has none other than our previous Deputy Principal Mr. Karl O’ Connell treading the boards. Details Below.

Declan Coyle

A great night was had by all at the recent Declan Coyle event on the 20th of November in the Ring of Kerry Hotel. Declan, author of The Green Platform spoke to a full house on the importance of being positive and positive thinking. Below are some pictures from the night. Click to enlarge.

Sam visits Coláiste na Sceilge

On Monday the 17th November Coláiste na Sceilge welcomed the Sam Maguire Cup and some of the All-Ireland winning team. They were greeted with a sea of green and gold with all our  students kitted out in their county colours. It was great to have Killian Young, Mark Griffin, Paul O’ Donoghue and Jonathan Lyne come to the school as they are role models to all our students and are living proof that If you work hard you can reach the goals you want and deserve.

Les Mis…..Not long now!!!

Students pictured at a recent dress rehearsal for the school musical this year. Les Mis is not to be missed. We here at the school have been lucky to listen to and witness the incredible talent involved as they have been practicing diligently for the last few weeks. Scroll down for details and times of musical.

Fís

Four of our first year students are taking part in the the Fís film awards on the 4th November. Their short film ‘Deception at Derrynane’ which they created in primary school made the cut this year and they will hopefully bringu home the gold. The awards can be viewed live online @ www.fisfilmproject.ie from12:30. For more info visit www.fis.ie. Best of luck to Ben O’Carroll, Maria O’ Sullivan,Orla Fayen and Abbie O’ Sullivan.

Rugby Starts in Coláiste na Sceilge

This year the school has started offering rugby to its students. This is an exciting development and would not be possible without the help of the Munster Rugby Coaching division and Coláiste na Sceilge teacher  Mr. Paul Clifford. Below are some pictures from a recent West Munster schools 7 aside  blitz. Click to enlarge images. More to follow on our new Rugby page.

Declan Coyle – Motivational Speaker

On the 20th November Coláiste na Sceilge present Declan Coyle author of the no.1 best seller ‘The Green Platform’. His seminars have been described as ‘A tonic for the soul’ and ‘life-changing’.  The event will take place at The Ring of Kerry Hotel in Caherciveen at 7:30. All are welcome. Click on images below for more details including Press release and Flyer. You can click here for more info on Declan Coyle.

TY and the world of RAP

Click on image to listen to Coláiste na Sceilge’s TYs rap song.

Iveragh Day 26th September

What an amazing day had by all at our annual Iveragh Day. The sun shone and spirits were high as staff and students left Coláiste na Sceilge for the beauty of our surrounding area. Students learned about the flora and fauna of the area, the culture and the heritage. Bringing the classroom outside for the day gave students many wonderful and memorable learning  opportunities. Well done in particular to Mrs. Gillian O’ Connor for all her hard work in organising the event. Click on image to see photos from the day.

Iveragh Day

It’s that time of year again. Time for us to get out and enjoy the beauty of our area. This friday the 26th September will be our fourth annual Iveragh Day. The day is about staff and students getting out into Iveragh and learning all about our area; its business, its scenary, its tradition, its culture, and its heritage. Find out more by clicking on image.

Seamus Whitty

Educator with Kerry Life Education Mobile Seamus Whitty has been with us all week working with our 1st, 3rd and 6th year students on study skills, achieving their goals, self-esteem, self-awareness and recognising their strengths. It is such a worthwhile life skills session and all the students have enjoyed it and learned so much from it. Find out more @ http://www.kerrylifeeducation.com/

Congratulations to Kerry

Well done to both Kerry teams for winning their respective All-Ireland finals. What a weekend for Kerry football. We would especially like to congratulate our present student Brian Sugrue who had a great game and minor manager Jack O’ Connor who has now won All-Irelands with minor, U21 and senior teams. Moreover, we would like to congratulate all our former students on their brilliant performances yesterday and their journey to lifting the Sam Maguire.

Active Flag

Coláiste na Sceilge are delighted to announce that we have received our first Active Flag. This Flag is a big boost to the school and has rewarded the efforts of everyone involved especially our P.E. Department of Gillian O’ Connor and Fiona Garvey. Click Here to learn about the Active Flag and our Active School.

Best of Luck to both Kerry teams

All here at Coláiste na Sceilge wish both Kerry teams the best in their respective All-Ireland finals. Special mention to our present student Brian Sugrue who will play for the minors and teacher Jack O’Connor minor manager and also to Robert Wharton. We would also like to include our former students who will line out for the senior team; Killian Young, Bryan Sheehan, Declan O’Sullivan, Mark Griffin and Paul O’Donoghue.

Congratulations

Well done to all our Junior Certificate students on receiving brilliant results yesterday. Your hard work paid off and you are great role models to our present third years. Well done to all.

Adam King Youth Olympic Finalist.

A huge crowd gathered in the upper mall this morning to welcome Olympic youth finalist Adam King back to school. Adam performed brilliantly in Nanjing China at the hammer throwing event and finished 8th in the world. No doubt Adam will bring further glory to South Kerry in the future and we wish him well.

Back to School

It’s that time of year again. Here are the start dates for the year groups. All the best for your year ahead. To our new first years we look forward to seeing you.

26th  Aug  –   1st yrs

27th  Aug  –   1st, 5th, lca

28th  Aug  –   1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, lca

29th  Aug  –  1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, lca, TY

Incoming first year Orientation Page

Click on image to find out all you need to know about starting your exciting new life at Coláiste na Sceilge.

Coláiste na Sceilge Awards

This morning  Coláiste na Sceilge marked a very successful year with a wonderful awards ceremony. The Awards not only acknowledged the efforts and achievements of our student body but also many of  the local volunteers that make Coláiste na Sceilge the school it is. Guest speaker on the day was Darren Frehill from rté who encouraged us to dream. Congratulations to Ms. Sharon Fitzgerald for all her hard work in making it such a run away success.

Active Flag

Coláiste na Sceilge are delighted to announce that we have received our first Active Flag. This Flag is a big boost to the school and has rewarded the efforts of everyone involved especially our P.E. Department of Gillian O’ Connor and Fiona Garvey. The picture below was taken at this morning’s unveiling. Click Here to learn about the Active Flag and our Active School.

Leaving Certificate Graduation Livestream

Following on from the success of thursday night’s livestream of the TY graduation Coláiste na Sceilge will also livestream their leaving certificate graduation ceremony from 5:00 today. Click on image to launch live feed.

Youth Olympics

Well done to Coláiste na Sceilge student Adam King who was named on the Irish Team for the European Youth Olympic Trials in Baku, Azerbaijan from the 30th of May to the 1st of June. The European trials also act as the qualifying event for the 2014 World Youth Olympic Games to be held in Nanjing, China in August.  Adam will compete in the hammer event and we wish him every success.

Scifest 2014 Winner

Congratulations to Dervla Donnegan 2B on winning the Chemistry award at Scifest 2014 in Tralee with her project “To create a blister preventative balm using seaweed”.  Well done also to her teacher Ms. Gráinne McGee.

All-Ireland Final

Well done to the first year boys basketball team who were unlucky not to win their all-Ireland final thursday 8th May at the Arena in University of Limerick. The team narrowly missed out on victory by a last minute basket in what was an enthralling final. Well done to the team who should be very proud of themselves and to their managers Mr. Shane O’ Neill and Mr. John Tehan. This game brings to an end a great year for basketball at Coláiste na Sceilge.

Album Launch

Well done to Donna McCarthy on Launching her debut album called Young, Wild, Free. It is an excellent album and contains some of her own material. The band Alpha Q made up of past students  Adam O’ Sullivan, Eoin Fitzgerald and current student Pierce Lynch have also launched their debut album of original tracks titled Brace Yourself. An excellent album of catchy and radio friendly tunes. Make sure to check out both albums on iTunes, spotify and soundloud and find them on facebook and twitter. We wish them all the best with their new albums.

5K Results and pictures

well done to everyone who took part in the 5K run as part of Active week here in Coláiste na Sceilge. It was a great event which saw people from all over South Kerry getting out and getting Active. Well done to organisers Gillian O’ Connor and Fiona Garvey for all their hard work. Congratulations also to the winner on the day Cillian O’ Donovan who came in at a very impressive time.

Pictures from the event are Here

Times from the Event Here

Thanks to Brian O’ Donovan for pictures from the day and Mary Devane and Michael Keating for the times.

5K Fun Run

Active Week 7th-11th April

Lazy?….I’m talking to you Couch Potato. Get off the couch, get out, get active!….Don’t know how click on image to find out about Coláiste na Sceilge active week and all the fun activities going on; including our couch to 5K.

Seachtain na Gaeilge

A great week of Irish Language, Culture and Sport was on display last week for Seachtain na Gaeilge. Numerous events were held; Music and song, Wear green day, Céilí, Comórtas peil, breakfast morning and much more. Well done to the Irish department for all their hard work and to the TYs for helping out. Click here to see pictures from the week.

The U16 & U19 Boys basketball teams receive a hero’s welcome.

At 11:00 break today our All-Ireland silver medallists were praised for their commitment, determination and exemplary behaviour in their quest for All-Ireland glory this year. Both teams were unlucky on the day but they will be hungry for next year and more than up to the challenge. Here are the final scores and scorers from yesterday’s finals;

U16 C Boys All Ireland Schools League Final O’Carolan College Nobber 35 (11) (C O’Neill 17, S McCormack 7, P Meade 7) Colaiste na Sceilge 21 (13)(J Lynch 9, C O’Shea 7, J Murphy 2) MVP- Cian O’Neill (O’Carolan College Nobber)

U19 C Boys All Ireland Schools League Final Ashbourne CS 48 (17) (S Dermody 14, C Hickey 13, O Gryson 6) Colaiste na Sceilge 38 (25) (M O’Shea 17, J Lynch 14, S O’Connor 5) MVP – Conor Hickey (Ashbourne CS)

Click For Pictures from the game courtesy of Alan Landers Photography

All- Ireland Fever hits Colaiste na Sceilge

The buzz and high spirits to be felt around the school this week is not because of the good weather but the fact that two of our basketball teams are in All-Ireland finals. We at Coláiste na Sceilge wish the boys u16s and u19s basketball teams the very best of luck in their respective All-Irelands in Dublin on Tuesday 18th March and to their Managers Mr O’Neill and John Teahan.

World Book Day

On Thursday 6th of March Coláiste na Sceilge hosted one crazy Party to celebrate world book day. First years dressed up as their favourite characters from Fiction while some of the teachers dressed up as the characters from The Great Gatsby; a novel and more recently a popular film which is on the Leaving Cert. course this Year.

Mícheal O’Muircheartaigh visits Coláiste na Sceilge

We were delighted to welcome Mícheal O’Muircheartaigh on Monday 10^th February here to Coláiste na Sceilge. Mícheal talked to all our first year students about their fitness tests and the importance of having a healthy and active lifestyle.

Christmas Carol Service

Coláiste na Sceilge school choir put on a wonderful show of christmas songs.

Science Week

The aim of Science Week is to promote the relevance of science, technology, engineering and maths in our everyday lives and to demonstrate their importance to the future development of Irish society and to the economy.  At Colaiste na sceilge it marked a week of activities, including Birds of Prey, super furry animals, Quiz etc.

Welcome to our new Website

We would like to welcome you to the Coláiste na Sceilge website.We are a co-educational, non -denominational Community College with an enrolment of 530 students.We are committed to ensuring our students are afforded every opportunity to develop their full potential and diverse range of talents in a happy , safe and caring environment .Coláiste na Sceilge is committed to developing people who are fair, caring, assertive and who are knowledgeable and appreciative of their locality: its beauty, history, culture and amenities.

Share your memories

Click on image to leave a memory of your time in Coláiste na Sceilge. Maybe it was a school trip, a sporting achievement, singing in the musical…..

Tackle Bulling

Click on image to access the National Anti-Bullying website.

We Need You!!

Are you interested in writing  an opinion piece, fashion page, sports page, film review page etc. for the school website? Whatever your interest, we want to showcase you!. If you have an idea contact Mr. Mc Gill.

Alcohol

Click on image to access booklet. Go to kerrychildrensservices.com for more info.

Sample group Click here

Literacy booklet

Click on image to access a handbook created here in the school to promote Literacy. It includes tips on improving literacy across the broad areas of writing, reading, oral language skills and digital literacy. It also has a list of recommended novels to read outside of school, a page with hints for an oral presentation and lots of reminders about spelling and grammar.

A Career in Coding?

Are you interested in following a carer in coding?. Click on image to read ‘8 Signs A Career In Coding Is Right for You’

Iveragh Day Student Feedback

Please click on image.

3rd & 6th Study Survey

3rd Yrs click here

6th Yrs click here

Self Esteem & Resilience day

Kerry ETB FET Fair

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KDYS

Click on image for KDYS news updates.

Get Active

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AIB Lab Team

First years enjoying meeting the AIB Lab team on March 21st in Caherciveen who were visiting the branch from Dublin. Students had a very enjoyable interactive talk with the team on the use of technology in banking.

LCA reach award finals

Well done to our L.C.A. ‘s on reaching the finals of the Young Environmentalist Awards  Members of the public have the chance to vote online for their favourite project of the ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards 2017 and so We need your help. Click Here to vote. Go to the ECo Health and Wellbeing section towards bottom of page and select ‘Ag Obair le Chéile’ by Kerry Diocesan Youth Service, Colaiste na Scéilge. You can vot as often as you like and it would be really appreciated to get the project across the line.

Thought of the Week

Advertising Opportunity

1st year business students are creating a 2017 A2 wall planner and are offering local businesses the opportunity to advertise on the planner for a fee in return for a certain number of planners for their customers and the advertising space. If you would like to support and advertise please contact lcahillane@colaistenasceilge.ie by Monday Dec 19th. Thank you

November Mass

All are welcome to our November mass to remember and pray for our dead. The mass will take place on Nov 29th at 7:00pm in E2 classroom.

Trócaire

Well done to all students and staff who gave up for Trocaire during Lent and fasted for 24 hours. You helped raise over €1000 for communities around the world that have been affected by climate change. This money will help Trocaire in their fight for justice. Helping the less fortunate is a big part of what we do here in Coláiste na Sceilge.

Training Fair

Song writing Workshop

Check out some of the amazing songs created by students here as part of World Book Day 2016. All of the songs are based around the 1916 Rising. A big thank you to Andrew ‘Skatz’ Skattergood for donating his time and talents.

TY Graduation Livestream

Coláiste na Sceilge will livestream their TY graduation this evening the 19th all over the world so you can watch it from the comfort of your home wherever you are. Click on image to launch live feed.

http://media.radiokerry.ie/mediamanager/embed/player/podcasts/5/item/55533

Training Fair

History Talk

Pictured is Dr. Tim Horgan who visited the school on Friday 26th Feb. to speak with TY students about South Kerry participants in the 1916 Rising. It was an extremely enjoyable and informative speech and gave students a real sense of that time in Irish history. A big thank you to Dr. Tim Horgan for coming in.

Star Power Astronomy Course

Astronomy course delivered by University College Cork and Cork Institute of Technology at The Royal Hotel, Knightstown, Valentia Island. Click on image for details of course and accommodation.

Kerry Banditz

Éigse na Brídeoige

Great programme of events not to be missed. Click on image for more details.

Are we eating too much sugar?

Click on image to view RTE Programme ‘Sugar Crash’ which documents our consumption of sugar. An Interesting watch.

Film Competition

Calling all wanna be film makers!!….Click for more details.

Athletics

Best of luck to all Coláiste na Sceilge athletes taking part in the South Munster Cross Country Championships today on the 29th Jan in CIT and to Mr. Lorcan Murphy.

Scoilnet

Check out the our Scoilnet search on the left hand side of the homepage. This search gives Teachers and Students access to thousands of resources. Just enter your search term into the searchbox. Check it out!!!!

P.L.C. Module Descriptors

For P.L.C. Descriptors for Sports and Recreation and exercise  click here

and  for the P.L.C. Descriptors for QQI Tourism with Business Course click here

November Mass

On Thursday Nov 26th Coláiste na Sceilge held a wonderful Mass of remembrance. A big thank you to the students involved especially the T.Y. students and Chaplain Mr. Liam Egan for bringing it all together.

Brendan Griffin TD

As part of their C.S.P.E. action project class 3A look forward to welcoming TD Brendan Griffin to Coláiste na Sceilge on monday 23rd of November.

November Mass

All are welcome to our November mass to remember and pray for our dead. The mass will take place on Nov 26th at 7:00pm in E2 classroom.

3A C.S.P.E.

Senator Mark Daly will be visiting CNS on Monday the 9th of November at 11:00. He is coming in as guest speaker for 3A’s CSPE Action Project.

Science Week

Coláiste na Sceilge will again this year celebrate Science Week with numerous activities being organised by the Science Department to highlight Science and Technology in our everyday lives and to inspire and awaken in our students their love of all things Science. Click on image to learn more.

Incoming first year Orientation Page

Click on image to find out all you need to know about starting your exciting new life at Coláiste na Sceilge.

Song writing Workshop

Check out some of the amazing songs created by students here as part of World Book Day. A big thank you to Andrew ‘Skatz’ Skattergood for donating his time and talents.

Seamus Whitty

Seamus Whitty will hold a session for parents of 3 & 6 yr students on study skills today Wed 30/9 at 7pm here in Colaiste na Sceilge.

Information on Parent/Teacher/ Student meeting

Click here to read letter on Parent/Teacher/Student meeting.

Parent-Teacher-Student Meeting dates

Below is the list of dates for the meetings and the order by Surname.

Pieta House

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Back to School Letter

Please click here to view back to school letter which includes important information for parents.

Apprentice Chef

Congratulations to Brandon Moran & Amy NiChonaill who represented Coláiste na Sceilge at the Apprentice Chef competition held in Tralee IT; They cooked extremely well and came second overall. Well done to all involved and to their teacher Áine Ni Chonaill.

English Success

We are delighted to announce two winners in National competitions;

• Abbie Daly, 1st Year, is an overall category winner in this year’s An Post Handwriting Competition.
• Kerry O Sullivan, 6th Year, is the Munster  winner of the UL National Essay Writing Competition for Secondary Schools.

Congratulations to both students for their effort and talent in winning these prestigious awards and also to their teacher Ms. Janette Condon for her hard work and involvement.

Leaving Cert and Junior Cert exam Timetables

Below you will find links to this year’s exam timetables.

Click here to view Junior Cert timetable.

Click here to view Leaving Cert timetable.

Questionnaire

The following contains a link to a questionnaire as part of a project being carried out by 5th yr student Sinead O’Sullivan. The questionnaire is part of a SciFest project, which investigates the role of personality traits, stress and self esteem in relation to substance and media use. All responses are anonymous. It would be a great help if you would complete it. Thanks. Click to access survey

Kerry Colleges Athletics Competition

Congratulations to all those who took part in the Kerry Colleges Athletics competition and to their coach Mr. Lorcan Murphy. Well done especially  to those who won medals on the day;

• Minor girls 800m -Laura Dwyer 2^nd
• Senior Girls 3000m -Laura O’Connor 3rd
• Senior Boys -Liam O’Connell 2^nd

Chaplain

Mr. Egan is here to talk. Why not call in to his office in the lower mall?

KSTA Junior science quiz

Well done to 3rd Yr Science students Dervla Donegan, Grainne Donnegan, Lea turner and Kate O Sullivan who came third in the KSTA Junior science quiz in Tralee on March 26th and to their teacher Ms. Gráinne McGee.

5K Fun Run

Best of luck to everyone taking part in the Coláiste na Sceilge 5k Fun Run today. It’s gonna be a great day and your gonna feel great after you finish. Whatever your pace and whatever your motivation, enjoy it!!!!……..

Welcome 6th Class

We would all like to welcome our 6th class students to Coláiste na Sceilge. We hope you have an enjoyable couple of days here getting to know us.

World Book Day

Great excitement in school today for World Book Day. Teachers and students have made a great effort in dressing up as their favourite character from fiction. Pictures to follow!!!. The main aim of World Book Day is to encourage students to explore the pleasure of books and reading.

Information evening for Parents

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2015 BT Young Scientist

Congratulations to Aoibhinn O’ Neill and Sinéad O’Sullivan for their participation at the 2015 BT Young Scientist in Dublin. It was a tremendous achievement on getting to display their project “Personality Disorders: Improving Awareness among Young People” at the event. Well done also to their teacher Mrs. Anne Griffin for all her hard work.

Green schools urge you to conserve water!!

Check out their advice at the stage.

Health Eating Survey

To be completed by students in their computer class. Click on image to access.

Good Luck

Good luck to all our students sitting their Pre Exams. May you get the results you deserve.

Junior Disco

LC Results 12th August

Leaving Certificate results are available from:

10.30-1.30pm -Deputy Principal’s Office

1.30-5pm- The School Office

Career Guidance Teacher, Ms Golden, will be available in her office at the following times:

Wed 12 August: 10.30-5pm

Mon 17 August: 2-5pm

 Wishing you the very best of luck

Click here for some important notices.

Magic Show

As part of Science week 3rd yr students were treated to a science magic show in the hall. The show was interesting, amusing and obviously magical. Click on image below to see more.

Science Week

Coláiste na Sceilge will again this year celebrate Science Week with numerous activities being organised by the Science Department to highlight Science and Technology in our everyday lives and to inspire and awaken in our students their love of all things Science. Click on image to learn more.

November Mass

All are welcome to our November mass to remember and pray for our dead. The mass will take place on Nov 27th at 7:00pm in E2 classroom.

Les Mis

Seamus Whitty

On Wed, 10th December, Seamus Whitty will talk to 3rd years on decision making.

On Wednesday evening (7-8.30pm) Seamus hosts a parents evening.

He will focus on: Myths /reality of drug/alcohol issues, Enhancing protective factors, Reducing risk factors and supporting our young people make good decisions.

Coláiste na Sceilge encourages parents of 2nd and 3rd years to attend.

Christmas Jumper Day

Radio Kerry’s Christmas Jumper Day in aid of St.Vincent de Paul takes place this Friday. Coláiste na Sceilge encourages it staff and students to wear their christmas jumpers with pride. If you don’t have one why not make one!!! Your donation of two euro goes directly to St.Vincent de Paul. Let’s get in the Christmas Cheer!!!

CSI workshop

As part of Science week on the 20th Nov students got the opportunity to be a crime scene investigator for the day with the CSI workshop. Click on image image to view photos from the day.

Leaving Certificate Graduation Livestream

Following on from the success of Tuesday night’s livestream of the TY graduation Coláiste na Sceilge will also livestream their leaving certificate graduation ceremony from 5:00 on friday 22nd May. Click on image to launch live feed.

Scholarship

€20,000 Scholarship announced for Kerry Leaving Certificate Students.
The Naughton Foundation has announced the extension of the deadline that students can apply for a Scholarship. The closing date for applications is now Saturday 23rd May at 5.30pm. For more details click here.

Project Maths for Parents

Click on logo to access application form to apply for evening classes on Project Maths. This course is designed specifically with parents in mind to give you the necessary knowledge and skills to familiarise yourself with the new Project Maths course.

TY Graduation Livestream

This year again Coláiste na Sceilge will livestream their TY graduation all over the world so you can watch it from the comfort of your home wherever you are. Click on image to launch live feed.

Want to join the Cahersiveen Youth Choir?

Calling all our talented students. Cahersiveen Parish Youth Choir are meeting for the first time on Thursday 23rd October at 7pm in the O’Connell Memorial Church. The choir will be youth led, so if you enjoy singing and would like to be part of the choir, please come along. If you have any questions please contact Anne Murphy on 087 7801575. Check out Coláiste na Sceilge Facebook page for further details.

Athlethics

Well done to Coláiste na Sceilge students who took part in the Munster Schools Track and Field Championships held in Cork on Sat. May 16th.

Adam King won the Senior Boys Hammer Title, setting a new record in the process. The previous record had stood for 31 years and was held by Gary Halpin representing Rockwell College. Three years later Halpin went on to represent Ireland in the World Championships. We have no doubt Adam will one day emulate that achievement. He now goes forward to the All-Ireland Championships in Tullamore on May 30th. and we wish him the best of luck.
In the Minor Girls 800m Laura Dwyer had a fine race in finishing 4th, just missing out in qualifying for All-Ireland by less than a second.

Parents

A Public presentation dealing with anxiety and promoting resilience facilitated by Finian Fallon MA MICAP will take place at the Kerry Adolescent Counselling Service, Ballonagh, Tralee on Friday 21st November 7:00 – 9:30pm cost: Free.

More info @ http://kerryadolescentcounselling.ie/

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Junior Cert. Results

Best of luck to all our students receiving their Junior Cert results today.

Study Skills

With exam time looming check out our study guide. Today is the day. Click on image to get started.

Athletics Year Review

Athletes at Coláiste na Sceilge add more wins to their long list of achievements. Read More

TY Graduation Livestream

In a first ever Coláiste na Sceilge will livestream their TY graduation all over the world so you can watch it from the comfort of your home wherever you are. Click on image to launch live feed.

School Choir

Well done to our school junior choir who competed in Féile an tSamhraidh.

Overall Scifest Winner

Colaiste na Sceilge receives overall school award at Scifest 2014 at IT Tralee,

Green Flag

Coláiste na Sceilge has just received the wonderful news that we will be receiving a third green flag. Congratulations to Ms. Gráinne McGee and the green schools committee for all their hard work. This third flag recognises the work of the green schools committee on the promotion of water conservation.

5K Results and pictures

Pictures from the event are Here

Times from the Event Here

Making the Right Decision

Click here to view all the information from monday night’s information evening on programmes and subject choice. Hopefully it will help you make the right decision and create the right opportunities for you.

Apprentice Chef

Well done to Jackie Clifford and Caoimhe O Sullivan on competing in the apprentice chef competition. Bon Appétit!!!

Science Quiz

Well done to our Junior cert Science students who competed in the Kerry branch of the Irish Science Teachers Association Junior Quiz in the IT in Tralee.

Green schools urge you to conserve water!!

Check out their advice at the stage.

Seachtain na Gaeilge

New Junior Cycle Changes.

Changes to the Implementation of the new Junior Cycle. Read more.

Athletics

Athletes at Coláiste na Sceilge add more wins to their long list of achievements. Read More

Incoming first year Orientation Page

Click on image to find out all you need to know about starting your exciting new life at Coláiste na Sceilge.

Basketball

Best of luck to our U-I6 and U-19  boys basketball team in their All-lreland semi-finals in UL on Thursday and to their coaches Mr O. Neill and John Tehan. Also best of luck to our 1st and 2nd year girls this week and their coaches Ms Conway and Ms Garvey.

Kerry ETB Awards

Coláiste na Sceilge enjoyed great success at the recent Kerry ETB awards held in the I.T. Tralee on Friday 28th February. Click to read more.

T.Y Play

Transition year play ‘school tour’ is a drive away success. Well done to all TYs and their teacher Mr. O’Neill.

Recent visitors to school

John o shea Formerly of Goal calls in to talk to Ms. McCarthys L.C.V.P Class

Elma Walsh of the Donal Walsh Charity came in to talk to 5th and 6th years about her son Donal’s life and the importance of living every day to the full.

5K Run Times

Well done to everyone who took part in the Coláiste na Sceilge 5k Fun Run on Friday 27th as part of Active Week here in the school. Congratulations to Mr. Damien Foley on being first across the line in an impressive time. A big thank you to everyone who helped out on the day. Special mention to Kerry County Council, Super Valu for sponsorship, the Parents Council for the sponsored Prizes, also the Ty’s and Parents who helped Stewarding and finally all the teachers for taking part and stewarding. Below are the finishing times. Click on link to view. Pictures from the day to follow. 5K Run Results

Senator Mark Daly calls to give talk to Ms. Killen’s CSPE class

LCA Breakfast morning

L.C.A. organise first year breakfast morning to raise money for Childline.

Micheal O’Muircheartaigh to visit Coláiste na Sceilge

We are delighted to announce that Micheal O’Muircheartaigh will be visiting the school on Monday 10th February at 2pm. He will be talking to all our first year students about their fitness tests and the importance of having a healthy and active lifestyle.

All-Ireland Writing Success

We here at Coláiste na Sceilge are delighted to announce that 6th Yr student Niamh O’Connell has been awarded as the overall winner in the National Essay-Writing Competition for Secondary Schools run by the Regional Writing Centre at University of Limerick. Niamh will meet the president of the university, Prof. Don Barry at a special award ceremony on tuesday 20th of May at the University of Limerick. Well done to Niamh as it was an amazing achievement. Special mention also goes to her teacher Ms.Janette Condon.