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Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today brought a memo to Cabinet which confirms that plans are in place to support the full reopening of schools in time for the start of the new school year at the end of August/start of September 2021. As has been the case throughout the pandemic, (more…)
Ms. O’Neill’s class in Scoil Chormaic CNS has been fundraising for the Irish Guide Dogs. Luke in Ms. O’Neill’s class recently got an assistance dog called Milo and the difference that Milo has made in Luke’s life is phenomenal. The class has been doing a 10km walk in the last fortnight (more…)
Scoil Chormaic CNS recently raised the Amber Flag that promotes positive mental health in the school. This initiative runs in association with Pieta House, and the school raised €505 for the charity through various fundraisers. In achieving the flag, Pieta House highly commended the school on (more…)
There was palpable joy and excitement in Ardgillan College on Fridayas the 2021 Awards Ceremony was celebrated in the school. As a result of the current Covid restrictions, the school held a virtual ceremony that was broadcast in all classrooms in the morning. Sincere thanks to Ms. O’Farrell (more…)
A new local Garda initiative has been set up to explain to teenagers in local schools of being a money mule. A money mule is a person who allows their bank account to be used by criminals to launder money through their bank account for a small commission. This is an increasing problem (more…)
The third-year students at Balbriggan Community College decided to show the staff how much they appreciated them. During online discussions in Wellbeing classes with their year head, the students highlighted their understanding of how the lockdowns were having their toll on the staff (more…)
To celebrate National Tree Week Fingal County Council has planted native specimen oak trees as a commemoration to lost loved ones during this challenging year. They were also delighted to launch the Bremore Park Tree Trail in Balbriggan. With level 5 restrictions remaining in place (more…)
The Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has approved a proposal for a new satellite model of Irish-medium post-primary provision to be piloted in Dundalk. The model involves a satellite /Dundalk-based campus of An Foras Pátrúnachta’s Balbriggan Gaelcholáiste – Coláiste (more…)
Congratulations to Ali Khan and Bazil Khan from fourth-year who were awarded 3rd place in the Biological and Ecological Intermediate Category at the BT Young Scientist Virtual Exhibition in January 2021. Their project was entitled ‘Does nano silver have an effect on Pea Plants?’ (more…)
Covid-19 did not prevent Ardgillan College from putting on a wonderful Virtual Talent Show for students last Friday. Students sang, danced and performed, showcasing their unique talents and impressive skills. The event spread palpable joy around the college. Congratulations to first (more…)
Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien is pictured with students from Ardgillan Community College Balbriggan Olivia Brennan, Daire Allen and Laura Dunne who are competing in the Construction Industry Federation’s ‘Design a Home for Everyone’ school’s competition. The competition will see (more…)
In a year when even sport took a backstep, Transition Year students in Loreto Balbriggan decided to celebrate the achievements of sportswomen everywhere by interviewing three of their most accomplished teachers. Ms Sarah Rowe (Mayo LGFA and Collingwood AFLW), Ms Michelle (more…)