Rachel Lyons, who sat her LC in June, received a scholarship recently from NUIG in recognition of her outstanding results. Rachel is studying Medicine and everybody in BCS wishes her well. Rachel is actually one of four past pupils in First Medicine in NUIG; Katie Moran, Cian Henry & John Cassidy are also pursuing a career in Medicine. We wish them all well and we are very proud of their achievements.

On Tuesday 10th of October Transition Year students visited Brigit’s Gardens in Moycullen as part of their Development Education module. As part of a simulation exercise students were brought on a journey around the gardens where they met various challenges linked to the Global Goals. From using a hand cranking device to charge a phone to making a ‘tippy tap’ for clean water everyone became more aware of the problems that exist in our world today. This interesting workshop was ...

Congratulations to present TY students Molly Curran and Ciara Loftus pictured receiving their Junior Certificate results from Mr McDonagh. Molly received a phenomenal 10 A’s and one B, while Ciara received an impressive 9 A’s and two B’s. Both girls took the opportunity to thank all of their teachers and their respective Year-Heads Mrs Mooney and Mrs Waldron for their help throughout their Junior Certificate.

The ladies GAA players participated in a fundraiser recently before the ladies All-Ireland final between Mayo and Dublin. The girl sold lines based on “Predicting the score”. It was greatly supported and all funds raised will go towards funding the cost of the upcoming ladies G.A.A. Post Primary competitions. Many thanks to all who supported this endeavour. Pictured are the sellers of the winning lines being presented with the prizes along with Ms. Garvey, Mrs. Grogan and Mr. McDona...

Congratulations to Ms Carty’s U-14 Ladies Gaelic side who had a comprehensive 13:10 – 3:04 victory over Foxford in Aghamore today.

It was another superb day yesterday for BCS Camogie teams. Both our Senior and Junior teams were triumphant in the Mayo Championship finals held in Castlebar. Westport were the beaten finalists at both levels in what was a very competitive and sporting occasion. Well done to all involved!

The 1st Year Boys played in the Mayo Colleges blitz on Monday at the Bekan COE. We fielded two teams on the day, but lost both games narrowly, to St Louis Kiltimagh and Foxford. However 40 1st year boys in total wore the school colours for the first time in their BCS careers and all played their hearts out.

Ann Marie & Caroline from the BOI dropped in on Tuesday to deliver 100 tickets for the Ireland V Moldova International soccer match in the Aviva Stadium on October 6th. They also presented the school with a €250 One4All Voucher. This was in recognition of the work done by last year’s TY class in respect of the school bank established in conjunction with the local BOI branch. Thank you to Ms. Osgood for facilitating the initiative. Thanks also to the BOI for their ongoing support. Well done t...

Congratulations to 3rd year students Merlin Pearson and Conor kinnarney who participated in the highly prestigious CTY (Centre for Talented Youths) programme during the summer in DCU. It was a tremendous achievement by the lads and continues the strong BCS presence at this event. Conor studied Behavioural Psychology while Merlin studied Sci Fi Fantasy Writing.

Students who play boys Gaelic Football in the school took part in a fundraiser recently, based on selling lines to predict the score of the Mens All Ireland.  Sadly Mayo lost out by a single point, but funds raised will be used to fund the cost of playing in the upcoming Schools GAA Post Primary Competions. Pictured are the sellers of the winning lines, from the recent competion being presented with the prizes today. Henry Concannon won the top prize of 50 euro and a school jersey. Second prize ...

Please click the ‘Read more’ tab to view a short video montage of the recent TY trip to Killary Adventure Centre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdX095c5ahU

Please click on the link attached to view a very informative PowerPoint presentation on apprenticeships delivered by Linda Lally, Senior Training Advisor from MSLETB Training Centre. Apprenticeship Presentation For more information on apprenticeships please click on the following link. www.apprenticeship.ie Please click on the link for a very interesting article on apprenticeships from the Irish Times. Irish Times Article on Apprenticeships Other useful websites include; jobsireland.ie irishjobs...