News

Congratulations to the winners of the 2019/20 Transition Year Student Awards. Kealan Henry was the worthy recipient of the overall ‘TY student of the Year’.

In May, WorldWise Global Schools recognised Ballyhaunis Community School as an Established School in the delivery of Global Citizenship Education and awarded the school a Silver Global Passport.

Our TY students enjoyed a fantastic day out today climbing the famous Croagh Patrick reek. Please click on the ‘Read more’ tab to view some

Our Transition Year students enjoyed an action packed trip to Shannon River Adventure Centre, in Rooskey, this week.

Mr. McHugh’s LCA1 Graphics & Construction Studies students proudly displaying their recently completed side tables.

Please click on the ‘Read more’ tab to view a selection of images from our Senior Cycle Art student’s recent work.

We are delighted to continue to have on-site the fantastic ‘Food for School’ team who operate our school canteen.

Best wishes to the Leaving Cert Class of 2020 who will receive their Calculated Grades on Monday morning (Septmber 7th) via the Student Portal.

Please click on the link attached to view Back to School Resources issued by Minister Norma Foley and the Department of Education. 

Please read carefully the ‘Return to School Guide’ attached. This document outlines the protocols and procedures necessary to ensure the Health & Safety of both students and staff. 

Please click on the link attached to view information for Parents/Guardians regarding the Full Return to School.

Payment for 2020/21 Book Rental will close on Friday the 7th of August at 12 noon.  Books will be available for collection on Saturday the 8th of August. 

Please click on the links attached to view information from the Department of Education and Skills

Important update regarding the Leaving Certificate Results 2020 announced today as follows:

The Return to School dates are listed below.

See attached a 1st Year Guide for the 6th class pupils who are starting in BCS in September. 

It was another-action packed year for our Transition Year students at BCS.

The 2020 BCS Yearbook is available from the school office between 10 and 2, Monday to Friday.

Please click on the link attached to view our 2020 Leaving Certificate Virtual Graduation. Congratulations to all the students and we wish them best of

Please click on the link attached to view information pertaining to Summer Assessment for all non-exam year groups. Assessments 2020

Please click on the link attached to view information pertaining to the 2020 Junior Cycle Assessment. Letter to 3rd years-Parents-Guardians

The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD has today (Wednesday 29 April 2020) announced revised arrangements for this year’s Junior Cycle. https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2020-press-releases/PR20-04-29.html

Ballyhaunis Youth Service are offering free online counselling service to students in the Ballyhaunis area.

Tonight the staff of BCS lit a candle in remembrance of the beautiful life of Sally. May her gentle soul rest in peace.  

It was with great sadness we learnt this morning of the untimely passing of Sally Maaz.

We are now accepting payments for the Book Rental Scheme for the next academic year.

We hope everyone had a relaxing and safe Easter break and enjoyed the lovely sunshine. School starts back on Monday next, April 20th for the final term.

Please click on the link attached to view some really helpful guidelines prepared by HSE Heads of Psychology Services

Are you part of the BCS Community? Student? Parent? Teacher? Past student? Past or present staff member? If so, visit our new Padlet board to read and post messages of positivity and support at this challenging time

This is an incredibly difficult time for everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those directly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.