A group of First Year students pictured who are taking part this week in Gaeilge 24. The students are taking on the challenge of ‘Labhairt as Gaeilge’ for 24 hours. Well done to Sophie Sheedy, Ciara Nugent, MJ Buckley, Cian Howard and Darragh O’ Donnell. This event is being organised by Ms Claire Burke
The aim of this challenge is to encourage young people to try speak Irish non-stop for one whole day, 24 hours: at home, at school, in shops and businesses, around the town, in sports clubs and with friends. This challenge helps to open the mind of young …
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Our First Year Parent-Teacher meeting is scheduled for Thursday 24th November 2022. This will be an ‘in-person’ meeting but with the option of online attendance available if preferred and once arranged in advance.
Whether attending in-person or online, Parents/Guardians of First year students must register in advance by logging on to the PTMO system (Parent Teacher Meeting Organiser) at the link below. This will generate a schedule of appointments between 4.15pm – 6.45pm. Each appointment with teachers is a slot of 5 mins. A schedule of appointments (and a list of meeting links if applicable) will be available to parents/guardians in …
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We are so thankful for all the support to everyone involved who helped us to make this a fantastic night and in the process fundraise a whopping €21,007 for our AstroDevelopment Fundraising -the commitment of the East Clare community and beyond to our project is so encouraging. Míle buíochas ó chroí do gach duine. Thank you to Ms Colleran for capturing some beautiful images of the night. Photo Gallery
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Scariff Community College is participating in the ‘Safe and Supportive Schools’ (SASS) Programme run by BelongTo, a national organisation supporting LGBTQ+ young people in Ireland. The programme is a ground-breaking, whole-school strategy to support schools in creating a safe, equal, and inclusive school community for LGBTQ+ students.
At Scariff Community College we are working towards achieving the SASS Quality Mark. The four areas of competency to gain QMark are: Culture, Curriculum, Policy and Planning, and Relationships.
A SASS committee was formed last year to oversee QMark initiatives and staff members involved include: Aoibheann Byrt, Maria Curtin, Monica Keating, Olwin Kelly, …
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FAO: Parents/Guardians of TY students -TY overnight trip to Killary Adventure Centre Wednesday & Thursday Nov. 16th & 17th 2022. Bus leaving school at 9am Wednesday. Students will most likely not be back in time for school buses on Thursday as group will leave Killary after lunch – at 1pm approx. All students must bring their own snacks and packed lunch on Wednesday. All other meals will be provided. Activities include High Rope/Climbing Tower, Archery, Turf Challenge (water), Killary Challenge. NB Please inform the school immediately if your son/daughter is unable to travel. Please read the attached document Attachments – …
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Students and Staff at Scariff Community College are recognising the LGBTQ+ community by participating in a national awareness campaign run by BeLonGTo Youth Services.
Stand Up Awareness Week is November 14th-18th and the theme for this year is taking a stand against homophobic, biphobic and transphobic language.
#Choose Words that Heal, Not Hurt.
During this week, SCC will show solidarity with LGBTQ+ young people to ensure they feel seen, heard, and safe.
Events include: raising of the LGBTQ+ Progress Flag, a Baking Competition, a Table Quiz and a Wear the Rainbow Colour Day. Scariff CC is working towards achieving the QMark as part of …
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Scariff Community College is participating in the BelongTo Safe and Supportive Schools Programme.
It is a whole-school approach to creating an environment that is fully inclusive of all students and staff. Scariff Community College aims to prioritise the wellbeing of all students and staff. We hope that in adopting this programme we can create an environment in which LGBTQ+ students and staff feel safe, supported and respected. LGBTQ+ young people and adults need to feel equal, safe and valued in the diversity of their identities and experiences so that they can live healthy lives and thrive at school/in the workplace.
We take …
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Warm thanks to artist Ian Kelly on the completion of this beautiful bog oak sculpture entitled, “Emergence”. This very special piece was commissioned by Scariff Community College to be the Edna O’Brien perpetual award for writing in our school. The project was funded by Creative Ireland and Ian, who himself is a past pupil. Capturing the essence of the creative process, this impressive sculpture will be formally awarded to sixth year student Emily Chen, the 2022 winner.
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Open Evening Thursday, 6th October 2022. Doors open from 6.15pm with schedule starting at 6.30pm sharp.
Open Evening is an opportunity for all prospective students and their parents/guardians to visit the school and to experience the wide range of subjects on offer. There will be an information session and guided tours of our facilities.
Application forms for First year 2023/24 will be available from Monday 3rd October 2022 – on our website www.scariffcommunitycollege.ie and from the school office. Application forms will also be distributed to sixth class pupils of local schools during SCC primary school visits which will take place in the …
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Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s Schools Division is delighted to invite you to the first of a series of webinars – “Sleep is the ultimate act of self-care” for parents and guardians of its Community Colleges, Community National Schools and Community Schools.
Tom Coleman’s talks are the culmination of over a decade of experience helping people & organisations to fix their sleep issues and deal with challenges.
Tom provides clear, simple, yet highly effective solutions which contribute to improving many aspects of sleep in a highly engaging manor by providing actionable and practical tips.
Register at Webinar Registration – Zoom
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