The annual Ecology trips to Dublin Zoo took place recently with over 80 Science students from 3rd and 6th Year completing the investigation in the Phoenix Park. During the investigations, under the instruction of two members of the Dublin Zoo Education Department, the students learned how to use a variety of equipment to safely catch and...Read More
The TY groups recently attended Kippure as part of their Heritage and Communicative Irish courses. They conducted several experiments in the morning followed by high rope activities and archery. A great day was had by all. Read More
Yet another marvellous performance today from our sprinting talent, 2nd year student Marvellous Agbator. He travelled to the Leinster championships in Santry, hoping to better his 2nd place finish in the North Leinsters 2 weeks ago. He was placed in lane 7 for the final of the 200 metres and got off to a flying...Read More
A massive thank you to past pupil Jackie Wherity for delivering the JAI Success Skills programme to Ms. McGrath’s 5th Year Business class. The JAI Success Skills programme helps develop students’ interpersonal skills and problem-solving strategies necessary for the workplace. The programme ran for 40 minutes weekly for six weeks. It included activities to build...Read More
Leaving Certificate class photographs will take place on Friday 19th May…please see samples below. Please note a letter was sent home to students in relation to pricing. Read More
Transition Years have been completing a rugby coaching course over the last 6 weeks. This week they have been putting their coaching skills into practice with 6th class students from Educate Together National School. They coached a session with the younger students. Some future coaches in the making! Well done to all. Thanks to Leinster...Read More
Transition Years completed a self defence course on Monday. They learned about self awareness, self defence and life protection. It was a great day and hopefully they learnt useful skills. All students who participated in the workshop will receive a certificate of completion. Thanks to Brian for a great day and thanks to Ms. Murray...Read More
Second year Business students visited Caffrey’s Chocolate Factory today. The two hour tour which included a 25 minute film, explained in detail the story of chocolate and how cocoa beans are grown and harvested. The film showed the journey of cocoa beans from the Aztecs to the factory and the process cocoa beans go through...Read More
TY completed a full day First Aid course today as part of their Social Education module. This course provides each student with a two year certification as a first responder. Thanks to First Aid Coaching for their efficient and effective training. Read More
Balbriggan CC students were presented with educational achievement awards during a ceremony held in Trinity College Dublin on 03/05/17. These awards recognise significant achievement by 7 of our Junior Cert students, spanning a range of subject areas to include engineering, languages, art and design, enterprise, research and academic leadership. Sarah Kendellan received a Salter Sterling...Read More
