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Hard Work and Diligence Hard Work and Diligence (Aran) Maria Alifanova Hard Work and Diligence (Blasket) Rihards Tregubenko Hard Work and Diligence (Clare) Cerys Carvin Hard Work and Diligence (Iona) Christopher Thompson Hard Work and Diligence (Lambay) Brooke Kelly Walker Hard Work and Diligence (Tory Sebastian dunne Hard Work and Diligence (Ratilin) Jacqueline Ho Hard Work and Diligence (Cork) Judge Idamunkem Hard Work and Diligence (Kerry) Miroslav pompa Hard Work...Read More

Well done to the TYs for holding a Multicultural Day Bake Sale on Friday. It was a huge success, raising money for the Irish Network Against Racism. Thank you to our school community for donating and contributing to the Bake Sale. TYs also created a display showcasing all the nationalities of our school community. This was part of our TYs Young Social Innovators project. Well done to all.Read More

Congratulations to all the students and staff who have worked hard all year and achieved Balbriggan Community College’s first Amber Flag. The Pieta Amber Flag Initiative has recognised the efforts of our Amber Flag Committee in Balbriggan Community College. The committee has worked hard to implement many initiatives aimed at creating a healthy, inclusive environment that supports the mental well-being of staff and students at our school. These initiatives have...Read More

Ms. Maldonado and Ms. Owanta attended the DDLETB TLP graduation event on behalf of Balbriggan Community College TLP Team. A poster about our project ‘Lift the lid on recycling’ was exhibited and it gained great attention from all attendees. Well done TLP team (facilitator: Ms Maldonado, members: Ms. Owanta, Ms. Lacey, Ms. Toner, Mr. Mullen and Ms. McEvaney), Tutors, Class Captains, Green School Committee and everybody participating in this initiative.Read More

Our school was awarded with the Water School of the Year National Winner 2022 and Water School of the Year Dublin Region Winner 2022. This is great recognition for the hard work the Green Schools Committee have been involved in to reduce water use, competitions, Water Day events, school water survey and a lot of more activities. We can not be happier with this committee and it has grown from...Read More

Yinka Adedokun, Balbriggan Community College, age 17 wrote this article as part of the Young Reporters for The Environment While I was out with one of my friends, I noticed that she was vaping, so I took the opportunity to ask her.  “What will you do with it when you’re finished?”  She replied, “I don’t know I’ll throw it away.”  “I’m pretty sure you’re meant to send it back to them.” ...Read More

On 27th April a group of TY students with some former TY students from last year went for an overnight trip to Carlingford Adventure Centre. It involved a 26km hike over the 2 days and Skypark. A great trip was had by all. Thanks to Ms. Buckley for organising this trip.Read More

In collaboration with Trinity College Dublin , Balbriggan CC TY group embarked on research project on Sustainability. The results of the project were showcased in trinity College on 29th April at which the Provost visited along with other academics interested in the area of sustainability.Read More

The staff and students of Balbriggan Community College wish our friend and colleague Cait Shirran all the best in her retirement.  After an incredible 42 years, Cait is closing the door to her office on Friday for the last time, and heading for pastures new.  Cait has been a dear friend to all staff, present and past. Patient and kind in equal measure, with a laugh that fills our staff...Read More

Third years recently had a chance to get creative with a two-day film making course, run by renowned West End House School of Arts. Facilitator Gavin Cleland led an intense course on all aspects of film making and guided them in devising and filming their own short films. Our students did us proud and really impressed Gavin, he noted their respect for each other and him, as well as their...Read More

Please see below advertisement for Caretaker position currently available at the school. Closing date for applications, as per advertisement is 4pm on 16th March 2023. Balbriggan CC Caretakers Advert March 23Read More

Ireland’s Mental Health Awareness Day was Sunday the 10th of October. The school’s Amber Flag Team have been working hard to mark the week with a few events. The Amber Flag team made and distributed Amber Flag ribbons to every staff and student in the school. They have been running a Design a Mental Health Awareness Bookmark Competition for students. All students have been given a mindful colouring mandala to...Read More

STUDENT SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2021-2022AugustMonday 30th09.30-10.15 Class Tutors/Prefects10.30-12.30 First Year Student induction1.30-3.30 Staff CPD Tuesday 31st 09.00-09.30 Staff Meeting10.00-12.30 2nd,3rd,5th, LCA 1 and 2,6th years return10.30-12.30 First Year student induction September Wednesday 1st 08.55-13.10 1st, 2nd, 3rd, LCA 1 & 2, 5th and 6th years students attend classes9.00-11.30 TY induction1.35-3.35 Staff meeting Thursday 2nd08.50-3.35 School as normal for all students Wednesday 8th 7.00-8.00pm 1st year Information evening (Provisional) Monday 20th...Read More