School News – Page 37 – Balbriggan Community College

11 May 2017Blog

Balbriggan CC TY Self Defence Course

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...

10 May 2017Blog

Balbriggan CC 2nd Year Business trip to Caffrey’s Chocolate Factory

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...

9 May 2017Blog

Balbriggan CC TY First Aid

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.

9 May 2017Blog

Balbriggan CC students attend TAP Educational Achievement Awards 2017

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...

8 May 2017Blog

Balbriggan CC Athletics

Marvellous by name, Marvellous by nature. On Wednesday the 3rd May Balbriggan CC travelled to Santry Stadium for Day 2 of the North Leinster Championships. We had athletes competing in a range of events again including the javelin, long jump, high jump, sprints and relays. All athletes did exceptionally well in each of their events. Those...

8 May 2017Blog

Balbriggan CC TY Bake Sale

TY organised & held a successful bake sale fundraiser that took place at both break on Thursday 4th May. The money raised will go towards an up coming fieldstudy trip to Kippure Estate in Glendalough. Thank you to Ms. Johnston and Ms. Shearman for organising the bake sale.

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