Borrisokane Community College goes virtual

The Virtual Interactive Tour of Borrisokane Community College on the school website was launched last Friday, December 11th.

Please visit www.borrisokanecc.ie and you will see a link to the Interactive Tour. Please click on the links on the interactive map and get an insight into teaching and learning in our school. You can view as often as you like.

Closing date for first year enrolments for the school year 2021/2022 is January 6th, 2021. Enrolment forms can be found on the website and if you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the school on 067 27268 or email info@borrisokanecc.ie

Student Council Training: This year's newly appointed Student Council was elected via an online voting system. Their first role was to help organise the annual Trick or Treat for Temple Street Children’s Hospital. An amazing €945.35 was raised by the whole school. On Tuesday, December 1st, the team received two hours online training from Rob O’Donnell from the Irish Secondary-Level Students Union (ISSU). Rob covered topics such as the history of the Student Council in Irish Secondary schools, the role and benefits of having a Student Council and the different roles within the Student Council. During this training the Student Council representatives were also given the opportunity using an online system to brainstorm and develop their ideas to bring forward to school management. Student Voice is valued in Borrisokane Community College, opportunistic training days like these are very important in sharing knowledge and knowing how to apply it but also the students further develop their interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills.

Novas Sleepout: On Friday, December 18th, over 100 students from Borrisokane Community College will give up their beds for one night in aid of Novas. Students will sleep at home, in their garden or on their living room floor, giving up their everyday comforts as a mark of solidarity with those facing homelessness in our community. All funds raised will go to the Tipperary branch of Novas, helping to make a difference to the lives of some of society's most marginalised individuals and families.

Home Economics Week: Last week at Borrisokane Community College, spirits were high and delicious aromas drifted through the school as we celebrated Home Economics week. Each year group worked on tasks such as Christmas Felt Decorations, Iced Christmas Pudding, Chocolate Biscuit Cakes and delicious dinners and sweet treats. Students who don’t study the subject were also asked to participate and share their favourite family recipes. Overall, it was a very successful week and was enjoyed thoroughly by staff and students.

Information Evening Leaving Cert: An online information evening was held for our Leaving Certificate students and their parents on Monday, November 30th. There was a talk on CAO and college, study skills and wellbeing. Details of this information evening is on our website. An information meeting for parents of Leaving Certificate Applied students took place on Monday, December 7th.

Information Evening for Third Years: An online information evening will be held for Third Year parents on Monday, December 14th, at 8pm. Information will be provided on study skills, classroom based assessments and wellbeing. A link will be forwarded to join the meeting.

Updates: Each week in Borrisokane Community College we celebrate the work that takes place in a different subject area. Please keep an eye on our Instagram, Twitter and Facebook accounts for these updates.

College Awareness Week #CAW2020: Transition Year students in collaboration with the Guidance Department hosted a range of College Awareness Week activities for the school community. First and Second year students took part in a CAW themed poster competition where they displayed great art and digital media skills. All junior cycle students engaged in a TY presentation on their options after the Leaving Cert. Senior cycle students took part in webinars and virtual talks from LIT and WIT. Teachers went on a trip down memory lane as they recalled previous jobs they held and where they studied.

TY Drama: TY drama rehearsals are in full swing as th-e four classes prepare to go head to head in the ‘Battle of the Scene’ challenge. Construction Studies Week 2020: Woodwork and Construction Studies week took place in Borrisokane Community College from Monday to Friday, November 23rd to 27th. Throughout the week Students from First to Sixth Year engaged in various activities that showcased some of the Woodwork and Construction Studies activities that take place in our school. On Monday Second Year students ventured outside to take part in a nature walk. Students observed the various trees and shrubs across our campus and collected leaves to examine and research on their iPads upon returning to the woodwork room. On Tuesday First Year students researched interesting facts about Woodwork and Constructions Studies and using their digital skills, they compiled posters and graphics to share with the school community. Fifth year students had the opportunity to do some practical work in the form of manufacturing miniature hurley’s to hang on their Christmas trees. Leaving Certificate Students started the manufacture stage of their projects. On Wednesday, First Year students created a magic belt holder, where they used their woodwork and physics skills to defy gravity. Thursday was ‘TikTok Thursday’. Students created some very innovative videos demonstrating a range of woodwork skills and showcasing their digital skills in the process. On Friday third years took part in a Kahoot quiz about various aspects of woodwork. This week was very enjoyable for all our students and gave an insight into some of the activities our Woodwork and Construction Studies students experience on a regular basis.

To see images and videos from this week, why not visit our Twitter page @BorrisokaneCC or our Instagram page @borrisokanecommunitycollege