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Balbriggan Community College is now the proud recipient of International School of Distinction for the fourth year running.
Is it ever finished?
Yinka Adedokun, Balbriggan Community College, age 17 wrote this article as part of the Young Reporters for The Environment While I
TY Trip to Carlingford
On 27th April a group of TY students with some former TY students from last year went for an overnight
TY at Science Hub
In collaboration with Trinity College Dublin , Balbriggan CC TY group embarked on research project on Sustainability. The results of
Farewell Cait
The staff and students of Balbriggan Community College wish our friend and colleague Cait Shirran all the best in her
Film Making Course
Third years recently had a chance to get creative with a two-day film making course, run by renowned West End
Senior Cycle Subject Choice
Our Transition Year and 3rd Year students recently attended our Senior Cycle subject choice fair. They had an opportunity to
Flag Week 7th-13th March
TY students participating in flag week (resources supplied by Thomas F Meagher Foundation). Completing the flag quiz, colouring in flags
Smiley Pancake Tuesday 2022
On Tuesday 1st March 2022, our fantastic Amber Flag Team were cooking up a storm making pancakes for staff to
3rd Year Trip to
Some of our third year recently students enjoyed a tour of Kilmainham Gaol Museum. They learnt lots about Irish History
Lift the Lid on
Green school members and TLP team have been working very hard together to prepare the boxes where the lids will
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Lift the lid on
After the successful pilot among second year students, Green Schools and TLP team are working on a bigger plastic lids
3rd Year Science Habitat
As part of Junior Cycle Science one of our third-year classes completed a habitat study on the rocky shore. The
Seniors Boys Football 02/02/22
Last week Balbriggan Community College Seniors took on St Joseph’s Rush in the final game of the league this season.
LCA 2 Balbriggan Beach
Well done to the LCA 2 group who completed a beach clean up recently as part of their Community Work
Eileen Guildea RIP
It is with a profound, collective sadness that Balbriggan Community College marks the passing of our much loved staff member, Eileen
Amber Flag Committee
This year (2021/2022) we began an Amber Flag Committee in Balbriggan CC, in association with Pieta House. It is being
Balbriggan CC Erasmus Grant
Balbriggan Community College has been awarded a grant from Erasmus + to support the mobility of 10 students in partnership
U16 Boys Basketball
The U16 Boys Basketball teams finished up their group stages of the league last week. We had two teams entered
Lift the lid on
A very exciting pilot will be run during the next two weeks among second years classes. Each class will have
2nd year Home Economics
2nd year Home Economics students explored the composition of protein. They made an amino acid chain from beads and pipe
1st Year November positive
Congratulations to 1st Year classes Aran, Clare and Lambay for achieving the highest amount of positive points for November. They will be
Science Week – Science
Students who participated in classroom science activities were entered into a draw to win a scientific calculator. Well done to
Senior Football 16/11/21 Balbriggan
Tuesday the 16/11/21 Balbriggan's Senior boys team took to the pitch for the first time this year to play against
Climbing Club at Balbriggan
Since the start of October there has been a number of students attending climbing wall club after school on a
1st and 2nd year
Congratulations to our 1st and 2nd year girls who enjoyed a comprehensive victory over Woodbrook College , Wicklow last week.
LGBTI+ Talk for Stand
Two of our fantastic TY students Nathaniel O'Neill and Leah Cannon put together an excellent presentation and confidently delivered it
TY PDP Kickstart Futsal
A recent course that TY undertook to gain the PDP1 Futsal coaching course with Paul Keogh. Well done to our
Garda Careers Talk for
We had a talk on the Work of the Gardai from 6 local Garda to our Transition years. They learned
Climbing Wall Club
Junior students take part in climbing wall activities after school on a Friday. Thanks to the PE Department for faciliating
1st Year Friends &
The 'Give it a GO, Friends and Mates programme' is a transition programme for first year students. This is a
Leinster schools Orienteering
1st, 2nd and TY students attended the Leinster school Orienteering event in Santry Park yesterday. Thanks to Ms. Connolly for
Junior Cycle Music practice
Third Year Music students on violin and piano preparing for their junior cycle practical exams.
1st year Winners for
Congratulations to our first eyar students in each 1st year class who came top of their class for positive points.
TY Cara Disability Training
Our TY students have completed CARA Disability training and will be working with clients from Prosper Final on fitness activities
Maths Week
Students at junior cycle were involved in maths in the classroom . The students were encouraged to see maths outside
Regional Ambassadors Award
Last Friday, the 5th of November, Balbriggan Community’s College’s 6th year Water Ambassadors were presented with Regional Water Ambassador Awards
Communication and Wellbeing
LCA Wellbeing Workshop with Shane Casey ( Billy Murphy from the Young Offenders) Shane Casey is an actor best known
Couch to 5k Training
Well done to Caleb in 1st year Blasket who picked up a voucher for Book Haven for his dedication to
Amber Flag Committee –
Ireland's Mental Health Awareness Day was Sunday the 10th of October. The school's Amber Flag Team have been working hard
Balbriggan CC Student Council
Student Council elections are taking place here in Balbriggan Community College today. Good luck to all the nominees.
Balbriggan CC 2nd Year
Thank you to the 2nd year group Kerry for recently partcipating with Green Schools and helping with a clean up
Balbriggan CC 1st Year
Thanks to Mr. Cooke for helping out with our 1st Year boys Gaelic training after school. All are welcome to
Balbriggan CC 2nd Year
Ms. Maldonado's 2nd year class working on Spanish vocabulary outdoors for some fresh air and sunshine. Just like as if
Balbriggan CC 6th Year
Our 6th Year Geography classes recently visited the Dublin Mountains to complete their field study which is a compulsory element
Balbriggan CC Garden
Our 2nd year Wicklow class were busy working away in our school garden recently. They did a great job pruning
Balbriggan CC 2nd Year
Some students from Cork class enjoying the last of the September sunshine learning about resilence and personal strengths.
Balbriggan CC 1st Year
Thanks to 1st Year Head Ms. Lucey and our PE Department for organising two fun days out orienteering for all
Balbriggan CC TY Activities
Our TY group have been busy taking part in a mental health workshop with Aware for 4 weeks and started
Balbriggan CC Prefect Training
Well done to the students who took part in prefect training recently on what should have been a day off
Balbriggan CC Water Ambassadors
Our Water Ambassadors meet reguarly to dicsuss our proegress and recently received the Green School pins. They are working on
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Balbriggan CC Student of
Well done to Leaving Certificate student Faye Donohue who received the overall Student of the Year award for 2021. Mr.
Balbriggan CC Leaving Certificate
We were delighted to be able to have the Graduation celebrations for our Leaving Cert class of 2021 in the
Balbriggan CC arrangements Monday
Monday 21st – School as normal Tuesday 22nd – BCC annual Christmas quiz Students are encouraged to wear a Christmas
Balbriggan CC Christmas jumper
This Tuesday 22nd December is wear your Christmas jumper to school day. We are looking forward to seeing all students
Balbriggan CC 1st Year
After a hard fought election, class captains for every class in first year were elected last month. Two captains from
Balbriggan CC Maths Eyes
As part of the nationwide Maths Eyes Initiative Home School Community Liaison and JCSP in Balbriggan Community college have devised
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Balbriggan CC Welcome
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Balbriggan CC 1st Year
1st Year Start Monday 31st August. 1st years are in for 2 hours on Monday for a short welcome to
Balbriggan CC Tech2Students
The fast spread of COVID-19 has resulted in the closures of schools and the opening of virtual classrooms. However, thousands
BCC Easter Connect Leadership
During this covid19 world we all have extra challenges in our lives but it does not stop us from getting
Balbriggan CC Wellbeing Week
The beginning of March saw Wellbeing week kick off in BCC! To start the week off our 1st years got
Balbriggan CC Ecology Trip
On Monday 9th March our 3rd year science students visited Dublin Zoo to complete their ecology field study. The students
Balbriggan CC Trinity College
Well done to Alexia Puiu, Katie Delaney and Sephora Akemba from 2nd year who took part in a public speaking competition in Trinity College,
Balbriggan CC Subject choice
Our 3rd year students had an opportunity to speak with 5th year students about subject choice at senior level. They
Balbriggan CC Senior GAA
Our Senior GAA team took part in a blitz last week in Fingallians GAA Club in Swords. They playing against
Balbriggan CC Christmas Quiz
We would like to wish all of our students and staff a very Happy Christmas! Well done to all of
Balbriggan CC 6th Year
LCA 1 and LCA 2 planned a tourist trail for their hospitality and tourism class. Then had a tour of
Balbriggan CC 1st Year
Ms. Toner & Ms. Hoey’s first year classes had great fun making and eating their breakfasts they made in class
Balbriggan CC 5K Frosty
Well done to everyone who took part in our annual 5K Frosty Fun Run / Walk! It was a festive
Balbriggan CC Trinity Scholars
Our 2nd Year Scholars recently attended Trinity College Dublin for the launch of the Scholars Ireland Programme. Daniela is a
Balbriggan CC 5K Frosty
The Balbriggan Community College annual 5K will take place this Friday 6th December at 10 am. We would encourage as many
Balbriggan CC Science Week
A number of different activities were ran in Balbriggan CC as part of science week from 10th - 17th November.
School Closed due to
12 March, 2020 STATEMENT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND SKLLS An announcement was made this morning by the Taoiseach
Balbriggan CC Graduation 2019
Congratulations to our Leaving Certificate class of 2019 who graduated recently. Thanks to Ms. O'Brien who helped each student decorate
Balbriggan CC Sports Day
Blue skies appeared for our annual Sports Day today. Events included... Shot put 100m & 600m sprint High jump Penalty
Balbriggan CC success in
Day one of the North Leinster Track and Field was a big success for Balbriggan Community College. We came away
Balbriggan CC Memorial Garden
There will be a fundraiser for a memorial garden to be placed in our school to remember students who have
Balbriggan CC TY Drama
Well done to all TY students, Mr. Richardson and Ronan Dempsey who recently put on a fantastic two night sold
Balbriggan CC TY &
Both classes from Transition year and some 5 th year students travelled to Abbotstown on Thursday 31st January to experience
Balbriggan CC Operation Transformation
A massive well done to five of our pupils – Sarah, Maria, Jael, Cosmina and Cian - who recently took
Balbriggan CC TY Trip
Our TY students enjoyed a trip to an open day at DIFE last week. A great opportunity to explore their
Balbriggan CC Annual Christmas
A massive thank you to Mrs. Grant & Mr. Marry for organising our annual Christmas Quiz. There is a great
Balbriggan CC 5K Frosty
Thank you and well done to all staff and students for yet another successful Frosty Fun Run earlier today! Thank
Balbriggan CC U19 Basketball
The U19 boys basketball team played in a thrilling semi-final against Our Ladys Mercy Drimnagh last Tuesday. They came out
Balbriggan CC U16 Gaelic
Congratulations to our U16 Junior Boys Gaelic Football team who won their blitz on Thursday in Parnells GAA Club, against Grange
Balbriggan CC Frosty 5K
Balbriggan Community College will host its annual Christmas 5k Frosty Fun Run/Walk on Friday 14th December 2018 at 10am. The
Balbriggan CC U19 Basketball
The U19 boys basketball team played in the quarter final of the cup at home today against Synge Street. After
Balbriggan CC Christmas 5K
Balbriggan Community College will host its annual Christmas 5k Frosty Fun Run/Walk on Friday 14th December 2018 at 10am. The
Balbriggan CC Senior Trip
As part of the LCA Leisure and Recreation module, both LCA classes participated in a 5 week climbing wall programme
Balbriggan CC Green Schools
On Monday 22nd October, four TY students got the opportunity to attend a green school workshop on the topic of
Balbriggan CC 1st Year
A big congratulations to our first year students who received attendance awards before mid term break. Well done to all. Looking forward to
Balbriggan CC Open Evening
What a fantastic atmosphere around our school at our Open Evening this evening. It was great to see so many
Balbriggan CC Basketball
Basketball is becoming a very popular and successful sport in Balbriggan Community College. This year we had four teams competing in
Balbriggan CC TY Graduation
TY graduation was held on Wednesday 23rd of May. After a very successful year 35 students received a number of
Balbriggan CC Annual Student
The annual Balbriggan Community College student awards took place on Thursday 24th May. Students were celebrated for their achievements during
Balbriggan CC Leaving Certificate
Graduating students of Balbriggan Community College 2018 placed a stone with their names in a cairn located in the the
Balbriggan CC Green Flag
Balbriggan Community College has been awarded our first green flag for litter and waste. A big thank you to all
Balbriggan CC U-18 Football
Well done to our U18 football team who played against St. John's College from Ballyfermot last Thursday 17th May. They
Balbriggan CC Athletics
Day 2 of the recent North Leinster athletics in Santry brought more excellent performances and results for Balbriggan CC. In
Balbriggan CC Irish Trip
Chuaigh daltaí ón 5ú agus 3ú bliain ar thuras go dtí Dún Laoghaire an seachtain seo chaite. Rinne siad íoga,
Balbriggan CC Athletics Leinster
First years Jake Morrell and Yinka Adedokun competed well in the Leinster Athletic championships in Santry yesterday. Jake finished 4th
Balbriggan CC Sports Day
Great fun was had today at our annual Sports Day and a what a brilliant way to end our Wellness
Balbriggan CC Wellness Week
We would like to thank all the staff and students who took part in wellbeing week and made it such
Balbriggan CC Wellness Walk
With 'Darkness into Light' around the corner we decided to undertake our own early morning walk. In the spirit of
Balbriggan CC Wellness Week
During our Wellbeing Week Ms. Toner's 1st year Home Economics class compared healthy and unhealthy drinks and showcased their information
Balbriggan CC Roseate Tern
Balbriggan Community College students have built and provided nestboxes for the Roseate Tern on Rockabill since 1993. This year is our
Balbriggan CC Seachtain na
Ba mhaith linn buíochas a ghabh ar na daoine a ghlac pairt i Seachtain na Gaeilge. Ghlac na daltaí páirt
Balbriggan CC Athletics
It was another great day for Balbriggan Community College students at the North Leinster Athletic championships in Santry yesterday. First
Balbriggan CC TY School
Our school play this year (Balbriggan The Musical) has been written with the help of Mr. Curran and students Jack
Balbriggan CC Technology Trip
Some of our technology students were literally blown away by their recent trip to Mount Lucas wind farm in County
Balbriggan CC Teacher &
Mr O'Connor's Ireland Under 18's team won the Centenary Shield, topping the group against Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England.
Balbriggan CC Student Enterprise
Best of luck to all of our young entrepreneurs representing Balbriggan CC at the Student Enterprise Competition held
Balbriggan CC 3rd Year
3rd Years recently visited the Zoo as part of their Junior Cert Science programme. Students are required to study a
Balbriggan CC 1st Year
The 1st year boys bastketball team have continued their success this season with a quarter final win over Kishoge Community
Balbriggan CC Football Double
Balbriggan Community College completed a unique Double Double when they defeated local rivals Ardgillan Community College 3-1 in the North
Balbriggan CC attend Athletics
Nine first year students attended the Bank of Ireland Athletics Talent ID Programme in the National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown on Tuesday
Balbriggan CC 1st Year
The 1st year boys played their penultimate league game on Wednesdays 21st Feb. They came up against Lusk CC and
Balbriggan CC 1st Year
The 1st year girls and boys basketball teams continue to impress in their leagues. The 1st year girls narrowly lost to
Balbriggan CC Student makes
Lido Lotefa, captain of Balbriggan Community College’s Under 17 Leinster champions, has been selected to play in the International Schools
Balbriggan CC TY Film
Transition Year students screened their short films this week the first time. The films were part of their 'Film Studies'
Balbriggan CC 1st Year
The 1st year boys and girls continued their winning ways this season as both teams came away with a win
Balbriggan CC 1st Year
1st year Clare class had fun in the sun and the snow on Tuesday 6th February, when they went on
Balbriggan CC Exercise Energise
Balbriggan Community College have been lucky to have been chosen to be part of the Fingal County Council's Exercise Energise
Balbriggan CC 1st Year
The first year girls and boys basketball season has kicked off in Balbriggan CC. The boys side had their first match
Balbriggan CC Bank of
30 first year students attended the Bank of Ireland Talent ID Programme in the school. The programme is being run
Balbriggan CC TY Activities
Last week was TY activity week in Balbriggan CC. Students participated in various activities including first aid, self defence, a
Balbriggan CC Athletics DCU
Well done to all the athletes, who braved the freezing conditions at the DCU cross country event yesterday. There was
Balbriggan CC 3rd &
Our 3rd and 6th year students received a 3 hour study skills session from the Examcraft group yesterday. Each of
Balbriggan CC St. Vincent
A big thank you to Ms. Walshe's 1st year tutor group for organising our annual St. Vincent de Paul food
Balbriggan CC Breast Health
Thanks to Adrienne McCleery from Breast Cancer Ireland for delivering the Schools Awareness Programme to our female TY students, senior
Balbriggan CC Annual Christmas
Our new gym is buzzing thismorning with students attending our annual Christmas Quiz. Best of luck to all of the
Balbriggan CC Student Awards
Students from 1st to 3rd year received awards in recognition of excellent attendance, hard work, homework and making a positive
Balbriggan CC Junior Cycle
Congratulations to the very first recipients of the new Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement (JCPA) who were awarded their profiles.
Balbriggan CC TY Festive
On Wednesday 13th December, our TY students hosted a festive afternoon in the John Bailey Hall. Parents, Grandparents, brothers &
Balbriggan CC Frosty 5K
Well done to all staff, students and visitors who took part in our Frosty 5k Fun Run/Walk thismorning. There was
Balbriggan CC European Exchange
Since 2009 Balbriggan Community College has successfully grown a friendship with our friends in St. Wendel, Saarland, Germany, arising from
Balbriggan CC take Basketball
The U19 team played the final of the Schools' Plate on Monday 11th December against Synge Street CBS in the
Balbriggan CC Extra Circular
Check out some of the great extra curricular activities happening in Balbriggan CC this month.
Balbriggan CC in Basketball
The U19 Basketball team played the Semi Final of the plate today against Trinity Comprehensive. We got off to a
Balbriggan CC Christmas Frosty
Balbriggan Community College will host its annual Christmas 5k Frosty Fun Run/Walk on Friday 15th December at 10am. The event
Balbriggan CC visit from
The Brendan Martin Cup (All Ireland Senior Ladies Cup) made a visit to our school on Monday. The visit was
Balbriggan CC Ireland vs
On Tuesday 14 th November 40 students and 5 teachers travelled to the Aviva stadium to watch Ireland take on
Balbriggan CC Basketball Update
Both U16 and U19 basketball teams finished up their league campaign last week against Swords side Fingal CC. First up were
Balbriggan CC TY English
'Transitions 2017' is a collection of short fiction written by the students of Ardgillan Class, for their English Transition Year
Balbriggan CC Barcelona Trip
Ms. Ward tells us about the recent school tour to Barcelona..... "A group of 34 students and 4
Balbriggan CC Open Evening
Thank you to all parents and 5th & 6th class students who attended our open evening last night. We hope
Balbriggan CC Annual European
Herzlich Wilkommen to our wonderful guests from St. Wendel, Saarland, Germany here for a six night roller coaster taster tour
Balbriggan CC Open Evening
Fresh from being awarded the International School of Distinction for the Second year running, Balbriggan Community College is delighted to
Balbriggan CC Junior Certificate
Congratulations to all of our hard working students who received their Junior Certificate results today. Another great year for our
International School of Distinction
International School of Distinction awarded to Balbriggan Community College. 2015 – 2016 2016 – 2017 We are delighted to announce
Balbriggan CC Silver in
Marvellous Agbator (2nd year) competed in the All-Ireland Schools Athletics Championships today in Tullamore, representing Balbriggan CC. Marvellous was competing
Balbriggan CC Parents Council
Fancy meeting Olly Murs and winning 4 tickets to his concert? Tickets to enter this great competition will be
Balbriggan CC Cheque Presentation
Our second year student Naglis Montvilas from Balrothery has been playing football in a wheelchair since he was 8 years
Balbriggan CC Awards Ceremony
The student awards ceremony took place in our brand new Balbriggan Community College Gym on Friday 26th May. There was
Balbriggan CC Nest Boxes
Well done to our students who have been involved in helping to conserve the Roseate Terns and other nesting seabirds
Balbriggan CC Leaving Cert
Congratulations to our Leaving Certificate Class of 2017 who graduated last night. The graduation ceremony was held on our new
Balbriggan CC TY Class
Congratulations to our first TY graduates who attended their graduation ceremony in our new gym today. Well done to Sarah
Balbriggan CC 3rd &
The annual Ecology trips to Dublin Zoo took place recently with over 80 Science students from 3rd and 6th Year completing
Balbriggan CC TY Trip
The TY groups recently attended Kippure as part of their Heritage and Communicative Irish courses. They conducted several experiments in
Balbriggan CC Leinster Champion
Yet another marvellous performance today from our sprinting talent, 2nd year student Marvellous Agbator. He travelled to the Leinster championships
Balbriggan CC 5th Year
A massive thank you to past pupil Jackie Wherity for delivering the JAI Success Skills programme to Ms. McGrath’s 5th
Balbriggan CC Leaving Cert
Leaving Certificate class photographs will take place on Friday 19th May...please see samples below. Please note a letter was sent
Balbriggan CC TY Rugby
Transition Years have been completing a rugby coaching course over the last 6 weeks. This week they have been putting
Balbriggan CC TY Self
Transition Years completed a self defence course on Monday. They learned about self awareness, self defence and life protection. It
Balbriggan CC 2nd Year
Second year Business students visited Caffrey's Chocolate Factory today. The two hour tour which included a 25 minute film, explained
Balbriggan CC TY First
TY completed a full day First Aid course today as part of their Social Education module. This course provides each
Balbriggan CC students attend
Balbriggan CC students were presented with educational achievement awards during a ceremony held in Trinity College Dublin on 03/05/17. These
Balbriggan CC Athletics
Marvellous by name, Marvellous by nature. On Wednesday the 3rd May Balbriggan CC travelled to Santry Stadium for Day 2 of
Balbriggan CC TY Bake
TY organised & held a successful bake sale fundraiser that took place at both break on Thursday 4th May. The
Balbriggan CC Sports Day
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Balbriggan CC TY Enterprise
The Transition Year Enterprise group participated in the Enterprise in Action programme organised by Junior Achievement Ireland which encourages students to
Balbriggan CC Poetry And
Congratulations to the recent winners of our poetry and recipe competitions. There was great creativity shown in both competitions. Well
Balbriggan CC Bronze in
30 students travelled to the North Leinster Athletics Championships on Tuesday 26th April. Students competed across a range of events
Balbriggan CC TY Sky
Transition Year students organised a sports tournament for second years for their Sky Sports project. They have been organising it
Balbriggan CC Under 17
Balbriggan Community College's football Under 17 team, led by manger Daryl Mooney, beat Colaiaste Killian, Bray, 2-1, to become Leinster
Balbriggan CC Easter Student
The Easter Awards took place on Wednesday 5th April . Certificates and Easter eggs were presented to students from each
Mental Health Week Yoga
As part of mental health week all 6th years participated in a yoga class. It included stretching, flexibilty/strength exercises and
Ice Cream comes to
As part of mental health week, staff and students got to enjoy a tasty ice cream from Ben's Ice's. Thanks
Mental Health Week Plank
Plank with Mr. Kennedy There was a great turn out and energy for the plank challenge all week in Balbriggan
Mental Health Week Healthy
As part of Mental Health Week, Miss Purcell's Home Economics classes were busy making healthy green smoothies and fruit skewers.
Mental Health Week Zumba
Transition Year and 5th year girls took part in a Zumba class as part of mental health week. They all
Artist Of the Month
Congratulations to Artist of the month Shannon Rowe, 2nd Yr. Check out her work on the Art Department notice board.
Mental Health Week 2017
There's lots of exciting activities happening next week for Mental health Week in Balbriggan Community College. Activities will include: Karate
Balbriggan CC Winner of
Congratulations to our three entries into the annual Student Enterprise Awards. For the second year in a row, Balbriggan CC
Balbriggan Community College 3rd
Third year students visited Trinity College as part of the school CFES partnership with Trinity. Students engaged with Trinity students
Balbriggan CC Rugby
Our 1st and 2nd Year Rugby Team. Our Senior Rugby Team playing a recent game.
Balbriggan CC Grease Performance
Wednesday Night (22nd March) will see the first performance of Balbriggan Community College's Transition Year drama production. As the first ever Transition
BCC Climbing Wall
Members of Oldtown Trailbreakers returned last week to our new Sports Hall. Another group of past pupils enjoyed our new
BCC works with Tidy
A big thank you to Balbriggan Community College TY students for their hardwork this morning. TY students are looking forward
BCC Home Economics Chef
It was vegetarian cookery this week in Miss Purcells 1st Year Home Economics class. Congratulations to Alex for making a
BCC Athletics
Well done to all the 1st year students who participated in the Parkside Schools cross country relay event in Cabra
BCC Chef of The
Miss Purcell's 1st Year Home Ec Students were busy cooking up a Mexican theme Chilli Con Carne today. Wai
BCC Celebrate International Women’s
BCC celebrate International Women's Day 2017. Thanks to Sophie Thiesen (6th Year) for her help.
Bricfeasta do Seachtain na
Ba mhaith linn buíochas a ghabháil chuig Supervalu Baile Brigín don bagún agus ispíní. Bhí siad an-blasta ar fad.
Past Pupils Return to
BCC was delighted to be able to welcome back some of our past pupils to enjoy our new climbing wall in
The Walton Club in
A piece written by one of our third year students Georgijs Pitkevics who took part in The Walton Club in
Jam Making in Home
Miss Purcell’s LCA 2 class were busy making products suitable for a Farmers’ Market. There were a range of products
BCC Basketball New Kit
BCC basketball would like to thank Noel Heeney Sportswear for generously sponsoring our new basketball kit. The new kit marks
Love is in the
Miss Purcell's 1st Year Home Economics Students were busy making hand-made delicious Oreo Chocolate Truffles for Valentines Day. Each student created
TY Photography Update
TY students have been studying a diverse range of subjects in BCC this year. The photography course is run in
DDLETB Photography Competition Winner
A massive congratulations to Jack Whelan (3rd Year) who was the overall winner in the DDLETB photography competition which took
DDLETB Photography Competition Final
Best of luck to Adam Worthington, Noah Geraghty, Jack Whelan (3rd Year) and Sarah Phelan (4th Year) who will be
CFES Scholar Certificate Presentation
Well done to all students who received their CFES scholar certificates from Trinity College Dublin recently. Well done and we
Balbriggan CC Under 19
On Friday 27th January, Balbriggan CC met Ardgillan in Dundalk. It was a very intense game! With ten minutes to
3rd Year & 6th
Best of luck to our 3rd Year and 6th Year students who will be sitting their mock examinations from Monday
Athletics Update
Well done to all our athletes who competed so well in our last two cross country competitions. Students participated in
TY Sky Sports Visit
Last week the Transition Year students had a visit from our Sky Sports Athlete Mentor Carla Rowe. Carla plays on
Christmas Quiz 2016
Staff and students had great fun at our annual Christmas Quiz this morning. Thank you to all the staff who
LCA Trip to Carlingford
Both LCA 1 and 2 recently travelled to Carlingford as part of their Tourism Module with Miss Purcell and Ms
Christmas Student Awards Ceremony
Well done to all students who received an award yesterday in recognition of hard work, making a positive contribution to
1st Year CSPE Beach
1st year Iona class went on an out of class CSPE beach cleaning exercise. They collected plenty of rubbish to
5K Fun Run/Walk
A massive thank you to everyone who supported our recent 5K fun run/walk. We are delighted to announce that €3,845
Metropolitan Girls League
Balbriggan Community College would like to wish Carla Munson and Chloe Flynn best of luck in the Metropolitan Girls League.
Sraith Pictiúr
An tseachtain seo chaite, tháinig 'Highrock Productions' isteach sa scoil chun seó a dhéanamh leis na daltaí ón 4ú, 5ú
History Trip to Derry
5th and 6th year history students enjoyed the annual history department trip to Derry. Students visited the Walls of Derry,
‘Reach for the Moon,
'Reach for the Moon, even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.' As part of college awareness week, students
Díolachán Cáca
Chuir na daltaí i gColáiste Phobail Baile Brigín Díolachán Cáca ar siúl sa scoil. Bhí siad ag iarraidh airgead a
Art Department kick off
2nd year art students getting in the Christmas mood..kicking off the season with the construction of a giant wreath for
TY Enterprise
As part of their Art and Design and Enterprise Modules, three transition Year students have launched a unique and innovative bracelet just
Junior Achievement Ireland: The
Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI) encourages young people to remain in education and helps them develop the skills they need to
Fiontraí Óg na hIdirbhliana
Fiontraí Óg na hIdirbhliana Mar cuid dá gcúrsa chruthaigh daltaí ón Idirbhliain cluichí ranga chun míonna na bliana a
Balbriggan CC Past Pupil
Balbriggan Community College would like to congratulate past student and school captain Ciaran Harford on his recent appointment as a
Balbriggan CC 5K Training
Staff and students in Balbriggan CC are busy training for the upcoming 5K Fun Run/ walk. Come join us on
Maths Week Sodoku Challenge
Our 4 Soduko masters. Well done boys!!
Transition Year Short Stories
Ardgillan Class in Transition Year all wrote short fiction pieces for an anthology of writing as part of their English
Balbriggan CC Christmas 5K
Balbriggan Community College will play host to it's first ever Christmas fun run/walk on Friday 9th December at 10 am.
Team Hope Christmas Shoebox
2nd year Cork, Kerry & Louth along with their teachers Mrs Johnston & Ms Healy completed their CSPE action project,
Lá Gléasta Suas
Míle buíochas do gach duine idir daltaí agus múinteoirí a ghlacadh páirt sa lá gléasta suas. Bhí an spraoi
Leaving Cert day out
6th years travelled to Dublin City's Smock Alley Theatre to see a production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet. The production was
Balbriggan CC Football U15s
Balbriggan U15s drew 1-1 with Kells to go joint top of their group. They were unfortunate not to win the
Halloween at Balbriggan CC
Miss Purcell's 1st Year Home Economics class were very busy this week carving pumpkins. Each group of students had their
Balbriggan CC Maths Week
As part of Maths Week 2016 (17th October - 21st October), all staff and students in Balbriggan Community College completed
Another Football Win for
Balbriggan CC won 4-1 away from home versus Beaufort College, Navan. Two goals each from Exauce Mundeke and Liam Kirwan,
Non Uniform Fundraiser for
Well done to Cian McGrane ( 5th Year) who recently raised €550 by organising a non uniform day in aid of
Senior Basketball Win –
On Tuesday 18th October the Under 19 Boys travelled away to Fingal Community College for their third match of the season. It
Halloween Face Painting and
TY students were shown how to use make-up artist facecharts and how to best apply face paint an special effects before
The Book Nook
The Balbriggan Community College ‘Book Nook’ is a Junior Certificate Schools Programme initiative to promote literacy and the love of
BCC Awarded Prestigious International
Since 2007, Balbriggan Community College is linked in a special way with Trinity College Dublin. The Trinity Access Programme (TAP)
Trinity College Dublin CFES
As part of Leadership Through Service, two workshop leaders from Trinity College Dublin provided an exciting leadership workshop for all
2016-2017 BCC Student Council
BCC Student Council Elections took place last Friday 7th October. There was great excitement in the week leading up to
BCC Senior Basketball Win
Congratulations to our Senior Basketball team who played against Skerries today. Well done! Result: 25:20 Our Under 19’s Boys team
German Exchange 2016/2017
The Germans are coming! The week of the 26th – 30th September has finally come to pass and Balbriggan Community
It’s Good To Talk
Balbriggan Community College/Jigsaw Peer Educators A new well being initiative has been run over the last year in Balbriggan Community
Díolachán Cáca
Third Year Pathways To
All third years attended an informative event, designed to expand students knowledge about careers in Technology and Engineering. The two
Lá Mór na Ghaeilge
Proclamation Day
Balbriggan CC on top
Balbriggan Community College is again amongst the elite schools in the Fingal area after finding itself in the recent Irish
1st December – JUNIOR
Please note that as previously advised, there will be no school for students on Tuesday 1st December 2015 due to
Halloween 2015
Students and Teachers of BCC dressed up to celebrate a Halloween themed non-uniform day Friday 23rd October. Prizes were awarded
German Exchange 2015
Shave, Dye or Oh
Balbriggan Community College recently hosted a Shave, Dye and Oh My event in the school on the Friday before they
Junk Kouture 2015- Please
Please vote for our school's entry in Junk Kouture, just click on the link below, go to E and like
U19 North Leinster Final
Balbriggan Community College 2-1 Gormanston College Played at St. Mologa's Bremore
