https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh How we are reaching our targets en-us 2023-04-21 11:11:55 UTC 2025-12-15 07:48:56 UTC hello@padlet.com fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563122378 Our 1st year students took part in our Transition Programme during their first week in Ballinode. They completed lots of activities including finding out what the students are looking forward to and also the worries they have]]> 2023-04-21 11:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563122378 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563136811 As part of a JCSP initiative Orla Kelly gave a Christmas cake decorating workshop to 1st year Home Ec students]]> 2023-04-21 11:33:48 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563136811 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563138160 2023-04-21 11:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563138160 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563143321 2nd year Home Ec students completed Christmas stockings using recycled materials for their CBA]]> 2023-04-21 11:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563143321 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563144830 The student council held a table quiz for all students. Great festive fun and cheer was had by all. Lots of prizes were won from Easons vochurs, Centra vochurs to selection boxes]]> 2023-04-21 11:44:23 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563144830 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563145885 1st year Science students carried out an investigation on the densities of different liquids]]> 2023-04-21 11:45:42 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563145885 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563148272 As part of Healthy Eating Week students were busy preparing fruit pots for all students to have at break time in the canteen]]> 2023-04-21 11:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563148272 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563149148 Our Girls Active had an enjoyable day when they took part in the Girls Active Festival in conjunction with Sligo Sport & Recreation Partnership]]> 2023-04-21 11:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563149148 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563151605 Geography students made their own water cycle bag to learn the keywords in relation to the water cycle. They linked this with the heat transfer terminology covered in Science]]> 2023-04-21 11:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563151605 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563157437 1st year Maths students completed a cheat sheet as part of the DÉIS Attainment Initiative been implemented over the next six weeks]]> 2023-04-21 12:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563157437 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563161374 Trialed with 1st and 2nd year students in all subjects over 6 weeks. Developed with students in class. For the last 5-10 minutes of class students (using a different coloured pen) could use their cheat sheet to help answer the questions on their test]]> 2023-04-21 12:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563161374 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563163072 The LCA1 students visited the Acquired Brain Injury Unit in Tonaphubble today to present the €500 that they raised from their Easter Egg Raffle. ABI plan on using the money raised to buy a bench for their clients to be able to sit and relax in their therapy garden]]> 2023-04-21 12:08:19 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2563163072 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564230715 Introducing our new student council for this year. They undertook training last week and elected their members to different roles. We look forward to working with them on different activities during the coming year]]> 2023-04-22 14:03:36 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564230715 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564231271 Some of our 'reach out' messages which students created for Anti-Bullying Week]]> 2023-04-22 14:04:53 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564231271 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564231632 Our 5th year LCVP class visited the Irish Coast Guard to get an opportunity to speak with our local heroes]]> 2023-04-22 14:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564231632 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564231880 For Seachtain na Gaeilge our students showed our Ukrainian students some Irish dancing]]> 2023-04-22 14:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564231880 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564232470 An Grianan students had a lovely morning in the Hawks Well watching PRISM which is a drama that is accessible to all]]> 2023-04-22 14:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564232470 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564232747 2023-04-22 14:07:55 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564232747 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564233460 Sligo Rowing Club in partnership with Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership hosted the annual Secondary Schools Indoor Rowing Blitz]]> 2023-04-22 14:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564233460 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564233980 2nd year students performed brilliantly in the Sligo Indoor Rowing Blitz where they competed against various local secondary schools in Sligo. Ballinode ranked first in the mixed group, second in the girls and third place in the boys categories for the team rowing events. They showed tremendous effort and teamwork]]> 2023-04-22 14:10:47 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564233980 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564234359 Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Pieta House. Prizes were given to best dressed students in each year]]> 2023-04-22 14:11:53 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564234359 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564235293 Some students represented our school at the Neat Streets National Conference at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. They joined 25 other schools around the country discussing the concept of circular economy, recycling and reusing materials]]> 2023-04-22 14:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564235293 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564236490 LCAs has a busy morning preparing, cooking and serving a 3 course Italian meal for their teachers]]> 2023-04-22 14:17:13 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564236490 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564236805 2023-04-22 14:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564236805 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564237306 An Grianan hosted a very successful sports day with students from Abbey Community College, Corran College and Drumshanbo Vocational School]]> 2023-04-22 14:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564237306 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564238724 The Student Council organised an Easter Card competition. Prizes were given to students in each year]]> 2023-04-22 14:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564238724 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564239087 2023-04-22 14:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564239087 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564304097 2023-04-22 17:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564304097 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564304796 A representative from ATU spoke with our Leaving Cert class in relation to the variety of courses on offer in ATU Sligo]]> 2023-04-22 17:23:05 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564304796 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564305113 Our 5th year students attended 'Exploring the Civil War in Sligo' at the Hawk's Well Theatre]]> 2023-04-22 17:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564305113 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564305421 Our 2nd year Business class were very busy researching an entrepreneur. They had a lot of fun investigating these business owners]]> 2023-04-22 17:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564305421 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564305818 Sligo Education Centre provided 3D Printing Workshops for students. This technology is becoming increasingly innovative as new homes are currently being built in Holland using 3D printing technology]]> 2023-04-22 17:26:25 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564305818 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564306281 1st year Science students were busy making models of the lungs]]> 2023-04-22 17:27:59 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564306281 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564306689 6th year LCVP class visited the local AbbVie site for a series of workshops and guest speakers giving them the best understanding of the site and the work done within AbbVie. The visit also offered students a comprehensive insight into career prospects with AbbVie]]> 2023-04-22 17:29:21 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564306689 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564306972 Some of our Leaving Certificate students attended the TF Royal Hotel and Theatre in Castlebar yesterday for a much anticipated production of 'Macbeth']]> 2023-04-22 17:30:17 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564306972 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564307314 Anti-Bullying Week was kicked off with 'Odd Socks Day' which aims to celebrate each other's uniqueness and spread kindness]]> 2023-04-22 17:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564307314 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564310248 A total of €500 was raised for our fundraiser for Temple Street and Crumlin Children's Hospital]]> 2023-04-22 17:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564310248 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564311547 1st years enjoyed a bonding day in Strandhill as they took to the water for a surf lesson from Strandhill Surf School]]> 2023-04-22 17:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564311547 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564313826 An Grianan students visited The Model Art Gallery to view 'The Gather' exhibition by Niamh O'Malley. Students completed the activity sheet and picked their favourite piece of artwork from the exhibition]]> 2023-04-22 17:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564313826 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564314276 Our Ballinode footballers participated in the Super 7s Blitz in the Knocknarea Arena]]> 2023-04-22 17:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564314276 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564314494 As part of Anti-Bullying Week, 1st years went on a wellbeing walk to Hazelwood to discuss the importance of reaching out]]> 2023-04-22 17:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564314494 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564314727 ATU gave a very insightful talk to our 5th year students on College Awareness and Career Paths]]> 2023-04-22 17:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564314727 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564316032 It was lovely to welcome the Gardai from the Youth Diversion Project and Kate from the Home Youth Liaison Service to Ballinode. They gave a talk on anti-social behaviour and what to do if anyone experiences this in the locality. They advised students to be mindful and to always have a safety plan in place when out with their peers]]> 2023-04-22 18:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564316032 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564317443 2nd year students were very lucky to have a site visit to Eir in Sligo as part of a business programme they are involved in called the "World of Work". They learned about the various roles played by employees in a local business and also about how companies such as Eir contribute to the society and creating a sustainable workplace]]> 2023-04-22 18:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564317443 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564318953 Our Green Schools committee had a very informative and interesting talk today with Stephen from Neat Streets (An Taisce). Stephen has given us lots to think about going forward as we aim to renew our Litter and Waste Green Flag and the motivation to be strong environmental leaders going into the future]]> 2023-04-22 18:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564318953 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564319496 Two of our Senior girls attended a meeting hosted by Sligo County Council in recognition of International Women's Day]]> 2023-04-22 18:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564319496 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564320150 An Grianan students were delighted to attend the Pop Up Pool in Tubbercurry organised by Swim Ireland and Sligo Sports and Recreation Partnership]]> 2023-04-22 18:15:18 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564320150 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564321530 2023-04-22 18:20:23 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564321530 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564321952 An Grianan finding their flow with Marla mindfulness class]]> 2023-04-22 18:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564321952 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564322117 As part of Anti-Bullying Week, 5th year students used the 'Reach Out Tree' to highlight times when they have reached out to someone in the past]]> 2023-04-22 18:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564322117 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564803871 Our 5th years enjoyed a bonding day at Shannon River Adventure filled with lots of activities including archery, wall climbing, kayaking, mud-sliding and pier jumping]]> 2023-04-23 20:22:50 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564803871 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564804904 Congratulations to our students who received their JCPA awards]]> 2023-04-23 20:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564804904 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564806209 Our LCA students did great work fundraising for the North West Hospice raising a total of €700]]> 2023-04-23 20:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564806209 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564807074 Our 5th year LCVP class visited our local Supermac's and Papa John's to gain some knowledge and experience of the franchise world]]> 2023-04-23 20:31:09 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564807074 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564808678 As part of Engineers Week, Thomas Poulet, Graphics Engineer at Huawei Ireland's Research Centre carried out a coding workshop to our students preparing them for the world of work]]> 2023-04-23 20:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2564808678 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2566379707 Many thanks to our talented HSCL who organised a festive Christmas Wreath Masterclass for our 1st year parents. An enjoyable and productive evening was had by all]]> 2023-04-24 23:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2566379707 fionahowley https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2567856698 5th year students visited ATU Sligo and attended workshops and talks across Business and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering and Design]]> 2023-04-25 22:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/fionahowley/henvgmlysy1noafh/wish/2567856698