Class Act: Elphin Community College open night, mentoring programme & science week
Junk Kouture world finalists from Elphin Community College were among the nominees recently honoured at a Civic Reception held by Roscommon County Council at the Arts Centre, Roscommon Town.
Enrolment for the school year 2024/ 2025 has officially launched. Thanks to all prospective students and families who attended the Open Night on Thursday, November 9th. A very enjoyable and entertaining evening was had by all, as the college offered Fifth and Sixth Class pupils and their parents a glimpse what school life is like at Elphin Community College. Thanks to the wonderful students who assisted on the night.
Applications for enrolment are now being accepted with notification of offers to parents/guardians by December 1st. Parents/Guardians must confirm acceptance of an offer of admission by December 8th. Early registration is advised as places are limited. Please feel free to contact the school office on (071) 963 5031 with any queries you may have or any matters you would like to discuss.
The Fifth Year mentors were delighted to join with their First Year counterparts in recent days as our Big Brother, Big Sister Mentoring Programme activities took on a new dimension. Students were happy to participate in a session of "Chats and Treats" as they participated in icebreakers & getting-to-know-you activities. The welcome time-out from the busy school day was appreciated by both mentors and mentees alike.
ISTA Regional Senior Science Quiz: A big congratulations to Leaving Certificate students Ronan Noone, Sarah-Jane Travers, Darragh Callaghan, Emma Higgins, Ruby Kearns & Eolann Nugent who represented ECC at the ISTA Regional Senior Science Quiz at Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone. Great fun was had by all, as the students displayed excellent all round scientific knowledge in what was a very enjoyable experience. Thanks to ISTA and TUS Athlone for creating & hosting the quiz. Many thanks to Ms Daly & all supporters who accompanied our students on the night.
Third Year and Transition Year Parent/Teacher meetings will take place on Wednesday, November 29th. Looking forward to speaking with parents/guardians on the evening.
Guidance Counsellor Mr Kelly presented an information on the CAO application process and college applications last week. A great crowd was in attendance. Please contact Mr. Kelly through the school office if you have any query in relation to the CAO process.
There were great celebrations in Elphin as All Ireland Amhránaiocht Aonair Champion and past pupil of Elphin Community College, Sarah Keane was welcomed home. Sarah's win means that both Scór na nÓg and Scór Sinsir Solo Singing titles rest in beautiful Roscommon GAA for 2023, a noteworthy feat. Well done on your spectacular achievement Sarah - na Rossaithe Abú!
Thanks to all students who brought in their contribution to the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal. Team Hope’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal is an annual campaign that delivers gifts straight into the hands of children affected by poverty. Often these shoebox gifts are the only gift that a child will receive at Christmas and the joy that they bring is incredible. Since 2010, with your help, the charity has delivered over 2.1 million Shoebox gifts to Vulnerable Children across the world. Thanks for your continued support.
The TY classes currently have the opportunity to learn more about Road Safety as they participate in the Cycling Safety Programme. In conjunction with Roscommon Sports Partnership, students have been learning how to maintain their bicycles, how to signal direction and how to safely watch out for oncoming cars. Everybody is really enjoying the sessions so far and we know that our students will benefit from this knowledge in the future.
Students across the school community are delighted to get the chance to appreciate traditional Irish music as trad lessons recently commenced in the college. Big thanks to Bernard Flaherty, Music Generation Roscommon and also to Galway-Roscommon Education and Training Board for their assistance. Students have the opportunity to avail of lessons in a diverse range of musical instruments including fiddle, banjo, tin-whistle, keyboard and button accordion. All enquiries should be directed to the school office if you would like to participate going forward.
The Fifth Year LCVP classes immersed themselves in a magical world of chocolate artistry at the Butler’s Chocolate Factory. The students discovered the process of how ingredients were combined to make luxury boxes of chocolates and got the opportunity to look behind the scenes at the factory floor in full swing. Thanks to Mr O' Dowd & Ms O' Sullivan for organising a great day out. A thoroughly choctastic time was had by all!
“"Nothing can dim the light that shines from within," – Maya Angelou
