Month: September 2021

First Year Information Night

This Wednesday evening, First Year parents will attend the school for an information evening on the transition from primary to secondary, and to meet with teachers, management and other parents in an informal setting.   Head of First Year, Ms Buckley will speak to parents about the various procedures in place within the school to ensure that the academic performance and wellbeing of each student is […]

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Change of Management

Newly appointed principal, Mr Kevin Scollan – a member of the CBS Roscommon school community for the past twenty-seven years – welcomed students and colleagues during his first week in his new role by outlining his commitment to the school and his vision for the future of the school, one with excellence in teaching and learning at the forefront, and […]

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Music Generation Workshop

Transition Year students last week participated in a hands-on drumming workshop, creating  energetic music and beats as a group . Mobile Music tutor Paul worked with the students to ensure that the sessions were interactive and engaging, and helped to create an environment that was relaxing and open for every student to express themselves. Students thoroughly enjoyed the session. Many thanks to Mr Griffith for organising.  

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TYs Commence cycling course

Last Thursday CBS Roscommon TY student commenced Cycle Safety course given by Noel Feeley of Roscommon Sports Partnership.  The aim of the course is to teach students about road safety – rules for cycling such as hand signals and road positioning.  It will also prepare students for cycling to Roosky.  Next week most of the students hope to cycle to Roosky which is about 40 km […]

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CBS Celebrate Language Diversity

At the CBS, we are lucky enough to have a great diversity in language and cultures in our school community. Over the next few days, we will recognise and celebrate all languages in our school with the European Day of Languages. EDL is a day of celebration across Europe. It is the day that all member states promote awareness among citizens […]

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New Principal

Mr Kevin Scollan has been appointed as the new principal in the CBS. Mr Scollan has been involved in teaching and managing in the CBS since 1994. We wish him the very best of luck in his new role. The best of luck also to Ms Fiona Gallagher who is moving on to a new […]

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Head Boys Elected

The Head Boy and Deputy Head Boy of the CBS Roscommon have been named respectively as Luke Stephens and Sean Griffin. They were nominated by their teachers for their leadership skills, contribution to school life and positive role modelling within the school. They will represent the student body throughout the year. Congratulations to both students […]

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Welcome Back from Edmund Rice Centre

School life is back in full swing at the Edmund Rice Centre with students enjoying their usual array of activities designed to maximise their education, life skills and wellbeing. They kicked off the year with a barbeque, cooked by some of the students and enjoyed by all. The Edmund Rice Centre wish all its students […]

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Golf Success

Well done to Thomas Higgins who represented Ireland on a team to represent Ireland at the Home internationals at Woodhall Spa golf club, England. Thomas was one of the eight man and six ladies team who played matches against England, Scotland and Wales this summer.  

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