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School News 13th October 2024
Green Isle Recipe Challenge:
Well Done to Senior Student Caoimhe Reilly on winning the Green Isle Recipe challenge. Caoimhe won a 500 euro voucher for the Home Economics Kitchen in school.
History Week 2024:
History Week took place in Abbey Community College last week with a range of exciting activities for our students.
1st Years did some Cookie Excavating!
2nd Years had a very informative visit to Strokestown Park House.
Senior history students updated our history notice board and prepared to bury our time capsule!
Senior cycle history students also enjoyed a great day out to two of Irelands most historically significant sites: Kilmainham Gaol and Glasnevin Cemetery. Thank you to our wonderful tour guides.
Congratulations to the winners of our historical poster competition: Clara Milnes, (5th year) Liam Hanly (2nd year) and Brónagh Feeney (1st year)
From the history department, thank you to all who took part in history week and to the dedicated staff who organised the celebrations.
High Jump!
1st year PE students recently carried out Self assessment and Peer assessment tasks during the High Jump lesson. This is a culmination of alot of hard work carried out since the start of the school term. Well done all!
Junior C Ladies GAA:
'The Junior C ladies football team were very unlucky in losing today against St.Nathy's, Ballaghaderreen. A great game despite the tricky conditions, a goal towards the end of the second half for Nathy's proved to be the difference as they ran out 2 point winners.'
TY Lough Allen Camping Trip:
TY had an overnight trip to Lough Allen last Thursday. A huge thank you the instructors in Lough Allen for Guiding us over the two days. Also thanks to Mr Flynn, Mr McWeeney, Mr Martin, Savannah and Tracey for all their help with the students a of course to the TY coordinator Ms Noone for organising.
Third Year Retreat:
The third year students had their Retreat Day in Knock on Monday 7th October.
The students participated in a range of workshops and got a tour of the Knock Shrine and the Basilica. Students also got to see the Knock Museum and take home some holy water from the taps. They had a very enjoyable and spiritual day🙏
Junior D Ladies GAA:
Hard luck to our Junior D ladies footballers who were defeated by a very strong St. Joesph’s, Charlestown side today. The girls worked hard throughout the game, showing great determination. Well done to our goal scorers Grace Cullen & Ciara Cooke.
University of Galway Open Day:
5th & 6th year students from ACC at University of Galway Open Day on Friday 4th October.
Thanks to Career Guidance teacher Ms. O Roarke for organising.
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1st Year Boys GAA:
A massive congratulations to the 1st Year football team from Abbey Community College who went unbeaten in their first-year Blitz at The Dome, Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence during the week! An incredible performance from both teams, showing great skill and determination. We’re proud of each and every one of you! 🏐
Next up, we kick off our first competitive game of the year in the Roscommon League, taking on Scoil Mhuire Strokestown away next Tuesday, 1st October. Best of luck to the team – let’s keep the momentum going! 💪
Also, a big thank you to our helpers in transition year for all your work on the day!
1st Year Cookery:
Ms.Wallaces first year Home Economics students made delicious Sponge Cakes in their cookery class this week. Well done
Junior C Girls GAA:
Congratulations to the Junior C ladies GAA team who got their season off to a great start with a win over Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown during the week.. ACC were dominant throughout the game with all members of the squad contributing to a very impressive win.
Senior Girls GAA:
A super win for our senior ladies GAA during the week v Ballyhaunis! Well done girls & their superb coaches!
Junior D Girls GAA:
Well done to our Junior D ladies football team who had a comprehensive win over Roscommon CC this week. This was an excellent display of football with all members of the panel contributing to a great win. Well done girls!
6th Year Geography Trip:
Our 6th Geography students completed their field study at Glencar Waterfall today where they investigated the impact of transportation and deposition on the shaping of a meander in a fluvial environment.
Thank you to the staff at Field Studies Ireland for facilitating it. We are grateful to Ms. Corcoran, Leaving Cert Geography teacher for organising the trip and Patricia for accompanying.
2nd Year Lifeskills:
‘Ms Rooney’s 2nd Year Life Skills class had a blast performing with Boomwhackers this week, Working on rhythm and teamwork skills.’