Bunclody Community College is delighted to announce its upcoming Open Evening for prospective students, taking place on Thursday 10 September from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
The evening is an opportunity for students considering joining Bunclody Community College, along with their parents and guardians, to visit the school, meet staff and students, explore our facilities and learn more about the opportunities available to students as they begin their post-primary education.
A Principal’s Address will take place at 6.20pm and 7.20pm, providing an overview of life at Bunclody Community College and the school's approach to supporting students academically, personally and socially.
Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the extensive range of academic supports available, including small class sizes, team teaching, an extensive First Year subject option programme, free evening study, morning Maths Club, one-to-one support, academic monitoring and coaching, study skills workshops and university visits and workshops.
Supporting students beyond the classroom is also a key priority. Our pastoral supports include class tutors, Year Heads, a comprehensive First Year Induction Programme, Check & Connect one-to-one mentoring, guidance counselling, Home School Community Liaison, Meitheal student mentors, AEN support and year-group bonding events.
The Open Evening will also showcase the wide variety of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities available to students. These include Gaelic football, hurling, camogie, basketball, soccer, rugby, athletics and cross country, as well as debating, coding, chess and games, craft, film, choir, instrumental music and traditional music. Students can also become involved in the school radio and newsletter, Student Council, Rounders, Show Jumping and many other activities.
Bunclody Community College students continue to achieve success across a wide range of areas. Recent achievements highlighted include All-Ireland success in the An Post Student Book Club competition, Junk Kouture Regional and All-Ireland Finalists, national debating success, GAA county and provincial titles, success in the Show Racism the Red Card competition, a Trinity Entrance Exhibition Award, Young Scientist recognition, an RIAI Architect's Award and awards in national and international film competitions.
The evening will also provide an opportunity to view the school's facilities, including specialist Science, Engineering, Construction, Art, Music and Home Economics rooms, the library, media and computer labs, multi-purpose sports hall, grass pitch, basketball courts, canteen and modern classrooms equipped with interactive screens.
Whether your child is interested in academic achievement, sport, music, technology, the arts, leadership or community involvement, Bunclody Community College offers a broad range of opportunities and supports designed to help every student reach their potential.
We look forward to welcoming prospective First Year students and their families to Bunclody Community College on Thursday 10 September, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
For further information, visit www.bunclodycc.ie or contact the school on 053 937 7590.