Ballinode Community College
OUR College provides a safe healthy environment in which all students are nurtured and encouraged to achieve their full potential.
iPads All students at Ballinode College have iPads, and use these in the classroom as part of their learning. The iPads have all school books installed as well as a variety of educational apps. Students don’t have to carry heavy schoolbags and the iPads help students engage in active learning and research. Our experience has seen the iPads transform the classroom experience and our recent Whole School Evaluation commented on the positive impact of the iPads on our school.
Curriculum Our school offers a broad range of programmes and subjects. Students can avail of the New Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate, as well as the Junior Certificate Schools Programme, Leaving Certificate Applied and Leaving Cert Vocational Programme.
School Meals Our school provides subsidised meals for our students with full modern canteen facilities available to students at both break and lunchtime. We also have a Breakfast Club from 8.00am onwards where students can avail of a free breakfast.
Homework Club We provide a free Homework Club to all 1st Years where students can complete homework and study in a supervised and supportive environment surrounded by their peers. The small numbers mean that students can receive help with their studies and concentrate in an environment free from distractions.
All students stay on campus Our students stay on campus throughout the school day and are supervised at all times. This means that we can offer effective supervision for students and ensure that they have all they need on the school campus to support them.
Small class size and dedicated staff At Ballinode Community College our small numbers mean that we can provide individualised support for our students. The quality of the relationships in the school allow us to meet the needs of our students in a targeted and focused manner.
Positive Learning Environment In our school we have strived to create a positive learning environment for our students where fairness and respect are valued. Students are supported by an effective pastoral care system that focuses on student well- being and allows us to create an atmosphere where students can prosper.
Extra Curricular Activities Our school offers a comprehensive range of sporting, cultural and extra- curricular activities. Teams represent the school in a range of sports and students can also avail of educational scholarships leading to trips abroad and to the Gaeltacht, as well as both national and international school tours.
Facilities Classrooms are equipped with the most up- to- date technology and equipment including iPads, smartboards, data projectors and visualisers. Specialist rooms such as Home Economics, Woodwork, Metalwork, Technical Graphics and Computers have state of the art facilities.
BALLINODE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CLARION ROAD, SLIGO. 071- 9145480 www. ballinodecollege. com ballinodecollege@ msletb. ie