SMGS News
SMGS Soccer Update
The U15s had a tough draw against Presentation College in their second round match, but a poor performance on the day was a big disappointment, conceding soft goals in the first half and not playing as a team.
Team Maths 2022
SMGS were represented by 2 teams in the Cork Higher Level ‘Team Maths’ competition. Megan Flynn, Alison Higgins, Jamie Falvey and Michelle O’Keeffe joined up to make one team, and Thomas Falvey, Emma Harte, Matthew McCarthy and Christopher Murphy were the competitors in the other.
Silver Gaisce Award Winners 2021/22
Congratulations to our recent Silver Gaisce Awardees : Shane Hurley, Éadaoin O’Neill, Holly Carroll and Megan O’Farrell.
SMGS Senior Hurlers march on to Munster Final
Our senior hurlers had an excellent hard fought win in the Munster Semi Final against near neighbours Carrignavar in Grenagh today.
TY Christmas Craft/ Design
TY students at SMGS take part in a Christmas Craft / Design Competition with Ms Holohan. Decorations for the tree are favourites, followed by quirky digital messages for students and staff to keep safe and have fun over Christmas and the New Year.
SMGS Blarney Open Night/ Enrolment 2021
This year’s Open Night is unfortunately unable to go ahead yet again due to Covid restrictions.
Therefore, this year’s Open Night will be held virtually to give prospective parents and students an idea of what the school has to offer.
Athletic Success for SMGS
Fantastic night out in CIT on Friday night for our Athletics students in the Munster Track and Field.
Returning to school - Important Info.
Letter from the Principal along with Dept. return to school guidelines.
Continued success for budding SMGS writer
Following on from her publication in the Irish Times Fighting Words supplement last year, Sixth year student Éadaoin O’ Neill continues to impress with her writing skills.
Blarney Person of the month - Mr. Sheehan
Well done to our very own Principal Mr. Sheehan on receiving Blarney And District Person of the month.
TY Mini Company 2021
TY Mini- Company 2021
We would like to say a huge thank you Blarney Chamber of Commerce for their continued support of the TY Mini-Company class this year.
Stateside Basketball success for Michelle
Though basketball can't continue this year due to restrictions it's great to see our past student Michelle Ugwah doing so well with basketball stateside.
Help Fifth Year students support Cork Arc Cancer Care
Fifth Year students in SMGS are currently organising a raffle to raise funds for Cork ARC Cancer care. A very worthy cause. Enter the raffle by purchasing tickets through the go fund me page linked below.
Meitheal Information Session
A live Information session will take place on Thursday 11th February at 11.30am on the T.Y Guidance group on Google Classroom.
Scifest Survey - Organ Donation
Transition Year student Miriam Murphy is working on a project for Scifest. The title is “Organ Donation - The Gift of Life” and it’s to gather the understanding of the population about organ donation and bring more awareness about the topic.
Contingency Plans for Remote Learning 2021
The following contingency plans are being uploaded to cater for remote teaching and learning during the current lockdown.
SVP FOOD APPEAL - UPDATE
A massive thank you to everyone who has donated so far to our S.V.P Food Appeal. We have been blown away by the showcase of generosity in the form of donations.