Ballymahon Vocational School

12/06/2026

🪾⭐️NO STOPPING THE BOYS NOW 🪾⭐️

Best wishes to our very own John Skelly on the new Kentec Engineering log splitter from Gerety Farm Machinery.

Knowing how eager John is to build a bit of muscle, he’ll probably see moving timber and dragging branches as his new gym membership! 💪🤣 🪵

Best of luck to the boys, super to see — no stopping them now! 🚜🔥

Photo Credit: Gerety Farm Machinery

10/06/2026

⭐️ ⭐️ OUR THOUGHT FOR TODAY ⭐️ ⭐️

08/06/2026

07/06/2026

⭐️ ⭐️ ARTS AWARDS 2026 ⭐️ ⭐️

Congratulations to Daniel Aslam and Jason Adigwe, recipients of the Arts Award 2026. Pictured receiving their awards from Mr. O’Rourke and Ms. O’Reilly, Daniel and Jason have made an outstanding contribution to the artistic and cultural life of our school.

Both students have shown tremendous creativity, talent, and enthusiasm, particularly through their huge involvement in our school pantomimes. Their dedication, hard work, and willingness to share their talents have helped bring memorable performances to life and have enriched the experience of the entire school community.

This award is a fitting recognition of their commitment to the arts and the positive impact they have made through their participation and leadership. Congratulations to Daniel and Jason on this well-deserved achievement.

07/06/2026

⭐️ ⭐️ GOOD CITIZEN 2026⭐️ ⭐️

Congratulations to Lara Flood and Jack Keegan, recipients of the Good Citizen Award 2026. Pictured receiving their awards from Mr. O’Rourke and Mr. Mitchell.

Lara and Jack have consistently demonstrated the qualities that make a positive difference in our school community. Through their kindness, respect for others, willingness to help, and positive attitude, they have set an excellent example for their peers. Their actions reflect the values of good citizenship and contribute greatly to making our school a welcoming and supportive environment for all.

This award is a well-deserved recognition of their character and contribution to school life.

Congratulations to both students on this wonderful achievement.

07/06/2026

⭐️ ⭐️ FIÚNTAS AWARD 2026 ⭐️ ⭐️

Congratulations to Shauna Doyle and Louise Keegan, recipients of the FIÚNTAS Award 2026. Pictured receiving their awards from Mr. O’Rourke and Ms. Kelly, Shauna and Louise are most deserving recipients of this special honour.

The Irish word fiúntas translates as worth, merit, value, or quality, and both students have exemplified these qualities throughout their time in our school. Through their commitment, integrity, leadership, and positive contribution to school life, they have enriched our school community and set an excellent example for their peers. This award is a fitting recognition of their achievements and the high regard in which they are held.

Congratulations to both students on this well-deserved accolade, and every success in the future.

07/06/2026

⭐️ ⭐️ ETHOS AWARD 2026 ⭐️ ⭐️

Congratulations to Niall Curley, recipient of the Ethos Award at our recent Student Awards Ceremony.

Niall has consistently embodied the values at the heart of our school community. Through his respect for others, caring nature, commitment to excellence, and positive contribution to school life, he exemplifies our core values of Excellence in Education, Respect, Care, Equality, and Community.

Niall truly reflects our school motto, “Where the Individual Matters,” making him a most deserving recipient of this prestigious award.

Pictured receiving his award from Mr. O’Rourke and Mr. Dennigan. Well done, Niall, on this wonderful achievement.

07/06/2026

⭐️ ⭐️WORK ETHIC AWARD ⭐️ ⭐️

Congratulations to 6th Year students Grace Hennessy and Laura Grzybowski, recipients of the Work Ethic Award at our recent Student Awards Ceremony.

Their dedication, perseverance, and consistently positive approach to their studies have made them worthy recipients of this recognition.

Pictured with Mr. O’Rourke and Ms. Tully, Grace and Laura should be very proud of their achievement.

Well done to both students on this well-deserved award.

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05/06/2026

⭐️ DOING A GREAT JOB AT BVS ⭐️

A huge shoutout to our new Exam Secretary, Ms. McConnell, who has taken over the reins for the State Exams at BVS!

It’s been a busy few days, but she has absolutely shone in her new role, bringing her own energy, organisation, and style as she begins the post-Ms. McCabe era. Ms. McConnell is really making it look easy! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

We hope our former secretary, Ms. McCabe, is thoroughly enjoying retirement, with plenty of time now to focus on Colmcille’s championship ambitions and, of course, making sure Mr. Grant sticks to his training schedule and dietary requirements!!⭐️🎉

Keep up the fantastic work, Ms. McConnell — you’re doing BVS proud as always!
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04/06/2026

⭐️ FLYING THE BVS FLAG ⭐️