Our Post-16 students recently took part in literacy and numeracy mentoring training in Cookstown High School, equipping them with valuable skills to support younger learners. At St Ciaran’s, we believe education is about more than academic success, it’s about preparing students for life beyond school. By offering diverse development opportunities, we create a culture of learning, personal growth, and self-challenge that empowers every student to reach their full potential.

Netball Well done to our Yr 12 netballers finishing with silver medals in the Cup Finals. Having went undefeated throughout the day, it came down to the final game against Drumglass... and what a game it was! An equalising shot from Drumglass right on the final whistle levelled the game at 5-5 and score difference was called upon to decide the overall winners. The girls played excellently throughout the day, showcasing their great skill and talent Well done girls' Athletics W

St Ciaran's recently held a staff coffee morning and a student cake and bun sale to raise much-needed funds for Action Cancer. The entire school community once again got behind this very worthy cause by donating buns and cakes and exhibiting their usual philanthropic spirit by donating generously. A Frank and Honest hamper donated by Centra CurrRoad was won by Aoife McGeogh, 9KS and the grand total raised for Action Cancer was £1032.43! Many thanks to the entire St Ciaran's c

Our GCSE Drama students enjoyed an unforgettable trip to The Grand Opera House, Belfast  to watch Blood Brothers along with Fivemiletown College. Seeing the play live has given everyone a deeper understanding of the story and characters, helping them prepare for their upcoming written exam.

Our Year 14 students truly shone at their school formal! It was wonderful to see everyone dressed up and enjoying the pre-evening gathering at the school. The atmosphere in the school hall was full of laughter, elegance, and pride - each student looked absolutely fantastic.

Netball Our Year 10 netball team won all of their games in the Tyrone & Fermanagh Netball blitz and are now through to the Cup Finals! Our Year 11 netball team won all of their games today in the Tyrone & Fermanagh Netball blitz. They are now through to the Cup Finals! The Year 12 netball team participated in the Tyrone & Fermanagh Netball blitz. The girls won all of their games and played some excellent netball throughout the day! They are now through to the Cup Finals! Hors

The Home Economics Department hosted "Bake along with me," featuring Helen from Nomad. We welcomed our special guest Helen - the talented owner of Nomad, a beloved local coffee stop, known for its homemade treats and speciality coffee. Students had the unique opportunity to bake alongside a professional, learning firsthand tips and techniques. The session was hands on, engaging, followed by a step-by-step, creating banana bread chocolate chip muffins that could rival any bake

From the Heart: A Gift of Health and Hope! The first day of a two-day Early Heart Screening Programme took place on Saturday 11th October ’25 in St. Ciaran’s College, Ballygawley. Twenty-two students availed of the opportunity to be screened by Dr Dermott Austin, Clinical Director of Loughview Health. The initiative is being funded by Mr Niall Dummigan, a friend of St Ciaran’s College through football trips to Celtic Park. Niall’s brother died suddenly of SADS (sudden adult d

Congratulations to our Year 12 students Emma Barr, Rose McGinn and Katie Rose Mallon who attended QUB Future Stars Trials at Mid Ulster Sports Arena yesterday!

We welcomed our partner primary school principals for attending our annual meeting. It was great to catch up and discuss Yr 8 transition.

37 pupils and 4 teachers made the journey to Paris, France to explore the sights and immerse themselves in the French culture and language. The first evening was spend in a Paris restaurant, and taking in a few of the famous sites of the beautiful city. Our pupils had an unforgettable day exploring the Stade de France, soaking up the views from the Sacré-Cœur, wandering through Montmartre, and enjoying a little shopping to end the day! An unforgettable day filled with magic a

International E-Waste Day was on the 14th October. Thank you to everyone who supported The Great Cable Challenge. We successfully collected 152kg of cables over a two week period and another 35.8kg of batteries were saved from landfill. Thank you to Jolene Keys and Mid Ulster District Council for kindly recycling the cables and batteries. Some of pupils designed posters for International E Waste Day. Congratulations to Alice, Ryan, Ceara, Ava, Maddie, Clara and Caoimhe who we

September 2025 - What a magnificent group of young people! Our theme was "pilgrims of hope" and the pupils lived this out both physically and spiritually. Thanks to all of our students. You embraced the experience. ( Of course, not forgetting the staff who were there every step of the way!) For more images visit our gallery page .

A huge welcome to all our new and returning athletes at this year's Running Club.  All new members welcome to build upon existing fitness levels or even to begin your fitness journey. Running Club takes place every Wednesday after school.

Year 12 RE As part of our Shared Education initiative, some of our Year 12 GCSE Religious Education students had the opportunity to visit Crumlin Road Gaol in Belfast as part of their GCSE Religious Education studies. The trip brought topics like justice, crime, and punishment to life—and the students thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Year 8 Teambuilding Day – Peace Link, Clones Pupils and staff from across our shared education partnership came together for a teambuilding ex

European Day of Languages was Friday 26 th September.  Enjoy some of the many goings on in our school and many thanks to all our wonderful pupils who helped to celebrate this day.

Congratulations to pupils who completed their first Musical Theatre singing exam in June. Mairéad McConnell (G4) distinction, Kate Coleman(abs) (G5) Distinction, Eabha Trainor (G4) Distinction, Tara McGeary (G3) Distinction, Cassie McCrory (G2) Merit, Kayla McCaughey (G2) Merit, Aoife O'Kane, (G2) Merit, Caoimhe Douglas (G2) Merit, Katie McDermott (G1) Distinction, Orlagh McConnell (G1) Distinction, Kassie Rafferty (G1) Distinction, Amelia McGirr (G1) Merit, Brigh McGarvey (G

Well done to the SCC Be Strong Online Ambassadors - Seainin, Sophie-Ellen, Tomas and Connor - who presented at the recent assemblies to inform students about the fantastic work the Be Strong Online Ambassadors do in the school and to encourage some more pupils to join the team this year. We welcome all new members to our SCC Be Strong Online Ambassador Team and live out the Diana Award motto of 'young people can change the world'

Many thanks to David from New Driver NI who presented to our Year 13 students. David gave very useful information for those who are starting off on the road for the first time. Topics included - Staying Safe, Buying a Car, Insurance, Modifications, Maintenance and Motoring Offences. The students are encouraged to sign up to the 'New Driver Pledge' also. Safe driving everyone!

Thanks to Niamh Scullion from Queen's University Belfast for speaking with our Year 14 students about what the university has to offer. She spoke positively about the many opportunities that students avail of by studying at Queens, student accommodation and student life. Niamh also explained the application process in detail! Our Year 14 students had the chance to explore Ulster University’s Derry Campus at their recent Open Day! They discovered: Degree choices in medicine, h