Welcome
from Principal Denis Corry
Welcome to Gort Community School.
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Metalwork & Engineering
Have a look at our Metalwork Dept.
Home Economics
Have a taste of our Home Economics Dept.
Music Dept
Have a listen to our Music Dept.
Art Dept
Developmental Education
Developmental Education in Gort CS
1st Year Home Ec work
Some lovely designs in cushions by 1st Year students on the Home Ec Junior page...more...
Minor Camogie Tournament
32 first and second year girls participated in an 8 a side camogie tournament played in glorious sunshine...more...
The Leaving Cert Art Class of 2010 raised € 590 for GOAL’s Relief, Rehabilitation and Development Programmes ...more...
Latest News
Statement from the Board of Management re co-education in South Galway
The Board of Management recently met with senior officials from the Department to clarify matters as regards the granting of co-educational status to Seamount College, Kinvara. Read or download the full statement here...
14 May 2010
Fusings 2010 out now
Hot off the press comes the 2010 edition of "Fusings" the student produced school magazine, bulging with pictures and articles and lots of laughs...more...
14 May 2010
Gort CS Camogie make history
Gort CS made history on Wednesday by winning the 1st year Connacht colleges 7 a side “A” Title for the first time ever. The competition was played in bright but breezy conditions in Mullagh...more...
14 May 2010
HPV vaccine to be offered to all girls going into 1st and 2nd in September 2010.
The HPV vaccine protects girls from getting cervical cancer when they are adults. HPV vaccination will begin in Ireland during 2010. After this year, when the HPV vaccine programme becomes routine, it will be given every year to 1st Years in second-level schools. Most girls will be vaccinated at school by HSE immunisation teams. Some will be invited to attend a HSE clinic to get the vaccine.Go to this website for more information.
12 May 2010
Attention all Gort Community School parents and interested adults:
Attention all Gort Community School parents and interested adults: Would you be willing to help conduct mock interviews with 5th year students on an evening in May? Careers Guidance teacher Michael Howley has asked for parents to volunteer their time for one evening to organise this important event. Please see details here:
3 May 2010
Scabies Notification
The school was notified yesterday evening (Thursday, 22nd April) that a number of cases of SCABIES have been identified among students of our school. This is a highly contagious and uncomfortable skin condition which the management wants to bring to your attention...download leaflet.
23 April 2010
TY meeting Wednesday 21st April @ 8 p.m.
IMPORTANT: Please note amendments to dates on the letter accompanying the Mock Examinations results.
Graduation evening is June 1st at 7.30 p.m.
End of term date is also Tuesday 1st June.
20 April 2010
Measles Outbreak
The HSE has issued a letter to all schools warning of a Measles outbreak nationally. There have been 150 cases so far in 2010. The letter can be downloaded here.
14 April 2010
Exam Timetables
The Leaving Cert and Junior Cert Exam Timetables can be downloaded from the Exams page or here - Junior Cert and - Leaving Cert .
14 April 2010
Substance Misuse Awareness
Wednesday 24th March Information Evening on Substance Misuse Awareness for Parents in School Assembly area at 8pm. All welcome
24 March 2010
Cycling for the Flooding Saturday 27th MARCH 2010
Sponsored Cycle from Gort to Galway and back (70km) to raise funds for the South Galway Flooding Relief Fund. Saturday 27th March leaving from Gort Community School at 8.30oam to Galway via Oranmore and return. Approx 2hrs to cycle to Galway and return. Sponsorship cards from Mr Denis Corry.
18 March 2010
School Concert Tuesday 16th MARCH
The School Concert takes place on Tuesday, 16th March at 8pm in the Community Centre, Gort. Entrance only €5. Tickets on sale lunchtime Friday and Monday. The concert had to be postponed in December because of flooding, so come along, see our talent and have a good nights entertainment!
12 March 2010
Substance Misuse Awareness
Wednesday 10th March , 1st of three Information Evenings on Substance Misuse Awareness for Parents in School Assembly area at 8pm.
9 March 2010
Third Year Information Night
Third Year Information Night 3rd Of March at 8.00p.m. sharp at Gort Community School. It is strongly advised that at least one parent attends this very informative meeting. Evening to include information on : 1. Subject choices 2. Programme Choices 3. Career choices
2 March 2010
New building project gets underway
Our Dressing room project is finally getting under way. The project includes 4 dressing rooms fully fitted out – 2 for girls and 2 for boys along with facilities for First Aid, Coaches and Referees. On the first floor, we will have a Music Room, Career Guidance Suite and a Religious Education/Meditation area.
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12 Feb 2010
Open Day Friday 12th February
Open Day for prospective pupils and parents on Friday 12th Febuary 9.15 a.m. – 1.30p.m. All are welcome to come and see our school and its facilities. PLEASE IGNORE incorrect notice printed in the Connacht Tribune dated 4\2\10 concerning open day.
3 Feb 2010
100 Mbps Broadband
Gort Community School will see 100mbits of Broadband delivered to its door and a wireless LAN installed (Local Area Network) so that students can learn and collaborate online simultaneously.” On the ground this will mean the delivery in January 2010 of 30 Laptops and 25 Digital Projectors to our school which equates to an investment of approximately €60,000. Read more about it in Hear It Here.
31 Jan 2010
HEAR IT HERE
You can download the latest edition of "Hear it Here" (Vol 4 Issue 1), the school news mag, on the Hear it Here page, or here.
27 Jan 2010
School Text Messaging Service
We are currently installing a text messaging service to enable the school to text parents brief messages on a regular basis. The sender will be displayed as "GortCS". Please ensure our records of your mobile phone number are up to date. Send in any updates with your son or daughter.
18 Jan 2010
New School Website goes live
Gort Community School has updated its website, with new features, such as a section for the Parents Association, where they will provide regular news updates, details of Meetings, and any other relevant information. There will also be regular news items posted here, on the front page, about any interesting events in our busy School. More to come!
15 Jan 2010