Updates for Week of 30th September
We hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend and are well rested now for the week ahead. Upcoming Events this Week: Theme of the Week: Be Aware – encouraging students to reflect on their behaviour...
We hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend and are well rested now for the week ahead. Upcoming Events this Week: Theme of the Week: Be Aware – encouraging students to reflect on their behaviour...
Congratulations to all our Leaving Cert and Leaving Cert Applied students class of 2024, who received their results on Friday 23rd August. We were delighted to welcome students with their families to the school...
We hope all our students and staff are having a lovely Summer. Please find below, information about key dates for the return to school. We are looking forward to welcoming our incoming first years...
We would like to wish all our students who are sitting their State Examinations the very best of luck. We know that you will do your best as always. Please see below the exam...
Ms Molloy, our Wellbeing Co-ordinator would like to thank all the students and staff who have contributed to our school earning the Amber Flag. The Pieta Amber Flag Initiative recognises the individual efforts to...
What a proud day for our new Principal Mr Séan Mc Fadden as he addressed the students and staff at his first Prizegiving in Finn Valley College. It was a wonderful ceremony, celebrating our...
Today marked a special day in our schools calendar as we bid farewell to our Leaving Cert students Class of 2024, we applauded our Transition Year students on completion of their TY Programme and...
As the Summer Exams approach, we would ask all students to be familiar with their timetables. If you have any queries please let a member of staff know and we will be happy to...
What an incredible day of fun and active learning at our 1st Year Transfer Day on Tuesday. A massive thank you to Ms A Mc Geehan, our HSCL teacher who organised the first day...
Darkness Into Light 2024, proudly supported by Electric Ireland, took place at 4:15am this morning, Saturday May 11th 2024. Well done to students, staff and the Finn Valley community for participating in this special event...
Exploring Wild Ireland’s ancient Celtic rainforest, our students learned first hand about the vital role of animal welfare and how the sanctuary provides refuge for animals who have faced exploitation and mistreatment. They also...
The 5th year Geography class ventured out to Gartan Outdoor Education & Training Centre on Tuesday, May 7th, for an enriching experience applying their knowledge in a field study. This sunny day provided the...
As the last term approaches, we would like to wish our students good wishes for their upcoming examinations. Please check out the Student Information Section for links to the State Examinations Timetable. Our House...
Friday the 26th of April marked the National Spring Clean up where the Green School Committee at Finn Valley College joined the Ballybofey & Stranorlar Tidy towns with a clean up day. This year...
“”Helping to make visual studies more intrinsic to teaching and learning.“ Marina Hamilton’s Painter & Sculpture Studio and Gallery is located on the family farm in St. Johnston, Co. Donegal. In both her sculpture...
Transition year students visited Glenveagh Education Centre this week to celebrate the culmination of their involvement in the Protect Nature Project. Schools from Donegal collaborated with Glenveagh for a number of months to research...
EARTH DAY is celebrated around the world with a beautiful message Our continuing efforts in our everyday lives will make this beautiful planet thrive.” Earth Day is proof that even one person can make...
What an inspirational group of young people! We as a school community are extremely proud of our FVC Debating Mentors and the 5th Class students from 8 of our local primary schools who performed...
Congratulations to the “Students of the Term”, pictured below with their certificates and gift. Well done for being deserved winners showing commitment to their learning and the school environment. Year Head Ms Molloy explained...
The College had the opportunity this week to engage with a number of guest speakers from the local community. We are very grateful for having such wonderful links and thanks to all for giving...
Bhí craic iontach sa scoil i Mí an Mhárta do Sheachtain na Gaeilge – ceiliúradh iontach dár gcultúr a bhí ann idir ceol, damsha is spraoi. D’eagraigh muid céilí leis an chéad bhliain sa...
Last Friday, as schools around the country prepared for St Patrick’s Day, staff and students at Finn Valley College honoured and celebrated Ireland’s national flag. In a poignant and moving ‘Flag Day’ ceremony, students...
To Celebrate International Women’s Day 2024 Friday 8th March, the Wellbeing team in Finn Valley College created a powerful video. The United Nations has designated the year 2024’s theme as ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress. It...
Congratulations to 5th Year and TY students who received their Junior Cycle Profile Awards this week. Principal Mr Mc Fadden, addressed the group and commended the students. It is great that the school has...
Teacher of the Year & Best Sportmanship What an unbelievable day our students and Ms Mc Geehan had at the National VEX Robotics Finals in Cork! Our VEX student team made up of Mollie,...
At our recent assemblies students were reminded of the expectations and core values of Finn Valley College that inspire our students on a daily basis to achieve their best to be successful. Ms Molloy...
5th Year students enjoyed a lovely day out to Donegal ATU Killybegs Campus on Thursday 22nd to explore the wonderful facilities and numerous courses offered in the area of Culinary Skills and Hospitality. The...
Safer Internet Day 2024, a global initiative to promote a safer internet for all users, especially children and young people will take place on Tuesday, 6th February 2024 with the theme “Tech in our World”.As a...
The following four Finn Valley College students’ work will be proudly showcased with all the wonderful entries created for this year’s JIGSAW ART competition, in An Grianan Theatre, Letterkenny. This year’s theme was ‘GROWTH’....
Please keep in mind the following key dates for your calendar. Check our school Facebook for up to date information or contact the school directly for more information.
FVC 2nd year students had an enjoyable site visit to SITA as part of the BITC World of Work Programme. The students got to experience product development through the process of SCRUM, a team...
Everyone at FVC is so proud of and delighted for our Robotics team who won the Best Design Award at the VEX Northwest Regional Robotics Competition held at ATU Donegal on Wednesday. This award...
Dear Parent/Guardian, Please read the attached document below to access information in relation to Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement JCPA.
Finn Valley College Leaving Certificate Art students had the opportunity to attend an inspiring workshop as part of the ‘OTHER WORLDS’ Exhibition, at the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny, Co.Donegal. This is an exhibition...
Just a reminder for parents of our incoming 1st year students to drop in your Acceptance Form into the school by Monday 22nd January 2024. Should you have any difficulties please contact the school...
Due to adverse weather conditions and to ensure the health and safety of the school community we will remain closed today 19/01/24 for an online learning day where work will be posted on Google...
We would like to take this opportunity to wish our Junior Cycle, Leaving Cert and Leaving Cert Applied students best wishes as they begin their Mock Exams. Ms Clarke, Exam Secretary, would like to...
On Friday 12th January, Principal Mr Sean Mc Fadden, launched the DEIS Attendance Drive informing students of the aims of the initiative. Our HSCL, Ms Mc Geehan explained the many benefits of good attendance....
Wishing all our students, families, staff and the Finn Valley College community a very happy and peaceful New Year. We are looking forward to welcoming everyone on Monday 8th January. Our new Principal Mr...
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our outgoing Principal Mr Thompson for his dedication and inspiration over the last ten years. He has brought great prosperity to the school and his...
The Student Wellbeing Team would like to thank all the classes that created a door design. There were very creative door designs this year and this made it even harder to chose a winner. The Student...
A huge thank you to Ms Boland and team for organising another fun filled Christmas party in Jacksons’ hotel. The afternoon began with a carol service and Christmas readings from Ms Kennedy’s class followed...
The Balor Theatre was a buzz this week with music, dance and laughter as our annual variety show entertained the Finn Valley community once again with their talents. The theme this year was a...
Its beginning to feel a lot like Christmas in Finn Valley College, where staff, students and our families have been busy getting into the spirit of kindness and goodwill. Well done to our CSPE...
Finn Valley College are one of the fourteen entrants from across the world chosen to create a video to accompany Ed Sheeran’s latest album ‘Autumn Variations’.Record label Warner Brothers Music got in touch after...
It’s beginning to get very exciting for the students of FVC as they prepare to showcase their talents at the Balor Arts Centre from the 12th to the 14th December 2023. Tickets are now...
Students from Finn Valley College were special guests at Leinster House this week. The invitation came on foot of two students winning two out of twelve categories in the national Thomas Meagher Foundation Awards...
Christmas Card Competition The School Student Wellbeing Team organised a whole school initiative where students were given the opportunity to design a Christmas Card to represent FVC. This Competition has been very successful. We...
The halls were a buzz of excitement on the evening of Tuesday 14th November as FVC welcomed prospective 6th Class students and parents/guardians to our annual Open Night. After refreshments in the canteen, our...
Finn Valley College welcomes you the students and community of prospective 1st years to visit our school building on Thursday 9th November 2023. All 6th Class students will have the opportunity to visit our...
As the first term of this year came to closure, it was time for the students in each year to be awarded for the Student of the Term. This award is given by staff...
The DEIS Attendance Team have launched the annual attendance drive to promote awareness of the importance of good attendance and also to congratulate students who continue to strive to attend school on a daily...
Everyone at FVC would like to wish all our students, families and staff a very happy Halloween break and looking forward to seeing you all return on Monday 6th November. This last week has...
Congratulations to all our TY and 5th year students who received their Junior Cycle results today. It is a wonderful achievement and congratulations to all students on their well deserved results. Thanks to all...
There was glitz and glamour at the Finn Valley College Prom at the Villa Rose Hotel on Friday 13th October. Students and staff enjoyed the Las Vegas Casino themed party to celebrate our Leaving...
The student wellbeing team are delighted to launch an Art Competition that is open to all the students in the school. We are looking for students with creative and artistic skills to design a...
Our First Year classes finished off the week with a fun interactive induction and team building day facilitated by the talented Karen Murphy. Our Stepping Up to Secondary is designed to make the transition...
The PLC Graduation Ceremony took place in the school on Friday 1st September. It was a lovely night where students were invited to received their certificates and mark their achievements. Ms Boland, Deputy Principal...
Monday 28th August marked a special day as the school welcomed our First Year students to Finn Valley College. The Mc Court, Mc Gahern, Mc Gill and Montague class groups and their families were...
It was a fun-filled and action packed two days for our 1st Year Induction Programme! It was great to meet our new students who participated in activities that showed their fantastic critical thinking and...
Welcome to a new academic year for the students and staff of Finn Valley College. We hope and wish everyone will have a successful and rewarding year in all aspects of school life. Below...
The very best of luck and good wishes to our 6th year and 3rd year students sitting their examinations starting Wednesday 7th June at 9 AM. You have all worked very hard and we are so very proud...
Congratulations to our Leaving Cert Class of 2023 who celebrated their last day at Finn Valley College today. Year head Ms Molloy and class teachers Ms Mc Kean, Ms Treanor and Mr O Donnell...
Thursday May 25th marked a special date in the end of year school calendar. The afternoon was dedicated to awarding our students for their successes and achievements over the past year. The Hall was...
GREEN SCHOOLS INFORMATION VISIT “We had an informative and fun trip to Bryson recycling on Thursday where we learnt many tips on reducing and recycling waste. In particular we learnt about the different types...
The Ballybofey and Stranorlar community supported the Darkness into Light again this year in the early hours of Saturday morning, May 6th 2023. People gathered from many local groups and organisations to show solidarity...
We are extremely proud to announce that 2nd Year student Iryna Shutak has been awarded the very prestigious Chair’s Special Award from the John F Meagher Foundation. Iryna created her own interpretation of what...
Final preparations are underway for Darkness into Light this Saturday at sunrise. Why not join our school and the Ballybofey – Stranorlar community for the Darkness Into Light walk at 4.15 am. As well...
There was much excitement among the pupils in Finn Valley College’s Transition Year having made it through to the final stages to compete for the annual Young Social Innovators Senior Programme Award. Young Social...
Local Visual Artist Morgan Ferriter delivered a 2 day Plein Air Painting workshop to our TY students, in the beautiful Drumboe Woods, Stranorlar, Co.Donegal. The students got to engage in the creative process first...
Today Friday 31st March the TY class received a Virtual Talk about the work that Childline carries out from Erin McEveney . The students really enjoyed the online workshop and got great value from learning about the wonderful support...
The SITA BITC world of Work Wrap up session took place on Tuesday 28th March 2023. The second year students enjoyed a wonderful morning where they received recognition for their participation in the programme...
The school was a flood of yellow today to support Daffodil Day. Well done to our Gaisce students who were guided by Ms Treanor and Ms Collum as they raised €1,234.08 for such a...
The aim of the day is to enhance awareness of this disability. The Wellbeing teachers and SPHE Classes received a presentation on the importance of advocacy, rights and decision making and students partcipated in a...
Our Senior Students enjoyed a visit to ATU Donegal last week to celebrate Engineering Week. Thanks to ATU’s Engineering Department for hosting a fantastic day. The group enjoyed learning about the wonderful career opportunities...
A lovely celebration took place in the hall on Thursday 16th March as students got to enjoy and mark the Thomas Francis Meagher Flag Raising Ceremony. Ms Connolly began the ceremony by welcoming everyone...
The Transition Year Students have been busy learning new skills and being introduced to opportunities and people in their community recently. Thanks to the teachers involved who helped organise the activities below. The TY...
Ethos is how we live, work and relate to each other in our school community. While it encompasses the curriculum and how it is taught, ethos is broader than this. It also relates to...
Extending the learning environment beyond the classroom, is a key element of our TY programme in Finn Valley College. We are very grateful to have such a fantastic Multidisciplinary Art centre on our door...
The ATU Donegal 1st Year Sports Scholarship Presentation, were delighted to announce that Codie Walsh a past pupil of our school was one of seventeen 1st year pupils studying at ATU Donegal awarded a 1st year New Entrant...
How To Make Sure You Are Ready For Your Mocks www.studyclix.ie Use your Christmas exam results and feedback to improve your answer technique. Create a study plan that is achievable. Practise past exam questions...
A warm welcome return to all our students and staff. We hope everyone enjoyed the Christmas holiday and wishing continued happiness and success this term. Below is a short update of key dates and...
A wonderful Christmas Party was enjoyed by students and staff to celebrate the upcoming holidays and get everyone in the mood for the festive season. The party began with a Carol Service, readings and...
Congratulations to those who were awarded the “Student of the Term” for December 2022. Their Class teachers and Yearheads would like to commend them on their positive work ethic and their contribution to school...
The last few weeks have seen a buzz of activities in the school getting everyone in the mood for Christmas. The school windows were decorated with snowy scenes by first year students Emilia and...
Finn Valley College staff and students were back for a bit of a hooley and a Ceili Mor when they graced the stage of the Balor Theatre on the 13th to the 15th December....
This week, members from the local St. Vincent De Paul visited the school to collect money donations and 19 Christmas hampers. Ms Diver was very grateful to all the staff and students who...
Students enjoyed a fun packed and engaging week of experiments, investigations and active learning to mark Science Week 2022. First years designed Balloon Rocket Launchers and 2nd years investigated the rate of chemical reactions. ...
The long wait for 67,130 Junior Cycle candidates from the class of 2022 ended today when results were finally released. Principal Mr Thompson, congratulated all the students before awarding them their certificates. He commended...
Our 2nd Years Business Class enjoyed an exciting and memorable trip to SITA premises as part of the Business in the Community Initiative (BITC). The class was given lots of opportunities to showcase their...
What is Belong To’s Stand Up Awareness Week? Belong To’s Stand Up Awareness Week is a time for post-primary schools, youth services, and Youthreach in Ireland to join together and take a stand against...
Thursday 10th November marked a special day in our school calendar when we welcomed over 300 students from our local primary schools. The school was a buzz with lots of colorful uniforms and excited...
October saw the launch of our Awesome Autumn Attendance Initiative where Junior students are being motivated and rewarded for making an effort to attend school and do their best. Over the next 4 weeks,...
Student of the Term is an important award given to those who practice our school values and ethos on a daily basis. Our Class Teachers and Yearhead commend everyone for aspiring to do their...
27th October marked the PLC Annual Teambuilding Day with a memorabe day in Gartan Outdoor Activity Centre. Our Business, Sports and Childcare classes enjoyed Kayaking, Archery, Rock Climbing and Orienteering. It was a great...
Friday 22nd October was the much anticipated and annual celebration of our School Prom. Our Leaving Cert students looked amazing and arrived in great style to the Capri Suite at the Villa Rose Hotel....
On Monday 24th October our 1st year classes participated in a Provoking Thought workshop facilitated by Laura and Eve from Our Generation, a cross-border partnership project which is delivered through Donegal Youth Service. Provoking...
Team Hope’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal is an annual campaign that delivers gifts straight into the hands of children affected by poverty. Often these shoebox gifts are the only gift that a child will receive...
Monday 3rd October marked the beginning of Irish Road Safety Week. We were delighted to welcome Ms Louise Mc Geever (Road Safety Promotion Officer), Patrick Mc Glynn (JLO) and Garda Brenda Healy (Community Policing...
Hi, I’m Eimear and I am a 5th Year Student at FVC. Below is a snapshot of my involvement in Gaisce to date. What’s it all about? I am currently working on my Bronze...
Our Spanish students – Lucia, Diego, Olaia and Sofia said adiós to us on Friday to return home after spending four weeks as a part of our school community. We would like to wish them...
Our TY students have been busy over the past few weeks in the Art Room sketching, planning and sourcing items for their window design as part of Frances Browne Literary Festival 2022 . We...
The theme for World Teachers’ Day 2022 is “The transformation of education begins with teachers”. This is a day to celebrate the transformative and critical role that teachers play in growing learners’ potential. Principal...
Monday 3rd October 2022 was the launch day of our Awesome Autumn Attendance Initiative for our junior classes. The DEIS Attendance team and our Home School Community Liason teacher has been working to create...
Our Green Schools Committee met on Thursday for the first time this term. We would like to welcome the new team on board and congratulate these students for volunteering to help make a difference....
We hope everyone had a nice summer and we look forward to welcoming all our students to Finn Valley College. Return dates for students are as follows: Monday 29th August: 1st Years Tuesday 30th...