Omagh CBS

The CBS is an all boys school with a distinguished reputation for academic achievement and an extensive range of successful extra-curricular activities.

[Omagh CBS @cbsomagh]

📢 CBS Omagh – Term 1 Updates

Key dates to note:

Whole School Mass: 18 Sept

Yr 13 & 14 Careers Fair: 25 Sept

Barcelona Trip: 6–10 Oct

Halloween Break: 24–31 Oct

SEAG Tests: 15 & 22 Nov

Christmas Holidays: 22 Dec–5 Jan (return 6 Jan 2026)

Full calendar 👇 💙💛
#KeyDates

[Chris Donnelly @chrisadonnelly]

SF leader Mary Lou McDonald has called for the “full picture” over any threats to police or Republicans, which could’ve contributed to the decision to ban a Shankill Rd Republican parade, to be made known.

A headline you’ll *never* read.

It’s a mindset.

That is the key issue.

[Omagh CBS @cbsomagh]

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👏 Well done to all our Year 8 pupils who took part in the Park Run at Omagh Leisure Complex yesterday! 🏃‍♂️

An amazing amount was raised for The Enda Dolan Foundation 💙

Huge thanks to our Year 13 Sports Studies students for stewarding! 🙌
#TeamSpirit #EndaDolanFoundation #Omagh

[Omagh CBS @cbsomagh]

A big thank you to PSNI Officer Rachel Harkness for visiting today and giving our Key Stage 3 pupils an engaging and informative Firework Safety talk. 🎆
#FireworkSafety #PSNI #CommunityEngagement

[Omagh CBS @cbsomagh]

Yr 11 & Yr 13 Technology & Engineering students spent yesterday at Astec Industries (formerly @telestack) gaining valuable insight into local engineering! 🔧🏗️

Huge thanks to the Astec team for a brilliant tour & their continued support of our pupils, past & present 👏
#STEM

[Omagh CBS @cbsomagh]

Many thanks to @Translink_NI for visiting today to deliver an important bus safety talk to our Year 8 pupils 🚌👏
Great to see our students learning how to travel safely to and from school! 🙌 #BusSafety #TranslinkNI #Year8

[Omagh CBS @cbsomagh]

📢 Parents!
The SEAG Emergency Registration Window is open ⏰
🗓️ 16–17 Oct (8am–11.59pm)
Don’t miss your child’s chance to register for the Entrance Assessment!
👉 https://t.co/ezMeeN05qY
#SEAG #EducationNI #EntranceAssessment

[Omagh CBS @cbsomagh]

A huge thank you to Jimmy Colton, Honorary Secretary of @OmaghGolfClub , for giving our Year 14 OCR Business Studies students an insightful talk on the Club’s customer service, Constitution & organisational procedures. ⛳📚

A great boost for their portfolios! 👏

[Omagh CBS @cbsomagh]

📢 Reminder: SEAG Familiarisation Afternoon is this Wed 15th Oct!
Info packs have been posted to all registered pupils.
❗Haven’t received yours? Email [email protected]
#SEAG #CBSOmagh #EntranceAssessment

[Omagh CBS @cbsomagh]

🌿 It’s Biology Week (11–19 Oct 2025)! 🌍
KS3 – get involved & celebrate Nature and Climate! 🌱
🧫 Y8: Join the #IamABiologist photo challenge
🧬 Y9: Biology Quiz – Thurs 16 Oct, 12.40pm (Rm 13)
🐝 Y10: Spelling Bee 2025

Ask your Science teacher for details 🔬
#BiologyWeek #STEM

[Omagh CBS @cbsomagh]

🎉 Congratulations Year 8! 🔥
A huge well done to all our Year 8 students who have successfully earned their Bunsen Burner Certificate!
Your hard work, safety skills, and enthusiasm in the lab have paid off. Keep that scientific curiosity burning bright! 🔬✨
#ScienceSuccess

[Omagh CBS @cbsomagh]

Well done to our Corn Na nOg squad who started their campaign with a hard fought win.👏👏

[Ulster Schools GAA @ulsterschools]

RESULT
@DanskeBank_UK Corn Na Nog u14.5

🟥⬜️ @cbsomagh 4-11
🟦🟨 @PatsCavan 3-12

Full time

[Omagh CBS @cbsomagh]

💚 Today on #WorldMentalHealthDay we’re highlighting the support available for pupils & parents across NI — from HOPE Counselling & RISE NI to Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing.
Let’s keep promoting positive emotional health for all.
👉 https://t.co/eNyC5EncRp

[Omagh CBS @cbsomagh]

An invaluable opportunity for our pupils to build skills that could one day save lives. 🙌
#RestartAHeart #LifeSkills #CPR #StudentLearning #Extracurricular

[Omagh CBS @cbsomagh]

💓 Yesterday our Year 10 & 11 pupils took part in the Restart A Heart Live training.

Through a live link-up with Paramedics and Nurses from Restart a Heart, students gained practical, hands-on experience in:
✅ Lifesaving CPR
✅ Using a public access defibrillator

[Omagh CBS @cbsomagh]

🗣️ Yesterday, our senior debaters participated in a workshop at the Millennium Forum, Derry.
📅Next up: vs Abbey Vocational, Donegal on Fri 17 Oct
💡 Motion: “Disinformation is the biggest threat to peace in 2025.” #Extracurricular #Debating

[Omagh CBS @cbsomagh]

Yesterday, our senior students joined Mr Maginness & Mrs McKenna at the opening of @OmaghEnterprise £6m Digi-Hub 🚀 Officially opened by FM Michelle O’Neill & DFM Emma Little-Pengelly, the hub will create jobs & transform Omagh town centre 💡 #DigiHub #OmaghEnterprise

[Omagh CBS @cbsomagh]

🎃👻 Enter the Spooker Prize Competition! 👻🎃
Are you ready to scare up some fun and win BIG? 🕸️🧛‍♂️
🕷️ Creative Writing Competition
🏆 Frighteningly fabulous prizes await the most haunting entries!
Deadline: October 17th 🕛
Dare to be scary. Dazzle us with your dark side.💀🦇

[Omagh CBS @cbsomagh]

✨October is the Month of the Rosary✨
A special time to pray, reflect, and walk with Mary through the mysteries of Jesus’ life. 🌹🙏
📅 Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary: Oct 7

#HolyRosary #MonthOfTheRosary #CatholicFaith

[Omagh CBS @cbsomagh]

👏 Huge thanks to the 32 companies & universities that joined our Careers Fair!
You generously gave your time to share advice, opportunities & encouragement with our students & parents — creating an inspiring glimpse into future pathways. 🌟