Royal Visit to Cork

CBC was among a number of Cork schools invited to send a contingent of pupils to the city centre to view the royal visit this afternoon.  Nine boys from the Prep School accompanied by about 100 secondary school boys and five teachers walked to the assembly point, Christ Church on the South Main Street, around midday.  They were treated to sandwiches, fruit and bottled water before being led to a viewing point at the corner of the Grand Parade and the South Mall.  A little later, they were moved to a better vantage point directly opposite the gate of the English Market.  From there they had a great view of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh as they entered the Market.  After leaving the Market, the royal couple crossed the road and spoke to some of the onlookers.  The Prep School boys were delighted that the Queen and the Duke exchanged a few words with them.

Before departing for town

Before departing for town

CBC pupils entering Christ Church for a security check and refreshments

CBC pupils entering Christ Church for a security check and refreshments

The view from the corner of the Grand Parade and South Mall

The view from the corner of the Grand Parade and South Mall

CBC at a prime viewing spot opposite the Market Gate

CBC at a prime viewing spot opposite the Market Gate

The Queen passes by, pausing briefly to talk to Prep School boys

The Queen passes by, pausing briefly to talk to Prep School boys

The Duke of Edinburgh asks 'Did you get a half day from school?'

The Duke of Edinburgh asks 'Did you get a half day from school?'

The Prep School boys wait for barriers to be lifted after the royal visit

The Prep School boys wait for barriers to be lifted after the royal visit

Sports Day 2011

The annual Sports Day was held at CIT Sports Grounds this year as the Mardyke was not available.  A great day was had by all.  Sprints, three-legged, egg & spoon and novelty races were run off  for all classes from 3rd to 6th. Meanwhile, back at the school, the younger boys had their Sports Day on the Astroturf.

Concentration before the start of the egg and spoon race.

Concentration before the start of the egg and spoon race.

Sack race contestants near the finishing line.

Sack race contestants near the finishing line.

Sixth Class boys pictured immediately after the novelty race.

Sixth Class boys pictured immediately after the novelty race.

Boxing Champ

Tommy Hyde of Sixth Class is a talented boxer. He brought some of his trophies to school this week, much to the delight of the Junior Infants Class.

Junior Infants boys hold up some of Tommy's boxing trophies.

Junior Infants boys hold up some of Tommy's boxing trophies.

Next Year’s Junior Infants Visit CBC

Many of the boys who will start Junior Infants Class next August came along to CBC this morning to spend a couple of hours with Mrs Lowry.  Their parents stayed in the classroom until the boys settled down, which did not take very long.  Then there was a morning of fun with stories, games and a spell in the playground.  They are all looking forward to coming back after the summer.

Mrs Lowry settles down the boys while parents look on.

Mrs Lowry settles down the boys while parents look on.

Mrs Lowry engages the boys in a story

Mrs Lowry engages the boys in a story

The boys are fascinated with Mrs Lowry's little helper

The boys are fascinated with Mrs Lowry's little helper

Running and jumping in the playground

Running and jumping in the playground

Lining up in the playground to go back to class

Lining up in the playground to go back to class

Easter Rugby Camp

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