Preparatory School, CBC, Cork » Events

First Communion Day

cbcprep — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:10:50 +0000

All the boys of Second Class made their First Communion this morning at St Patrick’s Church, Lower Glanmire Road. Many other pupils attended as members of the school choir. Later, the pupils and their families went back to the Prep School Hall for a reception.

The Choir boys take their positions before the commencement of Mass.

First Communion boys assemble before Mass

Meanwhile, back at the School, parents prepare the reception

Some of the mothers (and sister) who provided the reception

First Communion boys enjoy the reception in the School Hall

…Christian Brothers take the trophy home to Cork..

cbcprep — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:41:26 +0000

An interesting account of one of the matches played by the Prep School Bath touring group appears on the Avonvale RFC website, under the heading: ‘Vale fail to light any candles as the Christian Brothers take the trophy home to Cork’. The article reads as follows:

Vale 0 – Christian Brothers 2

“Having seen the Christian Brothers take apart several teams it was a fairly nervous start to our encounter with the Irish team. However whilst the tackling and scrummaging were holding up very well, the problem was at the breakdown.
“Christian Brothers were very adept at counter rucking and were able to constantly recycle the ball, keeping Vale under pressure, which finally resulted in a try.

“In the second half Vale came close to scoring on a few occasions but could not find any way through. One of the Christian Brothers big centres finally powered across Vales tryline late in the game for their second try. A loss but a brave display by Avonvale.”

For a full report on the tournament go to: http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/avonvale/m/match-report-10776.html?official=0&fixture_id=667224

Bath Tour Trophy

cbcprep — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:43:30 +0000

At Tuesday’s assembly, the Sixth Class touring group were proud to show off the trophy they won for beating all comers at the Avonvale tournament over last weekend. Pictured below: Mr Dennis Linehan, Ronan Barry (Touring Captain) with tournament shield, Daithi Heffernan (Team Captain) vice captains Tom O’Connor and Paddy Kelleher and Dr Larry Jordan.

Touring Jersey

cbcprep — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:14:06 +0000

Mr Michael Cronin (of John Cronin, Oliver Plunkett St, CBC uniform supplier) made a last minute dash to Cork Airport this morning to deliver a set of touring jerseys to the CBC Prep School team, arriving just before the flight took off for London. The Sixth Class boys designed the special jersey for the Bath Tour, something of a tradition for the last ten years. The artwork went in very late and Mr Cronin performed above and beyond the call of duty by collecting the jerseys from the delivery depot in Little Island at 6am and arriving at the airport just in time. He also took the photo (below) of the class just before take off.

The Bath Tour Jersey 2012

The team pause for photograph just before take off.

Bath Time

cbcprep — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:07:14 +0000

The annual Bath Tour has come round again, with this year’s Sixth Class boys flying out to Heathrow Airport, with three Preparatory School teachers and many parents as well, early tomorrow morning.

Dr Larry Jordan presented each of the 25 members of the touring group with rugby gear this afternoon in a specially made McWilliams touring bag. A photograph of the group was also taken, which is reproduced below. We wish the team all the best in their forthcoming games with English teams.

The whole school gathered in the Hall for the presentation of rugby gear.

Dr Jordan makes a presentation

Dr Jordan with Captains, Vice-Captains and other members of the travelling group

The Touring Group, including the teachers who will travel: Mr S. Lynch (left) and Ms McAdoo and Mr Linehan (right).

Mass in the Hall

cbcprep — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:56:45 +0000

On the second Thursday of each month, Fr Tom Walsh comes to the Preparatory School to say Mass in the Hall. The whole Prep School attends. This Thursday, it was the turn of First Class to do the readings and all the other tasks associated with the celebration of Mass.

Confirmation

cbcprep — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:19:04 +0000

The 26 boys of Sixth Class made their confirmation on Saturday last. Scoil Mhuire, St Lukes NS, Scoil Eanna and St Paul’s pupils also made their confirmation at the same ceremony. The choir which was trained by our music teacher Ms Ruth O’Shea, was under the direction of Ms Sonya Keogh that morning and they gave a tremendous performance.

Some of the Third Class boys who formed part of the Choir

Prep School and First Year boys who sang with the Choir

Confirmation boys prepare to have a group photo taken with Bishop Buckley

Back to School: January 2012

cbcprep — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:35:47 +0000

The boys of the Preparatory School returned after the Christmas break on Tuesday 10 January. By Wednesday, Christmas and 2011 were dim memories with everyone looking forward to the New Year and the new term. As a little reminder of last year, have a look at the following photos.

Christmas Concert 2011 in the Prep School Hall

Christmas Concert in the Prep School Hall

Beauty and the Beast at the Everyman Theatre

The boys enjoy a performance of Beauty and the Beast

Rugby Fixture Saturday 1 October

cbcprep — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:58:03 +0000

Third to Sixth Class will be playing against Cobh Pirates on Saturday next. Third, Fourth and Fifth should be dropped off at 10.00am for a 10.30am kickoff and should be collected at 11.30am. The Sixth Class game takes place immediately afterwards: arrive at 11.00am; kickoff at 11.30am and collection at 12.30pm. Directions to Cobh Pirates rugby grounds can be found by clicking the following link: http://www.cobhpirates.com/directions.html

A New School Year

cbcprep — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:29:52 +0000

The Preparatory School reopened after the Summer Holidays on Friday 26 August. The pupils look forward eagerly to the many adventures to come.

A big smile for the reopening of the Prep School after the Summer Holidays