Easter Rugby Camp

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TV Star Visits Prep School

Rachel Sarah Murphy, who plays Jo Fahey in the RTE soap Fair City, visited CBC today.  Her company, the Irish Film Academy, recently sponsored the touring jersey which the Sixth Class boys wore on their tour to Bath.  Rachel Sarah called in on the Sixth Class boys as she was told that they had a particular interest in drama.  She spent an hour in the Library with them, explaining various acting techniques and getting the boys involved in acting out short scenes.  She took a break to pick out the winning ticket for the Easter Egg draw.  The Preparatory School are very grateful to Rachel Sarah for calling in and also for her sponsorship of the Bath Tour.

Rachel Sarah Murphy in the Library with Sixth Class

Rachel Sarah Murphy in the Library with Sixth Class

The pupils wait anxiously for Rachel Sarah to pick the winning ticket in the Easter Egg draw

The pupils wait anxiously for Rachel Sarah to pick the winning ticket in the Easter Egg draw

Rachel Sarah presents the Easter Egg to the lucky winner

Rachel Sarah presents the Easter Egg to the lucky winner

Bath Tour 2011

Sixth Class arrived back in Cork last night after a hectic weekend in Bath.  They played seven rugby matches over the three days at three different venues.  They also spent some time  sight seeing, culminating with a guided tour of the famous Roman Baths.  The touring team also found time for bowling, quasar and a visit to the cinema.

The Preparatory School touring group prior to their departure from Cork Airport last Friday

The Preparatory School touring group prior to their departure from Cork Airport last Friday

The team prepares to take to the field

The team prepares to take to the field

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Group photo in the Roman Baths

Group photo in the Roman Baths

Interior of Roman Baths

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Balcony overlooking Roman Baths

Balcony overlooking Roman Baths

Looking down on main pool in the Roman Baths

Looking down on main pool in the Roman Baths

The boys relax after their final match of the tour

The boys relax after their final match of the tour

Return Match

Fifth Class were guests of Scoil Cholmchille, Blarney Street on Friday last, to play return cricket and hurling matches.  All the boys enjoyed the event and it is planned to have some more matches before the summer holidays.

CBC Cricket/Hurling Team

CBC Cricket/Hurling Team

Waiting to Bat

Waiting to Bat

The end of a hectic game of hurling

The end of a hectic game of hurling

Cake Sale

A cake sale has been organised for tomorrow, Friday.  The boys of Fifth and Sixth Class will bring in cakes to sell during the morning break.  The sale will continue at 12.30pm to 1.10pm so that parents can also buy.  The funds will go towards the Sixth Class Bath Tour. Pictured below: Charlie and Tom with their birthday cakes, which will NOT be on sale tomorrow!

Charlie and Tom Healy with their birthday cakes.

Charlie and Tom Healy with their birthday cakes.

Christmas Concert Dress Rehearsal

The Christmas Concert will be staged on Thursday next at the earlier than normal time of 5.00pm.  This change is to suit the younger children who find the late finishing time very tiring.  Hopefully, it will not inconvenience parents too much.  The pictures below were taken at the dress rehearsal in the Secondary School Hall where the Concert will be staged.

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New School Year Begins

Junior Infants ClassroomThe new school year began in the Preparatory School today when the Junior Infants Class of 2010/11 assembled at 9.00am.  In order to allow them to explore their new surroundings with confidence, they were the only boys present in the school.  All other classes return on Monday.  Mrs Denise Lowry and Ms Sharon McAdoo introduced the Junior Infants boys to the world of Primary School education during a two hour session.  All settled in very well.  The new boys were the first to use the new rubberised section of the yard for which the Parents  Council fund-raised last year.
Junior Infants Classroom

Junior Infants Classroom

New Junior Infans boys line up for class

New Junior Infans boys line up for class

Junior Infants run on the new cushioned yard surface

Junior Infants run on the new cushioned yard surface

Final Curtain

CBC Preparatory School and Secondary School closed on Friday for the Summber holidays.  The Prep School ended with a very enjoyable concert.

Junior and Senior Infants on stage

Junior and Senior Infants on stage

A confident individual performance at the school concert

A confident individual performance at the school concert

Fourth Class performed a short play

Fourth Class performed a short play

Boyz from the Hood: Sixth Class rap group

Boyz from the Hood: Sixth Class rap group

Everyone on stage for the finale!

Everyone on stage for the finale!

Last Day in School

The Secondary School Class of 2010 finished school on Thursday 27  May.  Some dropped into the Prep School for a last look round.  Many of the Sixth Year boys started here fourteen years ago. 

Junior Infants are delighted to see some of the Sixth Year boys on their last day in school.  Many started in the Prep School fourteen years ago.

Junior Infants are delighted to see some of the Sixth Year boys on their last day in school. Many started in the Prep School fourteen years ago.

Contrast! Sixth Class boys sit down with Senior Infants!

Contrast! Sixth Class boys sit down with Senior Infants!

Finishing where they started! Sixth Year boys on their last day visit the Prep School where many started fourteen years ago.

Finishing where they started! Sixth Year boys on their last day visit the Prep School where many started fourteen years ago.

CBC Book Fair

The annual CBC Book Fair, in co-operation with the Scholastic Book Company, began today at lunch time and will continue tomorrow after school.  All pupils and parents are invited to browse through the large collection and order books if they so desire.  The Hall is the venue for the Book Fair.

CBC Book Fair

CBC Book Fair

CBC Book Fair

CBC Book Fair

First Holy Communion

The boys of Second Class made their First Holy Communion this morning in St Patrick’s Church.  Afterwards, they and their parents came back to the Prep School for tea, sandwiches and cakes, served up by members of the Parents Council.  After crisps and drinks, the boys went to the yard for a game of soccer.  First Communion Day football has developed into a tradition over the last few years.

Back at the school after First Holy Communion

Back at the school after First Holy Communion

Football: Shirts v Blazers

Football: Shirts v Blazers

Football: Shirts v Blazers

Football: Shirts v Blazers

Members of the Parents Council organised refreshments for First Communion boys and family members.

Members of the Parents Council organised refreshments for First Communion boys and family members.

Romanian Ambassador to Visit CBC

The Romanian Ambassador to Ireland is to visit CBC Prep School on Friday 7 May.  Mr Iulian Buga is helping to celebrate Europe Day, 9 May.  For more information on Europe day, click the following link: Europe Day.

His Excellency Mr Iulian Buga, Romanian Ambassador to Ireland

His Excellency Mr Iulian Buga, Romanian Ambassador to Ireland

Assessment Test

Prep School pupils sit for entrance exam this morning with pupils from other primary scools

Prep School pupils sit for entrance exam this morning with pupils from other primary scools

The Secondary School Gym was the venue for the assessment test

The Secondary School Gym was the venue for the assessment test

This morning's assessment test

This morning's assessment test

The boys who will form next September's First Year classes

The boys who will form next September's First Year classes

Again this year, a much bigger number of pupils applied for places in CBC Secondary School than the school could possibly cater for.  The large numbers are whittled down by applying the school’s entry criterea.  Prep School boys are lucky, as they are the first to be offered places.  This year again, the entire Sixth Class will move on to CBC Secondary.  This morning’s Assessment Test was for boys who have already been given places in next September’s First Year classes.  The test is for internal school purposes only.

Confirmation Day

This is a busy week for Sixth Class.  They arrived back from Bath on Monday; today they made their Confirmation in St Patrick’s, and on Saturday they will sit for the Secondary School Assessment test.  Below are some pictures of Confirmation Day: Boys from the Fourth and Fifth Class Choir and musicians from the Secondary School who helped to make the day a success.

Part of Fifth Clas Choir

Part of Fifth Clas Choir

Boys from Fifth Class Choir

Boys from Fifth Class Choir

Musicians from Secondary School

Musicians from Secondary School

Musicians from Secondary School

Musicians from Secondary School

Some Photos from the Bath Tour

The Sixth Class Bath touring group returned to CBC last night at 10.00pm after an eventful four day tour.  The following photos show some of the tour

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Waiting to depart for first match

Waiting to depart for the first game of the tour

Waiting to depart for the first game of the tour

Waiting to depart for the first game of the tour

Waiting to depart for the first game of the tour

Limbering up for the first match

Limbering up for the first match

 

 

Post-match barbeque

Post-match barbeque

Presentation of CBC rugby ball to opposition

Presentation of CBC rugby ball to opposition

CBC Captain Roy O'Mahony is presented with a pennant

CBC Captain Roy O'Mahony is presented with a pennant

At the Bath v Sale Sharks rugby match

At the Bath v Sale Sharks rugby match

At the Bath v Sale Sharks rugby match

At the Bath v Sale Sharks rugby match

At the Bath v Sale Sharks rugby match

At the Bath v Sale Sharks rugby match

At the Bath v Sale Sharks rugby match

At the Bath v Sale Sharks rugby match

Full team outside Bath YMCA

Full team outside Bath YMCA

Ms Ann McCarthy applies sun block to the team

Ms Anne McCarthy applies sun block to the team

The fiery tour jereys sponsored by Brown Shipping

The fiery tour jereys sponsored by Brown Shipping

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Parent supporters in tour jersey

The Team

The Team

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Half-time huddle

Half-time huddle

Coach Mr Ian Rea congratulates the team

Coach Mr Ian Rea congratulates the team

Post match presentation

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Post match presentation of tour jersey (sponsored by Brown Shipping)

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Post match presentation

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Canteen in Fishguard before departure for Cork

Canteen in Fishguard before departure for Cork

On board the ferry on the way home

On board the ferry on the way home

Bath Rugby Tour

The Sixth Class rugby tour to Bath went ahead despite the grounding of aircraft and the cancellation of the flight from Cork to Bath.  The Sixth Class parents took the initiative in trying to arrange for the class to go by ferry when the flight was cancelled.  Eventually, tickets were found to be available for the Rosslare-Fishguard ferry.  All parents were consulted and  the overwhelming majority were for rearranging to travel by ferry.  Special thanks to Ms Anne McCarthy the Sixth Class representative on the Parents Council and Mr Niall Brown, parent, who pushed the right buttons.

The boys enjoyed the ferry crossing and withstood the two long bus journeys, first from Cork to Rosslare and later from Fishguard to Bath. 

Three games were arranged for today: CBC had one draw, one loss and one win.  The boys also attended the Bath v Sale Sharks match held at the Rec in Bath.  Later they went to the cinema.

Rugby Tour to Bath

The Sixth Class rugby tour to Bath will take place this weekend.  The class will meet on Friday at 1.00pm at Cork Airport, flying out at 3.15pm. After arrival in Bath and settling in to the tour accommodation, the boys will take a walking tour of the city, followed by dinner and a trip to the cinema.

On Saturday, the group will travel by coach to Walcott Rugby Club for two fixtures.  The highlight of the afternoon is attendance at the Bath v Sale Sharks rugby match at the Rec.

On Sunday, the CBC boys will travel to Bristol University to play St Brendan’s and Avon RFC.  The game will be followed by lunch.  At 3.00pm, it’s back to Bristol Airport for the return flight to Cork at 5.00pm

Sixth Class Touring Gear

Sixth Class Touring Gear

Gear bags packed and ready for the Bath Rugby Tour

Gear bags packed and ready for the Bath Rugby Tour

Some of the CBC Senior Rugby team with Bath Tour Vice-Captain and Captain

Some of the CBC Senior Rugby team with Bath Tour Vice-Captain and Captain

The Bath Touring Group with some Senior Rugby players, with coaches Mr Steven Lynch (left) and Mr Dennis Lenihan (right).

The Bath Touring Group with some Senior Rugby players, and coaches Mr Steven Lynch (left) and Mr Dennis Lenihan (right).

Easter Rugby Camp

The Easter Rugby Camp, held from Tuesday to Friday this week, was a great success.  Seventy-five pupils in all participated: a total of sixty-eight from CBC and seven of their friends from other schools.  The first day was a bit wet and all the lads went home covered in mud, but the rest of the week was nice and sunny and provided more fun for the boys and less washing for their mothers.  Each participant was presented with a rugby ball in the CBC school colours as a souvenir of the camp.

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Principal Dr Larry Jordan and Munster Players Billy Holland and Duncan Williams visit th camp

Principal Dr Larry Jordan and Munster players Billy Holland and Duncan Williams visit th camp

Prep School Teachers Ms Sharon McAdoo and Mr Steven Lynch with some of the younger rugby players

Prep School Teachers Ms Sharon McAdoo and Mr Steven Lynch with Fourth Year assistant coach Daniel Wallace and some of the younger rugby players

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Theatre Makers

The drama group Theatre Makers came to CBC yesterday to put on a performance of Aesop’s Fables and Foibles for Junior Infants to Third Class.  The CBC boys were joined by the girls from Scoil Mhuire Junior School for the performance.Aesop 010Aesop 020Aesop 007

Brother Reynolds’ Mass

The Preparatory School pupils (apart from Junior and Senior Infants) and all the Secondary School pupils, attended a special Mass for the late Brother Reynolds this morning in St Mary’s, Popes Quay.  It coincided with his funeral Mass in Dublin.  Many parents, past pupils and others associated with ‘Christians’ also came along so that the large church was full to capacity.

Part of the large congregation

Part of the large congregation

Cillian Williamson on the organ with some of the choir

Cillian Williamson on the organ with some of the choir

Some of the First Class boys

Some of the First Class boys in the foreground

Looking Back on the Week

Third Class Science: Making Slime!

Third Class Science: Making Slime!

On Monday, Fourth Class took part in an indoor hurling competition.  After a great sporting day, the team reached the final, but were defeated by a strong Beaumont side.  Well done to all!

On Tuesday, Sister Nuala, a missionary Nun, called to the school and gave a talk about the Third World and how conditions there impact on children.  Fourth and Fifth Classes came together to listen to her presentation.

On Wednesday, it was the turn of Rang a Trí to take part in a hurling event.  They reached the finals of the Third Class indoor hurling competition.  It was a great achievement by all as it ws the first time that the class experienced this game.

Some Pictures from the Week

 

A Village in Bangladesh: this picture was drawn and painted by Saltanat, a new Fifth Class pupil.  Clearly, he is a very talented artist.

A Village in Bangladesh: this picture was drawn and painted by Saltanat, a new Fifth Class pupil. Clearly, he is a very talented artist.

Sister Nuala addressing Fourth and Fifth Class on Tuesday

Sister Nuala addressing Fourth and Fifth Class on Tuesday

Fundraising Dinner

Some nice pictures of the January fund-raising dinner recently came to hand.  Captions to follow; also more details of the amount raised and the projects it will help to finance.

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Non-Uniform Day for Haiti

Wednesday’s non-uniform day in aid of the earthquake victims in Haiti raised the sum of six hundred euro.  Thanks to all parents and pupils who contributed so generously to the fund-raising effort.

A victim of the earthquake in Haiti

A victim of the earthquake in Haiti