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Third and Fourth Class had an extra tour laid on for them this year: a visit to Dublin on Thursday 26 May.  They set off on the bus from Wellington Road at the unearthly hour of 7.15am, but the early start was well worth the trouble.  They packed three great experiences into their day in [...]

This year’s  school tour was on Tuesday 24 May. Junior Infants to Second Class went to the Glen Recreation Centre where they had a very enjoyable day of activities, including wall climbing. The boys of Third to Sixth Class went to the Oysterhaven aquatic centre where more adventurous activities were on offer, including canoeing, boating, [...]

First Holy Communion Day for this year’s Second Class was on Saturday 21 May.  After Mass, the boys and their families returned to the Preparatory School for a little reception organised by the teachers and the Parents Council.  Special thanks to the mothers (and fathers?) of First Class who supplied the cakes for the occasion.

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Easter Rugby Camp was a very enjoyable three day event for the boys of the Preparatory School and some of their friends from other schools who came along to join in the fun.

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 [...]

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 [...]

CBC Preparatory was glad to show their solidarity with the people of Japan who are currently suffering the after-effects of the March earthquake.  The class group hold a sign, which means in translation: ‘Hang in there! Go to http://www.sonyakeogh.ie/blog/ for further details.

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.