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.
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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.
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.
Solidarity with People of Japan
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!
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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.
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!
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.
New School Year Begins
Final Curtain
CBC Preparatory School and Secondary School closed on Friday for the Summber holidays. The Prep School ended with a very enjoyable concert.
Last Day in School
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.
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.
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.
Assessment Test
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.
Some Photos from the Bath Tour
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
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.
Theatre Makers
St Patrick’s Day Preparations
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.
Looking Back on the Week
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
Fundraising Dinner
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.