Posted on 16/12/2010 by cbcprep

Swimming

Next Wednesday afternoon will complete the eight weeks of swimming lessons in Mayfield Swimming Pool, started in November. Fifty-two pupils participated from Second Class to Sixth Class. Some First Class and Senior Infants pupils who have brothers in Second to Sixth Class were also allowed to participate. Four swimming instructors were on hand each Wednesday, so that the boys could be coached at their own individual level.

It is proposed to start another eight week session of swimming lessons immediately after the Christmas break. The course costs twenty-five euro, to be paid in advance. Most of the current participants have expressed an interest in continuing on, but there is also room for a few more pupils.

The lessons take place on Wednesday afternoons, starting at 2.00pm. Pupils who are going swimming may stay in the Lunch Room from 1.00-1.30pm under supervision, to convenience parents.

If you are interested, please get your money in as soon as possible.

Parents waiting at the poolside

Posted on 03/11/2010 by cbcprep

Rugby Fixtures

For a full list of Preparatory School Rugby Fixtures, click the following link: Rugby Fixtures Rugby Fixtures

Posted on 29/04/2010 by cbcprep

Sports Day

Today, the Junior and Senior Infants, First and Second Class had their sports in the morning in the Gym. Third Class to Sixth Class went to the UCC Sports grounds at the Mardyke at 12 noon to join the Secondary School for the annual Sports Day. Each class had a number of races including sprints, three-legged, wheelbarrow, egg and spoon and sack races. Sixth Class also had a novelty race involving having to stop at various points to don shoes and dresses! A great day was enjoyed by all.

Second Class get ready for the egg and spoon race

Egg and spoon race entrants

Boys between races

Sixth Class lining up for the novelty race

Racing for the finishing line in the novelty race

Sixth Class enjoyed the fun of the novelty race

Posted on 20/04/2010 by cbcprep

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

activities.

Waiting to depart for first match

Waiting to depart for the first game of the tour

Limbering up for the first match

Post-match barbeque

Presentation of CBC rugby ball to opposition

CBC Captain Roy O'Mahony is presented with a pennant

At the Bath v Sale Sharks rugby match

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

Parent supporters in tour jersey

The Team

Match action

Half-time huddle

Coach Mr Ian Rea congratulates the team

Post match presentation

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

Post match presentation

Post match presentation

Post match presentation

The Teams

Canteen in Fishguard before departure for Cork

On board the ferry on the way home

Posted on 17/04/2010 by cbcprep

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.

Posted on 14/04/2010 by cbcprep

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

Gear bags packed and ready for the Bath Rugby Tour

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).

Posted on 09/04/2010 by cbcprep

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.

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

Rugby Camp Action

Posted on 15/02/2010 by cbcprep

Easter Rugby Camp

Plans are well advanced for a CBC Preparatory School rugby camp to be held during the second week of the Easter Holidays: Tuesday 6 April to Friday 9 April. The camp is open to Preparatory School boys from First to Sixth Class. They may also invite their friends from other schools, numbers permitting. To download the brochure for this event click the following: Rugby Camp Brochure

Posted on 11/02/2010 by cbcprep

Looking Back on the Week

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.

Sister Nuala addressing Fourth and Fifth Class on Tuesday

Posted on 08/02/2010 by cbcprep

Weekend Rugby Results

CBC v Bandon, Saturday 6 February

3rd Class: CBC 25; Bandon: 20

Try scorers: Adam Moynihan, Richard McGinley, Reece Mintern, Peter Lucey, Jacob Coughlan Farrell

4th Class: CBC 60; Bandon 0

Try Scorers: Robert Downey (2), Daithi Heffernan, Francesco Murray, Ronan Barry (2), Séan Lynch (2), Cormac McCarthy (4)

5th Class: CBC 30; Bandon: 15

Try scorers: Evan Linnane (2), Sam Casey (2), David Love

6th Class: CBC 15; Bandon 10

Try Scorers: Nathan Naqui (2), Ciarán McHugh

Posted on 01/02/2010 by cbcprep

Weekend Rugby Results

CBC v Dunmanway, Saturday 30 January
3rd Class: CBC 60; Dunmanway: 5
Try scorers: Eoghan Fisher (2), Richard McGinley, Reece Mintern (3), Peter Lucey, Jacob Coughlan Farrell
4th Class: CBC 10; Dunmanway 5
Try Scorers: Séan Lynch, Tom McManus
5th Class: CBC 10; Dunmanway: 5
Try scorer: Tommy Hyde (2)
6th Class: CBC 55; Dunmanway 10
Try Scorers: Stephen O’Driscoll (2), Tom McKenzie (3), Ciaran McHugh , Robbie O’Flynn (2), Alex McHenry, Tristan Gifford

Posted on 17/01/2010 by cbcprep

Rugby Fixtures for 2010

Arrangements are being made to reschedule the games that were postponed due to bad weather; these games include away games against Bandon and Crosshaven and a home game against Skibbereen.
23 January: All age groups; Away; v Kinsale
30 January: All age groups; Away; v Dunmanway
6 February: Fixture to be confirmed
13 February: Fixture to be confirmed
20 February: u-9 and u-11; Blitz in Clonakilty
27 February: u-10 and u-12; Blitz; Home
13 March: All age groups; Away; v Ballincollig
20 March: All age groups; Away; v Skibbereen
27 March: All age groups; Home blitz; v Youghal & Cork Con
16-18 April: 6th Class Tour to Bath
24 April: End of Season Fixture

Dennis Linehan (Prep School Head)

Posted on 03/12/2009 by cbcprep

Hardy Boys

The frost did not stop the hardy boys from the Prep School getting on with their sporting activities on the Astroturf.

Posted on 20/11/2009 by cbcprep

Astroturf

Though the city centre was flooded this morning due to the torrential rain of the past few days, the sun was shining brightly. The boys of Third and Fourth Class were looking forward to tag rugby, but the piches in Lansdowne were water logged and unplayable. However, the Astroturf all-weather pitch lived up to its name and the games went on.