April 11th, 2011 — Activities, Events, Sport
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 team prepares to take to the field
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Group photo in the Roman Baths
Roman Bath Attendants?
Balcony overlooking Roman Baths
Looking down on main pool in the Roman Baths
The boys relax after their final match of the tour
April 7th, 2011 — Activities
Tomorrow morning, Sixth Class will assemble at Cork Airport rather than in the School Hall. They will be on their way to the beautiful city of Bath for an educational and rugby tour. This final major event for the most senior boys in the Preparatory School is an annual event of long standing. They will play seven matches while in Bath, against local opposition. They will also spend some time sight seeing. They will be taken on a guided tour of the ancient Roman Baths, the feature from which the city takes its name. The boys designed a special jersey for the trip. Today, Dr Larry Jordan presented each of the 25 boys with the special touring jersey and a touring bag.
Dr Larry Jordan with the design team and the touring jersey
Dr Larry Jordan presents team captain David Love with a touring bag.
Dr Larry Jordan presents team vice-captain Evan Linnane with a sports bag.
April 7th, 2011 — Events
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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"Hang in there!!"
March 23rd, 2011 — Curriculum, In the Spotlight
Second Class took the top prize today in the Feis Maitiu Choral Verse competition. The boys were delighted to return to CBC with their big silver cup. Congratulations to all the boys on their success.
Second Class on Stage at Fr Matthew Hall
Second Class with the cup they won at Feis Maitiú
March 17th, 2011 — In the Spotlight
Joshua Fitzgerald-Roberts of Third Class, who came first in the 10 years and under recitation competition at Feis Maitiú, displays his winner’s medal.
Congratulation to Joshua for achieving a First Place at Feis Maitiú
March 17th, 2011 — Activities, Events, Sport
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
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The end of a hectic game of hurling
March 8th, 2011 — Activities
Fourth Class took part in a Feis Maitiu choral speaking competition this morning. Their performance was highly praised by the adjudicator. They took third place in the highly entertaining competition.
Fourth Class prior to their departure for Fr Mathew Hall this morning
March 4th, 2011 — Activities, Sport, Visitors
A few weeks before Ireland’s famous victory over England in the Cricket World Cup, a cricket match had been planned between CBC Prep School and Scoil Cholmcille CBS, Blarney Street. The match took place this morning at Lansdowne in glorious sunshine. The fact that cricket has been very much in the news this week, made the event all the more enjoyable.
The Fifth Class boys from each school competed and everyone got a chance to play. The final result: we want more cricket. A return match is planned for next Friday morning when the CBC boys will be the guests of Scoil Cholmchille.
The boys finished off the morning’s sport with a game of hurling on the Astro Turf. What energy!
The Scoil Cholmchille Team
The CBC Prep School Team
Action at this morning's cricket match
Getting ready to defend the wicket
After cricket, a hurling match: hard to tire out these boys
February 17th, 2011 — Events, Fund Raising, In the Spotlight
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.
January 18th, 2011 — Visitors
The Sam Maguire Cup was brought to CBC yesterday and the boys of the Prep School celebrated Cork’s seventh win in the All-Ireland Football final (in 120 years). Ballydesmond forward Donncha O’Connor, who played a crucial part in the semi-final against Dublin, was the man who brought the cup to CBC. He has been a member of the Cork senior inter-county team since 2006. After a few inspirational words to the Prep School pupils, who gathered in the Hall to hear him, Donnacha allowed the cup to be passed round, so everyone was able to hold on to it for a little while,
Senior Infants photographed with Sam Maguire
Sam Maguire is passed round so everybody gets a turn to hold it.
Sixth Class with Sam Maguire and Donnacha O'Connor
Second Class raise the cup
A great welcome for Sam Maguire
and stood for photographs with each of the classes.
