13/09/2011 — Announcement, Parents' Council
A meeting of Preparatory School parents was held last night in the school Hall. The first item on the agenda was the election of a Prep School parent to the new Board of Management which will take office next month. Mrs Myriam O’Connor was proposed, seconded and elected unapposed.
The next item on the agenda was the election of a new Parents Council. The results were as follows:
- Junior Infants: Mrs Miriam McCarthy
- Senior Infants: Mr Shane FitzPatrick
- First: Mrs Audrey O’Sullivan
- Second: Mrs Sharon O’Mahony
- Third: Mrs Aileen Waterman
- Fourth: Mr Ray Murray
- Fifth: Mrs Johanna Radley
- Sixth: Mr Vivian Hedderman
A short presentation on school developments over the past year was given by Mr Tony McCarthy, and this was followed by questions and comments from some of the many parents present.
The new Parents Council met for a short time after the main meeting. Mr Shane FitzPatrick was elected Chairperson and Mrs Johanna Radley was elected as Secretary. The Parents Council will meet again on Monday 3 October at 7.00pm in the Preparatory School Library.
31/08/2011 — In the Spotlight
Irish Examiner and Evening Echo photographers visited the Preparatory School earlier in the week to record the first day at school of our new Junior Infants class. Some photos appeared in the Irish Examiner and the Evening Echo yesterday (Tuesday 30 August). TheEvening Echo pictures can be seen (and purchased) on-line by clicking the following links:
28/08/2011 — Events
The Preparatory School reopened after the Summer Holidays on Friday 26 August. The pupils look forward eagerly to the many adventures to come.
A big smile for the reopening of the Prep School after the Summer Holidays
25/08/2011 — Announcement
The Prep School will reopen tomorrow, Friday 26 August, after the Summer break FOR JUNIOR INFANTS CLASS ONLY. The new Junior Infants should arrive at 9.00am and should be collected at 11.00am. On Monday next 29 August, all classes will commence at the usual time of 8.30am and will finish at the normal time: 12.30pm for Junior and Senior Infants; 3.00pm for all other classes.
01/06/2011 — Activities, Events
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 Dublin. First of all, they went to the Tutankhamun exhibition which they found very interesting. This was followed by a trip to the Natural History Museum, also known as the ‘dead zoo’, as the exhibits consist of stuffed animals and skeletal remains of animals. They found this experience highly enjoyable as well. Their final stop was Dáil Éireann. They spent some time in the visitors’ gallery where they saw both Gerry Adams and ‘Ming’ Flanagan performing. Prep School past pupil Mr Dara Murphy TD met the boys and took them on a tour of Leinster House and presented each of the boys with a special lapel badge featuring the Cork coat of arms as a souvenir of their visit. Many thanks to Dara for taking time out of his busy schedule to meet the boys and their teachers.
Third Class boys at the Tutankhamun Exhibition
The boys take an interest in a mummy at the Tutankhamun exhibition
Mr Dara Murphy TD outside Dáil Éireann with Third and Fourth Class
01/06/2011 — Activities, Events, Sport
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, rope bridge crossing and other pursuits that involved getting wet and muddy.
Third Class out on the water in Oysterhaven
Crossing over
CBC Prep School boys in Oysterhaven
Trying to get to the other side while staying dry
01/06/2011 — Events
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.
The boys of Second Class who made their First Holy Communion
20/05/2011 — Events, Visitors
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 midday. They were treated to sandwiches, fruit and bottled water before being led to a viewing point at the corner of the Grand Parade and the South Mall. A little later, they were moved to a better vantage point directly opposite the gate of the English Market. From there they had a great view of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh as they entered the Market. After leaving the Market, the royal couple crossed the road and spoke to some of the onlookers. The Prep School boys were delighted that the Queen and the Duke exchanged a few words with them.
Before departing for town
CBC pupils entering Christ Church for a security check and refreshments
The view from the corner of the Grand Parade and South Mall
CBC at a prime viewing spot opposite the Market Gate
The Queen passes by, pausing briefly to talk to Prep School boys
The Duke of Edinburgh asks 'Did you get a half day from school?'
The Prep School boys wait for barriers to be lifted after the royal visit
19/05/2011 — Events, Sport
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 on the Astroturf.
Concentration before the start of the egg and spoon race.
Sack race contestants near the finishing line.
Sixth Class boys pictured immediately after the novelty race.
19/05/2011 — Activities, In the Spotlight
Tommy Hyde of Sixth Class is a talented boxer. He brought some of his trophies to school this week, much to the delight of the Junior Infants Class.
Junior Infants boys hold up some of Tommy's boxing trophies.
