Newsletter (December 9th 2011)

Charity

This week saw a cheque presented to the Community Hospital as well as over 30 food hampers, sweets and more than €300 of meat vouchers donated to ABC (Aid Bandon Children)

 

Maths & Science

Georgina Tarr in form IV has been invited to take part in the National Olympiad which will be used to select a team of six students to represent Ireland at the European Union Science Olympiad (EUSO) which will be held in Vilnius, Lithuania next April.

We wish Georgina the best of luck with her scientific and mathematical endeavours.

 

Rugby

Our Senior team took on Newtown in the Senior cup this week. We eventually came out on top by 30-5 after an early set back of conceding a try in the first minute,

Well done to the lads who take on Midleton in the next round. This game takes place next Wednesday in Midleton at 2.30pm.

 

Hockey

A hectic week again this week in girls hockey. Our First Year A team took on Mount Mercy winning 2-1 and also beat Regina Mundi 3-0. Our Junior B team drew 0-0 against the same opposition. Our Junior A team lost out to Crescent on the same day that our Senior A team beat them 3-2 in a very exciting game.

 

Christmas Holidays

The school will close for the Christmas holidays on Thursday, December 22nd at 1PM.

 

Trade Fair

A fair trade stand was in place in the dining room at lunch time on Friday December 9th. The goods on sale included jewellery, Christmas cards and other ornaments. All the proceeds go directly to the manufacturers in developing countries. This worthwhile activity was organised by the students of 4A and Judy Peters.

 

Chess

Our Junior Chess team drew with Colaiste Spiorad Naomh this week in what was a very exciting game.

 

Badminton

27 first year boys participated in a badminton tournament on Wednesday, December 7th in Rochestown College. Despite tough competition Bandon came away with six medals. A great day was had by all. Thanks to Mr. Bartley for organising the competition.

 

Carol Service

The annual carol service will be held in the Sports Complex at 3pm on Thursday December 15th. Guest soloist for the event will be Michelle DeFaubert.

 

House Exams

Our in house exams for form V begin on Friday 16th and on Monday 19th for forms I and II.