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Athletics Update!
Created : 13 Feb 2024, 9:32 AM
Archived : 13 Apr 2024, 12:00 AM
Huge congratulations to David Wajrak who finished in 13th place in the Inter Boys Leinster Schools Cross Country Championships in the Pheonix Park. David had a brave run and went with the early paces and hung on for automatic qualification for the All Irelands on the 9th Dec. Well done David, a brilliant achievement at this level! Well done also to our Minor Boys team who competed very well on the day!
Happy Pancake Tuesday!
Created : 13 Feb 2024, 9:28 AM
Archived : 13 Apr 2024, 12:00 AM
Ms. Murphy’s Home Ec students were celebrating Pancake Tuesday a week early in the CBS. Don’t ‘flip out’ over midterm! #pancakeTuesday #midtermbreak #newfryingpan #fromeachtheirbest
1st Years Begin Shield Campaign!
Created : 08 Feb 2024, 6:58 PM
Archived : 08 Apr 2024, 12:00 AM
On Thursday our 1st Years began their Shield campaign against Marcy SS, Kilbeggan in Killeshin FC.
It was CBS that started the strongest and within 4 minutes Eoin Fitzpatrick found the net to put CBS in front. From here the tide turned and within a ten minute spell of attack from Mercy SS, the CBS found themselves 3-1 down. It was Mercy SS that would find the net again with a strike from outside the box finding the bottom corner. Mark Roberts slotted a cross from Danny Breen past the keeper to leave the CBS 4-2 down at half time. Just like the 1st the CBS started the 2nd half the strongest, but this time they didn't relent, led by strong performances from Mark Roberts, Eoin Fitzpatick, Adam Whelan & Ethan O Connor. It was another touch of class by Eoin Fitzpatrick that brought CBS back within one of the visitors. Again the CBS kept the pressure on coming close to equalising on several occasions , but it was Adam McDonald that pounced on a dropping ball in the box to level the sides with 5 minutes to go. More chances came and went with Eoin Fitzpatrick coming close from an indirect free kick, but it was to be a last minute winner that saved CBS from extra time, when subs Killian Hendy and Ben Holohan combined in the box to secure victory for the CBS.
Well done boys!
TY and 5th Year Rugby
Created : 08 Feb 2024, 6:53 PM
Archived : 08 Apr 2024, 12:00 AM
Today our TY and 5th Year League Team played their 3rd game of the league against Clongowes Wood at home in Tougher Portlaoise RFC. The CBS boys started very well with some big carries from Cormac Deegan Aaron Kingston and Captain Cian Butler to name a few. The CBS boys opened the scoring with some great carries and back plays which would see Ciaran O Brien McCormack in for his first try of the day, converted by Dan Thornton to give our boys a 7 nil lead. Straight from the kick off the brothers came again with even more carries over the gain line and big tackles flying in from Jayden Kelly and Theo Adams especially, to keep pushing Clongowes back. Clongowes eventually crumbled under all the CBS pressure to let Charlie Dwyer crash over for our second try of the match and Thornton split the posts again to increase the lead to 14. There was more to come before the halftime whistle though. With the CBS backs pulling off some great moves and carries to keep the pressure on Clongowes in their own half and yet again they couldn't handle the strength of the CBS pack nor the speed of our backs. All our hard work eventually paid off when Ciaran crossed the whitewash for his second of the game and with a narrowly missed conversion our boys went into the break 19 nil ahead.
The game was far from over and Clongowes wood rallied early in the second half to score their first try of the day with a conversion following to collect all 7 points. The hard work of the first half was taking its toll on the CBS lads who were tyring, straight from the kick-off again Clongowes broke the line and after a couple of phases managed to score their second try and convert it to drag themselves back into the game 19-14 in favour of the brothers. It was far from over though as our boys bounced back with big hits straight from the kickoff with Eoin McGowen and Patrick O'Callaghan haring down after the winger putting on great pressure. As the game got rowdy, the CBS showed great composure and coolness and it showed after a perfect chip over the top from Dan Thornton bounced right into the super sub Jack Condon-Egan's hands, still with work to do though Jack stepped the last man and tapped the ball down under the posts for kicker Dan Thornton to get his hattrick of conversions and almost seal the game for Portlaoise. The last 10 minutes showed how strong this team was mentally and physically breaking down every Clongowes phase with heavy hits and great rucking pushing them back every time they got the ball. great work shown from Cormac Deegan and Aaron Kingston. As the referee blew his whistle for full time the CBS ran out 26-14 winners vs Clongowes and play Roscrea on Wednesday the 21st of February. MOTM had to go to the captain Cian Butler with great carries, tackles and leadership shown throughout the match.
Unfortunately, there were no pictures taken.
Match Reporter Cormac Deegan
SPHE - R.S.E
Created : 08 Feb 2024, 6:51 PM
Archived : 08 Apr 2024, 12:00 AM
As part of the Social, Personal & Health education (S.P.H.E) syllabus, we are required to cover the area of Relationships and Sexuality (R.S.E).
The teaching of this topic will commence after midterm.
R.S.E plays a critical role in supporting and preparing young people for the transition from adolescence to adulthood.
We encourage parents to respond and build on the learning that takes place in the classroom, through conversations at home.
Should you have any queries or concerns, we will be happy to address these.
Important Dates in May - also found on VSware and App calendars FYI
Created : 07 Feb 2024, 1:54 PM
Archived : 08 Apr 2024, 12:00 AM
Important Dates for May
- Our Awards Night will take place on Monday May 13th 7 pm
- The Awards Day will take place on Tuesday May 14th during school time for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th years.
- The 6th Year Graduation will take place on Wednesday 22nd May 7 pm
- The TY Awards Night will take place on Monday 27th May 7 pm
Safer Internet Day
Created : 06 Feb 2024, 9:24 AM
Archived : 06 Apr 2024, 12:00 AM
Today is Safer Internet Day which is a day dedicated to improving our digital safety and promoting online wellbeing. Throughout this week, students will receive lessons focused on navigating the digital world securely and positively.
Facts and tips on online safety will be displayed in the GPA. There is also a Digital Safety Quiz open to all students. We encourage all students to participate, as the top scorer from each year group will be awarded a €20 One4All gift voucher. QR Codes to access the quiz can be found in the lunch areas. The winners will be announced this Thursday.
TY Activities for the Upcoming Week
Created : 05 Feb 2024, 2:35 PM
Archived : 05 Apr 2024, 12:00 AM
Hi all,
There will be limited TY activities in the month of February in the build-up to the musical. There may however be some disturbances to class over the month but Ms Carroll will be able to fill you in should you need to know. She has already posted the calendar on the TY teachers teams page and she will update that as it needs to change. Enjoy your bank holiday weekend!
Monday 5th – OFF
Tuesday 6th – Work Experience
TY students are on work experience all day.
Wednesday 7th – Musical
(For whoever Ms Carroll needs at the scheduled times)
Thursday 8th – Musical
(For whoever Ms Carroll needs at the scheduled times)
Friday 9th – Musical
(For whoever Ms Carroll needs at the scheduled times)
Kind Regards
Paul Cahillane
Programme Co-Ordinator
St. Mary’s CBS Portlaoise
TY Italy Trip Final Payment
Created : 05 Feb 2024, 2:32 PM
Archived : 05 Apr 2024, 12:00 AM
To parents of TY students,
Our final deadline extension to have the TY Italy trip fully paid is
the 9th of Feb. (Friday before mid-term)
If there are any issues, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Kind Regards
Paul Cahillane
Programme Co Ordinator
St. Mary’s CBS Portlaoise
5th /6th year Students and their Parents Evening Event -Preparing For College
Created : 19 Mar 2024, 3:42 PM
Archived : 04 Apr 2024, 1:00 AM
Please see the poster attached, providing information about this information evening to take place in the Killeshin Hotel on April 4th. This is being run by People First Credit Union.
