Dear Parent/Guardian,

There will be no training for first year rugby after school tomorrow Tuesday due to the senior cup match in Musgrave (ko 2pm).

There will be training as usual on Thursday and a match v Belvedere in Wilton on Saturday (details to follow later in the week)

Le meas agus le buíochas,

Mr. Mullarkey

Dear Parents

We are looking forward to another fantastic outing for our TY boys tomorrow. We will tackle the Limerick Greenway between Abbeyfeale and Newcastle West. The day will consist of 2 x 2hour outings, the morning will be a 2 hour hike for half the boys while the others will be on a 2 hour cycle, we will lunch in the Barnagh Gap and swap for the afternoon. The weather, is promised good, thankfully. I would suggest bringing a change of clothing just to be on the safe side. I would also suggest a smaller bag for carrying our the back while cycling/walking. This should contain lunch and plenty of water.

There will be cafe and toilet facilities in the Barnagh gap but I suggest bringing a packed lunch in case of any delays. We will leave at 08.35 precisely to maximise our day and hopefully we will be walking and cycling by 10.30 we will lunch altogether at 12.30 and at 13.00 to 15.00 reverse the mornings activities. we should be back at the college gates for for 16.30 all going well. Look forward to seeing everyone in the morning. School tracksuit or shorts with comfortable runners or hiking boots. Lads should bring a cap and sun cream, maybe that is just for the fairer skinned like myself! It is a normal school day so attendance as always is compulsory and illness must be notified in the normal way. Beir bua is beannacht.

Is mise le meas,

Brian McMahon. 

Dear Parent,

I have reissued the form for work experience and social work on the school app, as i am aware that there have been a few issues and I have extended the date for reply until next Tuesday March 25.

Is mise le meas,

Brian McMahon

TY Coordinator

Dear Parent/Guardian,

There will be training in Wilton tomorrow Saturday from 9am to 10.15am for all first years.

Le meas,

Mr. Mullarkey

Hi a Chairde,

PBC have reached their 6th Senior Cup final in a row as they contest the Munster Senior Cup Final next Thursday, March 20, at 2.00pm in Virgin Media Park. We will be in contact about rules and regulations for the day at a later stage. We will be busing all our boys from class to the grounds on the day. We are expecting the vast bulk of the student body to attend, it will be a great day of rugby and hopefully a historic day for our school. We will be there regardless to show our support to the team and the coaches. The cost for the bus and entry is €12 per schoolboy. The bus will be drop only and the boys will have to be collected from the stadium afterwards. Payment can be made through the easy payments system. The earlier we have the numbers, the easier it will be for us to plan. Thank you in advance for your continued support. 

Brian and Willie.

Dear Parent / Guardian,

It’s that time of year again with the Cup Rugby campaign upon us!

To support our Senior Cup Rugby squad in their Cup match V Crescent on Tuesday next, 28th January, we are encouraging all our school to wear Black and White to school on the day of the match.  

As supporters will not be allowed bring bags in with them to Musgrave Park, students attending the match will be leaving their school bags in the school gym overnight on Tuesday. On Wednesday morning all students must retrieve their school bags on entering the school. 

Many students, who have not yet purchased tickets, expressed interest today in going to the Senior Cup Match. Tickets may be purchased online through Easy Payments. Ticket price €7 includes entry to the match and bus transport to the game. All students will need to be collected / make their own way home.

As we look forward to the match, we remind all our students, that it is a school occasion and we expect all our students to behave accordingly. FULL School Rules apply at the match.

Finally, we wish our Senior Cup Rugby Team and all their coaches the very best of luck in the match next Tuesday.

Regards

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Training as usual this week after school on Tuesday and Thursday.

Le meas agus le buíochas,

John Mullarkey

As the cold weather continues, the HSE public health division has asked for your help.  

 Flu is circulating widely in the community, with children being significantly affected.

• Please remember that anyone who is unwell should remain at home to help prevent the spread of infection.
• Cough and sneeze etiquette, along with regular hand hygiene, are essential to limiting the spread of illness.
• The free nasal flu vaccine for children aged 2–17 is still available through local pharmacies and GPs.

For more information, go to https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/flu/

Thank you for your support.

4th Yr. Parent Teacher Meeting

Dear Parent / Guardian,

This is just a gentle reminder that the 4th Yr. Parent Teacher Meeting will take place on Tuesday next, 11th March.

Prior to the PTM, there will be a briefing for parents of 4th Year pupils in the College theatre at 4.00 pm.

The PTM will take place from 4.15 pm - 6.30 pm in the College gym. 

Parents are asked to sign in and sign out of the meeting to help us with the smooth running of the Parent Teacher Meeting.

We are asking all parents to bring the list of their son’s teachers with them. This will help greatly in navigating your way through the PTM.  

Please note there is very limited car parking available in the College. Prefects will be located outside in the car park and inside the building to assist you.

For school safety and security reasons, we are asking all parents to enter and exit for the Parent Teacher Meeting via the student entrance, this is located to the right of the main door entrance. For those availing of the very limited car parking in the yard around the back of the school, there is a student entrance from this yard. Thank you all for your understanding with this.

IMPORTANT: If you will not be attending the Parent Teacher Meeting, for whatever reason, please let me know by emailing peter.scott@pbc-cork.ie or by phoning the school office 021 4272743

Regards,

Peter Scott

4th Year Head 

Thanks to all our students, parents and staff, for supporting the annual Pres. fundraiser for Marymount hospice again this year, which took place before Christmas. 

Our school raised an impressive €3,077.00 so well done to all!

Special thanks to Ms. Gillane who coordinated the fundraiser again this year.

Attached is the letter of appreciation from Marymount fundraising department.