The transition year hillwalking module continues to provide a welcome break from the classroom for the students involved and contributes to student wellbeing.

Each week, the students take on a challenging hike across counties Wicklow and Wexford.

Yesterday, the group set out at the start of the Gibbet Hillwalking trail near Bunclody before joining the Coolmelagh trail. This took them through dense woodland and to the base of the wind turbines.

Thanks to Mr. Eugene Murphy who coordinates the walks and to all the teachers accompanying the students across the term.

The rescheduled first year sports day took place today at Carnew Emmets GAA grounds.

The students were accompanied by their base class teachers, Meitheal leaders and members of the school P.E. department. There was a detailed plan in place with a range of sporting activities and games planned with an emphasis on inclusion, respect and fun for all.

The weather was on side for the day and the students had a fantastic time. 

Among the more popular activities were the 100m sprint, soccer, rounders, wellie throwing and egg and spoon race. The teachers accompanying the students also got a chance to show off their talents and skills, some more than others! 

A special word of thanks to Mr. Anthony Holly (Year Head)  and all the staff for their meticulous planning of the day.  

The students took a break from their studies today to visit the towns of Parkstein and Weiden. The group visited a local newspaper and a museum featuring a simulation of a volcano. The day was enjoyable as well as informative. 

Following a busy weekend, our exchange students and teachers attended school once again today.

This started with a tour of the school with students sampling a variety of subjects. Among the most popular activities were, playing Spikeball, baking and decorating gingerbread cookies. 

The students were also delighted to meet COCO -  the school dog! 

Further updates to follow during the week. 

On Monday, 9th October, our 6th years travelled to The Mill Theatre in Dundrum to watch Shakespeare’s greatest play “Hamlet” in preparation for their Leaving Certificate.

This clever, modernised production did not fail in the director, Katie O’Halloran”s vision that “Shakespeare’s words do not belong to the past. Understanding that his writing must feel fresh and alive to the eyes and ears of today’s audiences is crucial in approaching his  plays."

Without a doubt our students gained valuable insight into the characters on stage, laughing at the long-winded ramblings and advice offered by Polonius and appalled by the tragic downfall of Ophelia and of course our tragic hero, Hamlet.

The students were complimented for their excellent behaviour throughout the production by the staff and management of The Mill Theatre. Many thanks also to the teachers who accompanied students on the day, Ms Donohue, Ms Melia, Ms Redmond, Mr Callinan and Mr Lambert.

Our exchange students and teachers arrived at their partner school over the weekend. Their counterparts were delighted to meet them and the group were treated to a traditional Bavarian breakfast followed by a demonstration of Bavarian dancing and music. Not to be outdone, the Carnew students gave a demonstration of the Walls of Limerick much to the delight of all. The students spent the remainder of the weekend in the homes of their German partners. Further updates will follow over the coming week. 

On a mild Friday morning, on the 6th of October in Carnew the Junior girls football team faced Presentation college Wexford in their first game of the year. Before the game commenced both teams respectively observed a minute’s silence for the late James ‘Bear’ Doran, who was a pillar for the community and a respected mentor for many young students in Colaiste Bhride.

The anticipation was bubbling and the first whistle was blown, moments later the mighty full forward Aine Darcy opened the scoring with a point from a free after persistent work from Karen O’Brien and Leanne Twamley. It was crystal clear from the first blow of the whistle that the Carnew defence was going to be hard to break down, crucial saves from goalie Emma Kirwan and powerful defending from full back Laoise Doran and our swift center back Megan Hayes set the scene for what was to come. Consequently, the Carnew side only conceded two points in the first half. Spectacular points from play came from Leanne Twamley, Laura Gregan, Caoimhe Kinsella Nolan and Alannah Murphy followed by an Aine Darcy free which ensured our dominance and at half time we held a scoreline of  4:08-0:02.

 Fresh legs from halftime subs of Clodagh Doyle, Keelin Molloy and goalie Aoife Neville assisted our girls in maintaining a high standard of football in the second half. A solo run from Alannah resulted in a classy goal from Aine Darcy, followed by a dazzling point from Clodagh. A dropped free from Aine Darcy was finished honourably by Leanne. Continuous herculean strength in our back line from Caoimhe Kinsella and Kate Tomkins left the visitors with 1:5 at the end of the game. An impressive long-distance point from Kate and 1:1 from Ali Byrne complimented the Carnew triumph. Our girls secured an outstanding victory of  7:13-1:05.

 The girls now look forward to their next challenge in the Leinster competition against Bray next Wednesday .

Huge thanks to the four TY future leaders (Donal Rawson, Darren Fogarty, Tessa Jane Hogan, Ciara Kenny) and Aine McDonald (sports reporter on the match) for their assistance in today’s match. 

Congratulations to Stacey Kilbride who won

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Well done to Daire Lancaster who won the €20.00 sellers prize. 

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Our German exchange students and teachers are enjoying their time in the city of Munich.

They visited the impressive BMW motor show rooms at 'BMW WORLD'

and got to experience an amazing tour of the 'Allianz Arena'  - Home of Bayern Munich FC.