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Thomas Representing Ireland in the World Powerlifting Championships!!
Created : 30 May 2022, 8:29 AM
Archived : 30 Jul 2022, 12:00 AM
Congratulations to Thomas McCarthy, 5th yr, on his selection for the Irish team, to compete in the World Powerlifting Championships, in Istanbul at the end of the Summer. Only two competitors are chosen from across the country at Thomas's age category. A great achievement and we wish Thomas well!!!
PBC Senior Soccer - Cork Cup Champions!
Created : 26 May 2022, 5:54 PM
Archived : 26 Jul 2022, 12:00 AM
Cork Cup Final – Senior Soccer (U19) Match Report – PBC 4 VS Douglas Community School 2 The Seniors faced Douglas Community School (DCS) yesterday in this year’s Cork Cup Final in College Corinthians. On their way to the Final PBC beat Crosshaven and Passage, while DCS got the better of Rochestown College in their Semi-Final. The opening quarter was rather cagey as both teams got to grips with the game and each other. Any attempt during this period came from distance but both goalkeepers dealt with them comfortably. The outlook of the game changed around the half hour mark. Eddie Roche Kenneally calmly quelled a dangerous DCS attack and his forward pass found Aidan Barry who then found Zach Dunne wide on the left wing, he went on a mazy run towards the penalty area before laying it off to Aidan Barry who made no mistake with his precise shot. PBC were on the up and thought they had a second two minutes later through Zach Dunne but it was to be ruled out for offside. The second wasn’t too far away, however. Ben Dalton found Luke O’Donnell on the right wing, he set himself and delivered a delicious cross which was met by the on rushing Ben O’Connor who finished well. PBC’s impressive display earned them a two goal lead at half-time. The lead was extended shortly after the break. A corner from the left was headed against the DCS post but Jake Lynch was on hand to finish from close range. PBC were now in full control. DCS, to their credit, battled hard and eventually got their just reward. They fired home two goals in quick succession. The score line now read PBC 3 – 2 DCS. Thankfully, PBC kicked back into gear, through more great link up play between Aidan Barry and Zach Dunne. Dunne, a constant threat, raced down the left again and played a well-measured through ball to Barry who just got his foot to the ball before being taken down by the on rushing DCS keeper. Barry dusted himself down and slotted the penalty home. 4-2 to PBC with just over ten minutes to play. DCS tried desperately to get back into the game by were halted by the PBC rear-guard, which consisted of Alex McAllen (GK), Niall Lynch, Matthew Clarkson, Tom Kelly and Eddie Roche Kenneally. All in all, it was a much deserved victory for PBC! Congratulations to all involved and a big thank you to Mr. A. Twomey and Mr. Mullarkey for all of their hard work.
Snippets from our School Concert!!
Created : 19 May 2022, 5:30 PM
Archived : 19 Jul 2022, 12:00 AM
The PBC Music Society put together a very impressive Concert last week for their classmates, with the help of teachers Mr. Dave O' Riordan, Ms. Mary O' Driscoll and Ms. Nora Walsh. The music was amazing but it was recorded less than professionally (!!), we promise to improve here!! However, Mr. Lehane bravely put together "bits" recorded on our phones on the link below. The recording is not perfect, but it will give you a glimpse of what our boys presented on the day!! Well done to all involved!! youtu.be/y5i2Ro9IpAU
Film Studies “Wraps”
Created : 18 May 2022, 4:44 PM
Archived : 18 Jul 2022, 12:00 AM
And that is a wrap!!! After a long absence from PBC, Film Studies has made an award-winning comeback this year!! Please sit back and enjoy the trailer from our latest Film Studies group. Keep a close eye out for a special cameo from our very own Mr. Ahern. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx3WywQnq8g
Lunch In The Park Cycle Event
Created : 18 May 2022, 3:38 PM
Archived : 18 Jul 2022, 12:00 AM
Members of our Green Schools Committee attended a 'Lunch In The Park Cycle Event' in Fitzgerald's Park for Bike Week 2022 which is running from 14th - 22nd of May. There were bike games, a bike doctor, lunch and merchandise available which were enjoyed by all!
Gold and Bronze Medals in the Young Economist of the Year (YEOTY) Competition
Created : 18 May 2022, 3:08 PM
Archived : 18 Jul 2022, 12:00 AM
Well done to all fourth year students who created projects for the Young Economist of the Year (YEOTY) competition. Our students worked very hard over the last few months formulating their research question for their projects. This year’s theme focused on the role of economics in a sustainable world. Congratulations to Adam Ryan and Louis Flynn who were awarded a gold medal for their YEOTY entry. Their research project involved a detailed investigation into the positive and negative impacts of migration on the Irish economy. Adam and Louis were invited to the YEOTY awards ceremony to exhibit their project. This took place in The O’Reilly Hall in UCD in April. Congratulations to Sam O’Leary and Oscar Squires who were awarded a bronze medal for their YEOTY entry. Sam and Oscar researched how COVID-19 impacted the Earth. Well done to all our budding Economists and their Teacher, Ms. Jane O' Malley!
CLASS OF 2022 GRADUATE
Created : 18 May 2022, 9:10 AM
Archived : 18 Jul 2022, 12:00 AM
Congratulations to all our Leaving Certificate Students of 2022 on graduating from P.B.C. the ceremony took place in the school on Monday 16th May, the students attended a reflective talk from Mr. Kieran Ahern delivered in his inimitable style at the theatre with a Q & A. This was followed by a service attended by students, families and staff, of prayer, readings, music, and speeches. The graduates were then presented with their PPU ties by their class teachers. Well earned refreshments were enjoyed by all afterwards a chance to chat and capture the memories while flicking through the year books.
Bronze Medal in Chemistry Olympiad for William Rasim Hartley
Created : 17 May 2022, 7:11 PM
Archived : 17 Jul 2022, 12:00 AM
William Rasim Hartley (6th year) gives an account of his journey to win bronze at this year's Chemistry Olympiad. I took part in the Chemistry Olympiad this year upon recommendation from my chemistry teacher Mr O’Regan and sat the first round as a multiple choice quiz at home. The questions were challenging but enjoyable as they pushed me a little further than the scope of the Leaving Cert Course. I was invited to then participate in the national final of the Chemistry Olympiad a few weeks later. Mr O’Regan helped me a lot with the preparation for this as he gave me material to study that would aid in tackling the tougher level of questions on these exams. I enjoyed this as it allowed me to get a taste of some more difficult chemistry that still had relevance to the Leaving Cert. I completed this exam and was awarded the Bronze Medal amongst all student in the Republic of Ireland and North of Ireland. As a result of this I was invited to extra training with professors from various universities in Ireland and the UK. This consisted of 11 2 hour lectures over the Easter holidays and these were the most rewarding as it gave allowed me to gain an understanding of what it is like to study chemistry at third-level education. After the training we had to take part in a selection exam for the team of 4 that would represent Ireland on the international stage in July at the 54th International Chemistry Olympiad. Unfortunately I didn’t make the team but it was still a thoroughly enjoyable experience as it allowed me to broaden my horizons beyond secondary level education and learn a lot along the way with several very interesting topics being covered my favourite being electrophilic aromatic substitution.
2022 GOLD MEDAL ESSAY WINNERS
Created : 17 May 2022, 3:53 PM
Archived : 17 Jul 2022, 12:00 AM
The Gold Medal winner for 2022 is Ross Daly, 5th Year, for his wonderful and touching narrative about two very different boys and their experiences during lockdown. In second place, Ronan Murphy, also 5th Year, impressed with a creative piece about a modern hermit. And in third place we had Hugh O’Callaghan’s, (6th Year) unique take on medieval fantasy. Also, Aodhan Cooke, 5th Year, and Louis Herdman’s (6th Year) pieces were highly commended by the judging panel as well. The 2022 Gold Medal Essay Winner, Ross Daly, pictured below with Mr. Buckley, his English teacher. and Mr. Barry. Well done to all!!
PBC Podcast
Created : 17 May 2022, 3:45 PM
Archived : 17 Jul 2022, 12:00 AM
Season 2 Episode 4 of PBC Podcast available to download now!!! Hugh McCarthy joins Ronan McAuliffe in the hot seat this week to bring you an exciting line up of entertainment from the TYs as they are joined by some very special guests. Award winning BBC Special Correspondent and author, Fergal Keane talks about his time in Pres and the importance of reading in his life. Film studies teacher Mr Casey joins us with the filmmakers from the TY module to talk about the production of their award winning film, ‘Vindicta.’ See link below to view. Staying with film, we go back in time to the Cork cinema houses of the 1950s as George Hook takes us down memory lane. Our in-house historian Joe Hayes gives his take on World War II novel The Book Thief. Last but not least, Hugh McCarthy is joined for ‘The Big Interview’ by Christy Donovan of Cork Missing Persons Search & Recovery who gives an insight into the charity & the amazing work they do on Leeside. There's plenty more to come in the season finale, episode 5, so tune in now! podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/s-2-ep-4-too-many-special-guests-to-mention/id1550646073?i=1000561660653 shows.acast.com/the-pbc-podcast open.spotify.com/show/2zFzN11iNiDxxphR4Sw0tB www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNp0F-CjZMo – to view TY film Vindicta