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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
SPORTS DAY 2022 TROPHY WINNERS
Created : 15 May 2022, 10:14 AM
Archived : 15 Jul 2022, 12:00 AM
Congratulations to all the Trophy Winners on our annual Sports Day, whose names are forever engraved in the sports history of P.B.C. joining many great names of the past. Well done boys.
2020 Senior Cup Rugby Team receive their medals!!!
Created : 14 May 2022, 3:08 PM
Archived : 14 Jul 2022, 12:00 AM
2020, a year we will not forget!! PBC Seniors, confident of victory, were ready to play local rivals CBC in the Senior Cup Final, but unfortunately, like everything else that year, it was postponed . . and postponed . . and ultimately never happened. Last week our 2020 Senior players returned to PBC to meet their coaches, to enjoy a few refreshments and to finally receive their Senior Cup Medals - they and CBC shared the honours. All the team were in attendance at the Prize Giving, (though some running from exams and others running to exams!!) Pictured also below are brothers John and Bevan Forde, both in the 2020 Senior Squad, a rare enough occurrence! Well done to all the 2020 Senior Cup Rugby Team, their Captain Alex Kendellen and their coaches Mr. Ger Burke, Mr. Don Buckley, Mr. Ian Lehane, Mr. Cian Bohane and absent from photo, Mr. Enda O' Regan.
PBC MUSIC SOCIETY Inaugural Concert!! - Mr. Dave O' Riordan
Created : 14 May 2022, 2:29 PM
Archived : 14 Jul 2022, 12:00 AM
The recently formed Music Society of PBC played to two packed audiences in the Dan Donovan Theatre earlier this afternoon. A diverse ensemble provided an expansive range of genres, ranging from the cool, demure tones of the La La Land Suite to an exhibition of drumming from Daniel Maume that enthralled the audience. Pianists Adam Hartley, Louis Flynn and Rory Buckley performed beautiful classical and contemporary works. Their seductive and brilliant musicianship was a joyous experience. Liam Ring, Liam Keville, Michael Dan Lucey and Robert Charteris showcased their talents with both individual and collaborative arrangements. Johnny McCarthy provided vibrant rhythm on the drum box. Mattie O Flynn performed two dazzling solo pieces. The showcase extended to the reading of poems by Emmet Brady who read a decadent lyric from the Jazz Age and Hugh McCarthy who read a poem entitled Freedom, written in his English class by the pianist Louis Flynn. Special mention also to Olan O’Donovan, Miguel Fleming and Conor Power for their work with sound and lighting. We can look forward to more exciting work from our talented students early next year.
GOLD MEDAL DEBATE!!
Created : 11 May 2022, 3:54 PM
Archived : 11 Jul 2022, 12:00 AM
The annual Gold Medal Debate took place on Friday the 6th of May with students from both fifth and sixth year taking part. Participants debated the motion, “This house would abolish capital punishment.” The standard of competition was extremely high with Ronan McAuliffe from 5th year coming out on top after a very impressive performance. Well done to all involved.
French Ambassador’s Visit to PBC
Created : 11 May 2022, 9:49 AM
Archived : 11 Jul 2022, 12:00 AM
As part of Europe Day on 9th May, we had the honour of welcoming His Excellency Mr Vincent Guérend, Ambassador of France to Ireland, and Hon. Consul of France in Cork, Mr Josselin Le Gall. They visited our new French Heritage Language section initiated by Ms McGonnell last November in the Reading Room and spoke to two classes of 5th Year.
French DELF Diploma
Created : 11 May 2022, 9:49 AM
Archived : 11 Jul 2022, 12:00 AM
On 10th May, TY students of French sat the international French DELF Scolaire A1 examination. Candidates will receive their results in a few weeks. We wish them the best of luck!