NUACHT NA CARRAIGE Bealtaine 2014

Survey – Cost of School uniform There was a huge response to the survey on the cost of the school uniform.

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The vast majority of parents are in favour of having a school uniform. The cost of the jumper was a major concern. Pupils wearing designer runners instead of school shoes was another major concern as well as not having a choice of shops supplying the uniform.

Black school shoes will be insisted upon in September. Runners, canvas shoes etc will not be allowed. If in doubt contact the school.

Generic grey shirt, trousers and skirts widely available.

Before

Only one supplier of jumper.€35-€49 depending on size. Tracksuits €60.

from may 2013

2 Suppliers. Buckley’s in Shandon Street andMcCarthy’s Sportsworld, Glamnire.All jumpers will now cost €35.

Buckley’s will give a 15% reduction if jumper is bought in May or June. They also operate a payment scheme.

McCarthy’s have reduced cost of tracksuit to €55. Replacement pants from €18 - €25.

School ties (€7) from both suppliers.

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1. Emma Daly, 3rd Year, Drawing, Pencil Portrait. 2. Dennis Harris, 5th Year, Linoprint, Sin City.3. Colin O’ Riordan, 5th Year, Drawing, The Departure .4. Maciek Malanowski, 1st Year, Poster, Stop Bullying.

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CARRAIGE 2014lCvP5th Year LCVP students raised €800 for Marymount Hospice by holding a tracksuit day recently. Many thanks to all who supported and to the students who organised it.

É. Ó Donnabháin

a Chairde,Best of luck to our Leaving and Junior Certs in their exams. You have worked hard and will do very well.

Thank you to all our students, teachers and parents for their hard work and commitment in the past year.

Enjoy the summer.Le gach dea ghuí

É. Ó Donnabháin - Príomh Oide

Cara Garde 1.2Member of Cork City Archery club. In March 2013 – 3rd Place Irish National Under 14.

November 2013 1st Place – Irish Open Championships under 14. March 2014 1st Place Irish National Indoor Under 18. This was also a new national record.

Three of our TY students went to Kolkata with the Hope Foundation during the Easter holidays; Ciara Linehan, Ciara O’ Driscoll and Sarah Foley. They each raised over €3,000 for this cause and we are very proud of their achievement, hard work and dedication. In their address to current third year students, they described their experience as ‘life changing’ and they urged the students to maintain Coláiste an Chroí Naofa’s noble tradition of helping this incredibly worthy cause.

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CSPe ProjeCtS Class 2.4 held a cake in aid of Marymount Hospice on Wednesday 30th April. A total of €210 was raised. Thank you: Parents, Teachers, Students and Old Mill Cakes. 2.3 organised a speaker from the Simon Community to come in and give a talk. They held a pizza sale in aid of the Simon Community and raised over €100. Class 2.1 organised for Garda Margaret Murphy to tell them about everything the Gardaí do on a daily basis. She showed them some

of the equipment they use such as the breathalizer and speed gun and they were allowed to test them. Class 2.1 went to Cork City Gaol. They got a tour around the gaol, took pictures and learned about the history of the gaol. At

the end of the tour they were shown a short video of the people that were in the gaol previously.

N. Moloney

ChaPlain As we come to the end of

another academic year, we are thankful for the knowledge

we have gained and the blessings that we can count. I wish all students the very best of luck in their house exams, and in particular, those sitting

state examinations. Here is a ‘Prayer for Preparation to Study’ for all those sitting

exams; God bless.Lord, Give me insight that I might understand what I am

studying, and help me to remember it when the time

comes.Above all, I thank you for the

ability to be able to studyand for the many gifts and talents you have given me.

Help me always to use them in such a way that they honour you and do justice to myself.

Amen

N. Moloney, Chaplain

3rd year volleyBall tournament organised by mrs. o’ Callaghan. Congratulations to the finalists of our recently organised volleyball tournament. Winner of the MVP was Christopher Cremin 3.3.

literaCyand the liBrary One of our aims is to improve the literacy levels of our students and research shows that an increase in reading levels helps to achieve this. Recently we have had a ‘Drop Everything and Read’ Week to promote reading. The Board of Management has decided to give priority to developing a library for teenagers and a sum of €5,000 has been allocated to restock the library. We are asking parents and pupils to help kick start the restocking of the library by donating books of interest to teenagers and a text with details of this ‘book drive’ will be forwarded shortly.

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GirlS Senior footBall teamThe girls senior football team qualified for the Cork Colleges Senior Football final recently against Coláiste an Phiarsaigh, Glanmire. They beat Mount St. Michael, Roscarbery in the semi-final. The final was played on Friday 9th May in Carraig and finished level after extra time on a score line of 8-14 to 7-17. The replay took place on Monday 12th May in Glanmire but unfortunately they lost on a score line of 6-12 to 4-8. The game marked the last game playing for the school for Elaine Carey, Laura Crowley, Laura Lotty and Elaine Hegarty. The first years took part in the Munster ladies football blitz on Wednesday 7th May but were unlucky to lose to St. Brigids, Killarney in the semi final of their section. Well done to all and to the TYs who were referees on the day.

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junK KoutureCongratulations to our students Colin O’ Riordan, Emma Price and Katie Chisholm on reaching the southern final of the student recycled fashion competition Junk Kouture with their entry ‘Contraband’. Their design was constructed entirely from chewing gum and old locks.

the amBer flaGWe are delighted to announce that we have earned an Amber Flag. This Flag is awarded to schools who have promoted positive mental health. It acknowledges our hard work in trying to create awareness of mental health problems and in breaking down the stigma associated with those who have mental health issues. Some of the events which helped us earn the Amber Flag were our annual ‘Mind your Head Week’, the TY Talent Show in aid of ‘Shine a Light’ and the creation of an Amber Flag notice board. Congratulations to all involved.

CertifiCateS of attendanCe Congratulations to all pupils receiving their Certificate for unbroken attendance for the school year 2013/2014 from David Morley, NEWB. Remarkably Katelyn, Emily, Jennifer and Cillian Hall have never missed a day in school and Jennifer, who is completing her Leaving Certificate this year, has a 14 year unblemished record.

ty SChool tourto london 42 students and five teachers when on the recent school tour to London led by Ms. Moloney.

Some of the highlights were:

The British MuseumCovent GardensThe London EyeWest End Show – Woman in BlackWembley StadiumLondon DungeonsA shopping spree on Oxford StreetCruise on the Thames

deBatinGEvery year the school enters the Gael Linn Irish National Debating Competition and this year was particularly successful. The Senior Debaters reached the All-Ireland Semi-Final. Before reaching this stage the team had defeated seven schools including teams from Waterford, Cork and Kilkenny. This is a testament to their hard work, dedication and skill in a very competitive competition. Dhein an fhoireann díospóireachta shinsir sárobair ar son na scoile agus tá ardmholadh tuillte acu.

thomaS o’ donovanThomas O’ Donovan, Captain of Cork U-15 soccer team, with the Pat Cronin Cup, won by beating Limerick in the Munster Final. Cork beat Donegal in the All-Ireland semi-final and the final is against Wexford.

CarraiG’S Got talent!The annual Talent Show, organised by the TY’s, was a fantastic success this year. It was presented by Ciara Linehan and Lauren Kennedy and adjudicated by Graham Hegarty, Mr. MacCárthaigh and guest judge was Fergal of Manna Sounds. The talent was of a particularly high standard and the variety in the acts performed ensured that the show was thoroughly enjoyed by all. As always, there was no shortage of gifted vocalists and dancers showcasing their talents. Third place went to Evan Lynch (2nd year), second place to Laura Lotty (6th year) and the overall winners were Jennifer Hall, Evan Marron and Conor Hayes who performed a cover of One Republic hit ‘Counting Stars’. All proceeds were donated to ‘Shine A Light’.

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