CCBS Athletes: BR, L-R – Patrick Cassidy, David Mc Gurran, Eamonn Mc Grath, James Morris, Cian Mc Gloin, Oisin Sheerin; FR L-R: Michael Hurst, Neal Shanley, Ruby Hurst, Sarah Timoney (missing from photo: Eva Mc Mullan, Ceolan Mc Mullan)

Congratulations to Sarah Timoney and Eva Mc Mullan who both came first in their races in Antrim on Friday. Sarah got her gold medal for the 800m walk, while Eva got hers for the 100m Sprint, as well as silver for the 200m. Eamonn Mc Grath came third in the Steeplechase. David Mc Gurran took home the bronze for the 400m Sprint. Ruby Hurst performed well in the 800m Sprint, and Oisin Sheerin made it to the final of the 200m and 100m Sprint. Ruby then went on to come 6th in the Under-16 Backstroke in the Antrim Open Swimming Competition.

L-R: Sadhb Gavigan, Amy Hill, Jodie Hayes, Philippa Locke, Ria Gallagher, Sinead Keogh, Zara Walsh, Laoise O'Connor, Aoife Branley, Emily Mc Sharry, Dearbhla Hoey

Second year class 2.3 held a Monster Cake Sale today to raise funds for the Donegal Donkey Sanctuary as part of their CSPE Action Project with Miss C. Gallagher. It was a great success, with all the cakes selling out like, well, hot cakes! The Donegal Donkey Sanctuary in Raphoe cares for abandoned or mistreated donkeys. This ties in with the class’s CSPE Project on Animal Rights.

The CCBS Athletics Team are travelling to Antrim on Friday May 11th to take part in the Ulster Track and Field Competiton. They will be participating in a range of activities, from the 100 metres sprint to the long jump.

CCBS Staff and Senior Students played a ‘friendly’ match of basketball on Friday evening, as part of the farewell party for Miss O’Malley. The game was a lot of fun for all involved, especially with the addition of boxing gloves and the surprise appearance of referees Buzz Lightyear, Darth Vader and Turkey Murphy. After the game a number of students representing different groups  in the school (Transtition Years, First and Second Year Basketball teams, the Junior and Seniour Basketball teams) made speeches thanking Miss O’Malley for her work and commitment over the years, and presented her with a number of mementos of her time at CCBS. More photos can be seen on the Photos page of the website (a link takes you to the CCBS Album on Picasa).

TYs are volunteering for the Irish Heart Foundation by collecting money in Ballyshannon today and tomorrow. Dig deep!

The Under-14 Boys Hurling team were knocked out of the Ulster League on Tuesday after they were defeated by Coleraine. The boys’ performance was very strong, but they were unfortunately beaten by 4 points.  

Second Year Girls Basketball Team – NW Regional Champions 2012!!

The CCBS Second Year Girls Basketball team performed brilliantly at the All-Ireland Playoffs which took place in Castleblaney on Saturday, but were ultimately knocked out of the competition. They defeated the teams from Castleblaney and Salerno (Galway) secondary schools, but were defeated by Templemore, who won with a mere 5 baskets. Despite being knocked out of the competition, the girls performed brilliantly and show great  promise for the future. The team was accompanied by Miss Mc Grath and Miss O’Malley (on loan from Ballygar for the weekend!).

Ria and Aoibhinn with their trophy and a packet of 'Little Miss Muffin' mix

Well done to two CCBS entrepreneurs, Ria and Aoibhinn Gallagher, who travelled to Dublin along with Maura Gallagher from NYP to collect their award for second place at the Foroige Youth Entrepreneurship awards last Thursday. Their company, called ‘Little Miss Muffin’, develops dry mixes for cookies. The girls developed their idea for their company and the products in the NYP centre in Ballyshannon with Maura Gallagher, their NYP tutor.

TY students are attending a Law Course in the school today, as a visiting barrister teaches them all about the workings of a court.

It’s a busy week for exam students this week here at CCBS as exam fever begins to kick in. Agricultural Science interviews take place this week, along with the Irish Orals and the Junior Cert Music Practicals. Students are advised to take note of their appointed times on the appropriate noticeboards.

After their success at the Donegal Track and Field competition in Donegal last week, it’s not hard to imagine the CCBS Athletes competing in the Olympics in future years! Oisin Sheerin came first in the 100 metres and second in the 200 metres. In the Shott Putt, Aimee Oates came third in the girls competition, and Oisin Rooney came third in the boys. Ruby Hurst came 4th in the 800 metres, and 4th in the Girls Relay, both fantastic achievements. The Second Year students brought home a number of medals as well. Eva Mc Mullin came first in the Girls 100 metres, first in the Girls 200 metres and second in the Long Jump. Colm Doyle was first in the Shott Putt and the Long Jump. Calum O’Halloran got second place in the 100 metres and third in the 200 metres. Overall, this was a fantastic day for the CCBS team, and bears testimony to all their hard work with their coach, Miss O’Donnell.

A number of Fifth Years are involved in the ISPCC National Pin Campaign today. Ciara Keon, Grainne Mc Gonigle, Kirbie Mahon, Chloe Britton, Tara Devanney and Laura Gallagher will sell pins in the locality throughout the day. The campaign is a fundraiser for the Irish Society for the Protection of Children Against Cruelty.

Miss O'Malley and the Junior Girls Basketball Team

Miss O’Malley blew the final whistle on Colaiste Cholmcille on Friday, March 31st, as she left the basketball courts and sports fields of CCBS for the Principal’s office in Colaiste Mhuire, Ballygar, Co. Galway. After seven years of dedication to all aspects of school life here, from her own PE classes to coaching teams, managing the musical, and including her tenure as Transition Year Coordinator, Miss O’Malley is returning to her old secondary school in Ballygar to take up the position of principal. She will be sorely missed by students and staff here at CCBS, but we wish her all the best in her new job.

Transition Year students are out and about in the community this week taking part in their second week of Work Experience.

TY students will travel to the Hawkswell Theatre in Sligo to see the Urusline College production of ‘Footloose’ on April 24th.