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Fáilte cuig Meánscoil na Toirbhirte, Loch Buí, Cill Chainnigh. Transition year students are working hard to keep this website up to date.
February 19, 2012
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Congatulations to the Senior Camogie Team who had a win over the Ulster champions in the All Ireland quarter final last week-end. They will meet St. Brigids,Loughrea, in the semi-final.(Report).
February 13, 2012
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The mock exams have begun and will continue until Friday Feb. 10th. As a result lunch times will change for the week - Lunch will be from 12.25 to 1.30pm.
February 10, 2012
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On Monday Jan 23rd our Cadette A and Cadette B volleyball teams both qualified for the All Ireland quarter finals.
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On Tuesday Jan 24th, 8 Spikeball teams travelled to Carlow for the next round of this year's Spikeball competition. At the end of the day 2 first year teams and 1 second year team qualified for this year's Regional Finals.
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Congratulations to Denise Somers who won the recent Art Competition organised by the Kilkenny Advertiser. Denise was presented with her award by the Mayor on Wednesday Jan. 25th in the Mayor's office.
January 30, 2012
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The junior camogie team were held to a draw by Loreto in the Leinster Final on Sat 23rd.. Loreto scored a goal in injury time.
In the replay on Sat 27th Loreto won by one point.
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Our Cadette B Volleyball team have been doing well recently with victories over Mountrath, Carlow and Tramore.
January 24, 2012
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The Junior camogie team will play Loreto, Kilkenny, in the Leinster Final on Sat. 21st Jan. at 1pm in Clara.
There was no joy for the Senior team in last Saturdays final as Loreto proved too strong on the day. The Seniors will now play Maghera, Co. Derry in the All Ireland quarter final on Sat. Feb. 4th. -
2nd years on tour in Barcelona. (more photos)
January 20, 2012
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Congratulations to senior 1 student Elaine McGeary who has been selected as a member of the Irish Junior Volleyball team who will compete in the European Small Nations Tournament in the Faroe Islands during the month of January.
January 18, 2012
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All-Ireland winners: After their great win in the Leinster A area finals recently the camogie 7-a-side team competed in the All Ireland finals on Saturday Oct 8th. and after playing teams from Connaught, Ulster and Munster came away as winners. In the final they beat St. Flannans of Ennis. Well done to all. (Report)
- Leinster final
- All Ireland final
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The Second Year Parent/Teacher meeting is on Tues. Jan 17th - 4.30 to 6.45 pm
January 17, 2011
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The Senior and Junior camogie teams have reached this years Leinster Finals. They will play Loreto, Kilkenny in both finals. The Senior game is due to be played on Saturday, 14th Jan. at 2pm in Clara, with the Junior game down for Sat. 21st Jan.
December 22, 2011
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The choir will be carol singing in Market Cross on Friday afternoon, Dec. 16th, and on Wednesday 21st from 11 am to 1.00 pm. The CD will be on sale.
December 9, 2011
- There will be parent teacher meetings on Thursday 8th Dec. for Senior 1 students from 9.45 am - 12.15 pm and for Transition year students from 1.45 to 4.00 pm
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Congratulations to our Senior Science quiz team who had a great win in the Regional Inter Schools quiz in Carlow and represented the region in the National finals in Dublin where they gave a good account of themselves but finished out of the prizes.
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The AGM of the Parents Council will take place on Monday 14th at 7.30 pm. Gennieve Crosby, chief Physiologist with the Health Board will speak on the night.
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Our Senior camogie team have had victories over Callan and Thomastown in their opening games of this years competition.
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The Junior camogie team had a win over Birr on Tues 13th and the Senior team also won their 1st round match against Mercy, Callan.
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Well done to our Senior A Volleyball team who had excellent wins over both St. Leo's of Carlow and Mercy Callan in the 1st rounds of this years' competition on Tuesday 4th Oct.
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Students who gained an 'A' grade in their Business Studies in the Junior Certificate, will attend a ceremony in W.I.T. on Wednesday Oct. 12th.
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The Transition years had a great time in Delphi and arrived back safe and well. (Report)
November 28, 2011
October 26, 2011
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Energise week: Mon Sept 26th to Fri Sept 30th. Energise was launched on Monday evening with special guest Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh. Programme for the week
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1st year 3 -
1st year 4
October 5, 2011
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The new canteen is finished and is open.
The site
April
May
Nearly finished - August
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Congratulations to Caoimhe Kenny who represented Ireland in the "Young Horse Breeders" World Championships in Lyon during the summer, where she came in second place.
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Sports Stars 2010/2011
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Our open night is October 4th at 6pm. The night will begin with an address from the principal Mr Hallahan. The choir will then sing. Then the students will be taken on a tour of the school.
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Congratulations to all the Junior Cert students on the excellent results.
September 25, 2011
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Transition Year student Sarah Moloney was chosen as one of eight finalists in the All Ireland Age Action “Big Bake Off” competition. To win her place in the final Sarah had to bake her favourite recipe and describe in fifty words why it was her favourite.
This was a tremendous achievement for Sarah as there was no age limit for the competition and many experienced bakers took part. Sarah was the youngest individual finalist.
Cooks Academy Dublin was the venue for the final on September 9th. Sarah cooked her award winning brownies and was presented with a piece of Dublin Crystal and a certificate to mark her achievement. The musical has been put back to February. T -
he singing auditions have already taken place and the spoken auditions began yesterday (15th)
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The Transition years are off to Delphi this week from Tuesday to Friday. We hope thay have an enjoyable time.
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Congratulations and well done to all the Leaving Cert students who received their results on Wednesday.
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School reopens for 1st years on Friday 26th, for 2nd yr. and Senior 1 on Monday, 29th and for all on Tuesday 30th.
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Sports stars 2010/2011
September 13, 2011
June 25, 2011
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Best of luck to all our athletes running in the All-Ireland finals in Tullamore next weekend.
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Summer exams for all 1st year, 2nd year and Senior 1 students begin on Monday, 30th
May 24, 2011
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On Thursday, May 5th, our Junior B volleyball team secured a place in this years All-Ireland final when they beat Stella Maris of Tramore by 2 sets to 0.
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The Junior B volleyball team lost out in the All Ireland Final.
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On Tuesday, May 3rd, the Junior A volleyball team beat Swinford to reach the All Ireland semi-final but then lost narrowly to St Raphaels school, Loughrea.
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The 1st year basketball team had a great win in the South-East Final with a win over Ursulaine School, Waterford on Tuesday 29th March - score of 34 - 16. It's now on to the All-Ireland series, which will be played in Cork on Saturday, May 7th. They had a great performance in Cork but lost by a narrow margin.
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The minor camogie team began their campaign with a good win over Borris and followed up with a win over Enniscorthy. This qualifies them for the Leinster A Final. They were beaten by Loreto in the final.
May 5, 2011
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Hard luck to the Cadette B volleyball team who lost narrowly in the All-Ireland Final after a very exciting game on Wednesday 30th.
April 8, 2011
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The team involved in the F1 in scools competition have progressed to the National Finals which will be held in Griffith College, Dublin, on 7th April.
April 7, 2011
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Congratulations to all our choirs on their achievements in the Kilkenny Music Festival on Wednesday 7th. The school won three of the competitions including the Senior Cup, which was the biggest competition of the night, and received a standing ovation.
- Further success for the choir was achieved at Kilkenny Music Festival when they won the Millenium Cup for the most entertaining performance and the Fr. Sheerin Trophy for the most outsdanding choir of the festival..
March 29, 2011
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On Monday March 28th, there will be a meeting for the parents/guardians of 3rd year and T.Y. to discuss their options for fourth and fifth year. This meeting will begin at 7.00pm in the Amharclann.
- The 1st year basketball team has qualified for the South East final with a win over Cashel Community School on Monday 7th March - score of 28 - 19. The final is next Tuesday, March 29th, against Ursulaine, Waterford.
March 21, 2011
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The cadette volleyball team beat Mountrath in the all-Ireland quarter final.
March 20, 2011
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There will be an information evening for parents and guardians of incoming 1st years on Tuesday 15th March at 7.30 .
March 14, 2011
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The 1st year entrance (aptitude) tests will be held on Saturday, 12th March. The following Tuesday at 7.30 there will be an information evening for parents and guardians.
March 11, 2011
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On Wednesday, March 9th, the school will host the choir competitions for the Kilkenny Music Festival. The competition will begin at 4.45pm.
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National Spikeball Finals UCD: Our first and second year spikeball team lost out at the quarter final stages at the national finals.
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Up coming Volleyball dates
Thurs March 10th: Cadette B All-Ireland quarter final
Fri March 11th: Cadette A All-Ireland quarter and semi-finals.
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Leinster Cross Country C'ships - Santry, Feb 16th.
Junior Girls - Rebecca Kennedy, 4th. Qualified for All-Ireland
Intermediate Girls - Megan Morrissey, 7th. Team Bronze and qualified for All-Ireland
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We had 2 Spikeball teams involved in the Southern Regional Finals in Kilkenny on Feb 11th - one from 1st year and one from 2nd year. Both teams were successful and will now play in the National Finals on 1st March.
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Two basketball teams were in action against Ursuline, Waterford on Monday 14th Feb. The first year team had a good victory while the second years lost out.
March 4, 2011
February 18, 2011
On Wednesday, Feb. 9th our Cadette A volleyball team travelled to Newbridge and secured victories over Newbridge and Elphin. The team now qualifies for an all-Ireland quarter final against St. Leo's of Carlow. Our Cadette B team also have a quarter final coming up against Mountrath
February 17, 2011
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There was no joy for the Senior and Junior camogie teams as they lost out in the Leinster finals last Saturday and Tuesday respectively.
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On Thursday, Feb 2nd, a large number of girls participated in the Leinster semi-finals of Cross country Athletics. There was great success in a number of categories.
In the Minor Girls Aoife Farrell finished 10th and has qualified for the Leinster finals. Rebecca Kennedy finished 1st in the Junior Girls and led her team to 3rd place overall and a place in the Leinsters. The Intermediate team got 1st place in the team event after great runs by Megan Morrissey (1st), Maeve O'Connor (5th), Rose Kennedy (6th), and Jessica Ivory (13th). Finally, the Senior Girls team also finished 1st after being led home by Aoife O'Connor in 4th place.
February 13, 2011
- On Tuesday, Feb 1st. our 1st and 2nd year soccer team beat Coláiste Mhuire on a score of 5 - 1.
- The First Year basketball team had a great win over Stella Maris, of Tramore, on Friday, Jan 28th. They were narrowly beaten by Loreto on Feb. 9th. They can still qualify for the next stages if they beat Ursuline of Thurles.
- On Tuesday, Jan 18th, our Cadette A and Cadette B volleyball teams were in action in Tipperary town against Lisdoonvarna. Both teams have now qualified for the knockout stages of this years competition.
- On Wednesday, Jan 19th, our Spike ball teams travelled to New Ross to take part in the Mini-Regionals. Two teams - one 1st year team and one 2nd year team have now qualified for the regional finals of this years competitions. This takes place on Feb 11th.
- On Thursday, Jan 20th, first year 1 climbed Slievenamon as part of the hill walking programme.
- The fund
raising continues for the canteen. Over the next few months
we will see a concert by the choir, a golf classic and a sponsored
walk.
Images showing where the new canteen is to be built and what it will look like.
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The Cooperation North Choir sang in Farmleigh House on Sunday December 13th. This will be broadcast on Tuesday 22nd December, during a live programme featuring Richard Corrigan. They have also been asked to sing on the Ryan Tubridy radio show, live from Kilkenny Castle an Wednesday December 23rd.
- Congratulations to Laura Langton who came hone with a silver medal from the International athletics in Glascow last weekend.
- Well done to the Cadet Basketball players that beat Loreto recently.
- The first group of Log On Learn students were presented with their certificates last Wednesday. The programme was a great success and will be run again in the new year.
The Cadette C and Cadette B volleyball teams both progressed to the next rounds of their respective competitions during the past week.
- The choir will be carol singing in Market Cross on Friday 18th from 2 to 4 pm and also on Tuesday 22th from 11.30am to 1.30pm.
- The LCA had an Art Exhibition on 16th December in the Hall from 1.30pm to 4.00pm. (Picture)
- Well done to 2nd year 1 who raised a total of €177.70 with their cake sale. They have purchased a goat for a Trócaire family and the balance of over €130 will go to Kilimanjaro Direct.
- The Transition Years raised over €500 in a recent video/pyjama day in the Halla Leachta.