The 5th Year LCVP students were recently the lucky winners of a wonderful prize. They got the opportunity to visit the RDS – the home of Leinster Rugby. The opportunity arose following a donation to assist the work of Barretstown. It was an exciting trip for the students of CPC who went along. Local fundraising [...]
Continue Reading →The Transition Year class 4C recently visited Gilltown Stud as part of their Equine Studies module. It was, as always, a pleasure to walk around the scenic grounds of this world-famous stud farm and learn about it. Gilltown is one of the Aga Khan’s studs and HRH The Queen paid a visit on her recent [...]
Continue Reading →The TY class 4D went on a trip to Dublin as part of their Economics module. It was a wonderful opportunity to get a guided tour of the Houses of the Oireachtas - to see Dail Eireann and Seanad Eireann. Indeed it was a privilege to be in our national parliament and sample the unique atmosphere of Leinster House. Our guide, Chris, was [...]
Continue Reading →The 5th Year LCVP class recently went on a trip to Newbridge Silverware. The students had the opportunity to get behind the scenes and witness the workings of this hugely successful business. The staff were really helpful in explaining the work that goes on – making a range of high quality cutlery and jewellery. The students [...]
Continue Reading →The 5th year LCVP students recently visited the premises of Nolan’s Butchers. It was a really worthwhile learning opportunity for the class. They got to meet and chat with James Nolan and Dermot Mitchell as they were given a tour of the business premises. It is amazing to witness all that goes on behind the scenes in such a [...]
Continue Reading →4D recently visited the Currabeg stables of John Oxx as part of their Equine Studies. A master of his profession, John has enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a racehorse trainer. He has won many top races and trained equine superstars such as Sea the Stars, Sinndar, Alamshar, Azamour and Ridgewood Pearl.
John is recognised [...]
Continue Reading →On Thursday the 17th of November, about 50 sixth years left the school for their annual overnight retreat to Emmaus Retreat Centre in Swords with Ms O’Sullivan, Ms Finn and Mr Dowd . On arrival we were greeted by Gearoid, Rose and Anne, our retreat co-ordinators. We had a meeting where Anne went through what we [...]
Continue Reading →4C recently visited RACE (Racing Academy and Centre of Education) in Kildare town as part of their Equine Studies module. The students were shown around the facilities and given an interesting talk by Tony Denvir (the General Manager). It was a very worthwhile visit and a great learning opportunity for the class. [...]
Continue Reading →4B recently enjoyed a tour of the racing stables of Dermot Weld on the Curragh. It was a great insight for the students to visit such a successful training establishment.
Mr Weld has had worldwide success as a leading trainer of thoroughbreds. He has been at the top of his profession for a long time and his record speaks [...]
Continue Reading →4C will be going to Dunmurry Springs for their introduction to golf day course on Friday next 23rd September. Students are to wear full uniform and girls without school trousers are to wear tailored trousers. All students are advised to bring full rain gear and waterproof shoes (golf if possible).
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