Cross & Passion College

5th Year LCVP – Pancake Party in aid of The National Children’s Hospital, Tallaght

S.Dowling — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:52:05 +0000

Some students from the 5th Year LCVP class held a Pancake Party on Tuesday 21st February in the school in an effort to raise funds for The National Children’s Hospital, Tallaght. It took a lot of effort to organise this event. The sudents were guided by their Year Head and Home Economics teacher Ms.McDonnell in preparing [...]

5th Year LCVP – Enterprise Activity

S.Dowling — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:20:14 +0000

A group of 5th year LCVP students completed a fine piece of gardening / landscaping in the school over the mid-term break. As an enterprise activity, they undertook to tidy up a part of the school grounds that had become overgrown. They showed great enthusiasm and worked very hard in completing this job. In so doing, they helped to [...]

TY Economics – Ivan Keatley Visit (Member of Kildare County Council)

S.Dowling — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:30:53 +0000

Ivan Keatley recently visited CPC as part of their Economics module. Ivan has been a member of Kildare County Council since 2011. He took over the seat vacated by Martin Heydon when he became a TD in last year’s General Election. Ivan represents the Fine Gael party on Kildare County Council (along with 8 other FG County Councillors) and enjoys [...]

5th Year LCVP – Nolan’s Butchers Visit

S.Dowling — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:17:52 +0000

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 [...]

Congratulations to Boys Senior Soccer Team – Midlands Champions!

J.Harkin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:43:29 +0000

The Boys Senior Soccer team had a well-deserved win today in the final of the Midlands League against CBS Naas. Both teams played an exciting brand of football and it was CPC Kilcullen who broke the deadlock when Stephen Lawless curled an exquisite chip past the Naas keeper. CBS piled on the pressure then but [...]

Boys U-17 Soccer Team reach Midlands Final

J.Harkin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:29:19 +0000

The Boys U-17 soccer team performed heroics today to see off a strong Piper’s Hill team in the semi-final of the Midlands League. A fantastic team performance was capped off with a well-taken goal by Mark Slevin following a great pass by Jason Kelly. Everyone battled for each [...]

TY Equine Studies – John Oxx Stable Tour

S.Dowling — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:16:03 +0000

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 [...]

TY Economics – Sean O’ Fearghail TD visit

S.Dowling — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:17:08 +0000

4B recently welcomed Sean O’ Fearghail to CPC as part of their Economics module. Sean is TD for Kildare South and was first elected to the Dail in 2002, having become a Senator in 2000. He was a member of Kildare County Council from 1985 to 2003.

As FF Chief Whip and Spokesman for Foreign Affairs, Sean [...]

All Ireland Cup Basketball Champions

S.Dowling — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:50:21 +0000

Congratulations to the u-16 girls who won the All Ireland Cup title at the National Basketball Arena, Tallaght on Friday. This is a fantastic victory for the girls and their coach, Mr Wheeler. It is a wonderful achievement and marks a great day for our school. A big well done to all concerned . The school is very [...]

5th Year LCVP – Charlie Talbot visit

S.Dowling — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:21:16 +0000

5A recently welcomed Charlie Talbot to CPC as part of LCVP. Charlie lives in Kilcullen and has involved himself in community activities such as the work of St Vincent de Paul. He has also engaged in coaching chess to young children in the local community as part of community games.

The students had the opportunity to listen [...]