Cross & Passion College

Awards Day 2012

S.Dowling — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:54:30 +0000

It was Awards Day in CPC today and congratulations to all those who received awards in recognition of their efforts and achievements during this school year.

Thanks to the TY students who assisted with the photography … Sian Fox, Rosemary Llanes, Christina Norton (throughout the day) and Joe Carey & Abdel Babiker (in the afternoon).

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South Leinster Athletics

J.Harkin — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:19:58 +0000

Congratulations to all the students from Cross and Passion College who participated in the South Leinster Athletics in Kilkenny over the last few weeks. Students who participated on day 1 were Laura Quigley, Callum McGrath, Cliodhna O’ Connor, Tara Breen, Ruth Murphy, Kate Quigley and Cathal Mahon. Students who participated on day 2 were Tony [...]

LC Business

S.Dowling — Fri, 04 May 2012 08:36:50 +0000

Martin Heydon TD recently visited CPC to meet some of our students. A past pupil of CPC, Martin completed his Leaving Certificate in our school in 1997. He spoke to the LC students about his work as a national politician. Martin is a member of the Fine Gael – the main government party – and he was [...]

TY Economics

S.Dowling — Fri, 04 May 2012 08:31:05 +0000

Martin Heydon TD recently visited CPC to meet some of the TY students. A past pupil of CPC, Martin completed his Leaving Certificate in our school in 1997. He spoke to the 4C students about his work as a national politician. Martin is a member of the Fine Gael - the main government party – and he [...]

CPC students receive GAA presentation

S.Dowling — Fri, 04 May 2012 07:29:25 +0000

Congratulations to Kelvin McNally & Adam Phelan, 6th Year, who were presented with their Leinster VEC GAA medals on Wednesday evening in St. Farnan’s, Prosperous. Kildare captain Johnny Doyle presented the lads with their medals and commended them on their success as they reached the All-Ireland final in the competition. Unfortunately, they were beaten [...]

TY Economics

S.Dowling — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:30:33 +0000

Martin Miley is a local County Councillor and he recently visited CPC to meet the TY class 4C. Martin has been a county councillor for the last eight years. He discussed the role of a local politician and gave the students a real insight into the work of a public representative. Martin is a member of the [...]

5th Year LCVP – Leinster Rugby / Barretstown school’s competition winners

S.Dowling — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:32:44 +0000

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 [...]

TY Equine Studies

S.Dowling — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:48:38 +0000

4A recently welcomed Michael O’Donoghue to CPC as part of their Equine Studies module. Michael works as a racing official and he spoke to the students about his work. Michael is an employee of the Irish Turf Club and the students got to learn about it’s functions. Michael described his role as “refereeing the [...]

TY Equine Studies

S.Dowling — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:48:12 +0000

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 [...]

5th Year LCVP – KWWSPCA

S.Dowling — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:46:48 +0000

A group of 5th Year LCVP students recently presented a cheque to the KWWSPCA (Kildare & West Wicklow Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). The money was raised as part of Enterprise week when the students organised an enterprise activity. They chose this charity as one of the group had previously participated [...]