1st December 2006
JUNIOR GIRLS GAELIC FOOTBALL
The Junior Girls Gaelic football team played Baltinglass in the Wicklow B Semi-Final on Thursday November 22. The final score was Baltinglass 6 – 6 : Kilcoole 6 – 3. The girls played a great match, they played against the wind in the first half and fell behind by 12 points early on. However, a brilliant comeback after half-time resulted in Colaiste Chraobh Abhann reducing the deficit to just 3 points. Unfortunately time was against the girls, who were well on top approaching the final whistle but unfortunately could not find that equalising score. The game was played in atrocious conditions, described by the girls themselves as being a mud-bath. This did not deter them however as each of them gave their best effort. Best on the day for C.C.A. were Jessica Morrissey, Emma Peppard, Niamh Donnelly, Kim Elliott and Player of the Match Amy Elliott who scored an amazing 5 goals and 2 points, all from play! Well done girls and better luck next year!
FIRST YEAR GAELIC FOOTBALL
After a recent narrow defeat by St. Kevin’s of Dunlavin, our first year gaelic boys picked themselves up to comprehensively beat St. Killian’s of Bray by 6-14 to 0-0. Man of the match Gary Elliott was instrumental in the win with honourable mentions going to Kevin Carthy, Matthew Mannix and Sean Heffernan. We now play Colaiste Bride Carnew in the “B” Semi-Final. Best wishes go to Karl Carthy and Daniel Kavanaghon a speedy recovery with their recent injuries.
BASKETBALL
Our U19 Girls Basketball team met St. David’s of Greystones on Wednesday November 22. The girls played well but lost 22-26 in a very close game. The team was: Una Britton, Laura Greene, Jessica Golden, Leigh O Neill, Elizabeth Daly, Lynne Keenan, Lisa Coffey, Rosie Murray, Niamh Donnelly and Ciara Corcoran.
PRIVATE MEMBERS DRAW
The 3rd and 4th draws in our Parents’ Association Private Members Draw have taken place. The prize winners on Friday 24th were 1st prize – Tom Fortune; 2nd prize – Mr & Mrs Burgess and 3rd prize – Breffne Earley. The prize winners on Monday 27th were 1st prize – Caroline McMillen; 2nd prize – Berni Verbruggen and 3rd prize – Moira Hackett. There are 6 more draws with the 10th draw offering a first prize of €1,000. Tickets may still be bought from the school at €20 each.
TALENT SHOW
Preparations are well underway for our annual talent show which takes place on Friday December 1st. The judges were busy with auditions during the week and are currently putting all the acts together to ensure what will be an enjoyable and entertaining afternoon for all involved.
PRIMARY SCHOOL TRANSFER PROGRAMME
Thursday morning last, November 23, saw the arrival of sixth class pupils from 4 of our feeder primary schools. They spent the morning sampling some of the subjects that the school has on offer. They visited the Home Economics room, where they had the opportunity to make fruit smoothies. They also visited the Woodwork room and the PE hall, where they experienced some of the sports available in the school. The pupils called to our Multimedia Language Laboratory, and were treated to an entertainment session, where some of our own students put their talents into action, amongst which were a First Year rock band and a quartet of Irish dancers.
ITALY TRIP
Plans are well afoot for our Second Year School Trip to Italy next Easter. The itinerary sets out an exciting four days for our students, when they will visit Lake Garda, Verona and Venice, also taking in a day of fun at Gardaland. Students are reminded that the final payment is due before the Christmas holidays.
OPEN NIGHT
Open Night will take place at Coláiste Chraobh Abhann on Wednesday December 6th from 6.30pm to 9.00pm. Sample the unique atmosphere and learning environment that has been created in the school. View the excellent facilities and enjoy the range of activities and displays in each subject area. Visit the Exhibition of Transition Mini-Enterprises and sample the wide range of products. Enjoy a medley of music, dance and drama staged throughout the evening by students of Coláiste Chraobh Abhann.