TY Delphi Trip
Day 1: TY students had an early start to make their way to Delphi on Monday morning, 29 April. Upon arrival, students were split into groups and started out their group activities beginning with team tasks which included building forts, archery, zip lining, and tire swinging. In the evening, students did some swimming, climbing and went on an evening stroll to take in the beautiful sights on a lovely evening.
Day 2: On Tuesday, the students had a full day of activities in their groups. Some students overcame their fear of heights and took part in abseiling, an aerial trek, orienteering, archery and team tasks which involved students working as a team and planning to complete the tasks. In the evening, students took part in a quiz.
Day 3: On Wednesday, students took part in kayaking, abseiling and completed an obstacle course in the bog and water! We had lovely weather for the day! In the evening, students had a sing song around a camp fire.
Day 4: Today, students took part in some orienteering, archery and canoeing and enjoyed lunch before heading home. It was a very enjoyable day all round!
The Delphi trip is a new addition to the TY Programme and has proven to be a positive addition to the calendar. Sincere appreciation to the TY coordinator and the teachers who accompanied the students who were, as always, a credit to the school.
'Wrapparound'
A number of our First and Second year students participated in the national 'Wrapparound' showcase creative writing event in Trinity College, Dublin, on Tuesday, 30 April. 'Wrapparound is an annual creative writing event where students from schools all over the country write their own poem or rap song and perform it on stage in front of a large audience.
Our students all acquitted themselves on stage at the event and performed their poems with great confidence.
Second Year Science Trip
On Thursday, 2 May, Second year students set off to Armagh Planetarium at the bright and early time of 07:30. On arrival at 10:30, students were divided into two groups and spent the next two hours rotating between Rocket Building, touring the planetarium and learning about the Big Bang and the night sky.
We then continued up the A1 to the W5 Science museum. Here students had free time to wander through the Science museum and to investigate the interactive displays. They also had allocated time on the Climbit Frame which proved to be a great hit.
Overall, this proved to be a highly enjoyable day and well done to the students for engaging so well in all the activities.
Student Poem of the week – Ethan Mullen, 1 Erne
Well done to Ethan on the selection of his poem about missing summer as Poem of the Week (illustrated by Merelyn Dube - 1 Slaney). To read this year’s full CCM Creativity Ebook click - https://read.bookcreator.com/.../6fZPUmILQJO1ucBqyK4H9w
East Leinster Track & Field 🏃
Well done to our dedicated athletics students who represented CCM in Day One of the East Leinster Track and Field Competition on Monday, 29 April. Their hard work and unwavering dedication paid off as they showcased exceptional performances, making us proud beyond measure.
Despite facing tough competition, our athletes displayed remarkable skill, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the event.
Well done to all athletes on their exceptional performances. In particular, congratulations to Daniel Mitchell who came 3rd 🥉 in the Intermediate Boys’ 3000m, the Junior Boys Relay team who placed 3rd 🥉in their heat, narrowly missing out on a spot in the final, Aoibhe Mitchell who came 6th in the Senior Girls’ 3000m and Shane Doyle who placed 6th in the Minor Boys’ 800m.
Stay tuned for more updates from Day Two of the East Leinsters! 🏃♂️🏅🏃♀️
Senior Boys’ All Ireland Schools Final
Well done to TY student, Toby Murphy, who played in Milltown Golf Club in the Senior Boys’ All Ireland Schools Final on Monday, 29 April. Competing against students from all over Ireland from TY to Sixth year, Toby performed very well on the day.
Junior Football Final
CCM 3-10 Coláiste Bhríde Carnew 3-14
CCM Junior Boys GAA team narrowly lost out in the Wicklow A championship county final in Aughrim County Grounds on Wednesday, 1st May. With both teams coming second in their respective groups and beating the opposing first places to reach the final, it was due to be a tight affair between the teams. Trailing 5 points to 2 with frees from Max Free halfway through the first half, a well-worked goal from the ever-impressive NJ Sinnott brought CCM level and back into the game after a slow start, and further points from Sean O'Brien, Rhys Behan and Max left the score tied at 1-5 to 8 points at half time.
Another slow start to the second half left CCM trailing by 7 points at one stage and it could have been more if it not for heroic goal stopping saves from wing back Sam Behan and goalkeeper John Lynch, giving CCM spirit to claw themselves back into the game. Points from Max, Jack Gill, Harry Butler and goals from Jack Healy and Cillian Czwalina brought CCM to within a goal of Carnew’s lead but an excellent last-ditch save from the Carnew goalkeeper stopping a definite Sean O'Brien equalising goal.
Alas it was not to be CCM's day. A great performance but a disappointing result for this impressive group of players who fought until the very end. They will have other days!
