CCA "Craobhacha" Programme
This year we have launched our "Craobhacha" programme. This programme involves a group of 4th, 5th and 6th year students who work to support younger students in their journey through school. The "Craobhacha" programme is aptly named and is reflective of the branches of support our students can offer each other in the areas of academic progress and personal development. Student leadership at its very best! Thanks for Ms. Ward for all her work on this invaluable programme and best of luck to our Craobhacha team in the months ahead.
Junior Boys Soccer
We recorded a great 6-1 win for our first u15s soccer match this week which was against CCM Wicklow. After a super first win in our cup game, we now go onto the next round to play either Templecarrig or Woodbrook. Goals from Mason Melia, Adam Walsh, Jake Robertson and Seán Lawless with 2 goals secured the win. Man of match goes to Adam Walsh for an outstanding performant but it could’ve gone to any one of the panel with great performances all over the park. Well done lads!
Senior Boys Soccer
The senior boys began their soccer season last Friday against Templecarrig in the cup. The game was very even from the start with lots of chances at either end. Templecarrig scored first but CCA quickly responded with a beautiful volley from Craig Davies from just outside the box. Templecarrig scored another 2 goals before half time to make the score 3-1.
CCA burst out of the blocks in the second half and were rewarded with a great team goal finished by Michael Gray. CCA continued to pile on the pressure and Michael Gray added another to tie it up at 3-3. The game became very open and either team could’ve gone onto win it. Unfortunately, Templecarrig scored the next goal to make it 4-3. As CCA pushed on to get an equaliser, gaps appeared at the back and Templecarrig sneaked in for another 2 goals. The game finished 6-3.
It was a good performance from CCA. Ryan Clark, Craig Davies, Shane Synnott and Michael Gray stood out in particular. The next game is away to Colaiste Cill Mhantain in a few weeks time.
Junior Boys Football
Our 2nd Year boys Gaelic football team had a great win over Gael Colaiste na Mara Arklow this week. The score line finished 3-11 to 4-4. Just like their last game against Blessington the team showed tremendous team spirit and effort and never stopped working hard for each other. They had a 7 point lead at half time but Arklow played some great football and had the game tied with only a few minutes to play. The team continued to play for each other and scored the final 4 points of the game to claim victory. Well done to all involved!
First Year Boys Football Blitz
The First Year Gaelic Footballers had their first outing of the year at a North Wicklow Schools blitz at Éire Óg, Greystones grounds on Wed. This was a very enjoyable day,especially as our two teams won all their matches in their respective groups. Thanks to the organisers of the event and to the two TY students, Daragh Wolohan and Aaron Smith, who helped out with the teams on the day. The future looks promising with the talent shown with this group. The squad on the day was, Jack Crimmins Smith, Alex Wolohan, Evan Rooney, Aaron Walsh, Tom Merriman, Joey Drumgoole, Zach Dunne, Rian Day, Lochlann Hughes, Jack Kenny, Aidan Heffernan, Oran Finnerty, Leighton Gahan, John Turley, Leo Kavanagh, Ciarán Mulvey.
ReelLife Science Competition
Congratulations to 5th Year students Alex and Érin for taking part in the Reel Life Science Competition. They had to create a video on an area of Science that interested them and received their Certificates of Participation.
Leinster Soccer
Congratulations to 2nd Year student Keelin Dodd who is one of the 17 players selected to represent Leinster at this years FAI schools Interpro tournament next week. Well done Keelin!
Science Week
This week in CCA we celebrated Science Week where we had lots of fun activities throughout the week and a fabulous display in the GP area. Every morning students had the opportunity during tutorial to take part in science quizzes where winners were chosen every day. There was a list shared of science related programmes that students could watch throughout the week to improve their science knowledge. Students were also invited to enter the ISTA photograph competition which is open to all secondary school students. The theme of the competition was "Energy in Today's World" and students were to take a photograph to represent their own interpretation of the theme. Students during science classes this week also got to participate in some chemistry experiments such as woosh bottles and methane bubble. TYs also watched a documentary on a life on our earth and discussed the future of the planet, climate change and how we can impact it. Well done to the Science Department for organising such a fun and informative week.
Students of the Month
Congratulations to all our students who received the Student of the Month Award for November. The Student of the Month Award is a special CCA initiative where we recognise the students who have put in a tremendous effort and have embodied the CCA spirit of educational excellence and mutual respect.
Blogger of the Month
Congratulations to the four Transition Year students who were awarded Blogger of the Month for November. Transition Year students are required to document their TY experience through writing weekly blogs each week. The top student from each class is rewarded at the end of the month. Well done all!
U16 Hurling
Our U16 Hurling team had their first outing of the year on Thursday against Avondale CC in Kilcoole. The team consisted of students from 1st to 4th year. The match ended in a win on a scoreline of 5-6 to 4-7. The standout performances were Sean Byrne and Finian Hughes. Well done to all involved for a great win. the next match is next week against CCM.
Intermediate County Final
Congratulations to our CCA representatives John Paul Nolan, Matt Nolan, Ciarán Murphy and Mr. Kenny on a fantastic achievement at the weekend when they were part of the An Tochar Intermediate team to beat Hollywood in the Intermediate County Final. John Paul was also awarded Man of the Match. Well done lads!
Ladies Junior B County Final
Congratulations to Shauna Healy, Mia Power, Nina Wolohan, Alison O'Toole, Caoimhe Fagan, Ella McCauley, Rachel Leacy, Karla Walsh, Ami-Louise Price, Aisling Doyle and Eva Doyle who recently were part of the An Tochar Ladies Junior B team who beat Barndarrig in the county final. There were also a number of past students playing on the team. Well done to all!
Teaching and Learning Club
On Wednesday we had our next installment of our unique Teaching & Learning Club where teachers learn from teachers in order to share best practice in the classroom. This week's installment focused on correcting and how to make it more efficient. Thanks to Ms. Nolan who focused the session on how to correct online on class notebook. She also went through her method of correcting which focuses on colour coding in order to make corrections stand out to students.
Photograph
"Craobhacha" Programme - 4th, 5th and 6th year students who are involved in the CCA "Craobhacha" programme, supported by Ms. Ward.
U15 Soccer - CCA's U15 soccer team who recorded their first win of the season over CCM Wicklow.
Junior Boys Football - CCA's Junior Boys Football team who beat Gael Colaiste na Mara on a scoreline of 3-11 to 4-4.
ReelLife Science Competition - Alex and Erin, 5th Year Students in CCA who recently took part in the ReelLife Science Competition.
1st Year Student of the Month - 1st Year Students in CCA who received the Student of the Month Award for November.
2nd Year Student of the Month - 2nd Year Students in CCA who received the Student of the Month Award for November.
3rd Year Student of the Month - 3rd Year Students in CCA who received the Student of the Month Award for November.
4th Year Student of the Month - 4th Year Students in CCA who received the Student of the Month Award for November.
5th Year Student of the Month - 5th Year Students in CCA who received the Student of the Month Award for November.
6th Year Student of the Month - 6th Year Students in CCA who received the Student of the Month Award for November.
TY Bloggers of the Month - 4th Year Students in CCA who received the Best Blogger Award for November.