Chemistry Workshop
Last week Ms. Wright organised a Chemistry Workshop for the senior cycle chemistry students, delivered by PHD students from Trinity College in conjunction with science foundation Ireland. Students utilised real life techniques of chemistry in the analysis of water samples using various analytical methods. This directly links in to the environmental chemistry module in their course.
Leaving Cert PE
6th Year Leaving Cert students travelled to Ballinakill gym on Wednesday 22nd to complete their performance assessment in circuit and interval training. This is worth 30% of their final Leaving Cert grade. Students were well prepared and showed a super attitude and excellent work ethic by completing the assessment.
World Down Syndrome Day
On Tuesday, we celebrated World Down Syndrome Day. There was a wonderful display in the GP area created by the 2nd Year students. Students were encouraged to wear colourful socks and embrace difference within our school community throughout the day. Well done to all students who got involved.
Junior Girls Football
Commiserations to the junior girls football team who lost the A Shield final on Tuesday in a fierce battle against Dominican college Wicklow. The game was a thriller from start to finish with stand out performances all over the pitch but a particular mention goes to Keelin Dodd who scored an impressive 5-2 as well as Sarah Heatley who was steadfast in defence. The game went to extra time where Dominican eventually won by a goal.
Each player put in a tireless performance which they can be incredibly proud of. The future of girls football in CCA continues to be bright with these girls. Well done to all involved.
Senior Boys Football
Well done to our Senior Footballers on their win over Pres Bray last Thursday. Needing to win by 3 points to qualify out of their group, they won by 4 on a scoreline of 5-07 to 3-09. Best on the day were Eanna Nolan who scored an impressive 3-03 and Ryan Curran who had an excellent game at full back. We now face Colaiste Bhride, Carnew in the County Semi Final.
CCA Showstoppers
Last Wednesday evening Coláiste Chraobh Abhann hosted our third annual talent show, Showstoppers. This event continues go down in school history as one of the most exceptional and joyous occasions for CCA. Words cannot describe the pride we felt as our whole school community came together on the school premises to celebrate the unique talents and gifts of our wonderful young people. Students, staff, parents, past pupils, and members of the wider school community were overwhelmed by the sheer brilliance of our student performances. From soloists to group dances, from pianists to comedy fun acts, the entertainment was second to none. Our guest judges were confronted with the unenviable task of selecting a winner. Congratulations to Riain Shannon who won the CCA Showstoppers award on the night and to the Backstreet Babes who won the audience vote. Thank you to everyone who came along, to our sponsors who supported the event and thank you to our wonderful Showstoppers team who made this event possible. Excellence, mutual respect and an extraordinary sense of school community made this a night to remember!
Photographs
Junior Girls Football - CCA Junior Girls Football Team who narrowly lost out in the A Shield Final to Dominican College.
Senior Boys Football - CCA Senior Boys Football Team who recently defeated Pres Bray and have now advanced to the County Semi Final.
Showstoppers - CCA student Riain Shannon with judge Ben Condren after winning the CCA Showstoppers Talent Show.
Showstoppers 2 - CCA Students Aisling Kearns, Sara Cullen, Ella Mackey, Ciara Short, Naoise Cluskey and Kaci Turner who won the audience vote for their "Backstreet Babes" act during the CCA Showstoppers Talent Show.
Showstoppers 3 - CCA student Charli Carson performing during the CCA Showstoppers Talent Show.
Showstoppers 4 - CCA student Matthew Cullen performing during the CCA Showstoppers Talent Show.
Showstoppers 5 - CCA teacher Mr. Burke performing during the CCA Showstoppers Talent Show.
Showstoppers 6 - CCA teachers Mr. Kenny, Ms. Miley, Ms. Wright and Mr. Martin performing during the CCA Showstoppers Talent Show.
Showstoppers 7 - CCA student Acceline Beeings performing during the CCA Showstoppers Talent Show.
Showstoppers 8 - CCA student Riain performing during the CCA Showstoppers Talent Show.
Chemistry - CCA 5th Year students Nathan Keane and Cora Mae Cannon during their Chemistry Workshop.