CBS Primary Mitchelstown Website
Sponsored Walk Tuesday May 24th
CBS Primary Parents Council are planning a Sponsored Walk.
Please come along and support us!
Funds raised will go towards the purchase of much needed Chromebooks for our boys.
Everybody will gather for a warm-up with Mr O'Regan at the school at 7pm and the route will turn left outside the gates onto Brigown Rd, left along Mulberry, left onto Clonmel Rd, left at Kings Square onto Georges St, left down Church St and back to CBS Primary via Brigown Rd.
See the Route Map below.
We ask that the boys are accompanied by an adult on the night. We will have stewards stationed at each junction and crossing along the route. Local Gardaí will be also be assisting us for the duration.
Our hardworking Parents Council hope, weather permitting, to provide socially distanced outdoor refreshments on your arrival back at the school.
Please do support us and we would really love to see you all as this is our first opportunity in so long to meet as a School Community.
Our Parents Council have a prize of a €25 Smyths Voucher for the boy with the most sponsorship in every class.
There will also be a prize of a State-of-the-Art Cycling Helmet and a €50 Smyths Voucher for the overall best seller.
See you all on Tuesday and thank you for your continued support!
MEMORIES TO LAST A LIFETIME!
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Saturday is a day we’ll remember forever as over 40 boys travelled to Croke Park to support and cheer on the mighty Ballygiblin hurlers.
With excitement and anticipation building we left Mitchelstown Leisure Centre early in the morning “CBS Boys on Tour to Croke Park”! We got a mighty send off from our parents as we gave a rendition of “We are going to Croke Park.” We were all decked out in Red & White and with our flags & banners we were ready for Croke Park. Read more here............ |
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CBS Primary Supporting the Ballygiblin Hurlers
Go Bally!!!!!!
Ballygiblin - Munster Champions visit CBS Primary
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Ballygiblin Hurlers - AIB Munster Club JHC Champions paid another visit from CBS Primary this morning.
Having called to us on their North Cork and County victories we were delighted to have Munster Champions grace our school grounds.
Having called to us on their North Cork and County victories we were delighted to have Munster Champions grace our school grounds.
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It's beginning to look at bit like Christmas in the CBS.
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Left; Mr. O'Connell was not very happy with the mess the Elves made in his office.
Right; Our Thankful Turkey Art Competition winners. Thank's Ms. O'Regan for organising this Wellbeing initiative.
Right; Our Thankful Turkey Art Competition winners. Thank's Ms. O'Regan for organising this Wellbeing initiative.
CBS Boys get to meet Santa!
Winners of our Handwriting Competition
Well done to all our boys who were chosen as "most improved" in their handwriting.
After the many School Closures were experienced our teachers noticed that a lot of boys needed help with their Handwriting.
We felt this Competition would be a way of encouraging the boys to put their very best efforts into their Handwriting.
Well done to all who competed and congratulations to our winners.
After the many School Closures were experienced our teachers noticed that a lot of boys needed help with their Handwriting.
We felt this Competition would be a way of encouraging the boys to put their very best efforts into their Handwriting.
Well done to all who competed and congratulations to our winners.
On your Bike- Cycle training for all!
CYCLE RIGHT is the National Standard for Cycle Training and provides practical cycle safety and skills training to promote competent and confident cyclists.
Pictured are Principals Mr. O'Connell and Mr. McCarthy attending the Launch of the Cycle Right initiative for CBS Primary and Bunscoil. Scroll through the pictures to spot Mr Coffey and Mr O'Regan striking a pose on their bikes.
Pictured are Principals Mr. O'Connell and Mr. McCarthy attending the Launch of the Cycle Right initiative for CBS Primary and Bunscoil. Scroll through the pictures to spot Mr Coffey and Mr O'Regan striking a pose on their bikes.
County Champions Visit CBS Primary
Hurling County Champions Ballygiblin visited the CBS Primary fresh from their victory in Pairc Ui Rinn.
Donal O'Regan introduced the team representatives Barry Coffey, Michael Walsh, Brian O'Gorman, Sean O'Sullivan, and Christopher Noonan each of whom was a past pupil of the CBS Primary. Diarmuid Lynch and Club Treasurer Brian Molan were also in attendance.
Team Captain Fionn Herlihy shared some words of inspiration to all the aspiring young hurlers and also gave them Homework off for the night!
Ballygiblin Chairperson Liam Doherty praised the team's work ethic and encouraged all the boys to follow their example.
On behalf of all the boys in CBS primary we are so grateful to the team for taking time out to visit us. They are truly an inspiration to us all in these hard times. We wish them the very best in the Munster semi-final.
Best of Luck also to the Mitchelstown Footballers in their upcoming County Intermediate semi-final.
Photo Captions -
Liam Doherty and Fionn Herlihy address the pupils of CBS Primary.
Karen Griffin with her brother and Team Member Barry Coffey
Elaine O'Gorman with her brother and Team Member Brian O'Gorman and nephew Rory.
Online Bingo continues this Friday Night 19th November 8pm
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Bingo Books €7 This enables you to take part in 6 games Each game awards €20 for a single line €20 for double line €100 for full house €650 Snowball Bonus in the last game (in 46 calls or less) €50 is added each week if the Snowball Bonus is not won That's 18 cash prizes each night with over €1,300 to be won - all for €7 ! Deadline for purchasing books each week is 11 a.m. Friday morning. |
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CBS Parents Council To Relaunch Online Bingo on Friday November 12th
Due to the unprecedented success of our Online Bingo earlier this year our newly elected Parent Council have decided to run another session beginning on Friday 12th November at 8pm.
The format will be the same with Bingo Books available to purchase online or at any of the following outlets;
Roches Spar, The Favourite, Kitchen Garden Greengrocers or Conroy's Service Station. Books will also be available at CBS Primary.
We would again like to thank the above for supporting us.
The links for the Zoom Bingo and Online purchases will be here on our School Website at cbspmitchelstown.com from Saturday 6th November.
Bingo Books cost €7
This enables you to take part in 6 games
Each game awards
€20 for a single line
€20 for double line
€100 for full house with a €600 Snowball Bonus in the last game (in 45 calls or less)
€50 is added each week if the Snowball Bonus is not won
If there are 2 or more winners the money will be split
That's 18 cash prizes each night with over €1,000 to be won - all for €7 !
Deadline for purchasing books each week is 10 a.m. Friday morning.
7th Green Schools Flag for CBS Primary.
CBS Primary have just received their seventh Green Flag.
The Flag was awarded for Global Citizenship - Energy.
Huge acknowledgement is due to all the boys for their hard work on this challenging project.
CBS Primary have made awareness of Green Schools and Climate Change an integral part of school life.
This is more important than ever today as we see our World Leaders meeting in Glasgow working on a new plan to tackle Climate Change.
Click here for more.........
The Flag was awarded for Global Citizenship - Energy.
Huge acknowledgement is due to all the boys for their hard work on this challenging project.
CBS Primary have made awareness of Green Schools and Climate Change an integral part of school life.
This is more important than ever today as we see our World Leaders meeting in Glasgow working on a new plan to tackle Climate Change.
Click here for more.........
Health Promoting Schools 2020 - 2021
This is a video of all the various activities that took place in our school throughout the year, all of which enhanced our Health Promoting Schools initiative.
Many thanks to the HPS Committee for all their work. We are especially grateful to Mrs. O'Regan for compiling the pictures for this presentation.
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6th Class Tour to Ballyhass Our boys had a wonderful time in Ballyhass on Monday. The weather was absolutely fantastic and everyone had a great day. Click here to see more. |
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Last Night of Online Bingo Marie Sheehan Patents Council and Bernard O'Connell Principal making a presentation to Tricia Dwane and Kathleen Cott for their contribution to running the Online Bingo. For last week's winners and info on our next season of Bingo click here. |
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Water Gun Painting in 1st Class Our boys in First Class had super fun painting with water guns. Click here to see how they got on. |
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This weeks Positive Quotation - Thank you Mrs O'Regan.
SESE Soil Experiments in 4th
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Green Fingers at the CBS Primary.
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Have a look at our Garden Project and learn about all the different types of plants we are growing.
There's Brendan 'Digging In" Find out more here. |
This week's Positive Quotation
Today will be as wonderful as you make it.
Appreciate the little things.
Appreciate the little things.
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Lá Glas in CBS Primary and the whole school is a sea of Green! Well done to everyone for the effort put in to dressing up today. See more photos on our Community Page. |
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The Boys are Back in Town! Welcome back to the boys from 3rd to 6th Class. It's so good to have the school bustling with life again! More pics of the returning boys on our Community Page. |
Return to school for all classes!!!
We are all delighted to be re-opening on Monday 15th March.
Arrivals-
Departures –
- On Sunday 3rd to 6th class pupils will be texted a "Return to School Declaration Form" please complete this prior to your son's return.
- Don't forget Tuesday Next will be our "La Glas" so dust off those Leprechaun hats!
- Arrival and Departures will again be staggered as follows;
Arrivals-
- 5th & 6th classes 8.50am - 9.00am
- 3rd & 4th classes 9.00am - 9.10am
- 1st & 2nd classes 9.10am - 9.20am
Departures –
- 5th & 6th classes – 2.30pm
- 3rd & 4th Classes – 2.35pm
- 1st & 2nd classes – 2.40pm
Check out the wonderful work being done by our pupils
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Some of our classes have been producing fantastic work on their Healthy Mind Platters and others have been very creative with their Character Strength Portraits.
Click here to see more.......
Click here to see more.......
Letter from Minister for Education February 24th
A visit to Santa's Grotto
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Santa made his final visit to CBS Primary and the boys in First and Second got the opportunity to have a "socially distanced" meeting with him. For all the boy's photos click here. |
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Check out the 1st Class Trip to visit the crib.
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First Class had a real treat on their recent trip to Town. Check out all the details by clicking here! |
Stay Fit This Christmas
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Keeping Healthy over the Holidays is more important than ever. Why not try our Festive 12 Days of Fitness Challenge? Click here for a link. |
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Santa Visits CBS Primary
Have a look at our Christmas Videos!
Green School Activities
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Jake and Danny organising our Crisp Bag Recycling initiative to Help the Homeless.
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1st Class Activities Friday 4th December was "Christmas Jumper" day in the CBS.
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Mr. Breen's 6th Class Movie Trailer for 'A Covid Christmas'
Christmas Artwork
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Lions Club Art Competition.
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Here are a selection of entries for the Lions Club Art Competition in the window of the former "Mister Mister". The 6 winners will feature in next week's Avondhu. |
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Health Promotion Initiative - Candles of Remembrance
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As part of our Health promoting Schools Initiative our Committee has designed a beautiful candle display by which we can remember out loved ones during the Month of November. See more on our Health Promoting page. |
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A visit from Cathail and Mark
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We were all so delighted when he heard that Cathail O'Mahony and Mark Keane would take time out from their busy schedules to visit CBS Primary in advance of their Munster Final against Tipperary. For more photos go to our School News Page. |
Shoe Box Appeal
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This year our boys will again take part in the Shoe-box appeal - but with a difference! Follow the link to our Health Promotion Page for more information. |
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Check out the goings on in 1st and 4th Class in our new Class Work Section under School News.
Mesmerizing Mummies
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Sensational Smoothies
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Wondrous Water Cycles
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Halloween Happenings in the CBS Primary
Parents Council Fun Run
Most recent correspondence from Department of Education and Skills re. COVID-19
Letter to Principal From DES |
Frequently Asked Questions From DES
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A look at our New Practices in CBS Primary!
Here at CBS Primary have always adopted an “open door” policy encouraging parent(s)/guardian(s) to call regularly to our school.
Sadly, due to COVID-19 restrictions, this is currently not possible.
Our incoming First Class group in particular did not get the traditional "tour" of our corridors.
The No. 1 priority for everyone in our School Community is ensuring that your child is safe and happy.
With this in mind we thought it would be reassuring to share with you some video footage of the day to day procedures we follow to maintain a safe structured environment.
We hope the videos give you a little insight into life in our school.
Sadly, due to COVID-19 restrictions, this is currently not possible.
Our incoming First Class group in particular did not get the traditional "tour" of our corridors.
The No. 1 priority for everyone in our School Community is ensuring that your child is safe and happy.
With this in mind we thought it would be reassuring to share with you some video footage of the day to day procedures we follow to maintain a safe structured environment.
We hope the videos give you a little insight into life in our school.
How we organise indoors
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2nd Class at work
Fun on the top yards
First Class getting their lunches
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5th Class in their pods
First Getting ready for lunch
First Class in their Pods
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Eating in 2nd Class
2nd Class eating
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How we organise outdoors
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Lining up in the yard
Brendan opening the gates!
Our Entrance
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How our yards are lined
3rd Class in the field
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Our groups lining up to play
Tom our Cleaner!
All set for departure!
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Fun and Games with 1st Class
Weaving Wellbeing Information for Parents
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COVID-19 Responsibilitiesin dealing with Suspected Cases
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Open letter to the School Community from Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronan Gylnn
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Back to School Advice for Parents
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Welcome Back Video from Mrs O'Callaghan
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Information for Parents/Guardians from HSE on what symptoms to look out for and when to contact your GP in relation to COVID-19 and returning to school.
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When should I keep my child at home from school?
YouTube clips from the COVID 19 World Service in 30 languages
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A message from Principal Mrs O'Callaghan
Arrival & Departure Times
The Board of Management accepts responsiblitiy for supervision of your children from 8:45am / 2.40pm - when offical school activities for your children cease.
At 8.45am, gates will open. No children should be at school, prior to 8.45am. If you arrive before 8.45am, please wait in car with your child. There can be no before school play time or congregating, where class groupings or adults might mix.
All pupils will be directed, by Principal, to their own class grouping (Bubble). Adults associated with each “Bubble” will be there to supervise in class and en route to class. We will use as many entrances / exits as possible. These entrances/exits will be used, throughout the day, by each Bubble and will be explained to the boys, on Day 1. Mary O’ Callaghan will also post a video, to our website, prior to reopening to make things clearer for the boys.
Children will be brought to collection points ,by class teacher and those adults associated with his Bubble. Principal will be there to direct you to these areas.
From Monday, 31st August – Arrivals-
We are mindful of the different circumstances of each of your families. Therefore, there will be flexibility around both the arrival and departure times e.g. if you have siblings in our school or are dropping / collecting from another school. Teachers will be with their “Bubbles” from 9.00am – 2.40pm, so choose the times which best suit you. Our only objective for staggering times, is for the health and safety of our whole school community. We realise it may cause inconvenience, however, your co-operation will be crucial. It will take time to settle into a pattern – don’t worry, we will get there!!
Please drop your child and go, collect your child and go – no congregating.
At 8.45am, gates will open. No children should be at school, prior to 8.45am. If you arrive before 8.45am, please wait in car with your child. There can be no before school play time or congregating, where class groupings or adults might mix.
All pupils will be directed, by Principal, to their own class grouping (Bubble). Adults associated with each “Bubble” will be there to supervise in class and en route to class. We will use as many entrances / exits as possible. These entrances/exits will be used, throughout the day, by each Bubble and will be explained to the boys, on Day 1. Mary O’ Callaghan will also post a video, to our website, prior to reopening to make things clearer for the boys.
Children will be brought to collection points ,by class teacher and those adults associated with his Bubble. Principal will be there to direct you to these areas.
From Monday, 31st August – Arrivals-
- 5th & 6th classes 8.50am - 9.00am
- 3rd & 4th classes 9.00am - 9.10am
- 1st & 2nd classes 9.10am - 9.20am
- 5th & 6th classes – 2.20pm
- 3rd & 4th Classes – 2.30pm
- 1st & 2nd classes – 2.40pm
We are mindful of the different circumstances of each of your families. Therefore, there will be flexibility around both the arrival and departure times e.g. if you have siblings in our school or are dropping / collecting from another school. Teachers will be with their “Bubbles” from 9.00am – 2.40pm, so choose the times which best suit you. Our only objective for staggering times, is for the health and safety of our whole school community. We realise it may cause inconvenience, however, your co-operation will be crucial. It will take time to settle into a pattern – don’t worry, we will get there!!
Please drop your child and go, collect your child and go – no congregating.
Return to School COVID-19 Documents
COVID-19 RESPONSE PLAN FOR THE SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE REOPENING OF PRIMARY AND SPECIAL SCHOOLS
In accordance with the ‘Return to Work Safely Protocol’ issued by the Government, all BoMs of Primary and Special Schools are required to prepare a COVID-19 Response Plan.
All members of the school community should be aware of its contents. School staff are obliged to read it as part of their preparation for returning to work in the school building. Please click the button below for details.
All members of the school community should be aware of its contents. School staff are obliged to read it as part of their preparation for returning to work in the school building. Please click the button below for details.
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End of Year Message from Principal Mary O'Callaghan
Friday - Final Day of Active week!
On this our last day we have a challenge from John Conlon, Clare Senior Hurling captain. John is in his 10th year of Intercounty hurling having won 1 All Ireland medal, one National League Medal and a Fitzgibbon Cup Medal for NUIG.
He plays his club hurling for Clonlara and has won Intermediate and Senior Championships with them.
John is a Primary School Teacher in County Clare.
Brian O'Connell finishes the week with two videos - he ups the intensity with a "High Knees" exercise and some "Tuck Jumps" before finishing with a circuit of all 10 exercises he has demonstrated in the course of the week.
We would like to thank Brian especially for providing a whole week of structured challenges. These will remain on our website where you can revisit the exercises over the summer. - Do try to keep up your fitness levels over the summer.
He plays his club hurling for Clonlara and has won Intermediate and Senior Championships with them.
John is a Primary School Teacher in County Clare.
Brian O'Connell finishes the week with two videos - he ups the intensity with a "High Knees" exercise and some "Tuck Jumps" before finishing with a circuit of all 10 exercises he has demonstrated in the course of the week.
We would like to thank Brian especially for providing a whole week of structured challenges. These will remain on our website where you can revisit the exercises over the summer. - Do try to keep up your fitness levels over the summer.
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Some Golden Memories of our 6th Class Boys
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A Message from Anthony Nash- Cork Hurling Goalkeeper to our 6th Class Graduation Boys.
A "Thank You" message to our
School Community from the Parents Council
"Thank You to all of our Teachers and School Staff who have done an amazing job supporting our children during these unprecedented times.
Thank You to all of our Parents and Carers who have helped our boys with home school work etc., week on week. Lastly, a big, big Thank You to our Boys for doing everything that has been asked of them from school work, to staying at home, away from family and friends and hardest of all, showing the world how brave they are at adapting to our world's new normals"
Thanks to Aisling Hutchinson for today's challenge. Aishling is a real all-rounder who plays with Fermoy Ladies GAA and has an All Ireland Winning Medal with Cork. She is a secondary school teacher and used to play Rugby for the Irish Ladies. International Team.
Brian O'Connell, Fitness Instructor, will have us burning off the calories with some "Jumping Jacks" and "Toe-Taps"
A huge thank you to Brian who has provided us with work-out for every day this week. We really appreciate it!
Brian O'Connell, Fitness Instructor, will have us burning off the calories with some "Jumping Jacks" and "Toe-Taps"
A huge thank you to Brian who has provided us with work-out for every day this week. We really appreciate it!
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Welcome Note
Welcome Everybody!
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Celebrity Challenges
Each day we will add a challenge from a sports celebrity, local, national or international!
Watch this space and see if you have what it takes to accept the challenges.
Don't forget to share your efforts by emailing us your photos or videos.
Watch this space and see if you have what it takes to accept the challenges.
Don't forget to share your efforts by emailing us your photos or videos.
Wednesday's Challenges
Today's first challenge comes from the man who broke Cork hearts in 2018. Limerick Goalkeeper Nickie Quaid has won 2 Munster Medals, 1 National Hurling League Medal and 1 All - Ireland. His club is Effin in South Limerick. Both Nickie's father and grandfather represented Limerick on numerous occasions.
Brian O'Connell Fitness Instructor continues with his daily routine - today it's some lunges and exercises for all over body fitness.
We'll be Ireland's Fittest School yet!!!!!
Brian O'Connell Fitness Instructor continues with his daily routine - today it's some lunges and exercises for all over body fitness.
We'll be Ireland's Fittest School yet!!!!!
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Tuesday's Challenges
Today we are proud to present International Hockey Player Chloe Watkins.
Chloe has won 200 caps for Ireland and a Silver Medal in the 2018 World Cup. She is currently training for next year's Tokyo Olympics.
Best of luck Chloe thank you so much for contributing to our Active Week.
The drill demonstrated by Chloe can be performed using a tennis racket, hurley, brush or whatever you can find.
Brian O' Connell Fitness instructor posts his second video of the week.
Again we would love to see your efforts on video or photo.
As ever Keep Safe - Keep Active.
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Health Promoting Schools
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Thanks to Ms O'Regan who has compiled this lovely reminder of all the great work done by the CBS Primary Health Promoting Schools Committee over the the course of the 2019-2020 school year.
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Monday's Challenges
It's our final week and we are delighted to introduce a personalised message from none other than Rugby professional Tommy O'Donnell. Tommy has made 177 appearances for Munster and 14 for Ireland.
We also have an activity from renowned fitness instructor Brian O'Connell. Brian is based in Glenroe and will be posting activities throughout the week.
A big thank you to Mr Coffey for organising these.
We also have an activity from renowned fitness instructor Brian O'Connell. Brian is based in Glenroe and will be posting activities throughout the week.
A big thank you to Mr Coffey for organising these.
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Monday's final challenge is from our own Mr. O'Shea. Can you beat his record of 25? Go for it - and don't forget to send us your pictures or videos. |
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Message from Principal Mary O'Callaghan on Monday 8th June 2020. |
The following video is from Mary Immaculate Lecturer and a co-author in the Grow in Love series, Dr Dan O Connell.
It is a recording on how to use the Grow in Love website. You may find it helpful.
It will be a way of reaching out to encourage the great efforts being made around school/homework before the summer holidays.
Here is the link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gah3fbxb3jg4v61/Using%20Grow%20in%20Love%20Website.mp4?dl=0
It is a recording on how to use the Grow in Love website. You may find it helpful.
It will be a way of reaching out to encourage the great efforts being made around school/homework before the summer holidays.
Here is the link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gah3fbxb3jg4v61/Using%20Grow%20in%20Love%20Website.mp4?dl=0
First Communion
This Saturday was to be First Communion Day for our Second Class boys.
Our whole staff will be thinking of them on what promised to be a truly memorable day.
The Second Class Teachers, who worked with the boys, in preparing for this day have decided
to put together photographs of some of their happiest times with the boys.
Enjoy boys - you are in all our thoughts.
Our whole staff will be thinking of them on what promised to be a truly memorable day.
The Second Class Teachers, who worked with the boys, in preparing for this day have decided
to put together photographs of some of their happiest times with the boys.
Enjoy boys - you are in all our thoughts.
A Message from the Staff of CBS Primary
A message from the Principal Mrs O'Callaghan
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Hi everyone, I hope you are all keeping well. Here is my second video message. Again my details are below if anyone needs to contact me. Meanwhile Keep yourselves Safe, Have Courage and Be Kind. Missing you all, Mrs O'Callaghan. |
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Hello everybody,
This is my first video message. If you have any questions that you would like me to answer please text 089 4359977 or send an email to [email protected] I will do my best to answer on my next video message. In the meantime "Have Courage and Be Kind" I look forward to hearing from you. Best wishes, Mrs O'Callaghan. |
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Enrolment Forms
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Click here to download a copy of the CBS Primary Enrolment Form. If you have any queries please contact our Principal Mrs O'Callaghan.
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Our boys have been building some fabulous Robots over the past few days. Click on the Latest News button above to see some more.
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Latest News
We have put together a Latest News Page where you can find out about all the happenings in our School Community.
So for the latest on our Bunnies or the winners of our Easter Camp Challenges just click the Button or go the the Drop Down menu under School News.
This weeks activities from your Teachers is also available by going to School News and click on Work from Home in the Drop Down Menu or click on the Button below.
As a staff we have tried to come up with activities for our boys that are both fun and rewarding.
The activities on any given day generally go from easy to more challenging.
Please do take part and if you can email us to show how you got on.
There are four competitions included so watch out for them.
The activities will be uploaded daily.
Just click on the button below!
The activities on any given day generally go from easy to more challenging.
Please do take part and if you can email us to show how you got on.
There are four competitions included so watch out for them.
The activities will be uploaded daily.
Just click on the button below!
Our GAA Drills to keep you fit!
New Link Showing All Supports
Mr. O'Shea and Mr Coffey -the Joe Wicks of CBS - are very much engaged with training our boys in GAA skills.
They have put together some great activities which we hope will be beneficial.
Just click on the age group that best suits your boy.
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They have put together some great activities which we hope will be beneficial.
Just click on the age group that best suits your boy.
U-6 U-8 U-10 U-14
Our latest email was sent on Friday 3rd April.
All our previous emails to you can be accessed on our site.
Just click on the image on the left.
Please contact us if you are not getting our emails, or if you have changed any of your own contact details.
[email protected]
All our previous emails to you can be accessed on our site.
Just click on the image on the left.
Please contact us if you are not getting our emails, or if you have changed any of your own contact details.
[email protected]
Supports For Home Offered by CBS Primary
The staff and CBS Primary are aware of the many pressures placed in family life in light of the Coronavirus pandemic.
We are also conscious that Parents/Guardians are being swamped with advice regarding home schooling and entertaining.
The aim of our "Supports for Home" page is to lay out clearly the information and supports which we think may be of most use.
It can be found directly under "Information for Parents" or by clicking here.
We are also conscious that Parents/Guardians are being swamped with advice regarding home schooling and entertaining.
The aim of our "Supports for Home" page is to lay out clearly the information and supports which we think may be of most use.
It can be found directly under "Information for Parents" or by clicking here.
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We are currently updating our database of email contacts. Please email us at [email protected] wlth the name of your child. This will be an important line of communication in the coming days. Thank you for your cooperation.
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A message to our Parents/Guardians and Boys,
We are truly in unprecedented times. In the interest of everybody’s safety, the decision to close schools has been taken. Until we hear more on March 29, it is important that each of us follows the guidelines of the health authorities. HSE Guidelines
Your children have been assigned school work for the duration., by their teachers . (See Below) We are all requested to reduce social contact. Even when at home , practice good hand hygiene and cough/sneeze etiquette. During the time of school closure, each child should have daily exercise . Spend some time on additional reading and keep screen time to an agreed limit! Perhaps, on occasion ,decide on a family movie ,which would constitute screen time!!
It is good practice for life and always ,to help with household chores and, of course, take the opportunity to tidy up play spaces and rooms.(a little everyday!). Maintain the habit of the gratitude journals .
We are all disappointed to miss this school time with the boys. However ,the decision taken ,is for the good of our whole community and our country. We support those who are working so hard to limit the spread of Covid 19 . With all of us cooperating, we will, hopefully, get through these weeks safely.
Wishing you and your extended families the very best,
The Staff and Management of CBS Primary.
Our Boys Working From Home
Hi all,
We hope you are keeping safe and well.
As you are aware, our Teachers have assigned work, in order to lessen the impact of School Closures on our boys' learning.
The work can be found on our website under School News > Work From Home
or on this link Work From Home.
Please do visit our Website regularly, as it is a vital link for Home - School Communication in our current situation.
Also of interest, is an excellent offer, of one months free online resources from the Twinkl website.
This is a tried, tested, reliable resource used by Teachers and Parents alike which usually comes at a cost.
For further information click here.
We hope you are keeping safe and well.
As you are aware, our Teachers have assigned work, in order to lessen the impact of School Closures on our boys' learning.
The work can be found on our website under School News > Work From Home
or on this link Work From Home.
Please do visit our Website regularly, as it is a vital link for Home - School Communication in our current situation.
Also of interest, is an excellent offer, of one months free online resources from the Twinkl website.
This is a tried, tested, reliable resource used by Teachers and Parents alike which usually comes at a cost.
For further information click here.
DES Statement - as of 12th March
12 March 2020 - Statement from the Department of Education and Skills An announcement was made this morning by the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD of the closure from Friday 13 March, of schools, pre-schools and further and higher education settings, for a period until 29 March 2020, to support efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19. This is in line with the advice of the National Public Health Emergency Team. All pupils and students, from pre-school to third level are urged to practice social distancing, and to minimise physical contact with each other, to help avoid the spread of Covid-19. This should include minimising social contact, avoiding meeting up and keeping physical space between them. Parents and guardians are urged to support their children to maintain this approach. In order to minimise the impact on teaching and learning all schools will be asked to continue to plan lessons and, where possible, provide online resources for students or online lessons where schools are equipped to do so. Schools are asked to be conscious of students that may not have access to online facilities and to consider this actively in their response. Schools are asked to prioritise supporting exam classes to continue to prepare for State examinations. Physical classes in universities and higher education facilities will not be held during the closure. Institutions can make other arrangements for teaching and learning and other activities in line with their business continuity plans and contingency planning. Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD said: “I am deeply conscious of the impact that school and education setting closures have on students, on families and on the wider community. This is a necessary and proportionate measure that we are taking as a pro-active measure to help contain the threat of Covid-19. “This is the right decision at the right time. It is taken in the best interests of our children, our young people, our school and college communities and our wider society. “At this point in time the closure is planned for two weeks, from tomorrow until 29 March. The Government, in conjunction with the public health authorities, will keep the situation under ongoing review. Any change to that date will be communicated widely. “Pupils should take their books and learning materials home with them this evening. “This is a very challenging time for our pupils, our teachers, our students and our colleagues in further and higher education. “Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine – we all live in one another’s shadow. If there was ever a time for us to appreciate how closely we are connected, how much what we do maters to others, how much we rely on each other, this is it. This is a time where we all need to work together for the best possible outcome for our students. The support of everyone across the sector is vital, as we all strive to ensure that this threat is dealt with as effectively as possible.” The Department of Education and Skills will remain open and will continue to provide supports to the education sector at this time. The Department of Education and Skills has been liaising closely on a continual basis with the Department of Health in relation to Coronavirus/Covid-19 since early January. This will continue. ENDS Note for editors The Taoiseach has announced that these measures will take effect from 6pm Thursday 12 March
The CBS Primary Quiz Team are off to the RDS on April 5th for the All Ireland Final of the Credit Unions Quiz.. This is the result of a nail-biting finale of the Chapter Final In Mallow last Saturday night. The competition ended in a three way tie necessitating two tie beakers to separate the teams. CBS Primary however, held their nerve the emerge outright winners on the night, booking their place in the All Ireland Finals. We wish them the very best. Great credit is due to the hard work put in over the year both by the team and their mentor Mr Weir.
Whatever the result on April 5th, the boys will have done us proud.
Whatever the result on April 5th, the boys will have done us proud.
Gold Medal at CBS Primary
Well done to our champion Arthur who won gold recently in the Cork County B1 (u11) Champion 2020
Arthur is a member of the Glen Boxing Club in Cork. He will be fighting for the Munster's in the next few weeks.
Best of luck in the next round Arthur! 🥊
Arthur is a member of the Glen Boxing Club in Cork. He will be fighting for the Munster's in the next few weeks.
Best of luck in the next round Arthur! 🥊
Guitar Lessons at CBS
Last Wednesday, we finished up our final week of Guitar lessons. We spend 6 weeks learning a loads
of songs with Mr. Griffin and Ms. Byrne. These songs included Lisdoonvarna, The Rattlin’ Bog
and also more recent songs from The Cranberries and Gavin James. The guitars were
provided by the school if we didn’t have them and we worked hard practicing our new songs
every week.
of songs with Mr. Griffin and Ms. Byrne. These songs included Lisdoonvarna, The Rattlin’ Bog
and also more recent songs from The Cranberries and Gavin James. The guitars were
provided by the school if we didn’t have them and we worked hard practicing our new songs
every week.
Peace Proms
We have been busy preparing and practicing for Peace Proms 2020 that will take place in Waterford IT on March 7 th . We’ll get a bus down on Saturday and come back again that evening. We are learning some really cool songs and dance moves. Our favourite is the Pop Medley which has the songs High Hopes and Rise. We are really looking forward to singing with a choir of up to 3,000 children and performing with a full symphony orchestra..
The Garda Dog Unit comes to CBS
Last week, two guards came to our school to tell us about the Garda Dog Unit. Garda John Condon told us that everybody has their own scent and this is what the dog can smell. He told us how they train the dogs and that the dogs think that following a scent is a game and that they just want their ball as a reward. Then we went outside and he brought in Buddy (from the Garda Dog Unit) and showed us Buddy at work. He hid something in the yard behind a drainage pipe and let Buddy off to see if he could find it. We saw that when Buddy found the hidden item, he wagged his tail and looked at the guard. It was really cool.
C.B.S. Bunnies
Mrs O'Regan and her class decided they would like to keep some rabbits in their classroom. They looked up Donedeal to see if any were available. They soon spotted two beautiful Lop Eared rabbits, free to a good home in Co. Kildare.
Mrs O'Regan travelled all the way up there to collect the two rabbits, one black, one white.
When they got back the boys were delighted. They decided to call them Snowball and Black Jack for they were both boys - or so we thought!
A great surprise was in store for everyone when Granddad Liam came to visit the classroom and give us some eggs to incubate. He decided to have a look at our rabbits as he is a bit of an animal expert. He informed us that Black Jack was in fact a female and was shortly going to have babies or kits as they are called.
Last Saturday the kits were born. Black Jack has hidden them in the hay, so we are not sure how many there are. Snowball has been moved to his own hutch to give Black Jack and the kits some time to themselves.
We'll keep you updated on how the kits are doing and also the eggs which are incubating nicely.
Mrs O'Regan travelled all the way up there to collect the two rabbits, one black, one white.
When they got back the boys were delighted. They decided to call them Snowball and Black Jack for they were both boys - or so we thought!
A great surprise was in store for everyone when Granddad Liam came to visit the classroom and give us some eggs to incubate. He decided to have a look at our rabbits as he is a bit of an animal expert. He informed us that Black Jack was in fact a female and was shortly going to have babies or kits as they are called.
Last Saturday the kits were born. Black Jack has hidden them in the hay, so we are not sure how many there are. Snowball has been moved to his own hutch to give Black Jack and the kits some time to themselves.
We'll keep you updated on how the kits are doing and also the eggs which are incubating nicely.
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Blue-Bots Invade CBS Primary!
In an exciting new initiative, the CBS Primary Parent Council, have kindly facilitated the purchase of a set of 6 Blue-Bots for the school..
A Blue-Bot is a simple robot that can operate through manual pressing of its buttons or through programming using an iPad.
The package presents our pupils with a host of programming challenges, which the boys must solve, by constructing the correct programme.
Teachers can use Blue-Bot to help teach students logic and sequential thinking. They can challenge students, to see if they can get the Blue-Bots to go around a corner or some simple obstacle. Once they're comfortable, they can attempt obstacle courses of varying difficulties.
When the Blue-Bot doesn't move as a student expects, it affords him the opportunity to "debug" and discover what went wrong.
As student commands get more complex, simple note-taking to record what movements they've done, are an ideal introduction to programming and ultimately coding.
The Parent Council would also like to remind everyone about their upcoming Bingo in the Town Hall on this Sunday 9th February at 2 p.m.
Tom O'Flynn will host with lots of cash prizes, spot prizes and great fun guaranteed!
Pic 1 Members Of our Parent Council introducing "Blue-Bots" to CBS Primary
Pic 2 Pupils of CBS Primary Programming their "Blue-Bots"
Pic 3 A"Blue-Bot" up close!
A Blue-Bot is a simple robot that can operate through manual pressing of its buttons or through programming using an iPad.
The package presents our pupils with a host of programming challenges, which the boys must solve, by constructing the correct programme.
Teachers can use Blue-Bot to help teach students logic and sequential thinking. They can challenge students, to see if they can get the Blue-Bots to go around a corner or some simple obstacle. Once they're comfortable, they can attempt obstacle courses of varying difficulties.
When the Blue-Bot doesn't move as a student expects, it affords him the opportunity to "debug" and discover what went wrong.
As student commands get more complex, simple note-taking to record what movements they've done, are an ideal introduction to programming and ultimately coding.
The Parent Council would also like to remind everyone about their upcoming Bingo in the Town Hall on this Sunday 9th February at 2 p.m.
Tom O'Flynn will host with lots of cash prizes, spot prizes and great fun guaranteed!
Pic 1 Members Of our Parent Council introducing "Blue-Bots" to CBS Primary
Pic 2 Pupils of CBS Primary Programming their "Blue-Bots"
Pic 3 A"Blue-Bot" up close!
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Success For CBS Primary Once Again!!
Last Sunday,February 2nd, the U11 and U13quiz teams from Mitchelstown CBS Primary competed in the first round of the annual Credit Union quiz. Only one team qualifies from this event to reach the chapter final, so there is no room for error.Both teams acquitted themselves superbly with our U13s being the outright winners. Congratulations to Ryan Spratt, Benjamin Cooke, Luke Cott and Tristian Power for a brilliant performance. They will be busy over the next few weeks in preparation for the next round and are sure to do our school proud.
Thanks also to Mitchelstown Credit Union for a well organised event, enjoyed by all participants.
Pic - CBS Primary Winners of the U13 Credit Union Quiz with John Weir (Teacher/Team Manager) and Nigel griffin Deputy Principal.
Thanks also to Mitchelstown Credit Union for a well organised event, enjoyed by all participants.
Pic - CBS Primary Winners of the U13 Credit Union Quiz with John Weir (Teacher/Team Manager) and Nigel griffin Deputy Principal.
C.B.S. Primary Quiz Team
The CBS Primary Quiz Team had another successful night last Friday. The boys came out on top for the annual Knockadea N.S. quiz which was held in T.O. Park. Over thirty teams took part and the leaderboard was tightly packed however the CBS team performed consistently to win by a single point.
The team, which won the Ballygown quiz the weekend before, consists of Tristan Power, Ryan Spratt, Ben Cooke and Luke Cott. We wish the boys the very best in the up-coming Credit Union Quiz. Invasion of the Blue-Bots....In an exciting new initiative our Parent Council have kindly facilitated the purchase of a set of Blue-Bots for the school.
A Blue-Bot is a simple robot that can operate through manual pressing of its buttons, through use of a TacTile Reader, or through a tablet. The package presents our pupils with a host of programming challenges which the boys must solve by constructing the correct programme. 
Working Hard on Programming!!
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Our boys make it 5-in-a-row!!
On Friday 17th January the Quiz Teams of CBS Primary Mitchelstown made their way to Mallow GAA Complex for the annual Ballygown Table Quiz.
Almost 100 teams competed so competition was intense. CBS Primary have won this competition every year since 2016, so expectations brought their own pressure. At the halfway stage we were 2 points ahead, a very slender lead given the amount of teams. We performed superbly in the second half and maintained our advantage to the finish. It was a magnificent achievement to retain the perpetual shield and complete the Five- in - a- Row A huge thanks to Ballygown School and Principal John Hannon for an excellently organised and thoroughly enjoyable quiz. Parent Council Raffle 2019
Above is Breda Hayes winner of the 2nd Place Prize in our Raffle and below Pamela and Tristan collecting the 3rd Place prize on behalf of Jason.
Well done to all the boys who have made this years Parent Council Raffle a resounding success once again.
Pictured above are our best sellers throughout the school. Great work boys! 
The boys are back in 'Town. Mrs O'Callaghan Principal welcomes Aaron and Cathail back to CBS Primary fresh from All Ireland Success. 
Mitchelstown GAA Boardgame
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