Sorin’s schooldays began at St Mary’s on Rathlin Island.  This lovely girl describes life on Rathlin as being at a slower pace, but says that it is a brilliant place in which to grow up. She has become more aware of the importance of environmental protection - particularly wildlife.  She has two younger sisters and three dogs.  Sorin keeps fit by attending the gym, and she also enjoys listening to music.  Family holidays abroad have instilled an interest in travel; she wants to continue her experiences of other cultures and traditions. When deciding on a secondary school, there was no decision to be made!  Her memories of visiting CPC were that it was so warm and welcoming, the pupils had so much respect for their school and were proud of it.  Sorin loves her school community; there are opportunities for everyone and your voice gets listened to.  She also has positive memories of lockdown learning, and enjoyed the live history classes when she was in KS3.  Her favourite subjects are business studies, geography and biology. Sorin wants to go to university and study a degree in a business-related discipline.

Áine is a past pupil of Gaelscoil an Chaistil. She has three younger brothers, two dogs and two chickens who lay when they feel like it! Coming to CPC was an easy decision. Áine lives a stone’s throw away. Importantly, though, the school’s reputation for sport and academic excellence, in the local and wider community, were the main reasons she came. She clearly remembers her first day - the nerves and excitement. Within a week, she felt like she was at home, safe and secure! Áine is a talented Irish dancer, athlete and musician. She dances for the Lír School, plays camogie, and is about to embark on Grade 6 piano examination. Áine can also play the fiddle and tin whistle (the latter at Grade 8). She loves CPC, its sport, its community, and the chances she is getting to excel academically. She was the Top Girl in Year 9! Her favourite subjects are art, PE and maths; some day she is hoping to study one (or all) at university. Áine is a fluent Irish speaker and practises with her younger brothers! Every year, she enjoys family holidays in France.

Pádaí is one of Dunloy’s greatest ambassadors. His schooldays began at St Joseph’s. He is the only boy and second youngest in a family of five.  Pádaí has had no regrets about coming to CPC - it is a very good school; he has gained many new friends, and all the teachers and pupils are so friendly.  Pádaí describes CPC as a truly welcoming, safe and warm community.  He is a passionate sportsman; he just loves sport!  He plays hurling for club and school, Gaelic for his club, and soccer for Ballymena United.  Pádaí says sport gets him out of the house, keeps him fit and makes him really happy.  He enjoys all the fun and friendships he has made from his wide sporting network.  Pádaí’s proudest moment was when he won Player of the Tournament at Na Magha GAA Club.  He also met two of his heroes: Peter Canavan, Tyrone footballer and Patrick Horgan, Cork hurler.  Pádaí’s ambitions are to either play hurling for Antrim or become a professional soccer player. Despite his hectic sporting schedule, Pádaí enjoys learning; his favourite subjects are PE, ICT, drama and science. 

Eobha is a modest and talented Dunloy girl through and through. She has a younger sister, a dog, horse and pony. Eobha is an accomplished horserider but still has time for camogie and athletics. She is a member of Ballymena & Antrim Athletics’ Club. This powerful little lady has already come third in Ulster and ninth in All-Ireland athletics. There’s more! Eobha made it to the All-Ireland camogie final with Antrim Under 16s, and has been selected for our school’s senior team at the age of 15! PE is Eobha’s favourite subject. Eobha chose CPC because of its sporting credentials and academic excellence. Eobha remembers being worried about getting lost on her first day. But, she says she need not have worried: she settled in quickly and made lots of new friends. Eobha loves CPC and says that the teachers are very pleasant, and there are endless opportunities to get involved in sport. She has met Irish runner and European champion, Ciara Mageean. Ciara watch out! Eobha is hot on your heels! One day it is Eobha’s dream to work in the equine industry.

Tara Mc Afee is the middle sister of 3 girls who all attend CPC. Leaving Barnish PS, and following in her big sister Emma’s success, Tara has been commended on a number of occasions during her 4 years for the outstanding progress she is making across all areas of the curriculum. She doesn’t put that down to luck. Tara’s competitive nature and her quest for excellence have come from her experiences in, and her love for PE and sport, participating in Camogie, Netball and Rugby. Indeed, Tara transfers all these values learned, into her academic studies and is a wonderful example of how hard work and commitment pay off.

Ben is a past pupil of St Joseph’s Dunloy and is a passionate Dunloy supporter with Armoy connections! Ben is a fanatical sports boy who lives and breathes Hurling, with Gaelic football being another of his interests. He has won honours with both his club and in school, scoring a brilliant goal as a Year 8 that helped CPC clinch the Danske Bank Ulster Schools Thompson Cup with a dramatic win over St Killians.

According to Ben the best things about CPC is the positive attitude everyone has and things reflects across all school life. He has got the opportunity to meet and develop new friendships with boys from other clubs. His favourite subjects in school are Maths and PE. His ambition is to become a PE teacher and he certainly has all the leadership and personable qualities to achieve this. He is described by his peers as funny, trustworthy and overall Ben is a true gentleman.