Caoimhe Shortlisted for Major Award

We are delighted to announce that Caoimhe Wright has been shortlisted for the very prestigious British Education Awards, for 'Exceptional Achievement in Academic and Other Area'.

Caoimhe achieved 2A* grades and 1A grade at 'A'-level in the summer, scoring 100% in many of her modules.  This was achieved by using her natural talents, but ensuring that she dedicated herself to many hours of study, working with teachers and a high level of attendance at our evening study - sometimes attending 4 nights a week until 8pm!

Caoimhe pictured with other team captains after CPC's 'Clean Sweep' of Ulster Titles.

As well as excelling in her studies, Caoimhe had an unprecedented year of success on the Camogie field, including captaining her school in lifting the Ulster Title, playing a key role in her club's great success and winning an All-Ireland title with County Antrim.

Well done Caoimhe and good luck in the Awards Ceremony, which takes place in Manchester on January 29th!

Lucia Mee - Youngest name on the New Year's Honours List

The school community were delighted when the New Years Honours list was announced, as Lucia Mee in Year 14 has been awarded a BEM (British Empire Medal) in recognition of her efforts to enhance the education around the importance of organ donation. 

Lucia is the youngest person included on the list this year and we are delighted with her news.  You can read and find out more about Lucia's awareness and education campaign 'Live Loudly Donate Proudly' on Facebook and at

http://live-loudly-donate-proudly.org/

Lucia pictured holding the surprise envelope

Ulster Champions x 2 after two 'nail biters'!

Cross and Passion supporters were treated to two stonking, if a little nippy, finals on Sunday and Monday as the Senior Girls lifted the Ulster 'A' title and our Under 15 1/2 boys secured the Leonard Cup.

The Camogs took on St. Louis, Ballymena in a closely fought contest, with a massive crowd turning out despite the inclement weather.  Scores swung back and forth and there was very little between the two teams overall.  Some experienced defending won out in the end and you can read the full match report on the excellent Saffron Gael website by following this link:

https://thesaffrongael.com/2018/01/14/cpc-hold-off-st-louis-to-retain-their-crown-but-it-was-oh-so-close/

Our Under 15 1/2 hurlers were equally determined, facing a very talented St. Killian's team in the final of the Leonard Cup in Allen Park, Antrim.  The pitch allowed the boys to demonstrate their full abilities with many scores both from open play and set pieces scored by both teams.  The match was turned on its head late on, after the awarding of a controversial goal, however the CPC boys won out in the end, with an excellent team performance and some standout individual efforts.  Michael O'Boyle's winning score was worth the admission on its own!

Full report from Saffron Gael here:

https://thesaffrongael.com/2018/01/15/oboyle-the-cpc-hero-as-they-pip-st-killians-in-thrilling-final/