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Newsletter 8 – 19Th October 2020 Newsletter 8 – 19th October 2020 Virtual open night info The open night will take place on Monday 19th October at 7.30. Microsoft Teams calls are on-going with our feeder primary schools. We wish to thank the staff in all the schools for their support and help. Ordinarily we would travel around to each school getting a wonderful insight into the amazing work that takes place in the schools, but all is changed unfortunately. The idea of virtual school visits this time last year would not have figured on any of our radars, but such is life. We would also like to thank our students that helped with the calls to the primary schools. For any families of 5th or 6th class boys that wish to take part in our virtual can do so by using this link to join http://bit.ly/CBSTOpen20 There will be lots of samples of what we do in the school on the night. Staff have been working hard as always to prepare for this new venture. The open night is always a lovely night to make connections with people around the school or afterwards for a cup of tea, so we hope to continue in a similar trend from a distance. The closing date for enrolment is the 9th November this year and applications are already coming in. All information and applications are available on our website through the enrolment link, https://cbsthurles.ie/enrolment/ Mr Charlie O’Loughlin It was with deep regret that we were informed of the passing of our friend and former colleague Mr. Charlie O’Loughlin. Charlie hailed from Kanturk, Co. Cork, and gave most of his working career as a teacher of Accounting and Business here in Thurles CBS, starting in 1970. Charlie settled in Thurles, marrying Mary and having two sons Barry and Brian, both themselves becoming teachers. Charlie was a former Harty Cup coach in the school and retired in 2009 happy and proud as the school ended its long wait to return the Harty Cup to the trophy cabinet. Long after his retirement Charlie continued to be seen on the side-line at school matches. An avid sports fan, Charlie was always completely unwavering in his support of his home county and in particular Cork GAA. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Transition Year TY Tipp Tops Challenge Our 50 TY students began their TIPP TOPS CHALLENGE on Thursday climbing the Devils Bit mountain. The morning fog lifted bringing a clear day for our time at the top. Refreshments were enjoyed and required by all. Thanks to our two tour guides Mr Power and Mr McCormack. Mr Devane wasn’t so energetic and ensured that everyone was ahead of him, as you can see from the photos, quite a bit in front of him in some!!! Onwards and upwards, Slievenamon here we come!!!!! The Tipp Tops Challenge will see the boys climb the four highest peaks in the county. After Slievenamon, the group will climb Keeper Hill and then finally Galtymore. Tipperary Players 2020 Best wishes to all our past and present pupils preparing to represent their counties over the next few weeks. This weekend saw Paddy Creedon become the first player from Thurles Sarsfields to represent the Tipperary senior footballers since 1991. We had 8 boys play during the Minor hurling match against Kerry with one more on the 5 more on the panel. Best wishes to Mr Devane and his panel playing Clare Monday night. Senior Hurling – Padraig Maher, Ronan Maher, Seamus Kennedy, Cathal Barrett, John Meagher, Dillon Quirke, Bryan O’Mara. Senior Football – Paddy Creedon U20 Hurlers – Conor Bowe, Devon Ryan, Eoin Purcell, Jack Morrissey, Keith Ryan, Kevin Hayes, Kieran Moloney, Luke Cashin, Max Hackett and Manager Mr John Devane and Selector Richie Ruth Minor Hurlers – Conor Horgan, Darragh Minogue, Darragh Stakelum, David Fogarty, Eddie Meagher, Jack Leamy, Jason O’Dwyer, Joe Caesar, Luke Shanahan, Maidhc Fitzpatrick, Pat Ryan, Robert Doyle, Stephen Ferncombe. Minor Footballers – James Griffin, Oisin Treacy, Conor Wall, Ciaran Woodlock, Toby Lambe (Captain), Liam McCormack, Sean Ryan. Kilkenny Minor Hurlers – David Sherman All Round High Achiever Eoin Purcell playing for the Harty Cup team last year. Eoin left the school having won Munster medals in Rice Cup, White Cup and Dean Ryan as well as every county medal and also left with the highest Leaving Cert results in the school last year of 625 points. Best of luck to Eoin with the Tipperary U20 team and with his studies in Actuarial and Financial Studies in UCD. Minors From our current under 17 players we have 21 players on county minor hurling or football players which shows the strength and depth available within this group. They have won every single match they have played in Munster to date, winning Rice Cup, White Cup and Dean Ryan. 1st Year hurling at lunchtime 60 boys are out hurling daily in the Railway Field. They are pucking around in pairs looking to improve their striking. The rest of the boys play fun games in the near section of the field. A handful of boys also choose to walk the boundary of the field with all groups getting plenty of fresh air and exercise at a social distance and getting a break from wearing their face mask in the wide-open surrounds. Bryan O’Mara of the Tipperary seniors pictured with some 1st years when Bryan is helping out supervising at lunchtimes in the school. 1st Year parents’ information evening Our virtual information evening takes place on Wednesday the 21st October. The Principal, Deputy Principal, Yearhead, Guidance team and AEN team will talk to the parents online about the first term. Questions will be answered, and advice given about subject options. First Year History Pictures of 1st years from 1E and 1A in Ms McGraths History class excavating like archaeologists. There were taking chocolate chips out of cookies using a compass and toothbrush and putting the findings into polythene bags. We are reliably informed that no cookies were harmed during the exercise, but some teachers are upset over their missing cookies turning up in class. School Prospectus 2021 The school prospectus has been delivered to all schools at this stage, it can also be downloaded through our website. For anyone wishing to receive a copy they can contact reception by phone or email. Its contains loads of information about the school and contains some testimonials from our present 1st years as they found their way transitioning from primary to secondary school. .
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