Congratulations to Presentation College, Carlow who received the Active School Flag on Friday January 27^th from the Department of Education and Skills in recognition of our schools’ endeavours to achieve a physically active and physically educated school community.

In order to be awarded the Active School Flag Presentation College had to

1. Commit to a process of self evaluation in terms of the P.E. and physical activity opportunities that we offer

2. Plan and implement a series of changes that will enhance P.E. and extracurricular provision and promote physical activity.

The Active School Flag remains valid for a period of three years.

We are very proud of our achievement in securing the Active School Flag and firmly believe in the importance of physical exercise as part of our students’ lifestyle contributing to their overall health and well being.

Forty five  brave firewalkers took part in last Friday nights Firewalk, in aid of Presentation College Zambia fund. 
What is fire walking? It's the practice of walking barefoot across a bed of burning coals without getting burned. Fire walking is a powerful tool designed to help transform fear and to inspire people to do things they initially didn't think possible. It can show you that there is more to 'reality' than you think, that many limitations which people experience in life are self-imposed, and that you can actually create your own reality in your work, family and intimate relationships. Congratulations to all involved and a huge "Thank You" to all who sponsored the volunteers. See Photos Here

On Wednesday January 11^th,all transition year students were introduced to a new sport “Ultimate Frisbee” as part of their P.E. program.It was facilitated by Mr. Dominick Smyth the Ultimate Frisbee Development Officer who also plays on the Irish  team and assisted by Carlow native  Ms. Helen Hobson from Hacketstown who is also a member of the national team.

Ultimate is a non contact sport played with a disc and challenges you to throw,catch,run,jump and dive.

How to play?

Take a rectangular pitch with endzones at each end.One team goes from left to right,passing the disc between teammates and catches in the endzone to score a point.All the while a second team is trying to stop them by making it difficult to throw or catch.

Transition Year students enjoyed a great day out on Wednesday 21st December . They travelled to Dublin to Christmas on Ice in Kilmainham, followed by an entertaining afternoon at Jedward and the Beanstalk Panto in the Olympia Theatre.

Last thursday, all the third year classes went to Dublin.

On Wed.Dec.14th the fifth year girls tag rugby team played an away game against St. Leos.This is the girls third game this year and it proved to be a very entertaining and exciting game, ending in a draw.The following girls scored tries for Presentation College,Grace Byrne,Claudia,Leigh Walshe,Aina,Stacey Farrell,Elisa,Jacinta Bermingham and  Jenny Malone.

Well done to Jet Stream who won awards at the Junior Spider Awards at the Helix yesterday

Some of the students setting up at the Helix today for the Junior Spider Awards.

All TY students did a week of work experience from the 5th to the 9th of December with a business in the Carlow area.

Fourteen Presentation College students are setting up their three stands.