This week our Formula 1 teams are busy preparing for the National Finals of the F1 in Schools competition in Griffith College Dublin. We wish Team Raptor Racing, Synergy F1 and Elite Racing the best of Luck , and congratulate them on all their hard work so far.

Congratulations to Team Elite F1, Synergy F1, and Raptor Racing who all Qualified for the F1 National Finals which will take place in April. Presentation College won Fastest Car, Best ICT and CAD and Best Website , while also setting a new record race time !

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A first year class 1A3 during their PE time,had the opportunity of a five week block of coaching in hurling with second year students Emma and Louise Byrne on the BA Sport and Exercise(GAA)degree course at IT Carlow.Then last Friday March 9^th this first year class was rewarded with a hurling blitz in IT Carlow.Students from Presentation College had the opportunity to play against students from schools from Kilkenny and Wexford.One of the major objectives of this blitz was to allow all students that received coaching an opportunity to represent their school irrespective of how talented they are.This proved to be a most enjoyable and worthwhile experience for all students.

Best of Luck to Mr. Nolan , Ms. Keating, Ms Ward and all of the Transition years who departed school Tuesday Morning for their annual outdoor pursuits week. The students will experience Abseiling, Sailing, Kayaking and many other outdoor sports during their 4 day trip, while also gaining teamwork and personal achievement rewards.

The F1 in Schools competition has hit Presentation College once again as four teams are now in full preparations for the Regional Finals. The Regionals will take place over the next few weeks, and Raptor Racing, Synergy F1, Aftershock F1 and Elite Racing will be battling it out with 84 other teams from all over Ireland for a place in the National Finals this April. Raptor Racing and Synergy F1 will be taking part in the Junior Category, while Aftershock F1 and Elite Racing will be in the Senior Category. Watch this space for updates on the school’s progress in the competition over the next few weeks! 

This week 27^th February – 2^nd March students are enjoying many French activities organised by their French teachers Mme Cadinot, Mme Owens, Mme O Neill and Mlle Whelan.  With a number of activities planned there is something for everyone to enjoy.  The week began with a treasure hunt at lunchtime on Monday.  Students followed a course of clues and were led to “Le Trésor” which was won by Martha Dolan, Clodagh Mc Hugh, Caoimhe Doyle, Anna Maria.  Many thanks to sixth years Dale Amond, Lara Werner and  Stephen O’ Callaghan for assisting the event.  On Tuesday first years designed posters on the theme of France, some magnificent works of art are now on display in the entrance hall.  1^st prize went to Hannah Carberry, 2^nd to Aine O Sullivan and 3^rd to Liz Brophy. Well done to all the students who participated.  On the same day, Transition year students Stephen Hanlon and Keith Noctor organised French bowls in the library, which involved students trying out their accuracy skills, they battled through three rounds and the competition was finally won by Paddy Doyle with 2^nd place going to Kelly Colton and 3^rd to Charlie Kennedy. On Wednesday first and second year students are watching a French film in the library while enjoying some “bonbons”! Thursday will see senior-cycle students enjoying a French movie.  The week will culminate in a French “petit déjeuner” for first, third and sixth year French students who will savour the delights of croissants, pain au chocolat and baguette in a French ambiance.  It is hoped everyone will enjoy the French atmosphere around our school, partake in relevant activities and enjoy a taste of French culture.  Allez la France!

Congratulations to the U14 Girls Gaelic team and their coach Ms . Kelly who had a great game on Tuesday 21st February , defeating St . Leos College , on a massive score line of 4-12 to 2-3. The Pres. Girls played with great heart and determination, kicking pints from all angles of the pitch. The team welcomed back two key players from injury on the day, Jade Collins and Katie Mooney, who both proved very influential in this great win. Leo’s opened up the scoreboard after 4 minutes, before which the Pres. had missed a few good chances. But it wasn’t long until the Pres. found their form, with points from Liz Brophy, Emma Kilduff and Chloe Nolan. The Pres. proved finished the first half with a dangerous lead of four points after a goal from Aideen Stronge. The Pres. were caught asleep at the beginning of the second half as Leo’s clocked up 3 points with the wind in their backs. The Pres. soon re-emerged as convincing winners, with scores that would earn a place on any boys team, from Aideen Strong, Liz Brophy, Emma Kilduff, Nikita Butler, Chloe Nolan and Kerry Dooley. . It was great to see how the girls all improved their special awareness and running off the ball to ensure more effective marking and showing for the ball. On the day, Liz Brophy scored 7 points and found her niche in her new position at centre forward. Best for the Pres on the day were Liz Brophy, Aideen Strong, Chloe Nolan, Kerry Dooley, Emma Kilduff and Katie Mooney.

Over the coming weeks the First year classes in Presentation College, Carlow and across the country will work on increasing their fitness levels to beat their personal and class average Bleep Test fitness scores. Their aim is to win 1000 euro towards their Physical Education programme and a place on a three day live in sports and activity camp at DCU.



For the six weeks leading up to the Easter holidays the Physical education Department are putting all First Year students through a training programme to help them improve their fitness levels and then they will retake their Bleep Tests prior to the Easter holidays. Professor Niall Moyna,fitness advisor to the Dublin footballers and a Professor at DCU’s School of Health and Human Performance believes that First year girls should be able to run around level 7.0(50 shuttles) and boys level 9.0(73 shuttles).

Congratulations to PE teacher  Ms. Kavanagh on her interview on the RTE Radio 1 John Murray show on Wednesday 15th February , Ms. Kavanagh was interviewed about the schools recent achievement in attaining the Active Schools Flag, in recognition of the School's commitment to physical activity and sporting activities in all year groups.