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.

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.

Fourteen Presentation College students are setting up their three stands.

Well done to the Fourth and Fifth Year students who took part in last Thursday night’s display of school talent in the GB Shaw Theatre. Presentation College were one of four local schools who took part in a great night’s entertainment by performing an extract from the popular West Side Story.

Fifth Year Tag Rugby

On Mon. Dec. 5th the Fifth Year girls tag rugby team played a team from Tullow C.S.. Tullow won the game , however the Presentation girls learned a lot and are definitely improving as they get more game play.

In November for three weeks, Ms. Nathalie O’Shea, a past pupil and dance teacher with Karen Yates Dance School , taught all transition year students hip hop and break dance  as part of their physical education program.This proved to be a most enjoyable and worthwhile experience.

eircom today announced details of the shortlist for the 2011 eircom Junior Spider Awards. The awards, which were established in 2009, recognise and reward students for the successful and innovative ways in which they use the Internet in their daily lives.

The awards are open to students at both primary and post primary level. The Mega Spiders at primary school level has three categories which are Best School Website, Best School Blog and Best Project.

At post primary level, the categories are split across two groups: The Giga Spiders for First to Third year students and the Tera Spiders for Fourth to Sixth year students. The categories under both age groups include Best Concept and Best Web Design. There is also a Grand Prix Award which goes to the overall winner at each age level in the primary and post primary category.http://www.juniorspiders.ie/2011/12/01/shortlist-announced/