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.

Twenty one Fifth and Transition Year students participated in workshops on Health, Local Environment, Human Rights and Social Justice, Climate Change and Media in Croke Park on 26th January.

The Student Council will commence with a meeting after the Mid-Term break. This meeting will be at 1:20 in the library on 21st of February.

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