Congratulations to Julia White, captain, (0-1), Katrina Mackey (1-1), and Pamela Mackey who played a great part in winning the National League Division 1 Camogie Title for Cork at Semple Stadium Thurles on Sunday 6th May. Well Done Girls.

“Katrina Mackey’s 39th minute goal helped them establish a four-point buffer which was enough to withstand the expected late Wexford rally.”

“The lively Mackey and Anna Geary had points on the board within five minutes of the restart and though Kelly did flight over a remarkable point from 50m out and tight to the right sideline, Mackey’s hand-passed goal after showing a clean pair of heels to the Wexford rearguard gave the Leesiders the lead.”

“Emboldened, they added points from Cotter, O’Leary (free) and team captain Julia White, with the latter coming after a brilliant block had stopped Parrock’s goal-bound shot.”

Irish Examiner   – Monday 7th  May.

“Cotter and Mackey give resolute Cork the vital edge” Irish Times 7/5/12

Scorers: Cork: K Mackey 1-1; J O’Leary 0-3(fs); O Cotter 0-2; A Geary, J White 0-1 each

Cork: A Murray; J Duffy, R Buckley, J O’Callaghan; B Corkery, E O’Sullivan, P Mackey; L Dorgan, G O’Connor; O Cotter, A Geary, K Mackey; J White, R Curtin, J O’Leary. Subs: J Casey for Dorgan (30+1); K Buckley for Curtin (51)

Score Cork 1-8  Wexford 0-9

Our French visiting students, with their teachers and Christ King correspondents visited the Lord Mayor Councillor Terry Shannon on Thursday 26th April.

The  Lord Mayor spoke of Cork’s twinning relationship with Renne, the capital of Brittany and of our close ties with  the region due to the regular ferry service from Cork to Roscoff with Brittany Ferries.

The visitors departed Cork on the ship “Le Pont Aven”on Saturday 29th April.

Au Revoir et Bon Voyage.

Transition Year students enjoyed a very successful trip to Mitchelstown Caves.

On Thursday 26th April the Junior Basketball Team, winners of the All-Ireland League and Cup finals were kindly received by Lord Mayor Mr. Terry Shannon. They were accompanied by teachers Ms. Pauline Hayes, Ms. Leanne Riordan and their coach Mr. Francis O’Sullivan.

The Mayor congratulated the girls on their success and spoke of his links with the school.

His sisters are past pupils. His wife, the Lady Mayoress, Mrs. Ursula Shannon is Christ King Hockey Coach and his daughter is Katie Shannon, a student at Christ King. The girls thoroughly enjoyed his hospitality and reception.

Thank You Lord Mayor.

Chinese visitors are entertained by dancers and singers. They visited the Confucius room where they chatted with students studying Chinese.

Transition Year Students awarded second place in Senior Technology Section at Scifest Competition in Cork Institute of Technology 20th April 2012.

Click below to see them speak with Karena Buckley from RTE during the BT Young Scientist Exhibition 2012.

Young Scientist

Click on link below to view Junior Technology Winners at Scifest in Cork Institute of Technology demonstrate Robot to Government Minister Séan Sherlock

Second year students put their robot through it’s paces in a maze.

Lauren O’ Callaghan, Leaving Cert student 2010-11 was awarded a gold medal in biology at the Cork Schools Science Awards on Wednesday March 28th at Blackrock Castle, Cork.

Lauren was awarded the gold medal in recognition of her outstanding achievement in biology in the Leaving Certificate exam 2011.

The Lord Mayor, Terry Shannon presented the award. Also present at the ceremony, pictured left to right were James and Janet O’Callaghan (parents), Lord Mayor Councillor Terry Shannon, Lauren O’ Callaghan, Ms. Deirdre Brosnan, biology teacher, Mr. Brendan Goggin, Chairman of the Board of Management of CKSS.

Lauren is now studying Medicine in UCC.

Christ King won the All-Ireland Junior League Basketball title at the Tallaght Arena on Thursday 22nd March 2012. All at school are extremely proud of your victory girls!