Volume 24 Issue 6 ● Friday 21st October 2016 ● www.omaghcbs.org ● @cbsomagh

On Friday 14th October 2016 our GCSE and GCE Art and Design students in

partnership with Loreto Grammar Art & Design students, enjoyed an

educational trip to visit two major exhibition centres on the Arts scene in

Belfast.

The morning began with a visit to the work of British born artist Keith

Wilson, to view his ‘Calendar’ Sculpture Installation in the Metropolitan Arts

Centre in the Cathedral Quarter of Belfast. This was followed by a one-time

opportunity and tour of the prestigious and first significant presentation of

the world famous David Hockney’s work in Ireland, to mark the influential

British artist's 80th year. Students got to see Hockney’s early college work

and rarely seen anatomical and observational drawings and early graphite

portraits from the 1950s. In contrast our students also enjoyed the artists

creative use of new technologies through his ipad artworks, demonstrating

Hockney’s continued interest in pushing the boundaries of his practice in his

later years.

In the afternoon students then moved on to the

Ulster Museum in Botanic Gardens, to the opening

of the Royal Ulster Academy’s 135th Annual

Exhibition showcasing original artworks by

emerging and established artists. Pupils had the

opportunity to meet and talk to two of the

contributory artists to the RUA exhibition, Eilis

O'Connell and our very own CBS past pupil

Comhghall Casey. Students really appreciated this

opportunity of mingling alongside the artists whilst

developing an appreciation of their work. Of

particular value was meeting past pupil Comhghall

Casey, who took time out from his busy schedule

to talk to students and pose for a photo.

A thoroughly enjoyable day was had by all.

Important Notice

At the moment we have a number of pupils in school

who are highly sensitive to nuts in particular peanuts,

exposure or ingestion of nuts can cause very serious

health problems for some students therefore..

We would very much appreciate if pupils refrain

from bringing nuts or nut products ie peanut bars,

sweets, into school, and to remain diligent if any of

their friends suffer from nut allergies, also;

If pupils are travelling on school trips, we request

that they refrain from bringing any form of nut or

nut products on the trip, to ensure the safety of their

friends.

The Year 8 Gaelic team qualified through to the semi-final of the McGrath Cup last Friday. They played in

the blitz at MUSA, beating St Michaels Enniskillen and St Mary's Magherafelt. Maghera and Abbey beat

them, however they drew their final game against Dungannon to qualify through to the semi-finals.

Omagh CBS V St Pats Maghera in MUSA, Cookstown at 1:30pm on Tuesday 8th November.

Food Allergies If you have a food allergy and need more information about the food being served at the school, please ask a member of the catering staff.

Commiserations to 8B who weren’t as fortunate. They were defeated in their last game.

Well done to 8C who won their final game of the Year 8 Gaelic Super League.

Fed up queuing at lunch time? Why not use the

pre-order service. Simply fill in your order form

at breakfast/ break time, and then collect your

sandwich, salad box or roll and drink at the

Assembly Hall at lunch time.

Your cashless account will be deducted, so ensure

you have enough money to cover your

purchase!!

Order forms are available at the Canteen and

Assembly Hall at Breakfast and Break time.

UU – Upcoming Information Events

Saturday 22 October Ulster University Business School Insight Event

9.30am –12.30pm Jordanstown campus

For further details and to register visit: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/ulster-life/events/ulster-university-business-school-insight-event

Tuesday 25 October Open Evening Belfast School of Art and Belfast School of

Architecture 6pm – 9pm

Belfast campus For further details and to register visit: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/ulster-life/events/open-evening

N.B. New Event: Thursday 17 November

Men in Nursing 2pm – 4pm

Magee campus For further details and to register visit:

http://www.chooseulsteruni.com/events/