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Catholic University School is one of the dominate schools in debating in English, Irish, French and German with students winning prizes at a provincial and national level. The school also actively encourages boys to take part in internal school debates and speeches with the literary and debating socity playing a prominent role in school life. Literary excellence in students is rewarded with the Sebastian Barry award for English. Music is also an important aspect of school life with the CUS choir singing at school services and taking part in many choral competitions.
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