Minor A win Plate!

Well done to the members of the Minor A girls hockey team who beat Our Lady's Terenure 1-0 in the final of the Minor Plate Competition last week, and to their coach Mr A Levis.

Form 2 outdoor education trip

Last Tuesday second year went to an adventure centre in Clogherhead, Co Louth. When we arrived we were split into groups to participate in different activities like surfing, pier jumping, team building and orienteering. The weather was good up to the second half of the day but everyone really enjoyed themselves. Thanks to all the PE teachers for organising the trip. (Photos bottom right)
Caoimhe Cassidy

Senior boys hockey cup semi final

Last Monday the senior boys lost to a strong Wesley side (which went on to win the cup) in the cup semi final. The game was a very tight game for the first 20 minutes with the score remaining 0 v 0. However two quick goals left High School trailing 2 v 0 at half time. The second half saw a more confident High School put some real pressure on Wesley but yielded no goals. Wesley got a third on the break before High School replied through Shane O'Donoughue. Some good chances followed with James Barber shooting over the bar after some fine play and good saves by the Wesley goal keeper from Niall Noonan and Niall O’Leary.
This was an excellent performance from the boys to cap off a great season. A big thank you from all the coaching staff for the effort and commitment shown all season.

Cross Country All Ireland Finals

On Saturday 7 March Michael Treacy of 3R represented the school in the All Ireland finals. Michael had qualified for the finals after two terrific performances in the East Leinster competition in which he came third and the Leinster finals when he came in sixth. Competing at intermediate level meant that the race was 5km and the course was tough with strong competition from the four provinces. Michael did really well on the day finishing 19th in a field of over 120. A group of supporters took the train with Michael to Belfast and out to Jordanstown campus where the finals were held. Michael did the school and himself proud to get so far and to run so well on the day; he will be still running at Inter level next year and with the commitment and ability he has shown this year will be someone for everyone to look out for. Go Michael Go!

Daffodil Day

The library committee will be selling silk daffodils and pins at €3 each in aid of the irish Cancer Society from Monday 16 March. All proceeds go to this very good cause so please buy one!
Zoe Nolan

Charity hockey tournament

The Andrew McKay annual hockey tournament takes place on Thursday 19 March at 4.00 p.m. All proceeds go to cancer research in memory of Andrew McKay, a former teacher at this school. Sign up on the girls hockey noticeboard. Open to boys and girls from all years.
I. Wilkinson, S. Jones

Canoeing

Canoeing will start again this coming Friday from 4.00 to 6.00 p.m. The first two sessions will be aimed at pupils who have not done canoeing before but who would like to try it. Please sign up immediately if you would like to take part. See Mr Cryan in T3 or T5 for further information and to sign up.

Fixtures and training this week

Rugby
2nd XV (L) King's Hospital Wed 18 Palmerstown 2.30
2nd XV (L) Terenure Sat 21 Home 11.00
Results - well done!
In rugby, the Under 13 beat St Conleth's 53-5 and Wesley 33-24.