Junior Drama 2010

On 25th March Junior Drama put on not one but two plays. The two one act plays were written specially for the students by Ray Murray and excellently directed and produced by Barry O’Kelly and Ms Milne. In the first play entitled ‘Shoegazing’ we were superbly entertained by a meritorious cast which brought us a story of being yourself, accepting others and broadening your outlook on life. A subtle and gentle tale, it had plenty of humour while dealing with deeper issues. The main characters Andy (Nathaniel O’Leary) and Aveline (Grace O’Donnell) deserve special mention in a production that had wonderful performances throughout. The full cast was Emily ni Riain, Jessica McConnell, Eva Barrett, Abigail Donnelly, Grace O’Donnell, Nathaniel O’Leary, Paul Harris, Mike Dolan, Darren Snodgrass.
The second play, as with the first, demonstrated the reward of hard work which paid off with yet another high quality production. This play entitled ‘Stargazing’ linked well with the first in dealing with being true to your self. The play centred on the studio of Stargazers “the dynamic talent show that kills off dreams by making them come true”. This was a more high energy play with plenty of music and dancing. It had very strong performances from the cast, especially Aisling Kelly, Alice de Forge, Evan Burroughs, Ellen Mullooly, Ellen O’Gorman, Cian Milofsky and Alexandra Da Silva Talaia. An enjoyable production, extremely well choreographed, this was funny, lively and had an unexpected finale. Other members of the cast were Emma O’Malley, Tom Harris, Emma McNeilly, Laura Dunne, Megan O’Byrne, Marika Gentile, Eva Tyrell, Elizabeth Gageby, Jessica McConnell, Tony Zheng.
Overall junior drama deserves congratulations on producing these two plays so professionally and treating audiences to a very entertaining night out. Behind the scene flawless work was carried out in sound and lighting and a great deal of work had clearly gone in to the design and construction of the set, costumes, make up and choreography. Well done to all involved.

Model United Nations

During the Easter holidays ten students from The High School represented Chile and the United Kingdom in the St. Andrews International Model United Nations conference held over four days in Dublin.
Along with over 800 students taking part in the student run conference delegates debated topics such as the freedom of the press within the global community, providing adequate housing to global slum populations, violence and discrimination against women and the protection of endangered species.
High School once again debated to the highest of standards and walked away with four distinguished delegate awards and one highly commended delegation award. This outstanding achievement is a reflection of the enthusiasm shown and effort put in by the students throughout the year.
Distinguished delegates:
Nathaneal O’Leary - Chile
Julie Farrell, Jessica Patterson, Laura Forsythe – UK
Highly Commended Delegation: - United Kingdom : Julie Farrell, Jessica Patterson, Aisling Reina, Emma Hogg, Laura Forsythe.

Fun Hockey Day

The Past Pupils Union is holding a fun day for school students, staff, parents and past pupils on Friday 23 April, beginning with a Sumo-Suit match between students, PPU members and teachers at 4.00 p.m. Hockey matches will take place between a girls' school team and women past pupils and also a boys' school team and men past pupils from 4.45 p.m.
There will be hot dogs and drinks available at pitch side. All pupils, parents, staff and past pupils are welcome.
A supper will follow in the Reynolds Hall for hockey players, parents and PPU members at €10. Any profits will be donated towards a picnic table for pupils.
Further information from anntector@gmail.com