Academic excellence

Congratulations to Shane Sargent, Ruth Roseingrave, Frank Moriarty, Megan Leonard Kane, Mengxi Hu, Tim Harris and Christopher Blair on being awarded Entrance Exhibitions into Trinity College, Dublin, based on the excellence of their Leaving Certificate results. This is the highest number of awards ever from the school in one year. We have not yet heard from other universities and colleges with regard to scholarships.
Also, well done to Nicholas Nash and Andrew Rankin, past pupils, who have graduated with First Class degrees and have both been awarded the Gold Medal in their courses.

Above - dissecting cows' eyeballs in Form 2 Science

Record intake from Fun Run

The sponsorship money for the Simon Community Fun Run has been collected and the total is €5759.38. This is a terrific total and a schools record. All those who entered the race and collected money deserve great credit for their efforts and a big thank you to all those pupils, parents, friends and teachers who sponsored the runners. There were hundreds of contributions from the pupils and they helped enormously in raising such a large amount of money. Well done everybody!
L. McClure

Above - Materials Technology Wood

Habitat for Humanity

A group from the High School ran the 2K Dublin Mini Marathon on Monday the 30th of October, 2006 in aid of Habitat for Humanity. The participants would like to thank Ms Thorp for all her help. Well done all!

 

Concern Fast

Every year students from this school take part in the Concern 24 hour fast, which is on Thursday November 30 this year. If you would like to take part or to obtain further information please see Mr Griffin (A6) if you are in Forms 1,2,3 or Ms Boyce (B24) if you are in Forms 4,5,6. Information is also available on www.concernfast.org

Right - Transition Year Judo

New mural

Right - thank you to Robin Leavy, Rob Hunt, Grace Nugent, Nikki Gregory and Meg Leonard Kane for the new mural (below) which has recently been displayed at the top of the stairs just before entering the office and library. It's great!!

Click on the thumbnail to see the large image.

Inter schools show jumping

Killossery Lodge Stud is holding an Inter Schools Show Jumping competition on Sunday 10 December. Further details are available from the School Secretary, Mrs Sadlier.

Right - Mr R. Davies, Deputy Principal

New Parents Association committee

The following were elected at the recent AGM to serve on the committee:
Alan Browning, Peter Cabena, Caroline Cantan, Ken Farrell (Hon Treas), Eamon Flaherty, Niamh Harty (President - photo right), Angela Harding, Brian Hunt (Hon Sec), Ian MacKay, Eileen O’Driscoll, Bernie Quirke. Committee members may be contacted by telephoning the school. The office staff will pass a message to the appropriate committee member.

Fixtures and training this week

Girls hockey
Jun C John Scottus Wed 15 Pembroke 2.00
1st Yr A/Sen 2 Wesley Wed 15 Home 2.00
Min C (L) Dalkey Wed 15 Home 3.00
1st Yr B Wesley Wed 15 Home 3.00
Min A/1st Yr C Wesley Wed 15 Wesley 2.00
Sen 1/Min B Wesley Wed 15 Wesley 3.00
Jun A (L) Mt Anville Sat 18 Mt Anville 9.00
All teams have matches vs Mt Anville on Saturday. Check noticeboard for times.
 

Rugby
1st, 2nd XV Newbridge Wed 15 Home 2.30
U 13 A, B Marian Wed 15 Lansdowne 2.30
1st, 2nd XV Royal School Armagh Sat 18 Home 11.45
JCT Royal School Armagh Sat 18 Home 11.45 Boys hockey
Senior Kilkenny Wed 15 Home 1.00
U 14 St Columba's Wed 15 Away 2.30
U 13 St Columba's Wed 15 Away 4.30
 

Results - well done!
In girls hockey, the Senior 2 drew with St Gerard's 0-0, the Minor C beat St Gerard's 4-1, the Minor A and Minor C drew with St Gerard's, the Junior A won their league match 1-0 vs Holy Child Killiney, the Minor A also won their league match 2-1 vs Holy Child Killiney. In rugby, the Under 16 beat Gonzaga 13-7 and Blackrock 20-17 in league matches, while the JCT beat Blackrock 29-26.