SCT and JCT both progress to second round of rugby qualifier cups

Well done to both teams who have progressed to the second rounds of the Vinnie Murray Cup and the Father Godfrey Cup respectively.
The seniors won 10-5 against Roscrea in a game of two halves. With a very strong wind, High School pinned Roscrea in their own half for most of the first 35 minutes. A try by Tom Emo after 15 minutes, converted by Ciaran Collins, followed by a penalty by Ciaran on 25 minutes, gave High School a 10-0 lead at half time. With the wind against us in the second half we needed a spectacular defense which was provided, especially by Conor O'Donnell and Mark Weston. Roscrea scored a try with 20 minutes to go and so the last quarter was nailbiting. High School now play CUS in the second round on Wed 21 Jan, 2.30 p.m. at Railway Union, Park Avenue, Sandymount.

A magnificent display of back play ensured that the JCT advanced with a score of 38 to 0 against CBS Naas. With a 26-0 lead at half time (tries by Jamie Connell (2), Conor Sexton and Jordan McQuaid, 3 converted by Luke O'Donnell), High School always looked like winning. In the second half a spectacular try by Ian Sheridan (converted Luke O'Donnell) and a late try in the corner by Conor Sexton ensured the victory. The team will now play Wesley in the second round. Many thanks to all supporters and staff who attended.

Senior 1st and Junior A both win first round cup matches

Well done to the Senior 1st who beat St Raphaela's 7-1 in the senior cup and to the Junior A who beat Alexandra on penalty strokes after extra time. (We would love to have more detailed reports of future cup matches to print!)

Latin class

A small group of parents is establishing a Latin club after school for Form 1 or 2 students (Tues 4-5 pm). If any other Form 1 student is interested, would the parents please contact the Principal's secretary immediately, who will put you in touch with the parents concerned. Please note that while the school is providing a room for the class, no responsibility is being taken for this tuition which is not part of the school curriculum.

Young Scientist

Congratulations to John whose project received Highly Commended in the Individual Junior Biological and Ecological science section. Also pictured is Sadhbh with her entry.

College application

Ms T Jones is available for the rest of this week to accept calls from parents/guardians of Form 6 students who may seek guidance in relation to any CAO or PLC college application. If she is unavailable when you phone she will return the call as soon as possible.

Supervised study

Study will take place today from 2.45 to 4.45 p.m. during the staff meeting.

Fixtures and training this week

Girls hockey
1st Yr B (L) Loreto Balbriggan Wed 21 Home 2.00
Sen 1 Muckross Wed 21 Home 3.00
Min A, 1st Yr A Wesley Wed 21 Away 2.00
Sen 2,3,4 Wesley Wed 21 Away 3.00
Sen 3 (L) St Louis Thurs 22 3 Rock 4.30
Min A, 1st Yr C Our Lady's TerenureSat 24 Home 9.00
Sen 1 (C) Our Lady's Terenure Sat 24 Home 10.00
Min B (L) Manor House Sat 24 Home 11.00
Jun B Mt Sackville Sat 24 Home 10.00
Min C Mt Sackville Sat 24 Home 11.00
Sen 2,3 Mt Sackville Sat 24 Away 9.00
Jun A Mt Sackville Sat 24 Away 11.00
1st Yr A Mt Sackville Sat 24 Away 12.00
Rugby
1st XV (C) CUS Wed 21 Railway Union 2.30
JCT (C) Wesley tba tba
JCT B (L) St Conleth's Wed 21 Ballsbridge 2.30
U 13 A,B,C Castleknock Sat 24 Home 11.00
U 14 A,B Blackrock Sat 24 Booterstown 11.00
Boys hockey
Junior (C) St Mark's Thurs 22 Home 4.00
1st Yr (C) Newpark Fri 23 Newpark 3.15
Senior tba Wed 21 Home 1.15
Senior Sutton Mon 26 Home 3.15
Girls basketball
U 19 (S-F) St Andrew's Tues 20 Arena 4.00
U 16 St Columba's Thurs 22 Arena 4.00
1st Yr Colaiste Iosagain Fri 23 Home 2.45
2nd Yr Colaise Iosagain Fri 23 Home 3.45
Results - well done!
In girls hockey the 1st Yr C beat Lorteo Beaufort 2-0, Junior C beat Holy faith Clontarf 1-0 in the league, the Minor C drew 0-0 with St Raphaela's, the Junior A beat Kilkenny 2-0 and the Senior 2 drew 1-1 with Kilkenny.

Nathaniel O'Leary (1WH) on his pony Ollie competing for the school at the Novice Inter Schools League in showjumping at Killossery Lodge Stud on 17 January.

Line drawing by Daniel Holder