Rollback
Rollback is one of the most accomplished rock bands
to have been formed at The High School in many years.
They are pictured above on one of the days on which they played
one of their own songs ("Girl on the Ground") in assembly recently.
Their music is bright, lively and melodic rock and their performances
are tight, entertaining and well organised, providing a suitable vehicle
for the undoubted musical talent of each member of the band. The band
was formed about two years ago and they practise in one member's house.
They declare U2 and The Strokes as influences but this writer reckons
they have their own distinctive sound. Because they are not all over 18
yet they find it difficult to get gigs, so anyone who knows where they
would be welcome, please let them know!
Parents Association
Alan Browning (right) has been elected as
the new President of the association. The full committee is listed on
the website along with details of how to contact them |
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Free reflective gear
LUAS is currently running a pedestrian safety
campaign, giving away free reflective armbands. To see the campaign
material and get your free armband you can log on to luas.ie or ring
Freephone 1800 300 604.
As the days darken, all pupils please be aware of the need to be seen
- wear an armband or harness and have the reflectors and lights working
properly on your bicycle. Arrive alive! |
Prize Day and Parents' Evening
Prize Day and Parents' Evening will take place on
Wednesday 24 October at 8.00 p.m. (please be seated by 7.50 p.m.). This
year, the guest speaker will be Dr Peter Wyse Jackson, director of the
National Botanic Gardens. There will also be performances by a choir and
by the orchestra.
The parents of prize winners will have received a written invitation
but other parents and pupils are also welcome to attend. If you would
like to come, please telephone the office so that we know how many to
expect. Supper is served afterwards. Pupils attending must wear full
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World Poetry Day
On 4 October Ms Fitzgerald's English class went down to the library
to celebrate Poetry Day. Poems were read out and there was a colourful
display of poems around the room. I would like to thank Mrs King and the
Library Committee for doing a wonderful job in the library and for
spending so much time organising it all. Aislinn Twamley |
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German trip
Mr White's Form 3 German class (right)
recently visited the Goethe Institut and the Bretzel Bakery near
Portobello. Below is an account of the visit in German.
Letzen Montag hat das deutsche dritte Jahrgang das
Goethe Institut besucht. Es war viel Spaß und sehr interessant. Im
Goethe Institut gibt es eine Bibliothek und die kleinste Galerie
Irlands. Wir haben viele Dinge gelernt. Danach sind wir zur Bäckerei "Bretzel"
gefahren. Wir haben ein Tour von der Küche gemacht. In der Küche gibt es
einen Steinbackofen. Steinbacköfen sind sehr selten heutzutage in Irland.
Nachher haben wir viele Konditorwaren gekauft. Sie waren sehr lecker.
Vielen Dank an Herr Weiß und Tommy – er hat uns zum Goethe Institut und
zur Bretzel Bäckerei gefahren.
Seraphim Dempsey und Aisling Reina German
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Form 1 cross country championships
The High School Form 1 cross country championships
will take place on Wednesday 24 October at 1.30 p.m. Meet outside the
rugby changing rooms.
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Calling all past pupils
On Saturday 10 November the Past Pupils Union is holding a casual
reunion evening at Old Wesley RFC, Donnybrook, beginning at 8.00 p.m.,
dress casual, cost €30, with food, wine and music. Further information
is on the school website in the past pupils section, or contact Carole
Bardon (086 2301232), Avril Poff (085 7057943 avrilpoff@hotmail.com),
Wayne Sheridan (087 2498859 sheridangang@eircom.net). There is a booking
form on the website and bookings are to be returned to Carole Bardon at
18 Henley Park, Churchtown, Dublin 14. It will be a great night - come
along and organise your friends to come too! |
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Sport this week
Girls hockey
1st Yr A, Min A Kilkenny Wed 24 Kilkenny 1.00
Sen I,1st Yr C Kilkenny Wed 24 Kilkenny 2.00
JUn C (L) L. Bray Wed 24 L. Bray 2.00
1st Yr B (L) L. Bray Wed 24 L. Bray 3.00
Sen III (L) St Andrew's Wed 24 St Andrew's 3.30
Min B (L) St Wolstan's Wed 24 Home 1.45
Jun A (L) Rathdown Thurs 25 Rathdown 4.00
Meeting for all girls going to Berlin on the hockey
tour today Tuesday 23 at 1.35 p.m. in B6.
Girls basketball
U 19 Muckross Thurs 25 Muckross 4.00
Rugby
1st XV KH Wed 24 Away 2.30
U 16 (L) Castleknock Wed 24 Home 3.00
JCT KH Wed 24 Home 2.30
U 13 10 a side Templeogue Wed 24 Home 2.30
1st XV tour King's Worcester Sat 27 Worcester 2.30
Solihull Birmingham Sun 28 Birmingham 1.00 |
Results - well done!
In girls hockey, Minor A beat King's Hospital 3-1 in
the league, Senior A beat Mt Sackville in the league 2-1, the Minor C
and Senior II both drew against Kilkenny and the Senior III won 1-0
against Kilkenny. The Junior A beat Loreto on the Green 4-1 and the
Minor C beat Beaufort 2-0 in the league. In rugby, the 1st XV drew with
St Gerard's 22-22 in the league and beat Newpark 12-5. The Under 16 beat
St Columba's 10-5 and the JCT beat Newpark 30-17.
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