Junior A through to semi-final!

Congratulations to the Junior A hockey girls who have made it through to the semi-final of the Leinster Cup competition. The quarter-final was a tense match out in Bray. High School started strong and were on top during the match but found it difficult to actually get the ball into the net due to a strong performance from the Bray keeper. Nerves were beginning to show as the match went into extra time. High School remained determined to win and just before half time (of extra time) a super goal from Eva Nugent put us ahead. This was all it took as the final whistle blew 8 minutes later. Well done!!

Science week

Last week saw the inaugural High School science week with a collection of events. Form 1 excelled themselves by producing a range of informative and eye-catching posters on the theme of "Energy". A lunchtime chemistry demonstration session was held amidst much smoke and stunning visual effects. The finale of the week was the eagerly awaited paper airplane competition which followed hard-won heats during the week. The winners were emphatically named as Thomas Wyse Jackson (Form 1), Colm Moran (Form 2) and Michael McNulty (Form 3). Congratulations for their ingenuity and talent in aeronautical design.
Thanks to all who took part and to Mr McBride, Mr Gill, Ms Watson, Ms Thorp, Ms Hannon and Dr Whitford for organising the activities during the week.

Habitat for Humanity

The Habitat team have been continuing their fundraising and, thanks to the generosity of all concerned, are within sight of reaching their original target of €30,000. The two recent events were very successful, i.e. the non-uniform day and the Toblerone raffle.

4L and 4S mid-winter swim swim

On the 20th of December, students from 4L and 4S went swimming in Sandycove at the Forty Foot in aid of St. Luke’s Hospital. Having submitted our sponsorship cards and committed ourselves, we had mixed conversations in school that morning. Some insisted that they would be the first to jump in. Some were adamant that the water would kill them. There were even a select few (who unfortunately must remain nameless) that cowered and said that they wouldn’t be getting in at all. We arrived at the Forty Foot at around 10:20 on the school buses and an additional coach provided (for free) by Finnegans of Bray. We had barely arrived at the pier before the first splashes could be heard. The splashes were generally followed by screams, snouts, and various other sounds too obscene to mention here. The swimmers demonstrated many approaches to getting in. Most people simply charged in from the edge, wanting to get it over with quickly. The fearless took to the more elegant method of diving in. A few sensible people walked in from the side, and the aforementioned cowards just sat at the side fully clothed (not to mention warm). Finally we all came to our senses and got out. We were then greeted with a much need cup of hot chocolate each after we had dried off and warmed up. In total the two classes collectively managed to raise €2710 for St. Luke’s. On behalf of everyone who took part, I would like to thank all of the teachers involved, and Finnegans of Bray for providing their coach free of charge in aid of this important cause.
Stephen Shaw

Fixtures and training this week

Rugby
3rd XV (L) CBC Wed 28 Home 2.30
U 14 De La Salle Wed 28 Churchtown 2.30
U 13 (L) Gonzaga Wed 28 Sandford 2.30
2nd XV (L) Wesley Sat 3 Ballinteer 11.00
JCT B Sandford Sat 3 Sandford 11.00
 

Girls hockey
Jun A Wesley Wed 28 Home 2.00
Min B Wesley Wed 28 Home 3.00
1st Yr B St Raphaela's Sat 3 Away 10.00
1st Yr C St Raphaela's Sat 3 Away 11.00
Jun A Mt Sackville Sat 3 Away 9.00
Min A Mt Sackville Sat 3 Away 10.00
1st Yr A Mt Sackville Sat 3 Home 9.00
Min B Mt Sackville Sat 3 Home 10.00
 

Results - well done!
In rugby, 2nd XV beat Rydal 10-0 and Conwyn Bay 27-0. The Under 13 beat Newpark 26-10.

Right:  "Debbie" by Faye Simms ©