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Inter-schools horse riding

Well done to Nicola who entered the King's Hospital inter-schools horse riding event recently, her first senior event.

With 18 entrants in her event, Nicola was in 8th place going into the cross-country phase. Although she went around at a cracking gallop and passed two other competitors, her pony eventually fell into a hole in the water, the same hole which had caught the current European pony event champion earlier. Relatively unhurt, both Nicola and the pony completed the course at the same fast pace and without any time penalties.

Thanks to King's Hospital for their welcome and for their first aid!

Biology trip to Botanic Gardens

On Wednesday 17 September, Mr Gill's 6th year biology class went on a field trip to the Botanic Gardens. One of the aims of the trip was to observe the great genetic diversity of plants in the context of their biological family groupings. During the visit we saw a giant African water lily, a cork oak tree (Quercus suber), the bark of which is used to make corks for wine bottles and the tallest tree in the Botanic Gardens which is a giant redwood. There is also an area in the gardens where poisonous plants are grown including the deadly giant hogweed which grows commonly along the river banks of Ireland. We visited the Herbarium where plant specimens and seeds are stored for study. As well as the larger plants we got to see a display of arctic alpine plants which we all recognised from our trip to the Burren last year. Unfortunately, we were not able to visit the great palm house which is currently under restoration. We had a very productive trip and thanks to Mr Gill!

Transition Year outdoor education course

There will be a short meeting on Thursday for all participating in the course in Baltinglass this Friday and Saturday. The meeting will take place at 1.15 p.m. in the Demonstration Theatre. All going on the course must attend this meeting.

Class photographs

These will be taken on Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 October for all forms. Individual photographs will also be taken for school records of Forms 1,4,6. Please ensure you are in full uniform, including jumper, for the class photos.

Girls' debating

Trinity College Women Graduates Association is looking for participants to take part in the Under 15 girls public speaking competition. Teams of three are required. More information from Mr D. Miller (B7)

Debating competition

UCD Literary and Historical Society is looking for participants for the schools Mace championship (an impromptu debating competition) on 17th and 18th October in UCD. If interested, please see Mr D. Miller for more details.

Senior debating

There will be a senior debate on Friday at 1.30 p.m. in B7 with the motion "That this house would legalise soft drugs" in the form of an open debate/forum. All pupils from forms 4 to 6 are welcome to attend.

Sport this week

In action for the Minor B against St Gerard's

The senior rugby team in action against Templeogue, a match which they won 29-7. 

1st XV (L) St Andrew's Wed 1 Home 3.00

2nd XV St Andrew's Wed 1 Home 3.00

JCT A (L) St Andrew's Wed 1 Booterstown 3.00

U 14 A, B Wesley College Wed 1 Ballinteer 3.00

1st XI, JunC King's Hospital Wed 1 Home 2.00

Jun B, 2nd XI King's Hospital Wed 1 Home 3.00

Min A, B King's Hospital Wed 1 Away 2.00

Min C, 1st Yr King's Hospital Wed 1 Away 3.00

1st XI, Jun C Our Lady's Terenure Sat 4 Home 9.00

Jun A, D Our Lady's Terenure Sat 4 Home 10.00

Jun B Our Lady's Terenure Sat 4 Home 11.00

Min A Our Lady's Terenure Sat 4 Away 9.00

Min B Our Lady's Terenure Sat 4 Away 10.00

Min C Our Lady's Terenure Sat 4 Away 10.45

4th XI (L) Our Lady's Rathnew Mon 6 Away 3.15

Senior Newpark Wed 1 Pembroke 3.30

Minor St Andrew's Fri 3 Booterstown 3.15

Training for Cadette A and Seniors Monday at 4.00 p.m., Cadette B and 2nd years Friday at 4.00 p.m.

In girls hockey the Junior B, Minor A and B won against St Andrew's while the 2nd XI drew. Junior A, B, Minor A, B won against Loreto Foxrock. 1st XI, 2nd XI, 1st Year drew against Foxrock. In rugby, the SCT beat Gonzaga 27-18 in the first round of the league. In the Under 13 10 a side blitz vs St Columba's, the Belgrave team was first and the Galway team second (both HSD teams).

In boys hockey, the senior team beat Wesley College 2-1 and the Minor beat Wesley 2-0. The goals in the senior match were scored by William Mitchell and Liam Reidy. Congratulations to Andrew Gray and Mark Collins who have represented High School at the Leinster Under 16 trials.