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Prize Day
Prize Day took place on Wednesday 24 October. The
guest speaker was Dr Peter Wyse Jackson, Director of the National
Botanical Gardens. In his speech he mentioned the work conducted at the
gardens in Glasnevin and the importance of plants to our existence. Some
of the examples he gave were our food, clothes, energy and medicines.
Pointing out that a third of all plant species were already very rare or
extinct, he encouraged pupils to become conservationists, scientists and
environmentalists in their careers.
The Principal spoke about the increasing
globalisation of society, with Ireland now ranked as the most globalised
society in the world. He encouraged the audience to challenge some of
their accepted norms with regard to progress and questioned whether the
marketisation and emphasis on economic growth that have accompanied
globalisation are sufficient goals for humanity. "We must not allow
ourselves to be oppressed by technology and economic success. These are
both only tools for us to use in our search for truth and understanding
of ourselves. Education is about gaining these insights and we must
never lose sight of the value of the interaction of pupil with pupil,
pupil with parent and pupil with teacher in developing that insight.
There can be no replacement for good quality human interaction and
discussion in developing who we are."
Choir and orchestra performances were greatly enjoyed
and everybody adjourned for supper in the dining hall afterwards.
Thanks to everybody who helped to prepare this
occasion - grounds and caretaking staff, office staff, catering staff,
teaching staff, prefects, etc. Particular thanks to Ms Saville who
organises the Prize List and gathers the prizes with Mrs King's
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Dr P. Wyse Jackson
(speaker), Mr L. Ruttle (Chairman), Mr B. Duffy, Mrs C. Duffy, Mr R.
Davies
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Archaeological site
In 1J History class we had been studying archaeology
with Mr Barry and Ms Graham. Niall Mason, a member of our class, made a
model of a site using a box filled with soil and clay. The box was
divided into four sections. Archaeology involves slowly digging down
into each section, level by level, using tools such as trowels and
hammers. When artefacts are found, they are cleaned with a toothbrush so
as not to damage them. In the box we found pottery, deer antlers and
jewellry. We really enjoyed working on the project - it was lots of fun.
Lisa Doyle 1J |
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Hillwalking
There will be a hillwalk next Sunday 11 November in the Glenmacnas
area of Co Wicklow. Gaisce award candidates please note. Some places
will be available for pupils from other years on this walk, but you must
book early. Booking forms are available from Mr Swan or Mr Cryan and
should be returned to Mr Swan by Thursday morning at the latest. |
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Simon Community fun run
All sponsorship cards from the run should be returned to Mr McClure
in A4 before the end of the week please. |
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Golf victory
The High School won the Eastern District qualifiers
for the 2008 Irish Schools Championships at Clontarf Golf Club on
Thursday, 27th September 2007, in a field of 23 teams.
Well done to Ciara and Amy who will now participate
in the All-Ireland Finals at Milltown Golf Club on Monday 28 April 2008.
(Pictured with Mr Kirby and two representatives of the Golf Union
receiving their pennant.) |
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Horse-riding
Killossery Lodge Stud is holding an Inter Schools competition on
Saturday 9 December at the Stud in Swords. Entry costs €80 per team and
€20 per individual. Any experienced riders with a suitable horse who
wish to enter should contact Mrs Sadlier in the office for forms. It
will be necessary to have a parent who is willing to take responsibility
for the group entering. |
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Sport this week
Girls hockey
1st Yr A Mount Anville Wed 7 Home 1.00
1st Yr B Newpark Wed 7 Home 2.00
Jun B, Sen II Newpark Wed 7 Home 3.00
Min A match yet to be arranged
1st Yr B, Sen I Muckross Sat 10 Home 9.00
Jun A, C Muckross Sat 10 Home 10.00
Min B, Sen III Muckross Sat 10 Home 11.00
1st Yr C Muckross Sat 10 Muckross 10.00
1st Yr A Muckross Sat 10 Muckross 11.00
Min C Muckross Sat 10 Muckross 12.00
Boys basketball
U 16 Benildus Tues 6 Benildus 1.00
U 19 Benildus Tues 6 Benildus 2.15 |
Girls basketball
U 16 Portmarnock Tues 6
Arena 3.00
U 19 Muckross Thurs 8
Muckross 4.00
U 19 Leixlip Tues 13
Arena 4.00
Rugby
1st XV (L), 2nd XV Gonzaga Wed 7 Home 2.30
JCT (L) St Gerard's Wed 7 Home 2.30
U 14 De La Salle Wed 7 Churchtown 2.30
U 13 A, B De La Salle Wed 7 Churchtown 2.30
U 16 Blackrock Sat 10 Home 11.00
JCT A, B Blackrock Sat 10 Home 11.00
U 14 (L) St Andrew's Sat 10 Booterstown 11.00
U 14 B St Andrew's Sat 10 Booterstown 11.00
Badminton
U 16 girls Sancta Maria Tues 6 Home 4.00
U 16 boys Terenure Coll Fri 9 Terenure 4.15
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