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Deputy Principal

The Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Richard Davies, B.A. (Mod.) (T.C.D.), H. Dip. Ed. (Hons.) (T.C.D.) as Deputy Principal to succeed Mrs J. Geoghegan who will be retiring at the end of August.

Mr Davies has been teaching Science, ICT and Physics at the school since 1989, apart from a short break during which he worked as Head of the Physics Dept. in a school in Botswana. Mr Davies has coached, refereed and umpired rugby and cricket over many years and has acted as a Form Teacher, Safety representative and recently as Co-ordinator of Science. He also acts as ICT Co-ordinator and in that position has been responsible for the advances in ICT provision in the school in recent years.

We wish him well in his future responsibilities.

1st XI girls hockey team reach the semi-final

The 1st XI won their semi-final 2-1 in a very exciting match against Our Lady's Terenure. High School were a goal down in the first ten minutes of the match. Just before half time the equaliser came from Megan Leonard Kane. High School dominated the second half and five minutes from full time a very good pass from Leah Moore which resulted in a well taken goal by Valerie Sexton secured the match for High School.

The semi final against King's Hospital or Newpark will be in Three Rock Hockey Club, Grange Road, on Wednesday at 4.00 p.m. Entrance is €1 for students - please support!!

President's Award walk to Lugnaquilla

On Sunday 6th February, all those participating in the President’s Award climbed Lugnaquilla in County Wicklow. We left the school a 9:30am, accompanied by Mr. Swan, Mr. Cryan, Ms. Toolan and Ms. Levis. The first part of the walk was tough, but everyone managed it eventually. We walked on, but it soon began to snow, and we were forced to stop for a while! After this, we continued on, and stopped for lunch before we attempted the last section, so everyone was refreshed and ready for the climb. When we reached the top, it was covered in snow – perfect for throwing snowballs! We spent a few minutes doing this, as well as taking photos, before turning to go back downhill. We arrived at the buses before 4:00pm, and drove back to school. Everyone was tired, but satisfied. Thanks to all the teachers who came with us!

Lost property

Lost property that has accumulated will be on display in A4 on Thursday 10 February at 4.00 p.m. Pupils who have lost an item of clothing, games gear or footwear have this opportunity to reclaim anything that might belong to them.

Sport this week

All Ireland Under 16 finalists

2nd XV (L) Templeogue Wed 9 Templeogue 2.30

JCT B (L) Wesley Wed 9 Ballinteer tbc

U 14 A,B St Michael's Wed 9 Home 2.30

U 13 A, B Wesley Wed 9 Ballinteer 2.30

U 13 A, B St Michael's Sat 12 Away tbc

3rd XV (L) CBC Wed 9 Monkstown 2.30

1st XI cup semi-final Wed 9 3 Rock 4.00

In girls hockey, two 1st year teams drew and one won against Wesley. The Junior B drew against Wesley, the Minor C drew their league playoff against Mount Anville and the 2nd XI drew with Loreto Dalkey.