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Vol 23 No 26 13 April 2018
Habitat for Humanity Cambodia
On the 23 March twenty-five pupils and five teachers gathered in Terminal One, Dublin Airport. Barely able to contain our excitement we boarded the first of three gruelling flights to Siem Reap, Cambodia where we spent the night before travelling by bus to Battambang. Here we spent five days on site, brick-laying, cement-mixing, bamboo-shearing, and hole-digging beneath the blazing sun. The work, while difficult, was extremely enjoyable and definitely rewarding when we saw the smiles on the homeowners’ faces. They were thrilled and so grateful to us for our efforts. While in Cambodia we got to visit some famous attractions such as Angkor Wat and the bat caves. We also took part in cultural activities like the Khmer New Year tradition of throwing baby powder
at each other. We were all really upset to leave this incredible country but are content with the work that we did. We will never forget this amazing experience.
Molly O’Shea
Seachtain na Gaeilge
Bhí a lán imeachtaí ar siúl san Ard Scoil i rith Seachtain na Gaeilge, an tseachtain is fearr. Ghlac daltaí páirt i dtráth na gceist, peile gaelach, poc fada, ealaín, agus céilithe. Is céiliuradh é an seachtain agus bhain daoine an taitneamh as an seachtain. Bhí ár gcultúr le feiceáil í ngach áit, go háirithe i dTionóil. Bhí canadh agus ceol, filíocht, agus damsha traidsiúnta ar siúl gach maidin sa Halla Reynolds. Bhí an t-ádh linn go raibh an aimsir go hiontach. Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis na múinteoirí as an seachtain.
Feis Ceoil
The High School Orchestra received a Highly Commended award at this year's Feis Ceoil competition. Violinist Daimee Ng was also awarded Very Highly Commended in the St Cecilia Cup competition. We look forward to hearing the orchestra and a host of talented soloists perform at the annual Summer Concert on 16 May.
Meet The Author
Before the Easter break author Gerard Siggins visited The High School Library to talk to pupils about the inspiration behind his 'Rugby Spirit' book series. Pupils listened to a reading from the latest novel and enjoyed a lengthy question and answers session afterwards.
Basketball Victory
Congratulations to The High School Senior Boys' Baskeball team who recently won the St Columba's College 175th Anniversary
Invitational Cup, beating the home team 65-50.
International Squash
During the Easter break High School pupil Scott Gillanders represented Ireland at the European Team Championships for Squash in Poland. The team came fourth overall. This is the biggest team squash event of the year for the Under 19s, featuring the best players in these age groups from all over Europe. Congratulations, Scott!
EHL Success
Congratulations to the junior High School hockey players, and members of the Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club, who won bronze at the U14 European Hockey League tournament in Rotterdam over Easter. What an achievement!
IRFU Referee Retirement
Congratulations to Wayne Sheridan (HSD, 1970-77 and past President of The High School and Diocesan PPU) who officiated in his last match as an IRFU Leinster Branch referee at The High School during the Easter break. We appreciate all his help and support over many years. It was a great match with HSD winning 33-12 against a touring South African team, St Henry’s Marist College, Durban.
Athletics Ireland Selection
Congratulations to The High School's Roseanne Mc Cullough who was selected to participate in the Athletics Ireland annual junior endurance camp supported by Affidea Ireland was held in the wonderful surroundings of Alfa Mar Portugal over Easter. Endurance carded athletes and those on the 2017 National Junior XC panel attended the 8 day training camp to aid their preparations for the upcoming track season. Alfa Mar provides an ideal setting for the camp with two tracks, gym, nature reserve trails, and the XC course that hosted the European XC Championships a number of years ago.
Multiple Rowing Wins
Last Saturday, sisters Sarah and Alison Daly, raced in Neptune Regatta in the J16 4X+ and the J16 8+ winning both events and on the Sunday, they raced in Commercial regatta. Alison won the final of the J16 1X and the J16 4X+, and Sarah won the final of the J16 2X; but came second in the J18 8+ and J16 8+. They will be attending the Skibbereen Regatta this weekend and we wish them every success in that competition.
Charity Dancesteps
Many of our pupils will be taking part in The Canterville Ghost - a fantastic ballet in aid of St John's Ward, Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin. The show runs from 19-21 April with performances at 7.30 pm and a Matinee on Saturday at 2.30 pm.
Admission for adults is €15 and €10 for children. Click here to book.
Zion Does Strictly
Venue: Talbot Stillorgan Park Hotel
Date: Saturday 14 April 2018
Time: Doors 7.00 pm, 8.00 pm start.
Contact Daphne Deacon for tickets here.
Dates for your Diary
- 17 Apr 18 - Form 5 mock interviews, 7.30 pm
- 24 Apr 18 - Form 2 outdoor pursuits day, 8.45 am - 5.00 pm
- 25 Apr 18 - Music Scholarship examination, 2.00 pm
- 25 Apr 18 - UCD Campus Visit - Form 5 only
- 4 May 18 - May Day public holiday begins, 11.55 am
- 8 May 18 - Form 1 vaccination programme
- 8 May 18 - May Day public holiday ends, 8.55 am
