Vol 22 No 22     09 March 2017

A Successful Visit to the Slopes

On 21 February at ten past four in the morning thirty four Form 2 pupils and four teachers met at Dublin airport for their flight to Barcelona which was followed by a three hour bus ride to Andorra.  We were staying in the Hotel Roc Blanc Andorra and every morning we would get up at 7.00 am and be at the cable car by 8.30 am.  The ski resort was beautiful and the views of the Pyrenees were breathtaking.  Each day we would have two hour lessons in the morning a break for two hours and then another two hour lesson.  We went skiing for four days. There was an advanced group and three beginner groups.  As a beginner myself I was surprised at how much I enjoyed skiing and how kind the instructors were.  When we weren't skiing we were either at the hotel having free time or participating in some of the activities the teachers had planned.  We went swimming in the hotel's pool, saw "The Great Wall" in the cinema, and also had a disco.  All in all the trip was a huge success.  I would like to thank all the teachers who came with us especially Ms Fallon who organised the trip.  It was so much fun!
Éle Ní Chonbhuí

International Women's Day at The High School Dublin

To mark International Women's Day we created this short video to celebrate the wonderful women who come through our doors every day and who make up such a vital and valued part of our school community.
 

An Enchanting Afternoon of Music

What a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon was spent at the Wesley College Music Festival last Saturday!  The High School Orchestra played a selection of pieces from the Harry Potter film score to the delight of all those present.  While we did not take home any prizes this year, our players and audience members had a wonderful time at the event listening to other schools perform and meeting fellow musicians.  If your child plays an instrument then Ms Rothwell in the Music Block would love to hear from you.  Participating in the school orchestra is a great way to make new friends and of become part of The High School community.  There are no auditions and rehearsals take place every Tuesday after school.  Why not give it a try?  You never know what you might be missing!  

Junior Rugby Tour

Pupils from Forms 1 and 2 enjoyed a fun-filled weekend playing rugby with schools in Cork and Belfast.  The tours also involved a hotel stay-over, swimming and bowling, as well as numerous games of cards!  The teams really enjoyed getting to know each other, developing their rugby skills on the field, and are already looking forward to next year's tour.  

Gaisce Hill Walk

Form 4 pupils and their teachers came to the aid of two stranded adult hill-walkers who got into difficulty on Lugnaquilla last weekend.  The High School pupils were braving near arctic conditions as they participated in their pre-Carrauntoohil training as part of their Gaisce President's Award last Sunday.  Fully equipped, as they were, with maps and hiking equipment, our pupils were perfectly able to assist the lost couple down the mountain.  Despite the low temperatures, pupils and teachers faced the challenging walk in good spirits and were delighted to complete this stage of their training.    

Annalise Murphy to Lead St Patrick's Day Parade

Annalise Murphy (HSD, 2002-08) has been appointed as the Grand Marshall for this year's St Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin.  The 27 year old High School past pupil and Olympic silver medalist has expressed her delight at being named leader of this year's celebrations.