Ski Trip

Over the half-term break, pupils from Form 2 enjoyed several days of wonderful skiing in Andorra, a principality located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains.  They spent their days on the slopes and enjoyed social activities in the evening.  Trained instructors guided beginners and experienced skiers alike helping the hours to fly by.  

Additional activites involved a visit to Barcelona Stadium, shopping in Andorra, a visit to a swimming pool and spa, and a disco.  It was a very successful, fun-filled trip. 

Round the World Sailing

This High School past pupil is setting out to become the first Irishman to sail solo around the world non-stop, using no modern technology.

Taking part in the Golden Globe Race in July 2018, Gregor McGuckin (HSD, 1999-2005) aged 31, will set sail from Les Sables D’Olonne, France in an attempt to survive 270 days alone at sea competing against 24 other sailors using just a compass, the moon and stars to guide him around the world.  He will have food for nine months on board and will have to find ways to catch rainwater to drink.   We wish Gregor every success in his courageous endeavours. 

TCD Sports Scholarship

Congratulations to past pupils Ailish Long (HSD, 2009-2015) and Jenny Long (HSD, 2007-2013) who are current recipients of the 2017/18 Sports Scholarship at Trinity College Dublin.  The scholarship is awarded to a small number of student-athletes for their outstanding sporting achievements within their chosen sport while studying a full-time bachelor degree course.  

'Trinity College is extremely proud of these individuals and are delighted to share their sporting accomplishments while attending Trinity.  Managing high level competition and demanding coursework is a challenge, and one which they have proven successful in. Ailish is in her third year studying a Bachelor of Arts in Business, Economics and Social Studies.  Ailish is a pivotal player in Trinity ladies league win and promotion from Division 1 to the EYHL (Ernst & Young Hockey League) in 2017 and has represented Ireland in her underage years and is hopeful to break into the Senior scene soon.  Jenny is in her fifth year studying a Bachelor of Arts in Mechanical Engineering.  Jenny is a previous captain of the Trinity Ladies team and enjoys top player status within the team.' 
Matthew Dossett
Deputy Head of Sport and Recreation
Trinity College Dublin

Handwriting Competition

An Post's annual handwriting competition is open to second level pupils this year.  To be in with a chance to win great prizes be sure to enter before the closing date - Tuesday 20 March 2018.  See your English teacher for further details.

Form 4 Classics Project

Pupils from Form 4 have produced a wonderful collection of projects inspired by their Transition Year Classics module on display in A8.

Attention Parents!

We recently started the process of selecting a panel of interviewers for this year's  Mock Interviews Evening for Form 5 pupils at The High School 
and we want to open our panel to more volunteers.
The Mock Interviews for Form 5 take place this year on the evening of Tuesday 17 April.  The time commitment is 6.00–9.00 pm.

Interviewers will be greeted upon arrival by a member of staff and
issued a folder containing the following: pupil's name, their CV and personal statement (along with
sample interview questions), a feedback sheet for each pupil, and an evaluation sheet for the evening.
Over a hot dinner each interviewer will have the opportunity to read through the contents of the
folder and prepare themselves for the evening. If you are interested in being involved, please email Ms Connolly - connollyv@highschool.ie - giving
your area of expertise. We will be in contact with further details over the coming months.  We look forward to hearing from you.
Ms V Connolly

HSD PPU News

It was lovely to see recent High School past pupils attending the Old Boys' Annual dinner in January.  On 13 April the HSD Past Pupils' Union will be hosting their Annual Dinner which is a black tie event open to all alumni and their guests.  This event is growing in popularity every year so we recommend that you save the date and get your tickets early.  Contact the HSD PPU for details.