Vol 26 No 05     02 Oct 2020

Foundation Day - 150th Anniversary

This week we celebrated 150 years since The High School was officially established by the Governors of the Schools Founded by Erasmus Smith, Esquire on 1st October 1870. 

We celebrated the 150th anniversary of our foundation by decorating the school with balloons and bunting, distributing a commemorative medal to every pupil, and providing HSD 150 catering for all pupils and staff.  

We also observed the significance of Foundation Day 2020 by broadcasting a service of Choral Evensong to the whole school community at 5.30 pm.

The Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson, Archbishop of Dublin and Bishop of Glendalough, Primate of Ireland and Metropolitan presided and preached (by kind permission of The Very Revd Dr William Morton, Dean and Ordinary) in the presence of the Chapter of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin.  The music was directed by the Organist and Master of the Choristers, Mr Stuart Nicholson, and sung by the Lay Vicars Choral of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin.

We hope that you were able to join us marking this important milestone in our shared history.  A recording of the broadcast is available to watch here. 

European Languages Day

This week was European Languages Day at The High School.  Pupils marked the occasion by celebrating European culture.  Kayla Kennedy played an excerpt from Bach Sonata No. 1 in G minor - Siciliano, while Aidan MacNeill read a poem called 'Liebes-Lied' by German poet Rilke.  Thomas Boucher introduced and read a page of 'Le Petit Nicolas' in French and Alex Gordon read an extract from "El principe Detronado" from Miguel Delibes in Spanish.  Well done to all involved.

Hockey Success

Congratulations to High School past pupils Ross McWilliam, (HSD, 2011-17) Calum Adair, Max Wright, and Ross Howard (HSD, 2013-19) who won the Irish Junior Cup last week with Corinthians Hockey Club. Calum scored the winning goal  Congratulations also to five of our current pupils who won the U16 Leinster Cup with Three Rock Rovers recently.  Well done to all on this fine achievement.

Junior Debating

Junior Debating takes place in the Library every Friday between 12.50 pm and 1.15 pm.  New participants are always welcome to join the fun and discuss 
interesting topics. 

Student Council Elections

Good communication between all the members of the school community is hugely beneficial and is a feature of every successful school.  At The High School, we value the pupil voice and so we send warmest congratulations to the new Student Council representatives who were elected during a Form period this week.  We look forward to robust and regular communication with the Council members throughout the school year.  The first meeting will take place next Wednesday at 8.30 pm in A22.

Winter Uniform

The weather has become decidedly colder recently so from Monday 5 October full Winter Uniform will be worn at The High School.  (Library photograph)

Information Technology Support

All pupils are welcome to attend the Laptop Help Desk in A21 during lunch where Mr  Keegan is ready and willing help with any technological difficulties that they are having with their school laptop.  

HSD PA AGM

The High School Parents' Association would like to invite you to the 2020 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 7 October.  Due to public health guidelines this year there will be a remote meeting.  The Zoom session will open at 7.45 pm with the meeting agenda commencing at 8.00 pm sharp and running until 9.15 pm.  Zoom login details have been sent via email.