Vol 24 No 11     23 Nov 2018

Science Week at The High School

Last week we celebrated Science Week at HSD. To mark this important week, pupils from Science Club attempted to make their own chemistry rainbows. Pupils were provided with an indicator, which changes colour in different solutions, an acid, a base, and water and were tasked with trying to create the seven colours of the rainbow using varying quantities of only these four solutions. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed mixing the various solutions and there was great competition between the young scientists involved to see who was quickest to achieve the perfect rainbow.
Dr Brusey

ISTA Science Quiz Final 

Last week Form 6 pupils participated in the regional finals of the Science Quiz organized by the ISTA (Irish Science Teachers' Association).  The High School sent two teams of three from Form 6 Chemistry, Physics, and Biology classes.  The competition was hosted by UCD and took place in the evening over two hours.  The questions covered all aspects of the Leaving Certificate Science courses.  Raffles were held with prizes sponsored by publishing companies and scientific organisations.  Unfortunately, no one from The High School won a raffle prize.  Nevertheless, great fun was had by both teams and it was a wonderful 
opportunity to meet other young people interested in science.  We are grateful to Dr Brusey and Dr Whitford for organizing the teams.
James Cole

Stand-Up Week at The High School

Last week was Stand Up week at The High School.  Pupils held special Assemblies and ran a colourful Bake Sale.  Take a look at this short video to see what else our imaginative pupils got up to.

LGBT Club

This week we held the first meeting of The High School LGBT Club.  Pupils from Forms 1-6 can meet up and offer each other support and encouragement.  All pupils are welcome to join in each Thursday after school from 3.55 pm to 4.45 pm.  If you require any further please contact Mr McCaughey.

Science Week Competition

A Junior Science Table Quiz was held in the Library last Friday as part of Science Week 2018.  The prizewinners were Anna Hoey, Camilla Redmond, and Ellen Needham each of whom won a book voucher.  The result was very close and all the teams who entered did well to answer a number of challenging questions. 
Dr Whitford

Senior Play Rehearsals 

Form 5 pupils are busy rehearsing for the Senior Play which will be performed on 18-20 December inclusive.  It's A Hard Knock Life after all!  Watch this space for details. 

UCD Concert

Last Thursday a group of pupils from The High School Orchestra travelled to UCD to attend a concert featuring a number of past pupils who had previously been members of the school orchestra.  The event involved a rousing performance of Brahms's Academic Festival Overture,  Dvorak's New World Symphony, and Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 featuring soloist and past pupil, Luke Kehoe-Roche (HSD, 2010-16).  The performances were remarkable and the musicians received a standing ovation from a packed auditorium.  We had a wonderful night and we look forward to attending future concerts by UCD Symphony Orchestra.
Leah McGrath