Vol 23 No 23    9 March 2018

Green Schools Expo

On 22 February members of the Green Schools Committee went to the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) to attend the Green Schools Expo.  There were lots of things to do.  We took turns on a stationery bicycle which generated enough electricity to power a light bulb.  Then some of us made bird-feeders with recycled material.  After lunch we spent some time visiting many of the stalls that were there.  We wrote some tips on how to save water and filed a news report.  We had such an enjoyable, fun day.  
Elodie Ryan

BSTAI Competition at UCD

UCD Business School with the Business Studies Teachers' Association of Ireland (BSTAI) hosted a Junior Certificate table quiz for Form 3 pupils on Tuesday night.  The BSTAI is an association for all teachers of the Business Subjects in Irish post-primary schools.  The High School competed against other schools from Dublin.  A fun time was had by all. 
Ms Gray and Mr Fitzpatrick

HSD PPU Donation

Many thanks to HSD past pupil Robert (Robin) Cole who visited the school this week to donate his collection of rocks and fossils to our Geology Department.  After completing his Leaving Certificate in 1980, Mr Cole studied Geology at Trinity College, Dublin and embarcked on a successful career working as a geologist on oil rigs off the coast of Norway and Denmark.  We were delighted to receive this generous donation from a past pupil.  

COMPASS Interactive Event

The High School is hosting a COMPASS interactive event in the refurbished Library at 11.00 am on Saturday 10 March. The title for discussion is Cyber-Aggression: How Can Parents Keep Their Children And Teenagers Safe? The guest speaker is Dr. Stephen Minton.   Stephen is a Doctor in Psychology of Education at the School of Education at Trinity College, Dublin where has extensive experience with Internet and Cyber dangers for Children.  He is the author of many books and papers including  "Cyber-Bullying: The Irish Experience".  All parents/guardians are welcome to attend.

HSD PA Award Winners

The HSD Parents' Association is pleased to recognise the Green School Committee with a PA award for their ongoing activity across environmental areas and contribute to their very worthwhile cause.  They are a committed bunch, with great ideas, so we look forward to seeing what they plan to tackle next!
Nigel Donovan, President and Chairman
HSD Parents' Association

HSD PA talk

The HSD Parents' Association look forward to seeing you on Monday 12 March at 7.30pm in The Reynolds Hall where we will be joined by Dr Harry Barry for a session titled “The Anxious Adolescent”.  All parents/guardians are invited to attend and join us for tea and coffee following the discussion.