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Vol 21 No 10-11 23 November 2015

6 Form Pupils Make a Trip to the Gaeltacht

A group of 6th Form pupils and teachers recently hopped on the school mini buses and travelled to Coláiste Uisce in Mayo to spend a weekend practising oral Irish. We arrived on Friday evening and were split into 4 teams for the weekend. Over the course of the weekend we took part in body boarding, pier jumping, raft building, bench ball, archery, climbing and more. We even had a céilí on our last night! Read more...

TY Rugby Team Head for League Final

The High School TY team beat Wesley College 23–17 last week in the semi-final of the league. Now they face St Andrew's College, away, in the league final. This is a great achievement, so why not come out and show some support for the team? .
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Form 2 Pupil On International Youth Climbing Team

Congratulations to Tommy Myles, a Form 2 pupil at The High School, who came third in the Youth Climbing Series All Ireland Final 2015 and represented Ireland in the Grand Final of the competition in Ratho, Scotland last April. He is currently on the Irish Youth Climbing team and compete in both national and international competitions.
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Badminton- County Selection

Badminton County Selection
Congratulations to Alex O' Connor (2S) who has been selected to represent Dublin, and to Thomas Kelly (2G) who has been selected to represent Kildare, in the upcoming inter-county badminton championships. Best of luck to both students.

Concern Fast

The nationwide Concern fast is taking place on Thursday, 26. 3RN are undertaking the fast as part of their CSPE action project and are inviting anyone who might also like to take up the challenge to join them. The fast will commence from the start of school on Thursday, 26 of November and end with breakfast on Friday 27 November. The High School canteen will host a special breakfast at 8:30am Friday morning for anyone taking part. Read more

CSPE Guest Speaker

On Friday 6 November a speaker came into The High School to talk to CSPE pupils, and those going on the Habitat for Humanities trip, about his work for Concern. Stewart Gee, the speaker, no longer works for Concern but he talked to us about his adventures in different countries like Haiti, during the earthquake in 2010, Malawi, a region in Africa that is very underdeveloped, and Afghanistan. It was very interesting and we learned a great deal. Thanks to Ms Bennett for organising it.

Advent in Zion Parish Church

Christmas Craft Fair and Concert

Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 28th November from 2.00 to 5.00pm in the Parish Centre, beside the Church on Main Street Rathfarnham. Entry fee €2.00 which includes Refreshments. Stock Up on Your Christmas Gifts!
Christmas Concert on Saturday 28 November at 8pm in the Church. Entertainment by Rathfarnham Parish Choir and The Stedfast Band.

Admission for Adults €10. Children €5.00

Remembrance

The High School commemorated all those who died in conflict during the twentieth century in an Act of Remembrance on Tuesday and Wednesday last week during Assembly. William Le Bas spoke movingly about his relatives who were High School past pupils, and who died in that war. The Principal represented The High School at the annual Act of Remembrance which was held in the presence of His Excellency the President of Ireland at St Patrick’ Cathedral on Remembrance Sunday. Above is a photo of current High School pupils whose relatives are named on the High School War Memorial plaques.

Habitat Sleep Out

On the night of Saturday 7 November, following a successful street collection in Rathgar for Habitat for Humanity Ireland, 20 pupils of 4th and 5th Form met in Christ Church, Rathgar for the inaugural High School sponsored Sleep Out in the church grounds. The pupils are travelling to Lesotho in 2016 with Habitat for Humanity. Everyone had come prepared for a night in the open with pop up tents in reserve - just in case! The weather was very kind to us and after food and hot chocolate everyone settled down for the night - on ground sheets , roll mats and warm sleeping bags. This was a "first" for The High School and for all of us! A night to remember.

Volunteers Needed

Meals on Wheels in the Rathgar area are currently looking for volunteer drivers and cooks. They operate on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from Christ Church in Rathgar. If you are in a position to help out please contact Suzanne Ryan on 086 3611527 or send an email to annesley2006@eircom.net giving details of the day that suits you, whether you are interested in cooking or delivering.

Red Cross Money Raised

Well done to everyone who helped raise money for the Red Cross Migration Crisis Appeal during the recent non-uniform day. Your donation of €1440 will make a huge difference to people escaping conflict or persecution. Your kindness and humanity mean such a lot to people who have risked everything in search of a new life.

Teacher Sporting Success

Congratulations to High School teacher, Ms Deacon who earned her first cap, playing for rugby for Ireland against England last week. The best of luck also to Mr Sullivan who is representing Ireland in a tag rugby tournament taking place in Australia in next week. We could not be more proud.

Race Night Fundraiser

Race Night, is part of The High School Senior South Africa Rugby Tour fundraising programme. It starts at 7pm on Saturday 28 June, in the Reynolds Hall at The High School.
Tickets are €10 which includes a free drink and race card. Over 18s only. For further details, see Mr Malin.