Vol 24 No 06     12 Oct 2018

Simon Community Home Run

On the 6 October, a group of pupils and staff members from The High School took part in the annual Simon Community fun run. The event received an amazing turnout of over 2,000 runners, joggers, and walkers. It was wonderful to see the number of people who are determined to help solve Ireland's homelessness crisis. The funds raised from the day will go towards supporting the Simon Community and the excellent work they do to help the thousands of people affected by homelessness in Dublin and across the country. 

Form 1 Excursion 

On 1 October Form 1 went to Larch Hill Scout Centre for their bonding trip.  On arrival we were broken into groups consisting of pupils from every Form 1 class. This was a great way to meet pupils we may not have talked to before. Group activities included orienteering, archery, grass sledging, and survival.  An overall favourite was survival, not only just for what we learnt but because we got to eat toasted marshmallows heated over a flame made from tinder we collected ourselves.  All activities involved working as a team so it really brought each group together.  And of course there were lots of competitions throughout the day so if you didn’t work together you didn’t win!  In the middle of the day all the groups came together for a picnic lunch out in the gorgeous sunlight.  To conclude the day, the groups competed against each other in one final race known as Chaos, a real high note to end on.  After the Chaos was over we piled into the coaches and went back to school chatting and laughing at the day’s events with lots of new friends in Form 1.
Jake O'Loughlin

Geology Trip

Last week Form 6 Geography classes went on a field trip to Shankill Beach.  All pupils doing Leaving Certificate Geography must study coastal erosion and produce a booklet on their findings.  This is worth 20 percent of the overall marks.  Our classes decided to look at erosion of the cliff on Shankill Beach. When we arrived at the beach we tested our hypotheses by measuring the height and frequency of the waves and the composition of the cliff.  It was really worthwhile to see coastal erosion first hand and to spend the day out of doors.

Ireland Hockey Trials

Congratulations to High School's Isobel Bowen on being selected for Ireland U16 trials. 

Excited Yet?

Here's a bird's eye view of our new 4G rugby pitch as it nears completion.

Mindfulness and Wellbeing in a Scone!

Just in time for World Mental Health Day during the week, pupils from Form 1 enjoyed having a chat and a cup of tea with their classmates,as they sampled their delicious baking and marvelled at how so much happiness can be found in a well-made scone!

Prize Distribution Book Token

If you have received a book token for Prize Distribution, please return the book you have purchased to the school Librarian by Monday 15 October at the very latest.
Mr Hilliard

Form 1 Parents' Meeting

Following the Internet Safety presentation to Form 1 pupils last week, we are inviting Form 1 parents to a special talk on Thursday 18 October at 7.30 pm in the Lecture Theatre.  The talk is entitled 'Online Life & Digital Footprint' and will be followed by tea and coffee.  We look forward to seeing you there.