Vol 24 No 04     28 Sept 2018

Leinster Interprovincial Hockey Victory

Last weekend the U16 and U18 hockey interprovincial tournament took place in Dublin.  There were many High School supporters in attendance to watch our very own Isobel Bowen play for the Leinster U16 team.  Leinster won their first game comprehensively as we watched on in delight. Their second game resulted in a further victory and they finished the first day in pole position.  On the second day the Leinster team played against tough opposition and the match was goalless until a cleverly-worked short corner gave Leinster the breakthrough they needed.  The game was won 1-0 and all Leinster had to do to win the tournament was to secure at least a draw in their final game. The next day Leinster came out on top.  It was a truly memorable experience not just for Isobel and the team who had worked so hard to win, but also for their supporters who travelled up to Grange Road over the course of the weekend. 
Ciarán Adair

National Ploughing Championships

On the 20 September senior pupils studying Home Economics and Geology 
arrived at the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore, Co. Offaly, armed with wellies and rainwear.  It was a great day with plenty to see and do.  There were cooking demonstrations by Nevin Maguire and Rachel Allen, as well as animals and farm machinery on show.  Despite the bad weather, it was enjoyable to walk around the site and view the stands - the free samples helped! It was an immensely enjoyable day; thanks to our tearchers for organising the excursion.  
Siobhan Trimmer 

Form 4 Home Economics

Form 4 pupils studying the Transition Year Food and Culinary Skills Module  enjoyed some baking recently.  One aim of this module is to provide pupils with the practical skills necessary to prepare, cook, and serve a range of sweet and savoury dishes while observing key hygiene and safety factors.  They certainly ticked all the boxes with this activity, with delicious results!
 

Senior Debate Team

The Senior Debate team have entered the Concern Debate competition again this year and are looking forward to getting going in the competition.  Each school is required to provide an adjudicator to attend and mark debates as a condition of entry.  This can be anyone connected with the school who is over 18.  We are looking for a parent or past pupil who would be interested in volunteering for this - if you are that person could you please get in touch with Ms Hutchinson Edgar as soon as possible. 

CSPE Action Project

Last week a representative from the Simon Community visited pupils from Form 3 to teach us about homelessness.  He shared some stories with us which really changed our perspective on things.  We realised how much we take having a home for granted.  We were shocked to learn that homelessness has increased in recent years, so we plan to do something to help.  Members of our form will participate in the Simon Community Home Run which takes place on Saturday 6 October.  We are each collecting money for the charity knowing that even the smallest contribution can make a huge difference to someone's life. 

Construction Studies Leaving Certificate Projects 

Here are some of the completed Construction Studies projects that were produced by our Leaving Certificate pupils at the end of last year.  Well done to everyone for the tireless effort that went into these impressive pieces. 

Condolences

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of Nicola Walker (née Lewis), beloved wife of Ray Walker (Sports Co-ordinator and senior teacher at The High School) and cherished mother of Rachel, Ellie, and Scott.  We offer our deepest condolences to our colleague and his family at this difficult time.