Vol 24 No 13     07 Dec 2018

Institute of Biology Medal of Excellence

Each year, the Institute of Biology of Ireland awards medals to the highest performing pupils in Leaving Certificate Biology examinations. This year, High School past pupil and former Head Boy, Dylan Walsh (HSD, 2012-18) was awarded a Medal of Excellence for obtaining full marks in his Leaving Certificate Biology examination.  We congratulate Dylan and his teacher Mr McBride for this fine achievement and we wish him every success in his future studies at the Department of Engineering at University College Dublin. 

Oxbridge Interviews

Congratulations to Calum Adair and Andrew Canning who have been invited to attend interviews for admission to read History at St Hugh's College, Oxford and Engineering at Magdalene College, Cambridge, respectively.  We should like to wish them every success as they enter the highly competitive race for the small number of places on offer at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.
Ms R McDonnell and Ms A Whelan

Model United Nations Success

Pupils from The High School were once again invited to participate in the annual RADMUN conference.  Despite the wet and windy conditions, we managed to make it to the venue just in time. The conference was brimming with lively debate on topics such as ‘The Question of Political Instability in North Africa’ and ‘The Question of the Safety of Healthcare Workers in Conflict Zones’, during which pupils from The High School represented the delegations from Sweden and Turkey.  We even had the opportunity to hear some particularly inspirational and thought-provoking words from guest speaker Richard Boyd Barrett TD  who attended the closing ceremony on our final day.  It was a highly successful conference for The High School with two pupils named Distinguished Delegates for their participation.  It was an extremely beneficial experience for all who took part and we would like to thank our teachers for their support and those who organised the event. 
Eve Shannon

Hockey World Cup

Congratulations to High School past pupil Shane O'Donoghue (HSD, 2008-11) and the Ireland hockey team who participate in the World Cup this week. We wish the boys in green every success in the competition.

Senior Play

Pupils from Form 5 are busy preparing for the Senior Play, 'Annie' which takes place between 18-20 December.  Save the date in your diary because you will not want to miss this wonderful production.

International Hockey All Stars 

The first Pro Series Indoor International All-Stars Women's hockey tournament takes place in South Africa next week.  Past pupil and current member of staff Alison Meeke (HSD, 2003-09) will represent Ireland on the team and we wish her every success in this and in future games.

Couch to 5K Progamme

Pupils in Form 4 are participating in a fitness programme as part of their PE classes. The Couch to 5k programme seeks to improve our overall fitness levels.  We wish our pupils every success as they work to increase their fitness week by week. 
Ms Jones

Confirmation Classes

The High School will host a series of confirmation classes given by the Revd Stephen Farrell beginning in the Library on Wednesday, 12 December at 7.30 pm.  All pupils enrolled at The High School (including those who have no links with a particular parish) are most welcome to attend.  The Most Reverend Dr Michael Jackson will confirm candidates on Sunday, 24 February 2019 at 10.30 am.  If your son and/or daughter is interested in attending these classes (which last roughly 45 minutes) or if you wish to make further enquiries please contact Margaret Healion (Parish Administrator) here.

Senior Cup Fixture

The Senior 1 hockey team will participate in the second round of the Senior Cup on Monday 10 December at 3.00 pm in an away fixture against St Gerard's School, Bray.   Form 5 and 6 pupils as well as hockey players from Form 4 may travel to support the team.   Tickets for the bus are on sale at €2.  Pupils are not permitted to travel by any other means.  We wish the squad every success in this and future games. 
Ms Jones