Vol 23 No 31    018 May 2018

Mental Health Awareness Week - A Triumph!

The High School encouraged pupils from Form 5 to organise a Mental Health Awareness Week for all members of the school community between 8-12 May.   During the week pupils were encouraged to connect with new people, give more, keep learning new skills, take notice of the positive aspects of life as well as staying active.  Each day we planned special activites based around one of the factors contributing to a positive outlook on life.  Tea with Friends offered pupils a chance to get to know new people.  Random Acts of Kindness showed how one small compliment can make someone’s day just a little bit better.  People were given the opportunity to acknowledge the things they were grateful for.   As a year group we worked well together and we feel that the week was a huge success.  Everyone enjoyed themselves while learning about the importance of positive mental health and we also learned how to deal with our emotions when times get tough.  We are proud of the work we did and hope that it gave a positive view of the importance of mental health.
Molly O’Shea and Molly Sheridan

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Rainbow Run

On Saturday 12 May pupils and staff from The High School and Rathfarnham Parish National School (RPNS) gathered in the sunshine to participate in a 'Rainbow Run.' This colourful and fun event was in aid of St John's Ward at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin.  It was organised by past pupils of RPNS in Form 1 at HSD in memory of their friend Claire Tuite.   We'd like to thank all pupils, teachers, parents, and especially the Form 4 band for their support.  We were delighted to have raised €1,311 on the day for the hospital!

Form 1 Geography Field Trip

Last week, Form 1 went on a Geography field trip to Causey Farm, Co Meath.  We went to the farm on two buses (my friend and I really wanted to go on the double decker bus, but unfortunately all the seats were taken).  When we arrived, we split into groups and mine headed straight for the farm tour.  This included getting stuck in a cow pen, saying hello to a massive pig, and milking a friendly cow.  Then we made some tasty bread and had our lunch.   After that, we went to the bog in a jam-packed, open-backed tractor.  No one could move a muscle!  The bog jumping was hilarious and great fun.  We all got stuck at least once!  Afterwards, we changed into clean clothes, collected our homemade bread, and headed back to school.  I had an amazing time and I wish we could go again next year. 
Leah McGrath