Vol 24 No 01    07 Sept 2018

Welcome Back!

Welcome to The High School for the academic year 2018/19.  We thank Ms Garnett, Ms Harkin, Ms Hearne, Mrs Jackson, Ms Kilpatrick, Ms Lee, Mr Quinn, and Ms Quilligan for their excellent service and wish them all the best for the future.  In turn, we welcome the following new staff to The High School:

Front row (left to right) - Mr Mulligan (Resource); Mr McBrien (Irish); Ms Hession (Home Economics); Ms March (History and Irish); Ms MacGowan (Resource); and Mr Connolly (German and History)

Back row (left to right) - Mr Urwin (Music); Mr Wahlrab (Economics and CSPE); Ms May (Spanish and French); Ms Hanley (Resource); Ms Dowling (Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Physics); Mr Swanwick (Geography, History, and CSPE); and Mr Howard (Hockey, Games, Supervision)

We wish our collegues every success in their respective appointments. 

Meet the Prefect Team

It is an honour to have been selected as Head Girl and Head Boy for the academic year 2018-19.  We look forward to co-ordinating with this year's Prefect body and committee to help promote happiness and well-being in the whole school. Welcoming the new pupils from Form 1 has been most enjoyable and it is great to see that they have already settled in to High School life: it only seems like yesterday that we were in their shoes. In conjunction with the Deputy Head Boy and Girl, Andrew Canning and Shona Carey, respectively we look forward to a harmonious and productive academic year.
Naia Byrne Paredes (Head Girl) and Naoise May (Head Boy)

World Cup Silver Medals

Congratulations to Nicola Daly (HSD, 2000-06) and Alison Meeke (HSD, 2003-09) who were awarded Silver medals having played key roles with the Ireland squad which reached the final of the Women's Hockey World Cup.  We wish our past pupils every success in future competitions.
Ms S Jones  

Oxbridge Success

Congratulations to past pupil Oisín Faust (HSD, 2008-14) who recently graduated from Christ's College, Cambridge with a Distinction in his Master of Mathematics (MMath) degree.  We wish him and all other past pupils of The High School every success in their current studies and future careers.

Rowing Success

Congratulations to Sam Daly who represented Ireland at the Home International Regatta which was held at Inniscarra, Co Cork this summer.  He also won bronze in the Men's Junior pair at the National Championships.  Sisters Alison and Sarah Daly took home gold in the J16 4x+ and J16 8+ in the same competition and came fourth in the Junior 18 8+ losing out by just 0.4 of a second.  Alison also came fourth in the Junior 16 IX.  What a triumph for this rowing family!

Foundation Day Awards

The Foundation Day awards are prizes awarded to pupils who have shown particular initiative in a whole-school context.  To be eligible for consideration a pupil (or pupils) must be nominated in writing by two others.  The nomination should include a short statement listing reasons for further consideration.  The closing date for receipt of nominations by the Principal's Secretary is Friday 28 September.  The awards will be presented to pupils at the Parents' Evening and Prize Distribution on Wednesday 24 October.  

Junior Pre-Season Rugby Camp

Pupils from Form 3 spent three days training with the Rugby Ireland Academy in County Kildare recently.  Junior players met early on Thursday 23 August and arrived at Killashee Hotel over an hour later.  Activities involved pitch, gym, and swimming sessions with plenty of team bonding opportunites and some light skills work.  One of the highlights of the camp was the team enhancement training with members of the Irish army, which was tough but very rewarding.  Pupils arrived home eager for the rugby season ahead.  We wish them every success in all future games.

Winter Sports Programme 2018-19

Playing sport is a great way to meet new friends, learn skills, and stay fit.  There is something for everyone to enjoy at The High School so why not give it a try? 

Lost Property

It is essential that all property belonging to pupils - especially uniform and books - is clearly named and carefully stored.  If pupils wish to make an appointment to recover Lost Property please contact Ms Quinn in B9.

Guitar Lessons

Guitar lessons are available for High School pupils.  Those interested should make contact with Ms Shaw in the Office or Ms Bourke in the Music Department. Guitar lessons will be taught during school hours on a rotating basis.  

Supervised Study

A Supervised Study programme is available for all pupils attending The High School.  The programme is based in the Demonstration Theatre on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday each week during term beginning at 4.00 pm and ening at 6.00 pm.  Click the button below for further information and to download an application form.  

A Note For Your Diary:

Parents play a valued and essential part in our school community here at The High School.  There is a very active Parents' Association who are holding their AGM is on Monday 24 September at 8pm in The Reynolds Hall at the school.  It is an important date to put in your diaries.  Parents are most welcome to attend.