Vol 27 No 01     03 Sept 2020

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to another year at The High School Dublin.  We are delighted to open our doors once again to pupils and staff after the long summer break.  There have been several important projects completed during the last few months including the creation of a new science laboratory.  This brings the number of science labs to six.  A teaching and learning pod has also been installed near the Pavilion to provide additional space for two wheelchair accessible classrooms, complete with locker storage, and multimedia functionality.  The school has also increased the number of bicycle racks at locations around the campus as part of our Green Schools initiative to encourage environmentally friendly methods of transportation.  We are most grateful to the Finance and Estates Bursar for managing these improvements.  I should like to wish all members of the school community every success in 2021/22. 

Mr G A Forrest
Principal

High School Olympians

Congratulations to past pupils Annalise Murphy (HSD, 2002-08) and Nicola Daly (HSD, 2000-06) who represented Ireland in the Tokyo Olympics during the summer in sailing and hockey, respectively.  Both women demonstrated their dedication to sport as they competed with the best in the world.  Their passion and tenacity were inspirational to all those who followed their progress through the games.  We are incredibly proud of these High School past pupils and we wish them success and happiness in the future. 

Cricket Ireland Success

The 2021 season has proved a busy one for past pupil Orla Prendergast (HSD, 2014-20) and her team-mates on the Ireland womens cricket squad.   After a long and frustrating wait through lockdown both Scotland and Holland visited for a bilateral series, both of which were won by Ireland, followed by the European T20 World Cup qualifiers in La Manga, Spain.   Orla is now looking forward to the qualifiers for the 50 over World Cup which will take place in Zimbabwe in November.  We wish her every success in future competitions.

Form 4 Induction

On Monday 30 August Form 4 went to Airfield Farm in Dundrum for an induction day.  Pupils were delighted to meet their friends again and to be divided up into their new form groups.  They learned about the Transition Year programme and went on an interesting walk to see the animals at the farm.  It was great day and a wonderful way to start the school year.  

Form 1 Sports Induction

Last week The High School ran a very successful sports induction programme 
for incoming Form 1 pupils in compliance with public health guidelines.  Sports like Hockey, Badminton, and Rugby were very popular with pupils who got to meet others in their year group for the first time.  We wish the Class of 2027 all the best as they begin their High School journey with us.  

Form 2 Outdoor Activity

On Tuesday Form 2 pupils spent the afternoon with their teachers taking a stroll around Bushy Park, chatting and enjoying ice cream with their friends to mark the beginning of the new academic year.  It was wonderful to see pupils laughing and smiling with their peers on this bonding afternoon, free from masks in the fresh air.  We hope that Form 2 pupils have a successful, productive year with many opportunities to build those important relationships that make their time at The High School so enjoyable. 

Leinster U16 Hockey Panel

Congratulations to these High School pupils who played on the Leinster U16 hockey panel this summer.  We wish them every success in the future competitions.
Ms Jones

Supervised Study

A new session of supervised study begins on Monday 6 September in the Library.  For more information please contact Mr McDonnell.

Foundation Day Award

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.  Nominations are to be made in writing to the Principal by Friday 17 September.  The awards will be presented to pupils at the Parents' Evening and Prize Distribution on Wednesday 20 October.