Vol 24 No 28     24 May 2019

Sports Day

The High School Sports Day took place last Monday.  Being in the Form 1 and 2 group myself and my friends started the day with the races.  Nearly everyone participated in at least one of the races: they were very exciting to watch and run in.  Everyone was particularly interested in the Form relays. We all wanted to win.  After the races we moved on to the field activities: high jump, long jump, javelin, and the shot putt.  We all enjoyed them.  Later we were invited to participate in a variety of activities, such as boxercise, rounders, Just Dance, and even a bit of yoga!  Hot food was available throughout the day and most people bought at least one ice cream due to the fantastic weather. The tug-of-war at the end of the day was very amusing to watch and a great way to finish what was a brilliant Sports Day.
Leah McGrath

Sports Assembly

The High School celebrated Active Schools Week beginning with Sports Day and ending with a Sports Assembly where achievement in sport was celebrated with the whole school in attendance.  During the week pupils from Form 4 enjoyed fun lunch-time activities such as dance, volleyball, table tennis, and soccer.  Pupils had a wonderful time and everyone was encouraged to get active!

Summer Concert 

Congratulations to all involved in last week's stunning Summer Concert.  Numerous acts performed in front of a delighted audience.  It was especially poignant to hear Form 6 pupils perform for the last time together and equally thrilling to hear new pupils play for the first time. The performances
ended with a memorable tour de force piece as choir and orchestra came together to perform a powerful rendition of This Is Me from The Greatest Showman.  It was truly an unforgettable evening.  We done to everyone involved.

Form 1 Geography Field Trip

On May 20 Form 1 went on a Geography field trip to Causey Farm, Co Meath.  There was a large range of activities on offer including bodhrán-playing, bog-jumping, bread-baking, and sheep-herding.  We also got to hold the young animals.   My Form loved holding sheepdog pups, young lambs, and chickens.  However, I think my favourite activity was bog-jumping.  We got really muddy!  Everyone had a wonderful time.
Anna Hoey

Leinster Cricket Union Victory

Congratulations to the Senior 2 boys' cricket team who defeated Wesley College this week to win the Leinster Cricket Union Cup. 

Leaving Certificate Construction Projects

Pupils in Form 6 completed their Construction Studies projects this term.  Here are just some of the pieces that they produced.  We wish our pupils every success in the state examinations. 

Junior Certificate Materials Technology Wood

Congratulations to our Form 3 pupils who produced this beautifully designed and functional pieces as part of their Material Technology Wood course.  We wish them every success in the June examinations.

HSD Rowing Success

Congratulations to Sarah and Alison Daly who have been pre-selected to represent Ireland in an international rowing competition this summer.   Recently, Sarah and Alison Daly who won the JW 18 2-  at the Skibbereen Regatta recently and came a close third overall against senior crews that included Tokyo Olympic hopefuls such as Monika Dukarska and Aifric Keogh.  The sisters also entered a Senior Women's 1 4+ with two other girls from Castleconnell Boat Club. The four excelled in their division only coming second overall to UCC Rowing Club.  Meanwhile, Sam Daly and his pair partner, come third in the JM 18 2- against tough competition.   The Ghent Regatta was equally successful.  Sarah and Alison Daly competed in the International Flemish Junior Rowing Championships in Belgium.  They won in the JW 8- and came a close second in the JW 4-.  Sarah and Alison Daly competed in the JW 4- and came first against tough opposition.  Although the race was extremely tight the girls succeeded in coming out on top.   At the Trinity Regatta their brother Sam Daly won in the Men's Club 1 4+ defeating senior crews such as Bann, Belfast, and Dublin University Boat Club. 

Green Schools Committee

Recently pupils from the Green Schools Committee participated in a workshop about Sustainable Fashion during Green Schools Week at The High School.  It was very enlightening according to those who attended and the Committee are fully enthused about continuing their great work in the school next year.  

Visiting Rugby Team

U15 pupils enjoyed a terrific game of rugby this week against a visiting Welsh team who put them through their paces.  We wish our friends from Fishguard all the best on the rest of their tour.

Hockey Summer Camp

A number of past and current pupils from The High School Alumni including Conor Empey (HSD, 2011-17), Alex Flynn, Peter Lynch (both HSD, 2012-18), and Alistair Empey (6CW) are coaching in a Hockey Camp at Three Rock Rovers. This is part of their fundraising campaign to represent Ireland at the Euro Hockey U21 Championships this summer.  The camp will run from 1-4 July between 9.00 am and 2.00 pm each day and is for age groups 3rd class and upwards.  All levels are welcome!  To register and receive further information please click on the following link: http://www.threerockrovershc.com/a/hockey-camps-33861.html

Form 4 Swap Shop

Form 4 pupils in Development Studies at The High School ran a Swap Shop this week using alternative methods to source clothing with a view to combating fast fashion practices and slowing the pace of climate change.  Well done to all involved.