Vol 29 No 18     26 Jan 2024

Leinster Senior Cup

Euphoria soared high above Donnybrook Stadium on Tuesday 23 January as The High School Senior Cup Team achieved a famous victory in the dying minutes of the semi-final of the Vinnie Murray Cup.  In a spectacular move, Alexander Bowden earned the team a place in the Leinster Senior Cup with a drop kick 10 metres from the posts in the 70th minute of play when The High School trailed Catholic University School by one point.  Two minutes later it was game over.  This was the moment that the team have been training and playing for: the return of The High School to top-flight competition in the Leinster Senior Cup.  The High School will contest the first round of the competition against Blackrock College on Friday 2 February at 2.30 pm: further details will be announced on HSD social media channels.  We hope to colour the stands with a large crowd sporting red and black, so please join us for what promises to be a momentous game for the whole school community.  

Hockey Ireland Olympic Qualification

Congratulations to past pupils Shane O'Donoghue (HSD, 2008-2011) who scored a goal in the 4-3 victory against Korea which resulted in Ireland qualifying for the Men’s Olympic Hockey tournament for only the third time in the history of the competition.  We wish our past pupil every success as he competes for further honours at the Paris Olympics in 2024.
Mr P Fitzpatrick

All Ireland Indoor Athletics Victory

High School pupil Sean Aigboboh has won the National Junior Indoor Championships 60m sprint competition.  He is now the Junior 60m champion and holds the competition record with a time of 6.84 seconds.  This marks Sean's fifth individual national title and his seventh overall, confirming once again that he is the fastest boy in Ireland.  He currently ranks number one in the U20 category in Ireland, fifth in the Senior rankings, ninth in European U20 rankings, and fifteenth in World U20 rankings.  We are incredibly proud of Sean's remarkable achievements and look forward to following his future successes in the sport.  Congratulations, Sean!

The President's Letter to Senator David Norris

Senior Girls Hockey

The Senior 1 hockey team lost a highly competitive battle against St Gerard's School with a final score of 3-2 in the second round of the Senior Plate competition.  Despite being down by two goals initially they managed to make an impressive comeback and equalized the score to 2-2 in the final quarter.  However, their opponents secured victory by scoring a penalty stroke resulting in a final score of 3-2.  Nevertheless, it is important to acknowledge and appreciate the tremendous effort and determination displayed by the team throughout the game!

Forms 1 and 2 Basketball

Congratulations to the Form 1 and 2 pupils who played their first basketball games of the season against The Teresian School.  The former won their game 31-15.  It was a great start to the league for the team with The High School dominating every quarter.  Both teams have been training hard and we look forward to a successful season for all.

New Single Release

A Message from the Head Boy and Head Girl

Over the next few days, the mock examinations will begin for pupils in Forms 3 and 6.  This is the first time that both years will have had a taste of what a state examination feels like.  For a lot of us it may be a daunting time but it’s important to remember that the mocks are just mocks!  They’re there to help us see where we are at and what we need to work on.  Make sure to get enough sleep, eat well, and exercise regularly – this is the best way to help our brains during this busy period.  Extend gratitude towards your teachers, friends, and family – they are there to help you!  Don’t get too stressed, no matter how overwhelming the exams may feel.  Remember that your best is your best, and that’s the most important thing to keep in mind.  We wish everyone the best of luck: we believe in you!  
Eoin Kelly (Head Boy) and Mia O'Mahony (Head Girl)

Mock Examination Timetable 2024

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Ms Burrowes 
Communications Coordinator