Vol 28 No 06     07 Sept 2022

Simon Community Home Run

On Saturday 1 October a group of High School pupils and members of staff gathered in the Phoenix Park among hundreds of runners from across Ireland in eager anticipation of the Simon Community Home Run.  This annual 8km run which is organised each year by the Simon Community aims to raise money and awareness for homeless people in our country.  The event welcomes runners of all ages and abilities - whether you cross the finish line first or last matters not but only that you come brimming with enthusiastic support for this vital and timely cause.  As we ran, jogged, or walked through the idyllic surroundings of the Phoenix Park it was hard not to smile at the beauty of the natural world and we were struck by a powerful sense of community among so many others who care deeply about the issue of homelessness.  At the end of the run there was music, food, and games to round off the event with an atmosphere of fun.  Well done to everyone from The High School who took part - a special mention must be given to Daniel Tallon who completed the course in a fantastic time of 32 minutes!  Thank you all so much for your support and we hope to see you all and more again next year!
Tirzah Hutchinson Edgar
Deputy Head Girl

European Languages Week

Last week we celebrated European Languages Week at The High School. Throughout the week there were many different events and activities taking place.  On Tuesday Thibaut Walsh read a beautiful French poem Le Corbeau et le Renard by Jean de la Fontaine at Junior Assembly. On Wednesday Ivan Milosevic introduced and read a poem in German accompanied on the guitar by Finn Ó Foghlú.  It was an exceptional poem and very well read.  Tirzah Hutchinson Edgar and Daimee Ng sang a medley of La vie en Rose and Je Ne Regrette Rien by Edith Piaf at Senior Assembly on Thursday.  To finish European Languages Week, The High School Orchestra played Libertango by Astar Piazzolla introduced in Spanish by Marco Gonzales.  The pupils took part in many different activities throughout the week.  There were quizzes and games and displays in The W. B. Yeats Library.  We'd like to thank Librarian Ms Wiggle for hosting the activities.  We all had a great European Languages Week at The High School!  
Michaela Grey, Alaia Byrne Paredes, and Abby Kelly  

Higher Options Education Exposition

Last month Form 6 pupils attended the Higher Options Education Exposition at the Royal Dublin Society.  Pupils enjoyed one-to-one conversations with college representatives and information bodies in addition to a full programme of talks.  It was a very worthwhile experience for all who attended.

Hockey at The High School

The new season has started with fixtures across all teams taking place every Wednesday and Friday.  Form 1 pupils train on Tuesdays and Thursdays 4.00-5.15 pm; Form 2 pupils (Minors) train Tuesdays and Thursdays 4.00-5.15 pm.  The Junior A team trains on Tuesdays at 5.15-6.30 pm and Thursday mornings before school.  The Junior B and C teams train on Mondays 4.00-5.15 pm and Thursdays 5.15-6.30 pm.  The Senior 2 team trains on Mondays 4.00-5.15 pm and Thursdays 5.15-6.30 pm.  The Senior 1 team is currently preparing for the All Ireland Schools (Boys) Hockey Championship which is taking place from Wednesday 26 to Friday 28 October in Cork.  If you have any questions about please contact Ms Gray, Mr Howard, or Mr Fitzpatrick.
Ms Gray

Form 4 Geography Culture Module 

As part of the Form 4 Geography Culture module pupils have to make food from India and I chose to make samosas.  I was up late Sunday night filling the samosas and they proved very popular with my class mates.  Overall it was great fun but I can say with confidence - I will never make samosas so late at night again! 
Andrew Millar

Basketball Success

The High School Senior Basketball team defeated St Columba's College 37-36 last Wednesday.  It was a great effort from the team with balanced scoring from everyone.  While the score was close we had that extra edge to secure a well-deserved win by the final whistle.  Overall it was a solid team performance in the first game of the season that bodes well for future fixtures.
Callum Gilmartin

Rathfarnham Concert Band

Local musical society - The Rathfarnham Concert Band - are presenting a concert of entertaining seasonal music at the National Concert Hall (NCH) this November featuring some of the country’s finest young musicians including pupils from The High School.  The evening promises to be a very festive affair just in time for the Christmas season.  The event takes place on Tuesday 29 November.  Tickets are on sale now from the NCH.

Form 1 Rugby Blitz

Pupils in Form 1 enjoyed a thrilling rugby blitz at  St Mary's College RFC last week.  Pupils got to use the skills that they have been honing at their weekly training session in school.  They demonstrated excellent team work throughout the competition and improved with every game. It was definitely a day to remember. Well done, everyone!
Ms Garland

Zion Parish Harvest Supper

This year the Zion Parish Harvest Supper takes place on 22 October at 7.30 pm in the Parish Hall.  Tickets are available from Zion Church and in the Parish Office.  The Harvest Thanksgiving Service will take place the following day on Sunday 23 October at 10.30 am at Zion Church and we would like to warmly invite all members of The High School community to atttend.
Deirdre Hoey
Parish Administrator

Senior Play

Tickets for this year's Senior Drama will will be going on sale from Monday 17 October at break and lunch times.  Make sure that you get your ticket early to avoid disappointment!
Mr Milofsky

HSD Parents' Association AGM

The High School Parents' Association Committee has scheduled its Annual General Meeting for Thursday 27 October from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm followed by refreshments.  An email from the Committee with further details has been sent to all parents and guardians so please check your inboxes.  The meeting will be held in person at The High School and we look forward to seeing as many of you as possible there.
The HSD PA Committee