News - December 2009

HEADLINES:

* PERMANENT TSB HIGH ACHEIVER AWARD 2009
* 1st YEAR DEBATING SUCCESS
* RUGBY NEWS
* ISTA JUNIOR SCIENCE QUIZ
* DCU OLYMPIAD
* INTERNATIONAL MODEL EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
* HOCKEY NEWS
* CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 2009

Permanent TSB High Achiever Award 2009 (01/12/2009)

We are delighted that Niall McLaughlin (5th Year) has been awarded a Permanent TSB High Achiever Award 2009.

This award is part of the Oral Communication Examination which Niall completed as part of his Transition Year Programme. Well done Niall!

1st Year Debating Success (01/12/2009)

Congratulations to Edward Clarke & William Eddershaw (First Year) who won their first round debate in Belvedere College last night and now progress to the next round of the Junior Schools Debating competition. They debated against 8 other schools.

Many thanks to Ms Ruth Fox for facilitating this.

Transition Year Rugby - Leinster Division 2 Winners (21/12/09)

Many congratulation to the TY Rugby Team on winning the Leinster Senior League Division 2. Only Terenure College and The Kings Hospital have won this competition previously.

The team defeated The High School on Friday by 20 points to 5 points in a truly spirited and committed fashion. Many thanks to Mr Seamus Jennings for his dedication and commitment to the TY team. This is a tremendous achievement.

Senior Rugby Team Leinster League Semi-Final (17/12/09)

St Gerard’s School 13
Kilkenny College 7

Many congratulations to the SCT on reaching the final of the Leinster League for the 2nd Year in a row The final will take place early in January. Well done to all involved Players, Coaches & Manager.

Transition Year Rugby (16/12/09)

Many congratulations to the TY Rugby Team who defeated Clongowes Wood College in the Leinster League Semi Final after extra time 27 -22. This was a thrilling match we wish the TY team and Mr Jennings every success in the final against The High School On Friday 18th December.

SCT & JCT Rugby (07/12/09)

Congratulations to the SCT & JCT on their excellent victories over St Mary’s College on Saturday last.

St Gerard’s SCT 18 V St Mary’s SCT 0

St Gerard’s JCT 17 V St Mary’s JCT 12

ISTA SENIOR SCIENCE QUIZ 2009 National Final (07/12/09)

Many congratulations to the team of Ben Blunnie, Daniel Cooney and Theo Jebb (6th Year) who came 6th in the National Finals in Trinity College, Dublin.
Many thanks to Ben, Daniel and Theo on a wonderful job and in particular for the amount of preparation they put in to the event. A sincere word of thanks to Ms. Catherine O’Dwyer for facilitating the opportunity for the students and for her dedication and encouragement to the students.

DCU Olympiad (07/12/09)

Well done to Paraic Behan and Neil Counihan of Transition Year who competed in the DCU Olympiad. This is normally a 5th Year event and Paraic and Neil will gain much from this experience. Many thanks to Ms. Catherine O’Dwyer for preparing the boys for this competition.

International Model European Parliament 2009 - Bonn, Germany (14/12/09)

Many Congratulations to Niall McLaughlin 5th Year who with 500 delegates represented Ireland at the 2009 International MEP Conference held in Bonn, Germany. The Irish delegations resolutions were a true success with Niall chosen to give the final defence speech of the weeks Parliaments debates. Many congratulations to Niall on his total commitment to the International MEP session. Thank you to all who have facilitated Niall in this unique opportunity.

Minor Hockey Team Success (17/12/09)

St Gerard’s School 3
The Teresians School 0

Many congratulations to the Minor Hockey Team in reaching the Leinster League Quarter Final & the 3rd Round of the Leinster Minor Cup. A very exciting season lies ahead for this talented Minor squad and we look forward to your fixtures in the New Year.Well done to all of the Players & Coaches on a great season to date.

Christmas Bazaar 2009 (22/12/09)

Congratulations to one and all who were involved in the fantastic success of the Bazaar & the Non-Uniform Day which raised an amazing €23,000 for Local, National and International Charities. Funds will be distributed in January.