News - February 2010

HEADLINES:

* INTERNATIONAL SKIING REPRESENTATIVES
* HOCKEY NEWS
* RUGBY NEWS
* LEINSTER SCHOOL OF MUSIC & DRAMA EXCELLENCE AWARDS
* YOUNG SOCIAL INNOVATORS - CLOTHES FOR THE HOMELESS
* HAITI APPEAL
* 3rd YEAR CSPE BOTHAIR ACTION PROJECT
* ST ANDREWS COLLEGE ONE ACT DRAMA FESTIVAL
* ST GERARDS AWARDED GREEN SCHOOLS FLAG
* SENIOR SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION

International Skiing Representatives (25/01/10)

Sean Murray & Kyle McCarthy (1st Years)

Many congratulations to Sean & Kyle who will be representing Ireland in Skiing at the Children's Borrufa Cup which will be held in Ordino-Arcalis, Andorra from 23rd to 30th January 2010. The event attracts about 25 teams from all over the world to compete in slalom, giant slalom and the combined event. The team's head coach is Shane O'Connor who himself has been selected to race for Ireland in the forthcoming Winter Olympics to be held in Whistler, Canada in February this year. The best of luck to Sean & Kyle.

1st Year Girls Hockey (22/01/10)

Many congratulations to the 1st Year Hockey Team on their tremendous success in reaching the Leinster Quarter Finals after their powerful win over Mount Temple School (winning 7-0 on Tuesday) Congratulations to the squad and to their coachesMs Eimear O’Regan & Ms Etaoin Donovan on their success to date and we look forward to the quarter final with great anticipation.

SCT Leinster Cup Quarter Final Victory (12/02/10)

St Gerard’s School 7 - Blackrock College 0

Many congratulations to the SCT on yet another wonderful spirited and inspirational win. A special word of thanks to the wonderful cheerleaders and the excellence of support from all of the students from St 4 – 6th Year. Roll on the semi-final on Tuesday 2nd March at 3 pm!

Leinster Senior Rugby League Final (25/01/2010)

St Gerard’s School 14 - The Kings Hospital 13

This remarkable victory marks a watershed in the history of sport in St Gerard’s School. The Spirit, Determination, Mindset & Skill showed yesterday is the new expectation of all teams from St 3 to 6th Year in all codes of sport in the school. We congratulate the Senior Squad and their management on an outstanding performance.

Leinster School of Music & Drama Excellence Awards (09/2/10)

Many congratulations to 5th Year Students Kevin Olohan & Thomas Emmet
who have qualified for the regional finals of the above award & attained Grade 5.

Congratulations also to 3rd Year Student Clara Noonan who attained Grade 3 and to 1st Year Students James Noonan & Cameron Dorlas who attained Grade 6.

Young Social Innovators – Clothes for the Homeless Campaign (09/2/10)

Many congratulation to the group of TY students who have lead the campaign (clothes for the homeless) during the month of January. The response from you the pupils and your parents has been phenomenal and exceptional. Several thousand items of clothing have been gathered and are being distributed to the various agencies. This is a truly inspired project and deserves the highest of praise for their organisation, enthusiasm and commitment to this cause. They have started another St Gerard’s tradition and I look to the TY of the future to maintain this project that has been set at such a high level. Well done to all involved and to Ms Kavanagh & Ms Flanagan for their support and encouragement of the students.

Haiti Appeal (09/2/10)

Many thanks to all of the students who contributed to the Haiti Appeal organised by the Ambassadors for Social Awareness Isabella Spencer-Higgins & Hilary Repko. The total sums of funds raised by the students through the Christmas Bazaar and the collection during last week is €8,500.00 and these funds have been forwarded to the Irish Red Cross to be used with your blessings in Haiti with a specific request of the monies being directed from medical assistance for teenagers and children.

3rd Year CSPE “Bothar” Action Project (26 Feb 2010)

Many Congratulations to all of the 3rd Year students and their CSPE teachers on raising €920.00 for Bothar through their sponsored run. This was an excellent event for a most worthwhile charity and I commend all of the students for their Christian and Charitable works. Well done to all involved

St Andrews College One Act Drama Festival (February 2010)

St Gerard’s School Senior Drama Group participated in the St Andrews College One Act Drama Festival and performed “Actors Nightmare” by Christopher Durang.

Kevin Olohan, Sofia Manina, Evie Weir, Thomas Emmet and Grace Looby are all to be congratulated on their excellent performances. Congratulations to all of the back stage crew, special effects, sound engineers who contributed so much to the play. Finally congratulations to Eithne Carney on directing such a wonderful performance. We await the results on Thursday with confidence. Well done to all involved.

St. Gerard’s Senior School is awarded the Green Schools Flag (22nd February 2010)

Many congratulations to our Environmental Awareness Group who have put in so much work into the preparation of our application for the Green Schools Flag.

As a result of their hard work, An Taisce have awarded the Senior School a Green Schools Flag. Many thanks to all of the students involved and a special word of thanks to Mr. John Reidy, who has put so much time and effort into ensuring the progress of this project over the last two years.

Another great achievement! Well done

St Gerard’s Senior School Art Exhibition (24/02/10)

Congratulations to the following 1st 2nd & 3rd Year Entries who have won prizes:

Garreth Byrne (1 B) First place
Christiana Glynn (2B) Runner-up
Robert Toal-Lennon (1C) Runner-up
4th 5th 6th Year Entries
Dillon Kavanagh (5 C) First Place
Karen O’Reilly (5 C) Runner-up
Madeline Smelser (5C) Runner-up
Emily Sherry (5C) Highly Commended

Overall Senior Winner
Dillon Kavanagh

Many congratulations to everyone who took part and well done to all of the winners. The winning pieces of Art will be displayed at the Art Exhibition which commences on Thursday March 4th and runs until Sunday 7th in the Junior School hall.