News - May 2010

HEADLINES:

* RUGBY NEWS
* SENIOR B TENNIS SQUAD SUCCESS
* TONY WARD ATHLETICS DAY
* JUNIOR APPRENTICE BBC1
* THE PAT CASSIDY MEMORIAL DEBATE
* SUMMER CONCERT 2010
* BRAY & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS
* ATHLETICS NEWS
* VALEDICTORY CEREMONY

Leinster U18 Rugby Selection (31/5/10)

Many congratulations to Robert Martin & Steven Crosbie (5th years) who have been selected in the Leinster U 18 Squad for the 2010 – 2011 season. Congratulations to both Robert & Steven and we wish them every success during the summer.

Leinster Rugby School of the Year (12/5/10)

We are delighted to announce that St. Gerard's School has been awarded the 'The Leinster School of the Year' by the Leinster Rugby Branch for our outstanding achievements during the rugby season. This reflects hugely on all our coaches and managers who have put so much time and effort into rugby development in the school and also to all the players for their hard work and commitment.

Rugby Foster Cup Final (22/04/10)

St Gerard’s School 14
Newbridge College 16

Hard luck to our Senior Seconds Rugby Squad on their narrow underserved loss to Newbridge College. This was a most spirited performance by all of the players. Unfortunately the team did not reach the heights of previous performances and loss so narrowly.

I congratulate the squad and their coaches Mr Damien Hall, Mr Seamus Jennings on their tremendous commitment throughout the season and on reaching the Foster Cup final – a great achievement in itself.

Rice Cup Rugby 7’s (4/5/10)

Well done to our Junior Rugby Team who won the Rice Cup Plate defeating Presentation College Bray in the final.

Congratulations also to our Senior Rugby Team who won the Rice Cup defeating Presentation College Bray. Well done to all involved and a special word of thanks to
Shaun McCarthy, Eric Miller, Jason Emery and Tony Alatini for their preparation and coaching of the sides.

Senior B Tennis Squad Success (4/5/10)

Congratulations to the Senior B Tennis Squad who won the South Dublin League Perpetual Trophy. Well done to all the team: Sara Kate Fenelon, Aoife Kenna, Lauren Keating, Toria Moylan, Emma Frisby, Kelly Cosgrave, Izzy Spencer-Higgins, Emer O’Reilly

TONY WARD ATHLETICS DAY (4/5/10)

Congratulations to all of the students who took part yesterday in the Tony Ward Athletics Competition. St Gerard’s School U14 Girls’ Team came 2nd & our U15 Girls’ Team came 1st.

Overall St Gerard’s School were piped for 1st place by 5 points by Alexander College. Particular congratulations to the following students

Junior Apprentice BBC1 (12/5/10)

Congratulations to our Transition Year Student Jordan De Courcy who has been selected to appear on BBC’s “Junior Apprentice” as one of ten contenders. 28,000 teenagers applied to compete in the programme. Jordan is the youngest competitor to be selected and is the only contender from Ireland. The series hosted by Alan Sugar is the first entrepreneurial challenge for teenagers on BBC 1. The series was recorded last September/October and will be broadcast on Wednesday the 12th May from 9 .00 pm – 10.00 pm.
We wish Jordan every success

The Pat Cassidy Memorial Debate (12/5/10)

Well done to the 5th Year team of Thomas Emmet, Jack Williams, Ross Beirne, & Kevin Olohan who all received a prize for reaching the semi-final of the Pat Cassidy Memorial Debate.

All four of our speakers were fantastic and the judges remarked on how long they had to deliberate over their decisions. Thomas Emmet’s closing speech was particularly powerful.

A sincere word of thanks to Ms Alex Kavanagh for the great work she has done with the debating team. Well done to all involved.

Summer Concert 2010 (12/5/10)

Many congratulations to all of the students and staff who participated in the 2010 Summer Concert on the 6th of May.

Once again the Summer Concert has highlighted the immense talent which is within the school. St Gerard’s School is truly proud of our contribution to music and the performing arts.

A sincere word of thanks to Ms Jackie Olohan & Ms Diane Owens for the immense work which they put into ensuring the success of the Summer Concert.

Bray & District Chamber of Commerce Awards (12/5/10)

Congratulations to Ben Blunnie of 6th Year, who was awarded, the Academic Person of the Year Award and to the Senior Rugby team who were awarded, The Young Achiever of the Year Award at the above awards ceremony last Friday evening.

These awards of recognition reflect most positively on all aspects of school life.

All Ireland Athletics Representatives (27/05/10)

Students who will represent St Gerard’s School in the All Ireland Track & Field Competition in Tullamore on the 5th of June Claire Foley, Louise Gillmore, Emma Keyes, Bryony Biggam and Ross Taylor.

Leinster Athletics Finals (25/05/10)

Congratulations to all the athletes who competed in the Leinster Schools’ Track and Field Championships in Santry.

St Gerard’s school qualified in 9 events which is an outstanding achievement.
Jake McGuire put in an explosive performance to win the U14 boys shot putt by nearly 50cm. Mark Gallagher but in a gallant performance in Javelin. Lauren Lynch recorded a new personal best of 1.32m to finish in 5th place in the U14 high Jump. The U15 Relay team consisting of Bryony Biggam, Louise Gilmore, Emma Keyes and Claire Foley stormed over the line in first place. Claire Foley achieved an unbelievable triple gold. She won the 100m in 12.93sec and comfortably won the 200m in a time of 53.73.

Congratulations to Ian Byrne who jumped an impressive personal best of 6.14m to place him fourth in the U19 Leinster Long Jump. Ross Taylor put in a tremendous performance to finish 3rd in the U17 800m in a time of 2.03m. Ross has qualified for the All Ireland Competition in Tullamore. Ross has also been selected to represent Leinster in the prestigious Tailteann Games.

A special thank you to the transition year girls who helped Ms Broe organize the event.

Valedictory Ceremony (27/05/10)

On Wednesday 26th of May we celebrated the Valedictory Ceremony of the 6th Year class of 2010.

The moving ceremony led by celebrant Monsignor Richard Mohan, Prior of Lough Derg, celebrated the theme of “The courage to live life joyfully.” It was an evening of reflection, and evening of thanks and an evening of prayer. It was an ending and a beginning for the 6th Year students and the ceremony of light gave the significance of this.

A sincere thanks to all who put so much work into the success of the evening, both during the Mass and at the Valedictory Dinner.