News - November 2007

HEADLINES:
* CHRISTMAS EXAMS TIMETABLE
* UCD ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
* SCT RUGBY TOUR TO ENGLAND
* SENIOR SCIENCE TEAM
* MUSIC FESTIVAL 2007
* HOCKEY NEWS
* SUGARLOAF RACE
* CROSS COUNTRY NEWS

CRISTMAS EXAM TIMETABLE 2007 (21st Nov 2007)

The Christmas exams timetable for 2007 has been published. Please click below to view the full timetable:

  Christmas Exams Timetable 2007 (Adobe PDF Format)

UCD ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP (05/11/2007)

Many congratulations to Shane Smith of the Class of 2007 who has been awarded a UCD Entrance Scholarship.

This award reflects most positively on the academic programme here in the school.

SCT Rugby Tour to England (05/11/2007)

Congratulations to the Senior 1st and Senior 2nd Rugby Squads on their excellent Mid Term Tour to England.

On Wednesday 31st October both the 1st and 2nd teams played The Oratory School. While both sides were defeated (Senior 1sts 21 – Oratory 28 and Senior 2nds 12 - Oratory 2nds 31) they did, however, perform to their best this season to date and contributed greatly to two excellent games.

On Friday November 2nd, both teams played London Irish Under 18’s 1st and 2nd teams. In two thrilling games the Senior 1st Team lost 0 – 17 while the 2nds Team won 5-3 in a very tight game. London Irish were by far the best opposition faced this year.

As always with any tour, a special word of gratitude to Mr. Mícheál McMullan, Mr. Joe McDonnell, Mr. Damien Hall, Mr. Seamus Jennings and Mr. Shaun McCarthy for accompanying the team. It is only with such commitment and giving by staff that such opportunities are available to the students.

The feedback on the Senior Rugby Squads behaviour and positive attitude is a credit to the whole group and in particular to the leaders under Senior Rugby Captain, Gareth Crotty.

Well done to all involved.

14th November 2007

Trinity College Scholorships (Exhibitions)

Simon Courtney
Caelainn Hogan
Thomas Moran
Rebecca Winckworth

Many congratulations to Simon, Caelainn, Thomas and Rebecca of the Class of 2007 who have been awarded a Trinity Entrance Exhibitions.

This award reflects most positively on the academic programme here in the school.

Senior Science Team (19th November 2007)

Well done to the Senior Science Team of Gary Kennedy, Cuan Barneveld and Jack Costello who competed in the Senior Science Quiz in Trinity College, Dublin and came 7th.

Many thanks to Ms. Catherine O’Dwyer and Mr. John Reidy for their work in preparing the team for this opportunity.

MUSIC FESTIVAL 2007 (20TH November 2007)

TWENTY SEVEN HIGH CLASS ACTS

AMAZING PERFORMANCES

WONDERFUL ATMOSPHERE

NEW STANDARD SET FOR THE FUTURE

Many thanks to Ciara O’Connell, Diane Owens and Paula Hillman for organising and hosting the night. Thank you also to Deirdre Farrell and Cyrille Laurens for their judging skills. A special word of thanks to Phil Coulter, for sharing his knowledge and his experience.

SENIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE (20TH November 2007)

ST. GERARD’S – 0 WESLEY – 0

An outstanding performance from the Senior Hockey Team yesterday.
Unlucky to draw.

Great support and Well done to the coaches – Ms. Sarah Scott and Ms. Cathy McKean.

SUGARLOAF RACE

€32,000 was raised for UNICEF.

Congratulations to all of the students who raised €32,000 in the Senior and the Junior School through the Sugarloaf Race for UNICEF.

Last year you raised €18,000. This year €32,000 – an inspiring and amazing figure. Congratulations on your generosity.

CROSS COUNTRY (21st Nov 2007)

Many congratulations to all of the students who participated in the County Wicklow Cross Country Schools Championships and in the Leinster Schools Championships on Friday last. It is a tremendous reflection on the growth of the sport in the school, the enthusiasm and the large number of students – boys and girls from each year group – that were involved.

Well done to all involved and a particular word of thanks to Ciara Broe and Sarah Scott for facilitating the opportunity.