Rathdown School

An Gaisce Trip

Editor — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:16:44 +0000

Against all odds and through the wind, cold, rain, hail, blisters and never-ending hills The 29 Transition Year girls working towards their An Gaisce bronze medal managed to hike for 25km over two days last weekend. On Friday we walked from Ballinastoe, Co. Wicklow to our hostel beside Lough Dan through damp, muddy and generally unpleasant weather conditions. That evening we played team bonding games, ate chocolate and then whispered ghost stories around the campfire.

The next day dawned bright and clear, meaning that we could actually see the breathtaking views as we hiked the three hours from our hostel to Glendalough. We finally arrived aching and exhausted but extremely proud of ourselves and our achievement. We’d like to thank Ms. Harmon, Ms. Ryan and especially Ms. Mackey for her chocolate, jellies, sunny enthusiasm and everlasting encouragement.

Elsa Maishman

Cricket News!

Editor — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:02:38 +0000

The Senior Cricket Team had a very successful week beating Alexandra College by 10 wickets and Mount Sackville by 9 wickets! Good luck in the Semi-Finals this week!!

International Students trip to South of Ireland

Editor — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:19 +0000

TRIP TO SOUTH OF IRELAND

The International Students took off on bank holiday Monday to the South of Ireland. They enjoyed a visit to the Crag Cave and touring the fabulous Ring of Kerry and its many features (Muckross House and Waterfall/Ross Castle). They also discovered the many shopping charms of Killarney and Tralee.

For many, it was their last visit to yet again another corner of this Island. We wish them all a safe return to their own country and to their families and we hope they will keep a happy memory of their time in Rathdown School and in Ireland! Slán!

1st year Maths Stars!

Editor — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:59:07 +0000

Paulina Hourigan (1G) took part in the final of the annual First Year Mathematics Competition in Castleknock College recently. She did really well, scoring an impressive 118 marks! Alison Berkery (1B) was also invited to take part but she was unable to attend on the night. Well done girls – Keep up the good work!!!

Rathdown Student selected for Washington Ireland Program

Editor — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:55:52 +0000

Wilmé Verwoerd, a recent past pupil of Rathdown School (2009) is currently a 3rd year student at Trinity College Dublin, studying Philosophy, Political Science, Economics and Sociology. We are very proud to hear that she has been selected from more than 350 applicants to participate in the Washington Ireland Program (WIP). WIP is a cross-community charity which offers young leaders from Ireland & Northern Ireland the opportunity to live and work as an intern in Washington D.C, while completing leadership training and public service projects. WIP awards each student a prestigious 2-month internship ranging from Capitol Hill to government agencies, entrepreneurial businesses and the non-profit sector.

Congratulations Wilmé, you make us very proud – the very best of luck in Washington!

For more details check out press release here