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CIC Summerhill Triumphs At The Inter-Schools Kayak Race
Created : 26 Oct 2017, 1:51 PM
Archived : 26 Dec 2017, 12:00 AM
On 25th October the inter-schools kayak race between Summerhill College and Sligo Grammar School was held on Lough Gill. Our senior team of Ben O'Reilly, Rory McVeigh and Joao Miguel set a new course record, while the fastest individual time was clocked by Donncha Curley in the Junior category. Also competing were Niall McMorrow, Shane Flanagan, Francesco Devaney, Ryan Scanlon, David Gray, Griffin Fletcher and Jeffrey Hession.
1st Year Mass of Welcome
Created : 10 Oct 2017, 5:07 PM
Archived : 25 Dec 2017, 12:00 AM
On Monday 25th of September our 1st Year Mass of Welcome took place. We were joined by 1st Year students and their parents and guardians, local clergy and the patron of the College, Bishop Kevin Doran. This was a very enjoyable evening with many 1st Year students being actively involved in the Mass acting as Ministers of the Word, altar servers, reading prayers and taking part in the offertory procession and the school choir. Afterwards everyone gathered in the GP area of the College for tea and biscuits. It was a lovely opportunity to chat to other parents and guardians, staff, local clergy and Bishop Doran.
Growth Mindset Quote of the Week
Created : 10 Oct 2017, 5:00 PM
Archived : 25 Dec 2017, 12:00 AM
"It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed." - Theodore Roosevelt.
TY Students Elected To Sligo Comhairle Na nÓg Council
Created : 24 Oct 2017, 9:03 PM
Archived : 24 Dec 2017, 12:00 AM
Well done to the Summerhill students who attended the Sligo Comhairle na nÓg AGM held on October 24th in the Radisson Hotel, especially TY students Tom Flanagan, Cormac Beirne, Rian Lück McGowan, Fraiser Gaine and Joseph Shannon who were all elected onto the council. Comhairle na nÓg are child and youth councils in the 31 local authorities of the country, which give children and young people the opportunity to be involved in the development of local services and policies. In light of the fact that Comhairle na nÓg is for young people under the age of 18 and who therefore have no other voting mechanism to have their voice heard, Comhairle na nÓg is designed to enable young people to have a voice on the services, policies and issues that affect them in their local area. Sligo Comhairle are working on an intergenerational project in 2017. They are looking to break down barriers based on stereotypes between the older generation and younger; to share history, music, skills and to form friendships. They are also working on mental health and well-being. They want to promote positive mental health and well-being through art and music and plan to organise an event or exhibition/competition for young people in County Sligo to promote art and music as ways to express and promote positive mental health. Congratulations to all involved.
TY Students Participate In Breastfeeding Awareness Workshop
Created : 23 Oct 2017, 7:45 PM
Archived : 23 Dec 2017, 12:00 AM
Well done to the TY students who recently took part in a Breastfeeding Awareness workshop. This event was run by the HSE in the Primary Healthcare Centre, Barrack Street, and focused on promoting the importance of breastfeeding for Ireland's future generations. The students then got the chance to report back to their colleagues and promote this health initiative.
Tickets still available - Friday October 20th - Summerhill College Parents Association Dinner Dance
Created : 21 Sep 2017, 9:13 AM
Archived : 18 Dec 2017, 12:00 AM
The Parents Association in Summerhill College cordially invite you to their Dinner Dance on Friday 20th October at 8pm sharp in the Radisson Hotel. Tickets are priced at €40 per person and includes music by BWJ after dinner. This event is guaranteed to be a great night so please show your support by purchasing a ticket from any member of the parents association or from the school office. The Parents Association in Summerhill works with the Principal, staff and Board of Management to build an effective partnership between home and school. Educational research has shown that the involvement of parents in schools leads to children achieving higher levels. The Parents Association reviews new policies which the school wish to implement, offers support for parents in the school and invites speakers to address parents on topical and relevant issues. In Summerhill all parents are free to attend any/all of the meetings which are held throughout the school year. These meetings are held in the school in a relaxed atmosphere giving parents a chance to discuss relevant issues, hear from the Principal and get to meet with other parents over a cup of coffee. If you wish to find out the date of their next meeting and/or to be added to their mailing list email summerhillpa@gmail.com.
10 tips for boosting self-esteem - from Shane Martin
Created : 17 Oct 2017, 8:04 PM
Archived : 17 Dec 2017, 12:00 AM
10 TIPS FOR BOOSTING SELF-ESTEEM 1. Remind yourself of the things that you are good at. Everyone has inner strengths. 2. Stop doing things for the sole purpose of receiving praise. See praise as a ‘bonus’ for doing the right things. 3. Some people have very positive conversations about you when you’re not around. Sometimes people forget to affirm you. 4. Do not measure your self-worth by comparing yourself to others. There will always be people who have things which you desire. 5. Stop trying to become someone else. Embrace the wonderful person that you are already. You're one of a kind -a unique being who is on the planet just once. 6. Everyone is imperfect. We all make mistakes. You share this imperfection with everyone else. 7. You have a unique contribution to make to this world. Life is a gift and so are you. 8. Remind yourself that your mood is coloured by the conversations that you have with yourself. Focus on what is right about yourself and your life. 9. Remind yourself of some of your achievements. No one is a total disaster!! 10. Open yourself up socially and engage in many social circles. Investment in numerous friendships leaves you less dependent on a few. (C) Shane Martin
2018 L.C. Engineering project
Created : 16 Oct 2017, 4:54 PM
Archived : 16 Dec 2017, 12:00 AM
2018 Leaving Engineering project just arrived. All relevant students to start research and have 3 designs for Wednesday. More info on www.summerhillengineering.com.
Pauric Hanbury Wins Young Engineer of 2017
Created : 09 Oct 2017, 7:59 PM
Archived : 09 Dec 2017, 12:00 AM
A massive congratulations to Pauric Hanbury for his great achievement on winning Young Engineer of 2017 in Area 4. The prize giving ceremony to honour Pauric was held in Summerhill College on the 5th of October 2017. The ETTA (Engineering Technology Teachers Association) hold a competition to reward the excellent work done by students in the region. Pauric Hanbury was the overall winner of the main prize and Summerhill College had the pleasure of hosting the ETTA prize giving for 2017. Well done to Pauric and all involved in this fantastic achievement.
'Just One Life' Programme
Created : 05 Oct 2017, 10:53 PM
Archived : 05 Dec 2017, 12:00 AM
During the week all TY and LCA students attended a Road Safety Show hosted by the Sligo Rotary Club which is called "Just One Life". Students participated in lecture style seminars and information sessions throughout the day with talks given by the RSA, Garda Charlie Jordan from the Road Traffic Dept, the Fire Brigade, Ambulance Service, rally driver Toni Kelly, Dr. Fergal Hickey consultant in emergency medicine from HSE Sligo as well as numerous accident survivors. After the lectures, students then moved outside where they witnessed the emergency services crews demonstrate the work they do in the event of a car accident. Summerhill were lucky that 2 of our TY boys got the chance to act as the 'victims' trapped in the crashed car while the fire brigade cut the car and dismantled it in order to free them where they where then stretcheted into the awaiting ambulance. The next day class groups then took it in turns to go down town and participate in the RSA rollover car and simulator. Many thanks to Sligo Rotary Club and all involved in the organisation and delivery of this fantastic day.