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U19 Golf Team reach the Connacht Final
Created : 26 Sep 2017, 5:32 PM
Archived : 26 Nov 2017, 12:00 AM
Congrats to our U19 Golf team who reached the Connacht Final today. The team is Darragh Connolly, Niall McDermott, Tom Flanagan, Joseph Keyes, Sean McLoughlin and Danny Cronin. Thanks to all involved and best wishes to the team and their coach Mr Cronin.
Kayak Club Trip To Boyle River
Created : 23 Sep 2017, 1:54 PM
Archived : 23 Nov 2017, 12:00 AM
Friday 22nd of September saw kayak club members Rory McVeigh, Ben O'Reilly, Conor Curley, Barry Convey and Alan Moore head to Boyle river. Boyle river is an easy grade 2 river and the boys gained experience in guiding the rest of the group down a rapid safely. All of the boys showed great skill and they made the rapids more challenging for themselves by surfing waves and breaking out in difficult eddies. (Breaking out is moving from the current into an area of slow moving water). Unfortunately, our TYs could not attend because of work experience. Congratulations to Conor Curley who attained his level 3 skills award on the the trip. This is an exceptional achievement for someone who is paddling less than one year as usually it takes 3 years to get to this ability level. Rory McVeigh looks set to have his level 3 in the very near future. It is a credit to the boys that they are so determined but it also confirms what a superb location (the Glasshouse) we have for skills development.
Summerhill Attend 'GAA Super Games' In Dublin
Created : 22 Sep 2017, 10:58 AM
Archived : 22 Nov 2017, 12:00 AM
Yesterday some of our students got the amazing opportunity to attend the 'GAA Super Games' at the National GAA center in Abbotstown, Dublin. The students had a wonderful day at this event and got the chance to get their hands on the Liam McCarthy and Sam Maguire cups alongside former Summerhill student, footballer Charlie Harrison and hurling coach Benny Kenny pictured below. Later that day saw students participate in a Q & A session with Carla Rowe (Dublin senior footballer), Darren O'Sullivan (Kerry footballer) and Martin Fogarty (Kilkenny). Many thanks to everybody involved for organizing this day.
Surf Club Outing
Created : 22 Sep 2017, 10:46 AM
Archived : 22 Nov 2017, 12:00 AM
The next session for the surf club will be on Monday September 25th at 4.15pm. All students to be at Strandhill Surf School by 4.15pm. Any problems contact Mr Tivnan or Mr Brennan on Monday morning. Don't forget to sign up to the Summerhill Surf Club WhatsApp group on: 086 3426876
U-19 Basketball Team Win Against 'The Bish'
Created : 21 Sep 2017, 8:19 PM
Archived : 21 Nov 2017, 12:00 AM
Congratulations to Summerhill College under 19 basketball team who got their basketball Ireland under 19A schools cup competition under way today with a victory over St Joseph's "the bish" of Galway with a scoreline of 79 to 60. Best wishes and continued success to all involved in the team and their coach Mr.John Moran.
European Fitness Week
Created : 20 Sep 2017, 8:07 PM
Archived : 20 Nov 2017, 12:00 AM
Summerhill College welcomes European Fitness Week which runs from September 23rd - 30th. This includes National Fitness Day on September 29th. As part of our drive to become a Health Promoting School we plan to use this week to build on the fantastic work we already do as an active school. On Friday September 22nd there will be a presentation from Irish Life in recognition of our 2nd place achievement in the Ireland’s Fittest School challenge 2016/2017. This will kick start our European Week of Sport initiative. Friday will also be a non uniform day (1 euro) and all classes (including teachers!) will walk the "school mile" to encourage physical activity and to get some fresh air! This week then leads perfectly into our Irish Life fitness challenge. While we achieved the status of Ireland's second fittest school last year hopefully we can go one better this year. Mr. Tivnan and Mr.Tuohy will also be giving up all of their lunch breaks Monday - Thursday to facilitate various activities in the gym for the students. Please encourage students to come and try the press up and plank challenges. The various subject departments and their teachers will also promote fitness across the school during the week as they will be highlighting the benefits of being active. We encourage all students and staff alike to make a big effort for this event!
1st Year Retreats
Created : 18 Sep 2017, 7:05 PM
Archived : 20 Nov 2017, 12:00 AM
Over the last two weeks all of our 1st Year class groups headed off on retreat to Knock, Co. Mayo. Each group was accompanied by their tutor and the chaplain. The day gave the boys a great opportunity to bond as class groups and to take time out to consider where they are at on their faith journey. The boys took part in a number of activities, a tour of the grounds of the shrine and a meditation.
Senior Students Visit The National Ploughing Championships
Created : 19 Sep 2017, 9:45 PM
Archived : 19 Nov 2017, 12:00 AM
Today a large group of our 5th year and LCA2 students made the long journey to Skreggan, Tullamore in Co.Offaly to visit Europe's largest outdoor event, the National Ploughing Championships. Here they had an action packed day. Students got the chance to visit the numerous machinery and livestock exhibitions, food fayre, live tractor build, ploughing competitions, sheep shearing, vintage display and much more. Many thanks to Ms.Keenan and Ms.Donlon for arranging this outing.
TY Business Class On the Sligo Tourist Trail
Created : 19 Sep 2017, 10:47 AM
Archived : 19 Nov 2017, 12:00 AM
Today some of our TY students visited Sligo Tourist Office as part of their business tourism module. They learned about the role of Sligo Tourist Office in promoting local businesses and services and gathered lots of information for their assignment. Many thanks as always to the ladies of the tourist office for their warm welcome. The students then also got a chance to follow some of the tourist walking trail of Sligo
1st Year Practical Keyboarding Lessons
Created : 19 Sep 2017, 10:40 AM
Archived : 19 Nov 2017, 12:00 AM
Our 1st year music classes have recently enjoyed their keyboarding lessons. Great hands on fun being had by all.