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Letter from the BOM regarding school opening for the week beginning 7 November 2016
Created : 03 Nov 2016, 10:14 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Following a Board of Management meeting tonight, Thursday 3 November 2016, the following letter has been issued regarding arrangemnets for school opening next week. The board will keep you advised of all developments in this regard.
Assistant Commissioner of an Garda Síochána and former St Declan’s pupil gets top posting in the Cayman Islands
Created : 02 Nov 2016, 4:11 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
St Declan's offers its sincerest good wishes and congratulations to former student Derek Byrne on his new appointment. From The Cayman Compass A member of the Irish national police force, An Garda Síochána, has been named as the new commissioner of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service. He takes office with the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) from November 2016 on a four year contract. Derek Byrne, the assistant commissioner of “the guards” – as Ireland’s national police service is sometimes called – has supervised operations and strategical command for serious and organized crime incidents and investigations for the last eight years. The Dublin native has a 36-year career in law enforcement. He joined the guards in 1979 and was appointed as assistant commissioner of national support services there in May 2007, according to the Irish national police website. Mr. Byrne attended Queens University in Belfast, North Ireland and has trained with both the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation at Quantico, Virginia and with Scotland Yard during his career. He also holds a diploma from the National College of Ireland in management and industrial relations. “The complexity of policing leadership, by its very nature, brings with it great responsibility to lead with confidence, inspiration and integrity,” Mr. Byrne said. “I am committed to ensuring that the RCIPS will work in partnership with communities across the Cayman Islands to deliver a policing service that has the trust and confidence of the communities it serves. A service that is accessible, visible, mobile and responsive, where policing is delivered in a transparent, accountable and ethical framework supported by robust governance structures. “Within my first month I will visit all of the Islands to meet with community leaders, community groups and business leaders to obtain a first-hand account of policing requirements on the Islands which will feed into and inform future strategic planning and the direction of the policing service.” Mr. Byrne was selected from a final “short-list” of three candidates, which also included a British and an American candidate, the Cayman Compass has learned. There were no Caymanian applicants who made the final short-list, after Cayman’s two most senior ranking officers, Anthony Ennis and Kurt Walton, said they hadn’t applied for the job. Mr. Byrne is the first non-U.K. and non-Caymanian police commissioner to serve the islands in more than a decade. The vast majority of Cayman’s former police commissioners have hailed from the U.K.
U19 Soccer
Created : 26 Oct 2016, 7:09 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Congratulations to the U19 soccer team who beat Portmarnock 3 - 1 in the Dublin metropolitan league. Scorers for St Declan's were Seán Lundberg and Lorcán Byrne (and an own goal). Man of the match was goalkeeper Dylan Bassett who made a number of great saves.
Liam Keating - All-Ireland Inter Regionals
Created : 25 Oct 2016, 6:32 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Congratulations to Liam Keating, a member of our second year and Under 16 basketball teams who along with his teammates, won as part of the Eastern Regional Team, the All Ireland Inter-Regionals. This is a huge honour for Liam to have been selected for this squad, and it is a testament to his hard work.
U16 and U19 Basketball
Created : 25 Oct 2016, 6:29 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Congratulations to the Senior Basketball teams who both won away to Coolmine last Friday 21st Oct. The Under 19s continue unbeaten this season and have been emphatic in their victories to date. Both squads look certain to progress to regional tournaments. Well done to all the players involved
LCVP- Action project
Created : 25 Oct 2016, 5:32 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Last Thursday, Luke Temple (6C), organised a trip to Butler's chocolate factory as part of the LCVP action project. Eleven students accompanied by Mr Murphy spent two hours touring the factory and learning about the production of Butler's wide selection of products. They enjoyed sampling the product and even decorating their own seasonal pumpkins. Many thanks to Luke for all his hard work.
TY - Self Defence
Created : 25 Oct 2016, 3:27 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
The Transition Year students were put to the test when they took part in a Self Defence course last week! Coach Darragh, showed them skills and moves to defend themselves as well as remaining calm when dealing with dangerous situations on the street, if need be. The students were taught the three forms of attack (possession, body, life) and how to deal with each. A gruelling fitness test complete with push ups and striking moves saw many pushed to their limits, but fantastic spirit saw the lads through to the end, with many passing the test in fine fashion. You could very much sense the adrenaline in the air as the concentration intensified when the gloves and body suits came out. The TY students threw everything they had at one another in competitive battles which everyone enjoyed watching! Although having a few more bruises and their Macho-Man persona's taken down a peg or two, the students had great fun and learned a lot about Self Defence in which they can use in the future, if needed! A fantastic day overall!
1st year Mass
Created : 22 Oct 2016, 12:02 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
A mass for all 1st year students was celebrated by our school chaplain, Fr Michael O'Grady P.P., in the church of the Most Precious Blood on Friday (21st October) at 1.00pm. The students were joined by their parents to formally mark the beginning of their school life in St Declan's College. 1st year students were involved in all parts of the liturgy from preparation to participation in what was a lovely celebration of unity and faith. The school music group provided fitting music and song to add a special element to the occasion.
Study skills session - Michael Bond
Created : 22 Oct 2016, 11:52 AM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
A study skills seminar for all 6th year students will be held in the school Library on Tuesday and Wednesday 25th & 26th October. Each tutor class group will have a two hour session which focuses on how to study effectively and preparation for exams. The seminars will be delivered by Michael Bond.
U18 hurling
Created : 22 Oct 2016, 11:39 AM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Congratulations to our U18 hurling team who won the last game of their group v Malahide CC on Thursday last to qualify for a semi-final place. The final score was 3-13 to 2-11. Our opponents in the semi-final will be Clonkeen College and this game will take place after the mid-term break.