 St Aidan's CBS, Whitehall, Dublin, Ireland |
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| St Aidan's CBS, Whitehall, Dublin, Ireland |
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Debating UpdateSt Aidan’s has been involved in more debating competitions than ever before this year, taking part in the Leinster Schools, European Parliament, Concern debates and that’s before the Science and Trinity Phil Speaks are taken into account. Karl Elliott and Ben Griffin are through to the quarter finals of Leinster School’s competition in which they were semi-finalists last year. This year St Aidan’s took part in the Concern Debates for the first time, with Robert Keenan, Lee Elliott, Senan O’Sullivan, Damon Foster, Daniel O’Connor and Niall Conway taking part. It’s Niall Conway’s first year debating and already has won, getting past the first round of the European Parliament debates with fellow first timer Kevin Ashton and Darren Maher. This is will also be the first year when St Aidan’s takes place in the DSI (Debating Science Ireland) competition. Open to senior cycle students on an All-Ireland basis, the competition ser ves to stimulate interest in biomedical research and any science student who would normally debate but wishes to take par t in this event should contact Ms. Ruane or Mr. O’Connor. Yet to come is the Trinity Phil Speaks Competition in which the students have known great success over the past four years. A mixture of organised debates and speaking off the cuff it is highly entertaining event and can possibly end up in a trip to Hong Kong for the happy victor. Last year, Andrew Linn nearly won a split adjudication panel, but this year is helping organise it as a student of the University. Last but not least, the teacher’s debating competition was won by Messrs. O’Connor and Deneher who defended Senator John McCain, versus Miss Dunne and Mr Car mody. Mr. T. O’ Connor |
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Table QuizA sincere thanks to those who came out to support our Immersion table quiz. All the support from students, parents and staff made it an enjoyable night.The total raised on the night was €1026.We would like to thank all those that helped make this occasion so successful. Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year to you all. Ms. M. Ruane and Ms. S.Walsh Teacher TalkWell done to Ms. Peoples and Mr. Carmody as they completed their first year of the Masters in Education course in D.C.U. This year they were joined by Mr. Traynor on this tough but rewarding course. Well done to Ms. McGrath on the completion of her qualification in Guidance counselling from the N.U.I. in Maynooth. Congratulations to Mr. Lynch on captaining Dundalk to win the First Division. This is a wonderful achievement for him and we wish him all the best in the top flight next year. Heartiest congratulations to Ms. Kealy’s sister, Annette after she strode to victory in the Women’s Mini Marathon. This incredible achievement was followed up by an awesome performance to scoop the Dublin City Half Marathon. Not bad for a woman who is busy practising as a barrister and who also has four children! |
Quiz NightStudent Council/Immersion Quiz Night The annual Student Council Quiz Night took place last Thursday 11th December and proved very successful beating all records from previous years.This year the Student Council merged with the 2009 Immersion Programme and saw a mere 130 people attend the enjoyable night which saw ten rounds of gruelling questions ,a raffle, and shop facilities mostly run and funded by the Student Council.We managed to rake in an astonishing €1,026 which will help fund the Immersion Programme to Tanzania in 2009 Whitehall Social Services The annual collection of non-perishable goods for Whitehall Social Services (WSS) took place over recent weeks. Although the quantity and quality of goods were not as high this year compared to previous years,WSS were still truly grateful as the Student Council were happy to donate €250 and 2 West also contributed €250 to this just cause. David Murphy |