Many congratulations to our Leaving Certificate candidates on their excellent results: their average points score across all subjects this year is 505, a superb achievement.
From the Department of Education & Youth:
“The Leaving Certificate Helpline will be open from 10am to 5pm on weekdays (22nd, 25th–29th August) and 10am to 2pm on Saturdays (23rd and 30th August). Text replies will be sent during helpline opening hours. Call the Helpline on 1800 265 165, or text GUIDANCE to 086 1800 685.”
Tuesday 2nd September: First Form induction afternoon.
Wednesday 3rd September: New pupils and their parents (other than First Form) arrive early afternoon. See email for full details. Other boarders arrive between 6.30pm and 8.30pm.
Thursday 4th September: Day boys and girls arrive at 8.50pm.
Congratulations to Sophie Park who was part of the Leinster Under 18 golf team that recently won the interprovincial series. She won her singles and foursome matches, contributing positively to the team. She followed up her team success with individual success, coming third in the Leinster Girls Under 18 championship.
Congratulations to Ryan Ovenden who has been selected for Leinster Rugby’s Under 19 squad to play a series of interprovincial matches in August. More details here.
Thursday: term ends after Warden’s Assembly at 10.45am.
Sunday: Evensong at 8.00pm (Preacher: the Warden. Collection: the Emergency Fund). Visitors are welcome to the service.
Congratulations to the Very Reverend Bruce Hayes, Dean of Waterford, who was installed as a Fellow of the College this week, seen here with the Chairperson of the Fellows, Mrs Sarah Love.
Tennis Championships: congratulations to the winners – · Beresford Cup winner: Wilfred Hui · Deerpark Cup winner: Polly Pringle
First Form XI v Headfort; won by 5 wickets (Jamie Crombie 24*, wickets for Sam Butler 2, Jamie Crombie, Archie Moffett, Jonny Quinn).
Many thanks to Clive Macken, whose retirement at the end of the month staff marked today in Whispering House. He has worked here since 2013, and we wish him the best for the future.
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