East Leinster Cross-Country Championships – Phoenix Park
On January 24th, 25 members of our Afterschool Athletics club travelled to Phoenix Park to compete in the biggest event on our Cross-Country calendar.
Secondary News
TY Friday Trips
With the unsettled weather of November and December, our Friday trips have been a mix of outdoor and indoor activities.
Weightlifting Ireland
Weightlifting Ireland has kindly come back again this year to run a five-week module on powerlifting using training weights.
First Aid Course
During the last week in November, the Transition year students participated in a full-day First Aid workshop.
Krav Maga module
For the last five weeks, transition year students have participated in a two-hour weekly lesson teaching them self-defence.
Basketball Final
With the league stage finished, three wins and two losses, we thankfully did enough to qualify for the quarter-final of the plate competition.
Barry Andrews MEP Visit
Ms Shanahan’s 5th Year Business attended a talk given by Barry Andrews.
Tráth na gCeist Feachtas
On Tuesday, 28th of November, students from the 3rd year and 5th years travelled to St Columba’s College, Rathfarnham, to attend an Irish language quiz organized by Feachtas.
October Soccer Update
Our u17 Girls got their season off to a winning start in the first round of the Junior Cup. The JSS girls hosted Rath Dara Community College in what was an enthralling game from the get-go.
Athletics Cross Country Avondale
On October 24th, our John Scottus Athletics team had their first event of the year. 26 students from 1st to 3rd year travelled to Avondale Park for the 1500m cross country event.
TY Photography Module
The photography module has ended, and students learnt some techniques such as the rule of thirds, leading lines, frame within a frame, portraits, group and macro photos.