Congratulations, first of all to all those Junior Cert. students of 2010 who got their exam results on Wednesday last. There were some outstanding individual achievements but as ever it is the realisiation of each own’s potential that is most important. Moving to senior cycle now, bigger challenges lie ahead, so good luck to all of them in that.
Work has started on building a new toilet block at the back of the school. It is hoped that the project will be completed and ready for use within 12 weeks. Added care is needed in and around the campus while this work is being carried out but there is no disruption whatsoever to daily school activities.
Best wishes to Kevin Burke and Kieran Butler both of whom have been selected to play for the Leinster Youths rugby team in an inter-provincial against Munster on Saturday. A great achievement for them.selves, their families, the New Ross club and we of course in Good Counsel are very proud of them too.
Luke Fitzgibbon, 3rd year recently took part in the Sainsbury’s UK School Games, a multi-sport event for the UK’s elite young athletes of school age.
The Sainsbury’s UK School Games seeks to create an inspirational and motivational setting which not only provides our elite young sports people to thrive and perform at the highest levels, but encourages more young people to take part and succeed in sport.
The sports programme in 2010 included Road Cycling Athletics, Badminton, Fencing, Gymnastics, Hockey, Judo, Swimming, Table Tennis and Volleyball a total to ten sports. There is an integrated programme of disability events (physical and learning disabilities) in Athletics, Swimming and Table Tennis which saw a total of 1600 athletes.
Each of the ten sports is combined into a four-day Games environment designed to replicate the feel of major events such as the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games and Commonwealth Games
The sports programme in 2010 included Road Cycling Athletics, Badminton, Fencing, Gymnastics, Hockey, Judo, Swimming, Table Tennis and Volleyball a total to ten sports. There is an integrated programme of disability events (physical and learning disabilities) in Athletics, Swimming and Table Tennis which saw a total of 1600 athletes.
Luke was a Member of the 28 strong Ireland Team selected from the whole of Ireland, the only team in the games to have permission to use this selection policy. He competed well against extremely strong opposition from four regional English Squads, two Scottish and a Welsh team, finishing in 5th position in both the 100 and 200 backstroke. His swims were excellent considering he has just returned to training after his annual break and is a solid basis to begin his training for this coming season.
There is no school for students on Wednesday next as a scheduled staff planning day takes place. With the National Ploughing Championships on in Athy, it is also an opportunity for those students wishing to attend to do so without missing a school day.
