■ RICE COLLEGE NEWS ■ 1st Year G.A.A. Report Rugby International By Pat Fleming The year started with a number of Blitz before Christmas in which our boys were undefeated.In January we started our Issue 33 •May Third Term • 2003-2004 Championship campaign with a win over Ballyhaunis Rice College News and we continued with wins over St. Brendanʼs Bel- mullet and Davitt College Castlebar. Despite a narrow New Junior Science Syllabus 2004 Remembering Cathal Higgins defeat to St. Geraldʼs Castlebar, we qualified for the Thought at the end of a Year Connacht Quarter Finals where we lost to Garbally By Ms. Mary Gibbons College Ballinasloe by 5 points. Science Department It is with sadness that 1 write this note for Overall, it was a successful year with a the last Newsletter of 2003/2004. One of our 1st Year League Champions 2004 good crop of young footballers and without doubt, Ysgol Maes Garmon past pupils who sat his Leaving Cert. here in time, this team will win further trophies for Rice Back L-R: Michael Kilbane, Brian OʼGrady, Gary last year, Cathal Higgins, recently lost his College and for the County. Rice College - 52 Keane, Kevin Keane (Capt), Michael Kelly, Liam life in a road traffic accident. This time last Some of the stars of 1st year were Kevin Ysgol Maes Garmon - 19 Ryan. Keane, Patrick Mulchrone, Alan Burke, Sean Lee, year Cathal led his team of students to win Front L-R: Dermot Kerins, Jonathan Walsh, Philip Dean Gavin, Lewis Cawley and Philip Keegan. By Lewis Cawley (Capt) the Joe Walsh Cup in school - ending his The annual 1st. Year League was won by years in Rice College on a note of triumph 1st Year League - runners-up 2004 On Monday April 27th. Rice Collegeʼ 1st. Year Kevin Keaneʼs team, defeating Dean Gavinʼs team by Rugby team took on Ysgol Maes Garmon in and celebration - as indeed befitted such a Back L-R: Alan a solitary point in an exciting Final. an exciting contest at the Carrowholly Rugby fine young man as Cathal. He will be fondly Burke, P.J. Calvey, grounds. This was part of the student exchange between Cathal receiving the “Joe Walsh” Cup from Mr. Frank remembered here. To his parents Tom and the two schools. Dean Gavin (Capt), Connacht Colleges Senior B Scientists of the future Dara Moore, Sam Duffy McCarrick School Principal following his teamʼs vic- Mary, his brothers and sisters, particularly Darragh Drumm, The game kicked off at 2pm and Kevin Keane, Newport tory over Desmond Keaneʼs team in the Final of the and Diarmaid Barry carrying out an experiment his brother Fintan who is a 2nd. Year student Mark McNally, Ci- League Champions 2004 struck immediately with a try for Rice College. Shortly competition in May 2003, with Mr. Martin Connolly afterwards our lead was increased when Sean Lee, with in the Laboratory under the supervision of their arán OʼMalley. here at Rice College, and his friends I ex- a quick tap kick offloaded to Kevin Keane, Fahy to score Science teacher Ms. Mary Gibbons - obviously Front L-R: David Rice College 0 -11; Headford CS- 1 - 4 tend the deepest sympathy of the Board of another great try. The Welsh boys did not give up and a very pleasant experience for all. Past pupils graduate Heraty, Brian Dug- within five minutes, the score was just 10 -5 in favour of Management, staff and students. gan, Paul Groden, Killian Carroll, Arthur Moulin, Rice College, capped a brilliant year when adding Rice College.Within five minutes the Welsh boys scored Our first years have just completed their first year of Congratulations to Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Kevin Staunton. the Senior League title to their name last Tuesday another try with Luke Evans running from half-way to the new Junior Science programme. The revised Junior Colin Kelly, son in Garrymore. In the process the Westport side score a blistering try. Gwion Jones converted to leave the Cert Science syllabus is activity based and emphasises of Eddie and Mary Itʼs summertime once again - a time when the studentʼs experience of science as a ʻhands-onʼ one. completed a League and Championship double home side trailing. The game was ponderous for some time Congratulating - Athletes until Rice College responded in style. A low kick from Through a variety of investigations and experiments Kelly Streamstown, students and teachers alike look forward to Two of our students, over their South Mayo opponents, Presentation Lewis Cawley to the corner flag stopped short and Paul students are expected to attain specified learning who recently gradu- a nice long break from the routine and rigor Aiden Kilroy ( 1st. College Headford . For Rice College, Eoin Joyce Groden picked up and touched down to leave the score outcomes including the development of appropriate ated with 1st. class of life in school. I wish them all - students, in Jun. Discus, 2nd and Kieran Sheridan were outstanding, ably 17-12 in favour of Rice College at the interval. science process skills and a knowledge of underlying Hons. B.Sc.degree teachers and their families - a relaxing, safe assisted by James Moran and Shane Keaveney. The second half was a somewhat one-sided affair with 2 science concepts. in Jun. Shot-put) tries from Kevin Keane (Fahy), 3 tries from Kevin Keane from NUI Galway. and happy time. and Rory Guth- At midfield Vinny Ryan had a stunning second Students have enjoyed this discovery based Colin, a past pupil (Newport) and an excellent individual try from Dean investigative approach to the teaching and learning of To those of our students sitting erie, (2nd, in Inter half while his partner, Dermot OʼConnor, was Gavin. Lewis Cawleyʼ conversion sealed the game for science and have quickly settled in to working with a of C.B.S. Primary certificate exams in June I wish all the very Discus), will repre- consistently effective. In attack, Adrian Mc- Rice College. wide range of laboratory apparatus and equipment. and Rice College, is continuing his studies best. I extend this wish also to our past pupils sent Rice College at the All Ireland Championships Manaman, Ryan Cafferkey and Niall OʼMalley However the visitors finished off nicely with a fine try from Gwion Jones. Laboratory work requires that students be methodical, currently sitting exams in universities and were also prominent while Ronan OʼMalley did follow instructions accurately and keep a careful record his best work when moved into defence. Hopefully we will meet again in the not too distant future. Congratulations third level colleges. May good fortune smile Senior team-presentations in Castlecourt We enjoyed the Welsh experience. of their work. This work is recorded in a laboratory Rice College Team: M. NcCaffrey, B. Sheridan, practical notebook which must be kept for inspection to David Beckett, upon each and every one of them. J. Moran, E. Joyce, S. Keaveney, K. Sheridan, by the Department of Education and Science. A per- son of Elizabeth I look forward to a new generation E. Walsh, V. Ryan (5 points), D. OʼConnor centage of the marks for Junior Certificate Science will and John Beckett, of First Year boys joining in September and (0-1), B. Maloney (0-1), R. Cafferkey (0-2), A. be awarded for the work carried out and recorded in Clogher,who grad- wish them a happy and enjoyable transition McManamon (0-2), N. OʼMalley, J. Dunning, R, this notebook. It is most important that students take uated recently with from primary to secondary school. great care that their laboratory notebook is not mislaid OʼMalley, Subs used: A. Ryan, T, McLoughlin, during the three years to examination. a B.Ed. from the To all of those in my thoughts: F. McManaman. It is hoped that students will develop an Church of Ireland Let nothing ever disturb you, appreciation of the role of science in the everyday Rathmines. David, Nothing affright you; world and that many of them will go on to study one a past pupil of Holy All things are passing, Rice College 1st Year Rugby Team or more of the science subjects in the senior cycle and Trinity National School and Rice College, is indeed in their third level education. God never changes. Rice College 1st. Year Gaelic Football team 2003-2004 Back Row L-R: Kevin Keane (Fahy), Dean Gavin, Alan continuing his studies in Trinity College. Burke, Sean Lee, James Sheridan, Ciarán OʼMalley, Garry Science teachers are enjoying this new ap- Keane, Brian McNally, Darren Friel, Cormac McHale, Shane Frank McCarrick Conway Coach. Student of the Year 2004 Studentsʼ Council 2003-2004 School Principal Front Row L-R: Kevin Keane (NPort), Philip Keegan, Darragh Promoting the development of the school and Drumm, Paul Groden, Lewis Cawley (Capt), Justin Reilly, the welfare of the students at Rice

Impressive collec- Students Council 2003-2004 tion of trophies By Ms. Mary Moffatt from our exploits Project Co-ordinator on the field of play As a result of a “Customer Satisfaction” survey carried out by the Council regarding a “Healthy Food” policy in the school canteen, a meeting with shop manage- Castlecourt Hotel hosted the presentation of Front Row L-R: Darren Scahill, Patrick Murphy, Secre- ment was held, the results of which will be seen next medals to our Connacht title holders Seniors Congratulations to Shane OʼMalley, son of Patricia tary; Mickey Sheridan, Graham Callaghan, Treasurer; September. The student council will be involved in Back Row L-R: Mr. Pat Fleming, Kevin Keane, Alan Burke, Kevin Keane, Kevin Heraty, Gary Keane, Ciarán and 2nd year Gaelic football teams on Thurs and Sean OʼMalley, Lodge Rd., Westport on being Paul Tynan. other areas of student life in the coming year, striving OʼMalley, Patrick Mulchrone, Dean Gavin, James McHale, Brian McNally, Sean Lee. awarded “Student of the Year 2004” by School Back Row L-R: Ms. Mary Moffatt Project Co-ordinator, to negotiate further improvement. Front Row L-R: David Heraty, Darragh OʼMalley, Shane Gavin, Brian OʼGrady, Peter Heraty, Liam Ryan, Jason June 3rd. by Paddy Muldoon and Pat Hol- Principal Mr. Frank McCarrick, Mr. Denis Carroll, Thomas Moran, P.R.O.; Alan Ryan, Chairperson; Mr. The Council wish to thank Mr. McCarrick for his Tynan, Philip Keegan, Brian Duggan, Lewis Cawley, Darragh Drumm. mes. It was a special occasion for all. Year Head and Mr. Paraic Cunnane, Chairperson of Frank McCarrick School Principal. positive attitude to itʼs suggestions during the year ■ RICE COLLEGE NEWS ■ ■ RICE COLLEGE NEWS ■ T. Ys together in Barcelona 1st year students walk -run English Dept.- 5th. Year Syllabus ECDL - The European The Welsh Exchange the “Famine Walk” Computer Driving Licence By Ms. Ena Henehan - English Teacher We visited the Famine Memorial for India By Ms. Annmarie Keating By Ms. Mary Murnane ECDL Instructor T.Y. Co-ordinator The Syllabus for the new 5th Years has We recently en- By Mr. Joe McDermott We are delighted to present an ECDL training arrived in schools. There are some differ- joyed the return course as part of our Transition Year pro- Our T.Y students, together with the T.Y. students Project Leader ences between Higher and Ordinary level of our friends gramme. The ECDL certifies your acquired from The Sacred Heart School travelled to beautiful texts. Higher level boys must study the f r o m Wa l e s , Rice College India project got off to a wonderful computer skills in a wide variety of applications. There Barcelona in late April. We spent five wonderful days Shakespearian tragedy King Lear. If taken completing the are seven modules in the ECDL syllabus namely: there and sampled a unique culture. start on Thursday May 13th when over 60 first as the text for the Single Text question, they must study exchange that I.T. Concepts, File Management, Word Processing, Early in May we again travelled with the year students walked the “Famine Walk” from the text and itʼs background in detail. we set out on Spreadsheets, Database, Presentation and Information Sacred Heart School, this time to Limavady in Co. Louisburgh to Delphi. This was a sponsored The Higher poetry list features Americans Elizabeth LCA students raise funds for Guide last November, Communication. To acquire his ECDL, students must Front Row L-R; Ms. Janet Hinchion, Jim Sammon, Mr. Pat Derry. We took part in the “Horizon” project whose walk to raise finance for the India Immersion Bishop, T.S. Eliot and Sylvia Plath, English poets, pass all seven assessments within three years. We are McCarrick President Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, James aim is to build friendship among students in schools part of the European Studies Programme for Junior Donne, Hardy, Hopkins and Irish writers, Yeats and Project. Rice College will go there next March pleased to announce this year that all our Transition Keane, Ms. Julie Kennedy, Mr. Frank McCarrick School throughout Ireland. level students at Rice College. Michael Longley. 2005. That trip to do voluntary work in Calcutta Year students, through perseverance and hard work Principal. We spent a very busy weekend with stu- The weather was very kind to us and Clew Bay Higher level students are expected to study the poems with orphans and street children will be the third successfully completed these modules. In the “infor- Back Row L-R: Colin Gavin, Patrick OʼMalley, Stephen dents from the four secondary schools in Limavady. looked breath taking as the party climbed Croagh and to write an essay on one of them, illustrating their trip by Rice College students. mation age”, this internationally recognised licence As this is an exchange project we are looking forward Patrick. The Welsh teachers and students were very ideas from the poems they haver studied. will hopefully encourage our students to engage with LCA News Report to meeting the students and their teachers again when taken with Croagh Patrick and the Famine Memo- The sight of over 60 boys and teachers The Comparative Studies section replaces the old set they visit Westport in September. rial at Murrisk. walking along in glorious sunshine was a spec- novel. One must choose three texts, one of which may By Ms. Janet Hinchion - LCA Co-ordinator The boys received their Edmund Rice tacle to behold. The symbolism of the occasion, be a film. If the question of literary genre is on the We wish to take this opportunity to extend our L. Cert Graduation Mass Sadly it is time to bid farewell to the LCA Class Awards at a special ceremony in Portlaoise in recogni- appreciation to everybody who assisted us in our commemorating a tragic incident from the Irish syllabus, it is wiser to choose a play and a novel, to of ʻ02 - ʻ04. I know they are excited about the tion of their work throughout the year with the staff venture; the Parents who hosted the students from famine was not lost on the many drivers who allow for comparison and contrast points. The modes By Ms. Sinéad McManus next phase of their lives and I wish them every and residents of the MacBride Home. I congratulate Ysgol Maes Garmon, the Teachers at Rice College stopped to ask why the walk was taking place. for 2006 are Theme and Issue, The Cultural Context Religion Teacher success. However they will be missed in Rice College. Go n-érí an t-ádh libh ʻsna scrúdaithe them for this achievement. who facilitated the Exchange, particularly Máire The Irish department from the school assisted, a and Literary Genre. Basically, the texts chosen from They are currently on work experience and a possible list must have themes in common, even if On May 26 th. 2004 our Graduation Mass agus sa saol amach. Mulroy who kindly took the Welsh party for a special thanks to Ms. Martha Burke, Ms. Mary LCA1 boys deserve a special mention for the manner in which will return to school for their end of year Mass, which such themes are used or treated differently. was celebrated in the Gym at Rice College. Gaeilge class on the Monday morning, Brónach they carried out their Enterprise & Community Module. They will be an opportunity together with their teachers and McFadden and Ms. Máire Mulroy. Frank Scully Silas Marner and How Many Miles to Babylon are Joyce and Sal OʼConnor who took them on a The evening went incredibly well, with a huge turn out worked superbly as a team, planning, organizing and carrying parents to celebrate and reflect on all their work done and student P.J. Walsh deserve special men- two different novels about a hero caught between two of both staff and parents. The mass married together guided walk of Westport and “Carrowbeg Stores” out various activities within and outside the school. The way and goals achieved since September. tion. cultures and attempting to behave honourably by the tradition with a flare found only in the Graduating Class in which they hosted the reception for the launch of the Green who generously sponsored lunches for the visiting The mountains codes they each have learned as children. Both are of 2004. A special mention of appreciation must go to Schools Programme, assisting Ms. Gibbons with the organiza- students on the Monday of their visit. T.Y. students and their and dark waters surrounded by people who think and live differently all who participated, especially our singers who took tion of the mock exams, conducting collections on behalf of teachers soaking up I feel we have sowed the seed for very and who exhibit traits of loyalty and betrayal. Arthur one and all by surprise with their professional attitude the Irish Heart Foundation and the Irish Guide Dogs for the of Doolough were Blind. A total of € 1176.47 was collected in Westport during good relations between the two schools and hope- Millarʼs play A View from the Bridge, set in the world and performance - Hugh, Frank, Mark, David and the sun in Barcelona. at their most spec- Happy Heart Day and € 800.00 for the nonuniform day within fully our students will continue to keep in contact of Italian immigrants in New York, discusses the They were very lucky tacular. The boys Greg. It was brilliant working with you. Our speakers the school. The cheque was presented to Mr. Pat McCarrick with the weather ac- with their friends in Ysgol Maes Garmon and hope- conflict between old Italian loyalties and the codes of on the evening on behalf of the students were Conor on his visit to the school. Many thanks to all those people fully their great love for their national language will raised over Euro American society. The theme of war is encountered cording to reports! Corbett and Charles Reilly. The Newport men were outside the school who helped with the L.C.A. Programme, encourage our boys to look positively on our own €1,600 for the in Branaghʼs film of Henry V by Shakespeare in naturals. Iʼm sure a great future awaits them both. As your support is invaluable to us. national language. This is what European studies project. A special thanks to all and well done Christabel Bielenbergʼs memoir, The Past is Myself Mr McCarrick indicated, it was a night of celebration and in Laurie Leeʼs novel about the Spanish Civil War, for these young men, looking back on past memories LCA.1 - €1179 Irish Heart Foundation Mr. Gwilym Evans A Moment of War. and towards their future. I would like to take this op- from Wales, Mr. Accounting/Business - There are many intriguing linkages possible. In fact, the portunity to thank them all for helping to prepare the Roinn na Gaeilge Frank McCarrick full course is an invitation to read a wide selection of liturgy. It was a pleasure working with you gentlemen, Rice College and Competition modern literature and to watch plays and films. But the Le Máire Uí Mhaolruaidh and the very best of luck in the future! Mr. Jack Roberts By Joe Cuddy Business teacher questions are based on the linkages that can be made. Following the liturgy, we were all invited During the month of April, Our Leaving from Wales take Paper One consists of a Comprehension, a formatted to the school assembly where the Parentsʼ Council Certificate students had their Béalscrúdú a break from the Two teams of 5 represented Rice College question, e.g. Write a letter etc. and a composition. The greeted those present with a wonderful array of refresh- Gaeilge. One State examiner spent several climb to view the and Connacht at a business challenge at same holds for Ordinary level candidates. ments. A special thank you must go to Fr. Micheal days in our school where she was suitably impressed panoramic view the H.Q. of the A.C.C.A. in Dublin re- For Ordinary level literature, Sean OʼCaseyʼs play, Mannion who helped prepare the liturgy, to Ms. An- by the “liofacht agus, cumas Gaeilge” of our pupils, cently. The students were accompanied by their Juno and the Paycock, seems a popular choice, and nmarie Keating for her assistance in organising the who had spent long hours practising and preparing teachers Mr. Pat Fleming and myself. Jennifer Johnsonʼs novel, How Many Miles to Babylon for this test. would suit these pupils. Back L-R: Raymond Keane, Patrick OʼMalley, Stephen The competition comprised two Mr. Paraic Costello is delighted with his 2nd year A group of Welsh pupils spent a week in Rest a While In Poetry they must study a set list of poems, rather Conway, Conor OʼHaire, Jim Sammon. teams from each of the Provinces. Each team charges as they take the Connacht Championship Westport in April and made several trips to Coláiste than actual authors. They also have the same choice and League with great conviction. The future pros- Front Row L-R: Ms. Janet Hinchion, Aiden Carney, Fr. Micheál Mannion - School Chaplain had to analyse a business situation using their of films as for Higher. It is not compulsory that they Rís. They participated in “a rang Gaeilge”, where we pects for this football team look bright. Colin Gavin, James Keane, Ms. Julie Kennedy. compared our Gaeilge and their native Welsh language, accounting/business skills and proceed to make study Shakespeare but it is advisable for anybody who both descendants of the Celtic language. They were “Since on the seventh day God was finished with the a presentation to a team of adjudicators. is unsure of whether to attempt Higher or Ordinary 2nd. years - Connacht Champions - League and Championship surprised to find that many similarities exist both in work he had been doing, he rested on the seventh day While we did not win, both teams level. Film classics which may be studied include vocabulary and in grammar. from all the work he had undertaken “ (Gen. 2:1-2). performed with distinction and enjoyed the Dances With Wolves, On the Waterfront, Room With a God, we are told in the account of Creation, rested after Our Irish classes have spent some time this experience. The teams included: View, Witness, Il Postino and Henry V. He worked. After giving the world life and creating the Considerations like linkages, availability and suitabil- term studying articles and reports dealing with environ- Brian Higgins, Shane Mulchrone, Darren mental issues, as part of the Green Schools campaign in human person, He rested on the seventh day. ity for the questions on the paper will also influence Coláiste Rís agus tá súil againn go n-éireoidh go geal We have come to the end of another Hastings, Patrick Malone, Gerard Fox, Gerard the final choice. The teachers of English are busy with leo siúd atá páirteach i gComórtas an Bhrait Ghlais. academic year and the Summer holidays have begun. Moore, Liam Mullen, James McHugh, Mark Guimis gach rath ar na daltaí a mbeidh Leaving Certs and Junior Certs must wait a little longer. Kenny and Richard Kelly. scrúdaithe ar siúl acu agus orthu siúd atá ag caitheamh This year has been busy in different ways for all of you, Green Schools Project with commitment to study, sport, work, travel and other Joe Cuddy and the 5th. Year students presented Ms Siobhán Joyce - Co-ordinator Kevin Loftus 5th Year - Art school activities. I hope you all enjoy the Summer break and a cheque for €2205.75 to “Goal” for 3rd world get much needed rest. All of us need to relax and rest Planting a tree in Texaco every now and then from the hectic pace of modern liv- Rice College Art ing. It is important to step back from life and reflect. 27.5.2004 Enjoy the holidays and may God bless all L-R: Competition of you and keep you healthy and safe wherever you Anthony Murray, with are. In the weeks of rest and relaxation may we think Front Row L-R: Jason Doherty, Colin Ryder, Shane Keane, Peter Marley, Tomás Gill, Damien Murray, Padraic Ms.Julie Kennedy about what we have learned and pray about what we Donal Quirke, Geraghty (Capt), Lee Keegan, Pat Hoban, Charles OʼMalley, Alan Browne, Francis Cooney. Art Teacher need to change. David Fitzgerald. Back Row L-R: Padraic Costello (Manager), Kevin Doyle, Paul Geraghty, Thomas McGing, Ciarán Moran, “Lord give me the joy of coming apart into Christy Dyra, David Foley, Shane Nevin, Thomas Reynolds, Padraic Higgins, Damien Keane, Declan Gallagher,