RICE COLLEGE NEWS 1st Yr. Gaelic - Connacht League finalists Senior B Connacht Football Final Connacht Schools Junior Cup Final Rice College 0-06 St Attracta’s 1-08 Rice CollegeIssue 56 • April SecondNews Term • 2011-2012 Young Scientists John Hewer and James Poole Mary Gibbons takes early retirement Rice College and Progress Front Row L-R: Michael Gallagher, Andrew Gannon, Ross from Teaching profession Its Eastertime again and much has been achieved. The Mullin, Daniel Barrett, Nathan Kelly, Thomas Loftus, Sean Back L-R: David Blean, Westport GAA; Martin Connolly, Joint mock exams have been completed, T. Y., L.C.V.P. and Tierney, Sean McGuire, Paul Lambert, Richard O’Malley, Manager; Sean Tobin, Padraig Keane, Michael O’Malley, Brian Back L-R: Joe Grady and Tom Tobin (Westport RFC), Tadhg Rice College community is sad to L.C.A. students have completed their work experience Michael O’Brien, Killian Kilkelly, Aidan Walsh, Niall McDermott, Gary Barnicle, Shane Dunne, Conor O’Malley, McNally, Colm Brady, Diarmaid McGreal, Eanna Varley, Jack learn that Mary Gibbons is retiring, and L.C.V.P modules are near completion. I wish to take Murray, Mark Reilly, Christopher Nevin, Eoin Conway. Brian Mullen, Colm Geraghty, James McManamon, Matthew Cashman, Fergal O’Mahony, Brian McCormack, , Jack Healy, having given so many years of stalwart this opportunity to thank all the employers who cooperate Back Row L-R: Shane Conway (Manager), Peter Spellman, Golden, Michael Brady, Shane Conway, Joint Manager Paul Jennings and Joe Corcoran ( Westport RFC) Andrew Ferson, Andrew Moran, Sean Cusack, Pádraig service to the Teaching Profession and in providing our students with valuable vocational and Front L-R: Tony Leneghan, James Dowd, Liam Sammon, Centre L-R: Nial Feehan, Sean Southgate, Conor Conway, Tom to the numerous classes she put through educational work experience. O’Haire, Peter Corcoran, Paul Doyle, Chris Heanue, Oisín Darragh Keaveney, Keelan Dever, Paddy Glavey, Liam McLoughlin, Aaron O’Flaherty, Daragh Walsh, Daragh McHale, Conor Burke, James Dowd, Keith Moon, Robert Fabby her hands in the Science Department I wish to remind 6th Years students that on their return, McNulty, Daniel Moran, Alan Kennedy, Colm Moran, Staunton (Capt), Alan Carroll, Alan Ryder, Niall Tierney, Jake Front L-R: Sean Ryder, Richard Duffy, Henry Newham, Philip in Rice College. To say that Mary they are immediately faced with Oral examinations in Patrick O’Malley, Pat Joyce, Martin Gill (Manager). O’Shea, Jamie Fallon O’Malley, Jim McNicholas, Brian Brady, Daragh Gallagher, Science teachers Mary Gibbons and Peter McManamon was a conscientious teacher is an French, German and Irish. We expect all conscientious Oisín McNulty, Sam Gillivan understatement- she was inspirational. students to study over the Holidays, as Friday 27th April Defeated Holy Rosary College Mountbellew in Rice College didn’t do themselves justice congratulate students John Hewer and James Poole Reigning champions Rice College struck for a last- who represented Rice College at this year’s “Young Mary Gibbons, a native of Cashel, is the deadline for most practical work. Connacht League Semi-final at Tuam stadium on a in this Connacht final. The finishing was Achill and resident in Louisburgh, graduated from There have been changes in personnel since February scoreline 4 - 12 to 1 - 07 gasp converted try to salvage a draw in an exciting Scientist” exhibition in the RDS. poor. The game never reached the heights decider at the Sportsground Galway. We failed to take The title of their presentation was:”Response in NUIG with a BSc. Hons. Degree and H.D.E. Her due to the retirement of Mary Gibbons and Peter that it promised, with a lot of broken play our chances when dominant and it seemed that Sligo native fish to environmental stress”. The boys carried subjects were Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. It O’Malley from the teaching profession. We wish them 1St Years Connacht Champions throughout. St. Attracta’s led at the break Grammar would hang on to their 10-3 lead for their out a controlled laboratory study of the impact of was obvious to many, especially to her teachers that she well in their retirement and welcome Richard Britton and (0-4) to (0-3), playing into a slight breeze. Attracta’s eighth success in the grade. environmental changes to the response of native fish would find a science centred career, having achieved Sharon Costello as their replacements. We bid farewell to Gaelic football 2012 100% in her Intermediate Science exam. Her Science goal midway in 2nd half proved decisive. Michael However Rice College were finally rewarded in the species. Their study was highly commended. Aisling Grimes, Ann Elkayam and Susan Hall who have teacher was Sean O’Malley, former Deputy Principal of been replacing people on leave. O’Malley had an excellent game at midfield, while final minute when winger David McGreal eluded several tackles to touch down. That left two points Rice College. I extend thanks and appreciation to the staff and to Liam Staunton at centre-forward accounted for all of A’s in Junior Cert Business Studies St. Louis Convent Kiltimagh was privileged to have friends of Rice College who asist with its extra-curricular the Rice College tally. between the sides but out-half Tom McHale held his nerve to steer the conversion between the posts and had Mary Gibbons on the staff for a number of years. activities. We celebrated Catholic schools week and force a replay. Looking forward to the replay! Congratulations boys - well done! Due to school amalgamations and redeployment, Mary, major efforts were made to secure our fourth Green Flag. Connacht U19 Soccer Schools Cup with a heavy heart, left Kiltimagh and was appointed to I would encourage parents to remind students to use the teaching staff of Rice College in 1993. Kiltimagh’s sustainable modes of travel to school such as, cycling, loss was Westport’s gain. walking, park and stride etc. The benefits are enormous. Mary’s achievements in the classroom are evident 160 T.Y. students from Rice College and the Sacred Heart Back L-R: Martin Gill, Joint Manager; Niall Murray, from the Leaving and Junior Cert results for her students School enjoyed a four day Cultural Tour of Dublin after Páraic O’Haire, Daniel Moran, Eoin Conway, Stephen over her teaching career. She was absolutely taken Christmas. T.Y.’s have also had success in their “Build a O’Malley, Oisín McLoughlin, Christopher Nevin, Patrick by surprise when her Leaving Cert Chemistry class Bank Challenge Competition” and are through to the All- Lennon, Conor Sweeney, Dara Walsh, Patrick O’Malley, made a presentation to her last year. Her commitment, Ireland Finals. T.Y.’s are now preparing for their trip to Aaron O’Flaherty, Sean Cusack, Christopher Heanue, Dara encouragement, generosity and personality endeared Paris and we had a hugely successful Ski-trip to Andorra McNulty, Andrew Ferson, Andrew Moran, Kevin Lavelle, Peter Spellman, Pat Joyce, Alan Kennedy, Nathan Kelly, her to countless young students and their parents. It completed by Junior Cycle students. David Blaine, Westport GAA; Shane Conway, Joint Manager. came as no surprise when Mary opted to continue Minister Michael Ring T.D. performed the official Fron L-R: James Brennan, Michael Gallagher, Sean teaching her Examination classes after retirement opening of our two - classroom extension recently. We McGuire, Andrew Gannon, Thomas Loftus, Colm Moran, in February, believing that change in the classroom are still looking for further classroom accommodation. I Paul Doyle, Killian Kilkelly, Ben Doyle, Brian O’Malley environment might prove unsettling to her students in was saddened to see the few Mayo schools listed on the Capt., Mikey O’Brien, Peter Corcoran, Paul Lambert, Aidan their preparation for their big test in June. Department’s website for building works. Rice College Walsh, Mark Reilly, Cian Chambers, Richard O’Malley, Ross Encouraging her students to participate in Science is not one of them. We will continue to grow and strive Mullen, Sean Tierney. All 3 goals arrived in the 2nd half of this cracking Rice College captain of Tom McHale recieving competitions, such as “The Young Scientist Exhibition” to achieve the high standards we have set ourselves. Over Schools Cup clash. Rice College advanced to the last the Junior Cup from John Carr President of the was always high on her agenda. She got great satisfaction the Easter Holidays, the Board of Management has given Rice College 5-10; Mountbellew 4-6 four of the competition thanks to a brace of goals Connacht Branch and Ailish Fleming Supermacs Three students from Rice College were presented with this year from the fact that James Poole and John Hewer approval to refurbish our Computer room with a new Rice College won because they were the better team and they from Ruairí Keating. The game was scoreless at the Certificates of Achievement from the NUI Galway were highly commended in this year’s Exhibition in the layout and PC’s installed. We are currently negotiating played some breathtaking football that left the Mountbellew interval.The deadlock was broken early in the second R.D.S. She always liked to see Rice College students with Westport Town Council and the Smarter Travel boys chasing shadows. We were 15 points clear at half-time, J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics. The half when Fallon sent Keating through on goal and he Two-in-A-Row in Junior Cups presentations, in association with the Business Studies compete in competition with the best. Project in completing the Greenway Works around the but 3 goals in the last 10 mins made us nervous! lofted the advancing keeper. Five minutes later Fallon Teachers Association of Ireland (BSTAI), were made Mary Gibbons successfully prepared Senior Science pitch which will greatly improve drainage. and Keating again combined with Ruairí putting the Quiz teams for the National Science Quiz Finals in I take this opportunity to thank everybody involved Senior Rugby team 2011 - 2012 ball beyond the reach of the Summerhill keeper. Rice College 6; Sligo Grammar School 3 at a special ceremony at the University which included Trinity College, Dublin on numerous occasions. The in the sports department for the tremendous success Conor O’Malley in fine form in goal, the team booked teachers and parents on January 26th 2012 Rice College team comprising Sam Duffy, Cathal achieved by the school in Gaelic Football, Soccer, Connacht Schools Senior Cup Semifinalists their ticket to the semi-final. In near tropical conditions, Rice College Westport 200 students from 55 individual schools throughout Hastings and Cormac Geraghty were the National Rugby, and Athletics this year. Defeated Clifden CS (5 - 0) in Qr. Final and Sligo Grammar School battled temperatures Connaught received recognition for their achievement winners in 2009. Thanks also to the Parents’ Council for their tremendous Drew with Marist College Athlone in Semifinal 1st Year Soccer Rice College just below 20degC, in the replay of the Junior in their Junior Cert Business Studies examination, at Sam Duffy, Murrisk, was a member of the Irish support throughout the year and the various projects Cup at the Sportsground, Galway. Very little the ceremony. Congrats also to their teachers. Senior Biology Olympiad team that competed in the they promoted. We had very positive feedback on John In the Semifinal replay we were defeated (32-12) in Connacht Cup finalists International Olympiad in Japan in 2009. Lonergan’s (Ex-Governor of Mountjoy) talk to parents separated these two sides. 10 points each in the Pictured Back L-R: Ms. Mary O’Sullivan, President BSTAI; Athlone. Rice College can stand proud in this defeat, as our Colin McConway, Joe Cuddy (Teachers); Dr. Willie Golden, Sam Duffy was elected a Scholar of Trinity College in entitled “Parenting the Rewards and challenges”. I want to performance in this year’s competition has been more than first game and a three-point difference in the 2011, one of five students from the Natural Sciences. acknowledge the transformation of the main student entrance Dean of the College of Business, Public Policy and Law Mary Gibbons saw those student achievements with a credible. One year on from a heavy loss to Sligo Grammar second says much for each others ability to snuff with new paving and timber seating for the students. Front Row L-R: Robert Lee, Eanna Varley, Niall McGovern sense of pride and as a source of encouragement for their We look forward to an exciting and rewarding final term. in the last eight, we reached a first ever semi-final and forced out opposition scoring chances. Tuesday’s fixture fellow students in Rice College. a replay. The future looks bright for Rice College rugby. We came down to discipline, and Westport’s relatively Kerry ace forward Colm “ the Gooch” We wish Mary many happy and fulfilling years in will be contenders again for the title in 2013. We congratulate clean off-side and ruck record said much for their Cooper, on a recent visit to Westport retirement in Louisburgh with her husband John and Michael Rabbette the team, its manager and coaches from Westport RFC. victory. Four Westport players won their second as AIB’s Youth Ambassador, spent children Mairead and Austin. She will be able to afford School Principal more time to her great love of set-dancing and many medals this week. Thomas McHale, James Dowd, two hours coaching students in Rice College in the skills of Gaelic football. It was a day to other interests. Riverdance, here she comes! Niall Feehan and Conor Burke. remember for those lucky 1st year students. Slán a Mháire agus go néirí an bóthar leat. Rice College’s Eanna Varley, Sean Brogan, Congratulations to Stephen Ryder, son of Congratulations to Eanna Corbett, son of Paddy Rice College Board of Management James Dowd, Conor Burke Michael and Irene Ryder, Newport, who and Helen Corbett, Newport, who graduated Front L-R: Fr. Karl Burns, Mr. John G. Davin, Chairperson Rice College 3 ; Pres. College Athenry 2 graduated recently from GMIT with a B.Sc. of the Board of Management; Mr. Michael Rabbette, School and Tom McHale deserve recently from NUI Galway with a B.Sc. Hons. Hons. Degree in Physics with Instrumentalism. Degree in Speech and Language Therapy. Eanna Principal; Ms. Orla Brickenden A stunning strike from Paul Doyle, a powerful special mention for their efforts in broken play. Stephen, a past pupil of Newport N. S. and is a past pupil of Holy Family NS, Newport and Back L-R: Mr. Robert Kilkelly, Ms. Ethna Ring, Mr. Joe Back Row L-R: Eddie Walsh (Westport RFC Coach), Cormac header from Oisin McLoughlin and a delicate goal Congratulations to the Team, Manager and Coaches Rice College Westport, is currently employed Rice College, Westport. He is currently employed Corcoran, Mr. Pat McNamara, Mr. Colin McConway Groden, Brian McDermott, Brian Mullen, Liam Staunton, Michael by Stephen O’Malley helped the team to see off in Allergan Pharmaceuticals, Westport. in the Sacred Heart Hospital, Castlebar. Brady, Michael O’Grady, Edward Dunning, Darren McLoughlin, the highly fancied Athenry team. Conceding two Rice College 1st Year Peter Ryder, Joseph O’Haire, Sean Tobin, Pat McCormack (RFC soft goals ensured a nervous conclusion to the Gaelic Football Capt., Congratulations to Aidan Kilroy, Congratulations to Thomas Gill, son of Tom Coach), Joe O’Grady (RFC Coach). game. However, strong defending, an unbelievable Brian O’Malley received Derrygorman, Westport, who graduated and Geraldine Gill, Murrrisk, who recently Front Row L-R: Ernan Geraghty, Dylan Carpenter, Stephen the Connacht Colleges recently with a Bachelors Degree in Business graduated from Liverpool University with a Coughlan, Dwayne Corcoran, Sam McCormack (Capt), Danny work ethic and inspired goalkeeping from Patrick Championship Shield Marketing in Event Management and PR from Masters Degree in Architecture with Honours. Moran, Kieran Coughlan, Paddy Glavey, Tom Geraghty, Edward O’Malley ensured victory for Rice College. We await Thomas studied Architectural Technology at from Hugh Rudden of the Sligo IT. Aidan, son of Bridie and Gerry Kilroy, Moran, Alan Ryder, Niall McCarthy, Zak O’Toole, Martin Connolly the final against Gerald’s Castlebar or the Bish in is a past pupil of CBS Primary School and Rice WIT. He is a past pupil of Murrisk NS and Rice (Rice College Manager), Ruairí Ludden. Galway in the last week of April. Connacht Council College, Westport. College, Westport. RICE COLLEGE NEWS RICE COLLEGE NEWS Greenschools Travel Week Experiencing the World of Islam Doodle 4 Google competition Open Day in Rice College The Mentor Programme Ryan O’Grady, Murrisk, begins his education in By Niamh Hoban & Paula Behan in Ballyhaunis By Anne Donald-Joyce Rice College on a winning note when he won the Guidance Councillor By Ms. Susan Mannion - RE Co-ordinator Quiz organised for the aspiring 1st years at the Open Evening at the school recently. Well done Ryan! The Religious Education Curriculum In our School selected 5th Year Students are given consists of many different components training and guidance in their Role of Mentor to ranging from; ‘Communities of Faith’, incoming First Years. The experienced student shares ‘Christianity’, ‘Major World Religions’, Faith- the his words of wisdom with them. He is someone to Question of and the Celebration’ and ‘Morality.’ Part Covey Wheelers Michael Brady and Padraic Moran talk to while making the transition from Primary to of the students study of Religion at Junior Cycle level Secondary School, a listening ear in times of change. with Paula Behan includes the completion of a ‘Journal’ which essentially Banking with Rice College Bank Mentoring has its origins in Greek Mythology, in Rice College in association with AIB Westport has 12th - 16th March was Greenschools Travel Week in is a written project that each student has researched the context of ‘looking after’ and ‘protecting, while on a chosen topic. This year our third years chose the launched its “Build a Bank Challenge”. attempting to prepare a young person well for adult Rice College, aimed at promoting greener travel in Pictured at the launch L-R: Sam Gillivan (Auditor), our school. A Walkability Audit was conducted by a title ‘Religious Faith in a Major World Religion’ and as L-R: Ms. Niamh Hoban, Ms. Riona Prendergast, Ryan life. In modern times we work out of Maslow’s theory Cian McKenna (Assistant Manager), Eoin Long Conor Friel O’Grady (Winner), David Groden (friend from Murrisk of self-actualisation in a humanistic person-centred team of Second Years, highlighting any difficulties we are blessed to have a Mosque, (which is the place (Sales and Marketing), Martin Gill (Rice College TY Leaving Cert student, from Carrowholly, of Worship for Muslims) in our neighbouring town of son of Liam and Mary Friel, is waiting on a public N.S.), Ms. Donna O’Grady (Mother) and Mr. Michael approach. This Programme helps the young person to or dangers posed to students en-route to school. Co-ordinator), Michael Rabbette (Principal), Keith Rabbette, School Principal This was followed by a Bike Audit, conducted by a Ballyhaunis students felt that this would be an ideal McTigue ( AIB facilitator of school bank), Michael vote to have his unique Google design declared grow emotionally and to achieve to the very best of their abilities. team of First Years, from a cyclist’s perspective. The Major World Religion to focus on . Ring, Minister of State at Dept. of Transpot, Tourism a winner, which would then become the Google 1st Year scientists show new boys how its done! Green Schools Committee has recorded all findings The students had a very fruitful experience as they and Sport, Ciarán Kelly Sligo Rovers (Special guest), homepage for a day in March. Voting in the contest which will be forwarded presently to the Local Town Robert Lee (Bank Teller), Joe Hastings (Bank Teller), closes at midnight Monday Feb. 6th. The Main Aims of the Mentor Programme are: listened to our guide, Manar, on all the different aspects and David Harper (Bank Manager). Council for attention. We are demanding that the involved in this very sacred tradition that is the Islamic Conor is now into the last 15 out of over 2,000 entries in his category. His Art teacher, Ms. Deirdre • Building supportive partnership between Mentor and Mentee dangers be rectified! religion. Students had many questions, some more Hopkins, is delighted with Conor’s design and with • Understanding the needs of students in a non-judgemental The highlight of the week was undoubtedly the difficult than others to answer, with each one being both Cyber Bullying in focus the enthusiasm the competition has generated in way, as those needs are identified by the new students ‘Covie Wheelers Cycle Morning’, a morning of fun relevant and important. They learned first-hand about activities such as bike racing, bicycle stunts and the Mr. John Willis from Barnardos gave a Rice College and within the community. If Conor is • Team building and sharing experience through organised this tradition and, from beginning to end, remained slow bicycle race. Over twenty students battled it out talk to the Junior students and their parents successful, he will receive a laptop for himself and activities (e.g. First Year Quiz, Outdoor Activity, Cinema extremely respectful. Our 3D class were lucky enough to win top prices including gift vouchers for Elvery from Rice College and the Sacred Heart Rice College will receive a technology grant valued Outing, Long Lunch etc.) Sports, bicycle helmets, bike locks and bike reflectors, to witness prayer in action, (by a local Muslim man), School on the issue of Internet Safety at €10,000 from Google! Wishing Conor all the best. • Creating friendship networks and community with David Bentick emerging as the overall winner. and the many different chants and rituals involved in and Cyber Bullying. The object of the exercise was to • Learning to cope with change through a ‘Buddy System’ The students of 1A were also rewarded for their prayer. Students were in awe of his method of prayer heighten awareness among students and their parents Rice College Ski Andorra 2012 while settling into Second Level participation in a poetry competition, in which they and enjoyed this very special experience. of dangers regarding cyber safety and the technological • Preventing bullying and promoting conflict resolution capabilities that they may not be aware of. The talk, which were asked to compose a poem promoting the use of Overall, students came away from this trip with a more By Fergal Macken • Supporting personal growth and nurturing leadership skills sustainable methods knowledgeable, different understanding and acceptance was most informative was very well attended. • To link in with existing Pastoral Care System in place of travel. The of this often misunderstood world religion. This can Mr. Justice Michael Peart, High Court judge, calling for runners-up were only have a positive effect on our students who now criminal sanctions against those who publish defamatory In September 2011 Rice College offered the students Mentors are included in the Orientation/Induction Day for “The internet Frank Shachelton live in a very multicultural society. I would like to take statements about others on the internet said: a chance to go on a ski holiday during February Parents and in-coming 1st years First Year Students and are fully aware, in advance, of the has facilitated an inexpensive, easy and instantaneous and Darragh this opportunity to wish all my students the very best midterm break 2012. We felt it would be a great were entertained by a host of 1st year importance of being a good Role Model for the younger means whereby unscrupulous persons may give vent musicians and singers organised by students. Each Mentor is assigned up to three students to McNulty, while the in their upcoming state examinations and I would like experience for the students by learning a totally to their anger against any person where Ms. Mary Mulchrone. They created a care for. Qualities of leadership, trust and mutual respect are overall winner was to thank my colleagues, Ms. Anne Elkayam and Ms. the allegations are patently untrue. By such new sport but also the chance to experience another wonderful atmosphere for the evening. Pictured playing central to the mentoring relationship. Over the course of the Padraig McGuire. Niamh Hoban who accompanied us on our trips on both Country and its culture. banjos are Ethan O’Malley and Thomas Loftus A special thanks to all those who participated in the week’s means anything can be said publicly about any school year shared student activities are organised at regular days. Also to Manar for dedicating her time to us and We set out on our trip on Feb. 10th at 2.45am for events, but above all, to the members of the Greenschools person, anonymously, whereby reputations can intervals. allowing us to enter the Islamic world and leave with Escaldes in Andorra, a small country that lies between Committee for all their hard work in the planning and be instantly and permanently damaged and 5 Pools swim for Kenya preparation for the ‘Rice College Travel Week’. broadened minds. where serious distress and damage may be caused to the Spain and France in the mountains of the Pyrennes. By Fergal Macken Preparation for the role of Mentor target, children and adults alike, leading in extreme cases We had an action packed week. The students skied to suicide”. for 6 days for roughly 5-6 hours per day. They began as Mr. Macken’s 3A CSPE class together with a In September or early October 5th Year Mentors attend a one Official opening of school extension President Michael D. Higgins speaking at the 10th complete beginners and finished as intermediate and/ number of 2nd year students competed in the 5 day training course provided by suitably qualified personnel. annual Holocaust memorial day commemoration or fully competent in what’s called “snow plough” and Pools swim in Westport and succeeded in raising by Minister Michael Ring T. D. in Dublin said: “ The Holocaust is a huge stain on “parallel ski”. The ski instructors from Total ski were the staggering sum of €1,000 approx. for Sean Some issues for Mentors and Mentees are: European history and shows the true evil that can extremely impressed by the effort the students made O’Malley’s Kenya project. The funds are going What better way to celebrate the 25th anniversary emerge from hatred, prejudice and intolerance. And, in learning how to ski. The students also deserve great towards the sinking of a well in Malindi, Kenya. • Friendship of the opening of Rice College than to officially because we remember, let us work to combat credit for their attitude and behaviour. They were a This will make life a great deal easier for the local • Bullying open a new extension to the school. We take this discrimination or inequality in our society as people, particularly the women who spend much credit to themselves, their families and Rice College. • Isolation/Exclusion opportunity to remember the local community who, we build a now richly diverse Ireland and a of their precious • Problems with getting to know others in difficult times, donated funds for the building of I would like to thank Mr. Clarke for giving up country that is mindful of playing its part in time walking long • Difficulties with transition from Primary to Rice College 25 years ago. Some of those good Mayo ISPCA visited 2D CSPE class his mid-term break to come on the ski trip and all the global struggle for human decency”. distances for this Secondary School people have since gone to their eternal reward. May For over 60 years, the Irish Society for the Prevention The commemoration is held on the Sunday closest to his hard work over the week. I would also like to precious comoditty. they rest in peace in the knowledge that the youth of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) works tirelessly January 27th, marking the day in 1945 when allied soldiers thank Mr. Rabbette and the board of management Mr. Macken will of Westport and its hinterland continue to reap the Students are taught to listen to their First rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing cruelly treated liberated the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. for having the foresight in seeing the benefits of be involving 5th benefits of their efforts. Year charges and to recognise what issues are and neglected animals. The ISPCA exists to end such a school holiday for students of Rice College. Year and TY students in raising appropriate for them to deal with. The 5th Year cruelty to animals. Please help us to help them. Conor Friel’s Doodle 4 Google We look forward to 2013 when Rice College further funds for Mentor is guided in his understanding of when he takes to the slopes again. The year groups that the project through the Tochar walk and a Mile should consult an appropriate member of Staff if 6 wishes have the opportunity to go skiing next year are Challenge. faced with more serious concerns. The need to 2nd, 3rd and 5th year students. If you are a student Well done to all concerned. follow clear procedures is emphasised at all times who will be in that year group next year then start saving for a great experience! Lions Club Tree Planting Project Back L-R: Declan Dever, Michael Murphy, Principal Carrowbeg Rice College students under the 5th Year Mentors organise a Quiz College; Anne Murphy, Principal S.H.S.; Eithne Ring B.O.M., Anne direction of James McDermott planted Donald-Joyce, Teacher; Pamela Flanagan and Bridie Moran Tidy for 1st Year students 200 trees in the grounds of the College Towns Committee;Ann Moore, Westport Town Clerk; Rosarie Tiernan, Dep. Principal Scoil Phádraig; Frank Dolan, Chairperson Tidy Towns; recently, part of the Tree Planting Declan Horan, Students Council; Rev Val Rodgers, Holy Trinity Church; project organised by Westport Lions Club throughout Nathan Horgan, Frank Shackleton and Sean Nevin Students’ Council. the community. The trees planted were of the broad- Front L-R: Liam Sadler, Former Principal Rice College; Robert Kilkelly, Aesop, a Greek philosopher wrote, “We would often leaf variety, long-lasting trees which absorb the most Architect and B.O.M.; Orla Brickenden, Principal Holy Trinity N.S. be sorry if our wishes were granted” - I’ll take my carbon from the atmosphere. and B.O.M.; Fr. Karl Burns B.O.M.; Michael Rabbette, Principal Rice chances, says Conor. The President of Lions International is challenging College; Michael Ring T.D., Minister of State at the Dept. of Transport, Lions around the world to plant one million trees this Tourism & Sport; Cllr. Christy Hyland, Cathaoirleach Westport Town Ms. Tina Gorke (Teacher) with ladies from Mayo ISPCA We congratulate Conor Friel for representing Rice Council; Hugh Golden, “Logden Homes” Contractor; John G. Davin, Back L-R: Jack Halpin, Jack Carroll, Cian Fahy, College admirably in this National competition. year. Lion Jock Jackson, President of Westport Lions Chairperson B.O.M. Rice College; Mary Mulchrone, Teacher and Brian McCormack, Jonathan Carney, David Hanly, The winning doodle was by Patrick Horan from St Club with the assistance of the boys in Rice College Musical Director for the afternoon. Brendan McLoughlin, James Masterson. Munchins College, Co. Limerick. has promoted the project.