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Christian Brothers’ High School, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Telephone: 052-24459 Fax: 052-25320 Email: [email protected] Newsletter May 2002

This newsletter gives us the these. has done trojan work in putting it opportunity to celebrate and record Our congratulations and apprecia- together. some of the achievements and work tion is offered to all the pupils and We also congratulate Shay Bannon of the school. These achievements teachers who organised and partici- on his secondment to work with and work are many and varied and pated in so many extra curricular D.E.S. on the Leadership Develop- while all are not covered here, I think activities. The time and effort of ment Programme. it is fair to say that this newsletter staff and pupils enriches the whole Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas gives us a good insight into work school community. agus mo chomhgairdeas a chur in that has gone on in the school this Nora Forrestal retired this year iul do phobal na scoile i gcoitínne year. after 26 distinguished years service ach go mór mór do na múinteoirí a There were many achievements to the school. We wish Nora a long d’oibrigh chomh díograiseach sin. this year in all areas of school life, and fulfilling retirement. Go n-éirí go geal le daltaí, muinte- sporting, cultural, business, scien- My thanks to all who have orií agus tuismitheoirí Ardscoil tific, charitable and social. The contributed to this newsletter and in amach anseo. contained activities cover many of particular to Ms. Tina Kennedy who Pat Power European Champions return home European Young Consumers Award Winners

Last year’s European Young Consumers Award winners (1st in Ireland and 1st in Europe) the Clonmel High School recently travelled to Strasbourg to see at first hand the workings of the European Parliament as part of their prize for their winning project entitled “A SOCCER — A ROARING SUCCESS The running of two teams this year GAVIN PYKE – proved to be a roaring success with the U-15 and U-17 providing many delight- RACING HIS WAY TO ful memories for the year. Firstly the U-15’s. The team was VICTORY drawn in what was possibly the toughest group in Munster and with only two teams Where to begin is the diffi- hensively by racing to victory to emerge from five it seemed that the cult question in relation to in four demanding stages. odds were stacked against us. Our first Gavin Pykes sporting This was a race which fea- match was away to Cashel, a 2-0 achievements. Over the past tured stiff opposition not only defeat. It was an unfortunate result in year, as one of the High from Great Britain but from that the match could have gone either School’s younger sporting Greece, Spain and a number way. (Cashel were to win all their games so it left two heroes Gavin has won numer- of other countries. teams fighting for the runner-up spot). Our next match, ous cycling races, time trials Gavin’s many other victo- away to Waterpark, resulted in a 1-0 victory. This was swift- and G.P.’s at county, provin- ries include:- Rás Luimní, ly followed by two more victories at home against Tramore cial, national and international Kingdom Bar, Kelly Pharmacy, As well as attaining awards and Tipp Town. With three straight victories it was clear that level. Bill Hyland, Rás Duhallow the team was growing in confidence and stature. We were As well as these, Gavin has (three stages), Ken O’Keeffe, rewarded with a last 16 match against Carrick V.E.C., again been selected as the team Mulllingar G.P., Munster Time- on the track this year Gavin one of the favourites. Two down on the day after twenty leader for Ireland and Munster trial, Tom Sheehan, Meath minutes, a somewhat fortunate goal scored by Kevin O’ teams, an exceptional G.P., All-Ireland League, John Donnell gave us hope. The second half resulted in an was awarded a Mayoral achievement indeed reflecting Drumm, Irish Championships unbelieveable turnaround with the High School scoring a responsibility and honour – 500m timetrial, sprint, three times. Carrick were awarded a penalty, which was which Gavin has upheld con- scratch race, Munster Youth Reception in the Clonmel converted with ten minutes to go. A nail biting finish ensued with the High School holding on to go through to meet De sistently leading by amazing tour (four stages), and the La Salle, Waterford in the quarter-finals. example. One of his many Manchester Tour (four Town Hall and also won a On the day despite taking the lead, De La Salle proved 2002 highlights include help- stages). ing the Irish team to victory in Throughout the year Gavin too strong and we were on the wrong end of the 3-1 score- Cidona Tipperary Sports Star line. the Home International Youth was sponsored by Tom Hogan However, the U-15’s have given great hope for the future Tour when he not only won Car Sales and by ‘South Tipp and with promising players coming through it is hoped to go the event, but did so compre- Today’. Award for Cycling. a stage or two further next year. U-17: This competition is different from the U-15’s in that it’s a knock-out format. The majority of the U-17’s had played for the U-15’s the previous year, so were giving at ESB – Checkmate Chess Competition least a year to most other teams. Undeterred, the boys set off on what was to be a remarkable journey. On Thursday, 21st March, the High School Chess Team 2 played at home to Our first match away to Colaiste Dun Iascaigh, Cahir School Chess Team travelled to play St. Mary’s Newport. St. Mary’s, Newport, resulted in a 5-0 win, a comprehensive victory and ensured against Community School, Castlecom- had already beaten the High School in our safe passage into the first round proper. er. They lost the overall match by 3-2 February. On this occasion, the Clonmel Drawn away to Salesian College, (Pollakerry) was tough although the games were quite close. boys came out on top. They had 3 wins and so it proved. A battling, rather than spectacular perfor- The games were all very competitive and out of 5. The High School was ably rep- mance resulted in a 2-1 victory and it was a relieved High took most of the 50 minutes to provide a School team that made it into the next round. resented by: Brendan Walsh, Niall Con- clear cut result. The High School players Awarded a home match against St. Aidan’s, Cork City, it don, Philip Bannon, Peter Heverin and were: Ken Hogan, Simon Murray, Mike seemed that the Gods were against us, having again drawn Philip O’Reilly. Heverin, Mark Noonan and Brian Carey. one of the favourites. What resulted had to be seen to be Well done, boys. believed — a 7 –1 victory. An amazing match and unbe- All players were reasonably pleased with lieveably the outcome could have gone either way, the their performances. Team 2 have already beaten Rockwell High School took their chances on the day while St. Aidan’s On Friday, 22nd March, the High College away. missing theirs. A quarter-final home draw to Casher C.C. was our reward. A tense match followed with a 1-0 victory and joy- ous scenes followed as this was the first High School team to make the semi-finals in Munster. Drawn away to Nagle, Blackrock, this proved to be a difficult experience for the team. The match resulted in a 3-2 defeat and the end of the road. Needless to say, some tears were shed, and there was unhappiness in the manner of our exit from the competition. However, congratulations are extended to Nagle who proceeded to win the final and indeed the All-Ireland. Conclusion: It is hoped that next year a coach will be appointed to help in the training and preparations of the teams. Any parents interested in helping out are most welcome. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the players who put in a wonderful effort this year. In what is only our second year of soccer in the High School, to reach a quarter-final and semi-final is fantastic. We must continue this good work and next year, if luck is on our side, we must aim to go further. We will certainly attempt to better these achievements and with hard work and dedication from everyone who knows what causes for celebration we may have this time next year. Check Mates at the High School. Back row (left to right): Simon Murray, Aaron

Noonan, Brian Lanigan, Mike Heverin and Tom Drohan. Front row (left to right):

• Darius Delahunty Philip O’Reilly, Brendan Walsh, Peter Heverin and Ken Hogan. tion ESB – Checkmate Chess Competi CUSACK CUP WINNERS 2002 The High School under 15 ‘A’ county football champions following their victory over Killenaule (1-12 to 3-4) in the final played at Fethard. Jumping stars of Back row: Brian Melbourne, Jordan Corbett, Sean Lonergan, Ian McCormack, Conor O’Hara, David O’Gorman, Stephen Kennedy, Mark Tobin. the future Middle row: Tom Conway (coach), Sean Keating, Kevin O’Callaghan, Killian Rouse, Daniel Lynne, David Lonergan, Derek Moore, Conor Slattery, Robert Dower, Kevin Tobin, Evan Morrissey and Jonathan Black- John Geoghegan (coach) and Pat Power (principal). more represented the school in this year’s equestrain Front: Conor Morrissey, Eoin Twohig, Ian Fraher, Darren Nolan, Tony Ryan, Kevin Inter-school Show Jumping Championships. The Harney (captain), Neil Doyle, Sean Ward, Liam Pollard and Aidan Myers. same team also competed in this year’s Inter-School Cross Country Championships. The conditions on the day were very bad and the team did well under Tipperary Colleges u-15 ‘A’ Football Final… the circumstances. The team would like to thank Pat Walsh for his help. High School raise Kevin Fennessy tempo in second — All-Ireland Box- ing Champion half to take title From 2nd-6th April, final and final. 2002, Kevin Fennessy and U-14 semi-final Jason Jason Cockburn, compet- Cockburn lost 9-7 HIGH SCHOOL (Clonmel) 1-12 ed in the National Boxing U-15 semi-final Kevin Championships held in Fennessy won 17-7 KILLENAULE 3-4 Dublin. U-15 final Kevin Fen- The High School (Clonmel) captured supply of ball to the forwards. In his semi-final Jason nessy won 7-0. the Cusack Cup when they defeated Kil- The pace of Ian Fraher was decisive in was narrowly beaten 9-7 Congratulations and lenaule in Fethard on Wednesday, 22nd attack and he was well backed up by while Kevin won his semi- good luck for the future. April. Daniel Lynne, Ian McCormack, Conor The High School played with the O’Hara and Sean O’Donoghue. strong wind in the first half but failed in This was a real gutsy performance by their attempt to gain a big advantage by the Clonmel boys and they showed Michael Brennan the break. At the interval the Clonmel tremendous heart when the chips were boys led by just two points with the down and the odds looked loaded scoreline reading 0-9 to 2-1. At this stage against them at the interval. — Tae-Kwon-Do it looked as if Killenaule with the wind Team: Neil Doyle, Darren Nolan, Tony at the backs for the second period would Ryan, Liam Pollard, Sean Ward, Conor go on and win. Morrissey, Robert Dower, Kevin Har- champion After the break the Clonmel side start- ney, Jordan Corbett, Conor O’Hara, On 18th November 2001, 6th Year student Michael ed to play more determined and com- Daniel Lynne, David Lonergan, Sean Brennan took first place in the Patterns Section and bined football and gradually they wore O’Donoghue, Brian Melbourne, Ian second place in the Sparring Section in the National Open down Killenaule. Fraher. Subs used: Kevin O’Callaghan Tae-Kwon-Do Championships in Naas. On 24th Kevin O’Callaghan, Tony Ryan and for Brian Melbourne; Ian McCormack November he won a silver medal in the Sparring Section ting drama was very effective. like to enter the Student Investment Challenge which How wrong your percep- We were also especially grateful to Dr. Richard Barr tions can be! and his “Love for Life” team who travelled down from was being organised by the ‘Irish Independent’ and Lurgan to introduce us to their work-shop on relation- • By Andrew Matthews ships (and sexuality). This was their first visit down Setanta Asset Management. The competition gave each To be honest, when I first heard about the Friendship South and prooved to be a great success. We look for- Club I said “no way is that for me”. Going up to St. ward to inviting them and many more of these speakers competitor C100,000 to invest in various stocks and Lukes’s to play games with and to talk to psychiatric back to the school during the next academic year. patients was never something I thought I would do. I just had visions of padded rooms and straight jackets when shares. I thought about a mental hospital. Transition Year 2000/2001 Even after we were told about everything that goes on I invested most of my money in a company called I had no intention of putting my name down to go, that is – European Young Con- until a friend said he was thinking of putting his name sumers Award and Trip to Parthus who gained 71% over the course of the compe- down. It was only then I started to think about it and decided to participate. European Parliament tition. I guess, thinking back, part of the reason I wanted to While we were in Transition Year we entered a com- go was to see what it was like and if there really were petition called The European Young Consumers Award. padded rooms and straight jackets. The competition is given a new topic each year and The final results were printed in the Business section On our first night we didn’t meet any patients but we when we entered it, it was called “How to Promote a Bal- did meet some of the students who were involved in the anced Diet”. For the competition we compiled a maga- of the Irish Independent on Monday 15th April, 2002. visits the previous year. They told us what to expect and zine on the topic with various articles on healthy eating. things that we should and shouldn’t do. We also made two plaster cast models, one represent- The results showed that I had finished seventh with my On the first night we were due to meet the patients I ing healthy, the other being the opposite. We were sent was very close to staying at home and making up some news that we had finished in the top 10 and that we investment gaining 48%. excuse as to why I wouldn’t be able to go. But, I didn’t. would have to go to Dublin to find out where in that 10 I said I would go for the first couple of nights at least and we had come. We couldn’t believe it when we were then I would decide if I would quit or not. called out in first place, firstly in Ireland and then remark- The first night was really nothing like I expected. I had ably we heard that we had come first in Europe as well visions of old people being wheeled in and sitting for an (the first Irish school ever to do so). Vincent de Paul Christ- hour without saying anything. In fact I couldn’t have Our prize for winning the competition involved a trip to been more wrong. There were people there that were Strasbourg to participate in a mock European Parlia- not much older than me, for some reason I expected all ment. On the 29th January 2002, we embarked on our mas Hamper Collection the patients to be old, so this shocked me a little. trip. When we got to the European Parliament we simply Also, some of the people were very easy to have a had a wonderful time. We saw exactly how the Parlia- Once again our St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Ham- conversation with and you could really have a lot of fun ment operates at first hand and got to meet so many per Collection took place. A lot of organisation and effort playing games with them. There were a couple of nights other young people from various countries across that the patients spent most of the hour singing, which Europe. goes into the running of this event and I would like to was a surprise as I thought they would be more quiet In the Parliament we were split into groups and each take this opportunity to thank all the staff and pupils who and withdrawn. given a topic to discuss. The group would then draw up helped ensure yet another successful collection this Over the weeks and months I have really stopped a proposed legislation, when everyone then returned thinking of them as psychiatric patients that I am doing a into the main Parliament Building, these legislations year. favour for by going to the hospital one night a week to were voted on. It was a great experience and thor- This has proved to be a particularly beneficial experi- visit and play games with. oughly enjoyed by all. There are nights when I think the students get more ence for the student body as it helps them realise that from the hour than the patients. I think I see them more there are less fortunate families in our locality and that if as friends, I go to have a good laugh with rather than Careers opportunities patients I am going to help. Some nights I laugh more in Career outing. Our first career outing was everyone helps in a little way, then it can make what may the hour in the hospital than I do in the rest of the week. to UCC, one of Ireland’s most beautiful universities. have been a difficult Christmas somewhat easier. Most of the patients are easy to get on with and are a Forty students travelled for a very comprehensive open lot of fun to be with. I was not expecting any of these day during which lectures were given on the various Students were invited to bring in non-perishable food things. courses. Stalls representing each degree in the univer- along with any games, toys etc, they may no longer use Also, my time in the hospital made me think and sity were set up and the pupils were given the opportu- at home. Each and every year that I am involved in this realise just how lucky I am. No matter how hard things nity to talk with students who were doing the course and are or how hard you think things are there is always the people who could be their potential lecturers. In I have been overwhelmed by the response from the stu- someone worse off than you. My time in the hospital doing this the pupil makes an actual connection on the dents and staff. A special thanks also to parents who with the patients has shown me how lucky I am and how Leaving Cert. much I have to be thankful for. Seeing some patients The Tipperary Institude in Clonmel was our next port help out by giving food to the pupils to bring in. really puts things in perspective for you. of call. Again the interest was large with about 45 pupils On behalf of Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Clonmel On saying that, I really enjoyed going to the hospital taking part. On arrival we were given a talk on the range and myself, thanks yet again for your continued support every week. It has opened my eyes and changed the of courses offered and the advantages of a campus as way I look at psychiatric hospitals and the patients in small as TI. We were then given a tour and shown the and long may it continue. them. The visions I had of the hospital and patients array of impressive computer equipment available to the before this couldn’t have been further from reality. It just prospective student. goes to show how easily people can form a view of The Cork Institute of Technology had the privilege of • Darius Delahunty something without knowing anything about it. hosting a full bus-load of the high School’s finest. The facilities here again were excellent with a great running Health Education Pro- track, gym and library. Presentations were given on the individual courses being offered. Young Scientists This was followed by a combined trip to Limerick tak- gramme Two 2nd Year students, Kevin Fitzsimons and Craig During this past school year our Health Education ing in the three institutions there: University of Limerick Programme has been supported by many organisations (U.L.), Mary Immaculate College (M.I.C.) and Limerick Mullins were chosen to represent the High School in the Institute of Technology (L.I.T.) and individuals on many different levels, from in-class Young Scientists Exhibition. They presented a project talks to year group workshops. We arrived at U.L. at 10.00 a.m. to go on the college One of these speakers was P.J. Fitzpatrick, a member tour. This was impressive for a number of reasons entitled Seawater for Transport Fuel. It was a great including the new 50m pool, the actual size of the cam- of the Order of Malta Ambulance Corps who gave a very experience for the boys and they got a good insight into informative talk on first aid to all 2nd Year students. pus and the choice of restaurants, shops and general The South Eastern Health Board provided resources services offered to students. science and its applications in our world today. and representatives who spoke with individual classes The High School has had an acute interest and throughout the year. Through a locally based initiative Student Investment Chal - against drugs we were given the opportunity to invite a lenge involvement in the Expo over the years and we encour- Credit Union Euro Website Competi- tion The Credit Union Euro website competition was first brought to our attention by Mr. Geoghegan early in 6th Year. It required us to create a website which would introduce the Euro changeover in a simple and interesting way. We were required also to include a simple countdown to the launch date of the Euro and a currency converter which would con- vert IR£ to €. This was achieved very simply using a small bit of javascript from within a HTML document. One small but effective development team consisted of myself, David Conde, as scriptwriter, Simon Murray as HTML developer and Mark Noonan our editor/ content provider. We spent several weeks working on the project which consisted of about six HTML documents of simple and well presented information. This included launch information and dates, graphical representation of the euro notes and coins, a realtime countdown to the launch date and an easy-to-use calculator. All this work eventually paid off. We received €100 each from the Clonmel Credit Union and funds were also presented to the school for our achievement. Overall we thought it was an enjoyable and valuable experience which we would recommend to future classes. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Geogheagan for bringing it to our attention, overall help in Credit Union Website Competition Winners — Left to right: John Geoghegan the matter and for making the whole thing possible. (teacher), Simon Murray, Mark Noonan and David Conde. Young Entrepre- neur Scheme The Young Entrepreneur Scheme is a business competition run locally by the Tipperary South Riding Entreprise Board. Students are required to make a product, sell it with a view to making a profit and pro- duce a business report. This year the High School won all the stages right up to the county final. Robert Dower (2A2) produced fire logs from recy- cled materials and he won the Intermediate county final. Rory Hanrahan and Morgan Walsh (1A2) won the Junior category with their nail and thread pictures. The three students will now represent their school and their county at the All-Ireland finals which take place in Dublin on the 14th/15th May.We wish Robert, Rory and Morgan the very best of luck and we know that they will make us very proud. Welcome windfall for High School from ‘My Clonmel

BELOW: Siobhan Ryan, co-ordinator Y.E.S. County Final; Rory Hanrahan, Morgan Walsh and Thos Hayes, Scrapbook’ manager, South Tipperary Enterprise Board. PHIL ROBERTS lived in Clonmel Scrapbook’, the Clonmel for 16 years from promise was made to 1980, where he helped to donate IR£2 per copy to establish what is now the High School and Lore- known as Clonmel Baptist to Convent. That promise Church. has now been fulfilled. Setting up a publishing ‘My Clonmel Scrapbook’ company in 1993 called will continue to be avail- Tentmaker Publications, able, as a new print run is he decided to reprint ‘My underway. Clonmel Scrapbook, out of Our photo above shows appreciation of the town Phil Roberts presents a and its residents. cheque from the proceeds Returning to England in of ‘My Clonmel Scrap- 1996, he continues to pas- book’ to Pat Power, princi- tor a church and publish pal of Clonmel High books. School. Also included are The name Tentmaker is students Lee Morrissey, taken from the Apostle Michael O’Sullivan and Paul’s practice of making Gus Slattery. tents to support himself Sixth Year Class of 2001/2002 The High School Sixth Year Class of 2001/2002 with Year Head Eamon Barry, Principal Pat Power and Deputy Principal Annette Hickey. For the annual school show 2002, the 5th Year students took a trip abroad HMS American – and what a roller-coast- er ride it turned out to be! Any trans-Atlantic journey on an BON VOYAGE 2002 ocean-going liner is going to have its ‘ups and downs’ — but when the passenger list contains socialites, social climbers, gangsters, flappers, clergy of dubious spirituality, a night club star, four angels whose demeanour is anything but angelic, a gangsters’s moll, star-crossed lovers and a cross-dresser. To say that the present crop of thespians in 5th Year were up to the task in hand would be a gross understatement. They positively revelled in the high shenanigans much to the delight of the audiences. Hope Harcourt was given a spirited performance by Ais- ling Healy whose beautiful voice was especially captivating in the poignant “I’ve got you under my skin”. Keith Greene was a Jack-of-all-Trades as the lover of Hope in the many disguises he had to adopt as a stowaway abroad the ship. His singing, dancing and comic timing (not to mention an assortment of accents) were a joy to behold. Reno Sweeney, The Caberet Star, was given the full treatment by Tara Ryan – a singing and dancing Tour De Force. Her duet with James Kelly (Sir Evelyn Oakleigh) was one of the shows highlights – “Let’s Misbehave”. Indeed, James made the part of Sir Evelyn his very own and every nuance of the character was expertly projected. Laura Nugent as the Snobbish Mrs. Harcourt was so deli- Pieter Vos, Alan Fogarty and Barry Sheehan. ciously over the top – just what the part demanded. Speak- ing of OTT. Where does one put the performances of Moonface Martin and Bonnie as depicted by Conor Hogan and Dervla Anderson. Here we had two characters well realised – Conor as the hapless Public Enemy No. 13 and Dervla as the man-devouring you-hum-it-I’ll-dance-it- bimbo. The Tycoon Elisha J. Whitney (Kevin Walshe), Bishop (John David Duggan), two Chinese (Thomas O’ Mahoney and James Hogan) Captain (Alan Fogarty), Purser (Barry Sheehan), Steward (Pieter Vos) all performed admirably, highlighting the old maxim ‘there is no such thing as a small part’. I must not forget the four angles (Ciara O’Keeffe, Marian Ryan, Marguerite Flynn, Jenny Arrigan) whose every sinu- ous appearance on stage was a highlight. They can take me “Back to Manhattan” anytime! The chorus sang and danced their hearts out especially impactive was “Blow Gabriel, Blow”. The sets were admirably realised by Dolores Burke, Maureen Purcell and team. A special word of praise for the dancers and their team of choreographers led by Roslyn Rochard. Finally it was a great privilege for me to work with such a fine group of young people and to work in tandem with two very talented musical directors in Olga Gannon and Tammy Keith Greene, Tara Ryan and Conor Hogan Hocman. Shane Dolan, Alan Pollard, Kevin Dempsey, Danny Madigan, Ian Browne, • Michael O’Donoghue John Ryan, Richard Carroll, David Conway and Cathal Flynn. Back row (l-r): John O’Reilly, Willie O’Meara, John David Duggan, John O’Donnell, Daryl Makem, Oisín Ó Cuin- neagáin, Cathal Flynn, David Prendergast. Middle row (l-r): Mr. Bannon, Tom Conway (coach), Aidan Foley, Robert Ryan, Stephen McGrath, Sean Phelan, Alan Marshall, Thomas O’Mahony, Kevin Cronin, Paul Lonergan. Front row (l-r): Anthony Keane, Andrew Matthews, James Quigley, David Conway, Gus Slattery, P.J. Mulcahy, Brendan Leo, Thomas Kiely and Michael Scully.

First for Rugby

This was the first year the High School entered schools competition and the team acquitted itself very ‘Jump for well. We entered the U-18 developmental league and Joy’ the O’ Brien Cup. The boys finished top of their division Basketball in the league and were beaten by Templemore. in the Challenge quarter-final of the cup. Well raises done all. €1,000 for charity A special thanks to the students in 2nd Year who took part in the Kellogg’s Jump for Joy Basketball Challenge. This year the students raised C1000 for School Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, Dublin. The funds are used to pur- Sports on U-16 High School CBS Badminton Team — Back row (left to right): Declan Rix, Conor Morris- chase vital equipment for Friday, sey, Mark Tobin, Shane Barry, Cillian Rouse. Front row (left to right): Brian O’Sullivan, William the hospital as well as fund- May, Conor Walsh, Eoin Cass. (Absent from photo: Michael Feeney). ing research projects. May 17 The School Sports will be held on Fri- day, 17th May 8.50 - 3.30 Three music groups from the school will provide entertainment during lunchtime 12.50 – 1.40 All parents are welcome.

Athletics — Back row (left to right): Andrew Mullins, Kieran Fox, David Ryan, David Harte, Michael Mulvihill, Tim Ryan, Brian English, Jonathan Burke. Centre row (left to right): Ms. O’Connor, Jeff O’Hanrahan, Sean Martin, Richard Fenton, Richard Power, Zack Guidera, Christo- pher Daniels, Mr. O’Sullivan. Front row:David Lorrigan, Donal Lynch, David Foley, Kevin Dahill, John Lyne, Liam Redmond, Rory Sheehan, 1st and 2nd South Tipperary League Winners — Back row (left to right): T. Cahill, J. Corbett, D. Moore, D. Bolger, D. Harte, J. Cagney, S. Ward. Middle row (left to right): J. Shanahan, S. Kennedy, B. McDonnell, R. Fenton, B. Dillon, S. Browne, C. Keher. Front row (left to right): D. Lorrigan, A. O’Reilly, J. Lyne, T. Ryan, C. Aylward, S. Gleeson, S. Keating.

U-18 Hurling — Back row (left to right): Michael Dillon, Paul Ryan, Liam Lawlor, Michael McHugh, Oisin Ó Cuinneagáin, Shane Kearney, Seamus Lawlor, Barry Hanley, Maurice O’Gorman, Tom O’Mahony. Middle row: Jerry Shanahan, Oliver O’Gorman, Derek McGrath, Paul Shana- han, Paul Johnson, Tony Ryan, Padraig Kelly, Brian Mulvihill, Thomas O’Gorman, Colm Keher. Front: Simon Wall, Anthony Keane, Brendan Flynn, Aidan Barry, Ian Browne, Peter Hally, Patrick O’Donnell, Sean Phelan, Eoin Ryan, Brian Carroll.

Basket- ball (2001-2002) — Back row: Barry Hanley, Mark Tobin. Front row: Miss O’Connor, William Darmody, George Bar- rett, Tim Ryan, David O’Meara, Mr. Ryan. Our Transition Year exploits Religious education — by Stephen Casey Another busy year We’ve certainly done a lot this year year the class also gave something and I think that everything that has been back. The class put on the play ‘Juno done has been very worthwhile. and the Paycock’ as part of a competi- The first thing I have mention is, of tion in Macroom. It was a great acting course our trip to Delphi. It was a fun experience and some of the students and enjoyable experience as everybody were congratulated on their perfor- got to know everybody else. The activi- mances. This past academic year has been another busy one for ties were great and were based a lot on We were also taken to Mountjoy the Religious Education Department. Existing programmes team effort. It was a great couple of Prison early this year to learn about the like our Peer Ministry and Faith Friends initiatives have days and it helped the class to bond – a prisoners and to realise that they have continued successfully in 5th Year and TYO respectively. bond that has held throughout the year. feelings just like us and that they are Both involve preparing the participants to work with groups Early in the year we also had a driving God’s children as well. of younger people in faith formation days. and safety course. This was run by Liturgically, our start of year was overshadowed by the We also had a retreat to Mount Sion, Hynes Driving School and we all learned terrorist attack in New York. Two days later, the whole which was very interesting and it was a something of the basics. We learned school joined in a prayerful response to the violence. We how to drive, about the 999 services and very different experience. are currently planning an end of year celebration of the the importance of road safety. This year the class was also asked to Bicentenary of Edmund Ignatius Rice on the 9th May next For our Home Economics class we do some voluntary work. One of these and our 6th Year Graduation Mass will be held two weeks took a trip to Ballymaloo Cookery was the Early Reading Intervention Pro- later, on the 23rd May. School and met Darina Allen. We had gramme. This involved going to Ss. The lack of appropriate retreat programmes meant that the chance to see her fruit and veg- Peter & Paul’s Primary School and we had difficulty providing annual retreat opportunities for etable gardens and we also had a sam- doing reading with the first class pupils. our 6th and 3rd years. However, the first years received ple of hebs from the herb garden. It was It was an enjoyable experience for both their retreat from last years Peer Ministers. Our second a very interesting day out. First Class and the Transition Year year classes recently spend a day away in both Mt. Sion Safety is very important, as we all because we got to know each pupil and (the first Christian Brothers School) and in Callan (Edmund know, and for this our class was given a their individual skills. Riceís birthplace). First Aid Course. This involved a C.P.R. We were also offered the chance this In a new departure, our 5th year students had an oppor- exam, and exam on the functions of the year to do voluntary work for the Noo- tunity to travel to both Mountjoy and Croagh Patrick as part human body and how to treat some of class courses on Social Justice and Celtic Spirituality. nan Centre for Disabled Children. Every common infections and life threatening We are looking forward to next year, when we hope to week, half the class would go swim- situations. From this we got a certifi- have our new prayer room finally up and running. cate of completion and more important- ming for a half an hour or so and I ly a learning ability which can be used believe the centre was very grateful for for life. our enthusiasm and contribution. Ability to communicate is a very vital We also did Faith Friends Programme asset to have after leaving school and with the Sisters of Charity and Presen- The Croagh Patrick for this the class did Public Speaking tation Convent Primary Schools. We and Communications Exams. It was a had to learn how to communicate with Experience great experience for all involved and the children and keep them active for This years 5th Year students studied a module on Celtic everybody received first class honours, the whole duration. It was interesting to Spirituality which looked at all the particularly Irish ways of which was a great achievement. see the reactions and answers that expressing a faith in God: God is nature, God is close by us Some of the class also took part in the some of the kids had for us and I think every minute of the day, God is our strength and our pro- Concern Debates, which also helped us that both groups enjoyed it. tector. with our public speaking. We did well to In P.E. class we did a lot. At the start of What better way to experience Celtic Spirituality than to beat Rockwell in the first round and you the year we went horse riding with Dav- undergo one of Ireland’s Age Old Pilgrimages and follow in could really see that the debating and erns School of Horse Riding. It was an the footprints of St. Patrick himself? communication skills for each person unusual thing to do and it was more It was 7.30 am on 25th May when we congregated out- improved in every round. pleasing than I though it would be. I side the walls of a still sleeping High School, to begin the In Art we have been learning about the probably would never have had the journey to Westport. Four and a half hours later we caught Impressionism and this year the class opportunity to partake in this sport with- our first glimpses of the task that lay ahead of us — the rip- was taken to the Impressionist Art Exhi- out Transition Year. ple of nervous laughter at the sight of Croagh Patrick bition in Dublin. This was very good and reflected the hopeful disbelief that the teachers were joking! I felt that after the day everybody had a We have also participated in a Soccer Coaching Course with Darren Murray Surely it was some other mountain from some other win- better appreciation for art. To sell art dow in the bus that we were aiming to reach? (a coach from the FAI). It’s great you need to be a good businessman Stocked with water and food for our picnic at the summit, because we all like soccer and at the and this is exactly what one of the stu- we began our journey as a determined and enthusiastic dents (Matthew) did for the Y.E.S. end we got the opportunity to coach for group. The weather was in our favour and we were blessed Everyone participated and six in partic- ourselves with the involvement for the with clear views. Even when the going got really tough, it ular (Stephen, David, Aidan, Des, First Years. was reported that a certain student could be heard singing Matthew and P.J.) were successful Transition Year, above all things has “Ain’t no mountain high enough…” enough to reach the county final. This given me the chance to learn about a Two hours later we basked in a sense of achievement was a good achievement because it future career and I am now able to focus and soaked up the view of Clew Bay. After a ceremonious required a good business mind. myself on different paths after Leaving creation of a pile of stones — representing each High This year we have taken part in the Cert, which makes it invaluable in this School Student who made the pilgrimage, we paused in Toastmasters speaking course to regard. The one thing that has helped prayer for special intentions. So close to the heavens, we improve our self-confidence on the me the most in this regard is the two were well placed to experience our God through the beau- podium and speaking techniques. I terms of work experience that we have ty and the power of nature. Not even the rain that came for believe that the whole class benefited had during the year. This gave each our journey down the mountain could quell our spir- from this experience and did very well pupil a chance to view at least two pos- its! A day never to be forgotten! when speaking in front of the parents. After this no one in the class will have sible careers for after school life and any trouble speaking in front of an audi- was very beneficial. For the end of the ence, year we have planned to go to the Budding Masterminds??? We have also seen two plays put on Gaeltacht and some of us are also doing by the Galloglass group and had a work- an interview exam for public speaking. Congratulations to Diarmuid Bolger, Paddy Kelly, Padriac shop on each. In the workshop we I am very pleased with the way things Burke and Gearoid O’ Donnell who won the South Tipperary Adult Education PEER MINISTRY GROUP — — Academic Year 2001/’02 A tremendous learning experience This was the third year that the High School has “From my membership as a group and learned to cation. The Peer Ministry group look forward to been involved in adult of The Peer Ministry work as a unit. Team give selflessly of facilitating work shops on education. Classes ran Group I gained both lead- Liam Clancy 6th Year their talents to help ease Peer Ministry for students from September – ership experience and a Student Peer Ministry the introduction of the from other schools at The December and February huge infection in self con- 1999 - 2002. newest members to the Edmund Rice Awards in – April in Computers, fidence. I learned how to In the first term of 6th school community. Their Tallaght in May. French, Sign Language, work as a member of a Year the team undergo an work is rooted in, and Woodwork, Irish, Reflex- informed by, reflection on team and how to use the intensive training and ology, Adlerian and Par- strength, and cope with preparation for retreat their faith. This year’s enting. Over 300 people the weaknesses of each facilitation, which culmi- attended night classes member, so that we could nates in their leading two this year. The success of carry out the tasks of Peer days of retreats for the 1st MUSIC the night school has Ministry”. Year students. the theme largely been due to the David Conde, 6th Year The Music Department hosted a visiting ensemble excellence of the tutors of the retreat was peace for the Cork School of Music on 18th October, 2001. Student – The High and involved an experien- and to Phyllis Dempsey. School, Clonmel. Jessy Creedon and his students entertained us with Many thanks also to tial exploration of the cre- Over the past ten years lively classical guitar music. Then this term we also ation of peace in our lives Tina Kennedy who Peer Ministry had become hosted a workshop in Celtic Rhythm and Body Per- organised the Parenting through case study, picto- an integral part of bringing cussion, facilitated by Artscope. Klabbs and Sarah Course. riography, art work, role the ethos of Edmund Rice had the 5th or 2nd Years up doing Samba (Rio! style) play and the Sacrament of to life in the context of The to finish. Reconciliation. Science High School in Clonmel. It The Brass Band is in full flight every Thursday. In recent years the Peer started as a small group of Newcomers are welcome. 12 5th Year students being Ministry has been further extended to include orien- Events facilitated in discussions Stephen and David make an impact tation and induction of 1st centering on faith devel- Examinations were held by the Leinster School of Music and opment. The potential for Year students. The Peer 2001/02 Ministers prepare for and Drama, Dublin for our Transition Year students. The majority of the leadership within such a run a number of lunch- students sat for both Grade 5 exams, and all attained honours or group was soon realised first class honours. October 2001: time workshops in the A group of sixth year stu- and with training which Stephen Casey was awarded two silver medals, having achieved weeks leading up to the dents visited U.L. on a sci- extended into early 6th 95 marks in both exams and David Lyons was awarded a silver October Mid-term. The ence open day where they Year, these Peer Ministers medal for his high marks in his Public Speaking Exam. became facilitators for the workshops are entitled had a chance to view the retreats of incoming 1st School Orientation (going facilities available and carry Year students. through rules, signing in DRUGS/SUBSTANCE out practical work in the The concept, the work and signing out proce- labs. and the popularity of The dures, access to school November 2001: Peer Ministry Team has resources… etc); Special MIS-USE POLICY I.S.T.A. Senior Science gone from strength to Problems (e.g. dealing Quiz. Two teams of 6th The Board of Management of the High School is in the strength over the years. with bullying); Making Years represented the On average 50 students Homework Painless (lar- process of developing a Drugs/ Substance school and were third and Mis-use Policy based on consultation with all the partners apply for a maximum of 13 gely one to one help on fifth in the regional final of of the school community. The policy will include practical places. They are given rig- organisational skillls) and the competition. The third guidelines and procedures on how to deal with drug related orous interviews and the Study Skills. placed team qualified for the incidents arising in the school. selection process is not This year the Peer Minis- national final in Trinity Col- A Steering Committee was set up to look at how best to an easy one – the aim of ters linked with the Par- lege Dublin on 24/11/01. formulate such a policy. It was decided that all partners of the facilitators has always enting Programme being The teams were: Peter been to stratify the final run for the parents of the school community, students, parents and staff be sur- Harrigan, John O’ Reilly, veyed on the issue. The information collated from these group with members vary- junior school students. Vincent Thompson, Jason surveys has proved invaluable in the policy formulation. ing in backgrounds, abili- They facilitated a two hour Connery, John Kennedy, As part of the Steering Committee we are indeed fortu- ty, confidence levels and reflection on dealing with Niall O’ Gorman. nate to have the assistance of Mr. Johnny Casey (Sub- maturity. The only com- conflict on the domestic 5th Year Science quiz: stance Mis-use Co-ordinator for the South Tipperary Com- mon denominator front. Lively discussion A group of 5th Year stu- munity Care Area) and Ms. Sinead O’ Mahony-Carey (Drug between members at final was prompted by role dents sacrificed the chance Education Officer with the South Eastern Health Board). selection is their willing- plays designed and per- to watch Ireland play Iran in Johnny and Sinead gave talks for parents and for the staff ness to commit to the time formed by the Peer Minis- the World Cup play-offs to of the school. demands of membership ters. Not only did the 6th represent the school at a science quiz in Waterford, of the Peer Ministry. Years present their own These talks included the following: which was organised as part Throughout 5th Year the insights as adolescents * Understanding the young person in today’s world. of national Science week. group meet once a week but parents were also * Drugs awareness. The teams were: Ahad Ali, for one class period. Dis- intrigued by the links * Recognising the signs. Niall Condon, Edward Hick- cussions and exercises which the Peer Ministers * Drug education. have a double focus: the could make between the ey, Matthew Whelan, * Managing alcohol, tobacco and drug related Michael Bourke, Steven formation of a team from suggestions made by par- incidents. the various personalities ents for the creation of Byrne, Derek Newport, in the group and the Peace in the home and Arising from these talks, parents, teachers and students Pieter Vos. exploration of issues of those suggestions which were invited to make submissions and inputs. January 2002: faith. The high point of 5th the first year students had At present a draft document is being discussed. Two second year students Year is a weekend retreat made (and tabulated) dur- It is envisaged that the policy will be in place for were chosen to participate in where the Peer Ministers ing their own retreats. August/September 2002. The policy is one whereby review the ESAT Young Scientists pair off, prepare and facili- The high profile and the will take place on a regular basis due to the ever-changing competition. The project, tate seminars for the rest work of The Peer Ministry nature of the drug culture. presented by Kevin Fitzsi- of the team on pre-set top- Team within the communi- It is a policy that has been designed for the benefit of the mons and Craig Mullins ics relating to faith and ty of the High School school and with this in mind we would like to thank all those was entitled “Hydrogen The Parents’ Advisory Council 2000-2001 As our name suggests the Parents Advisory Council who attended and to the extended committee for all support provides an advisory and consultative role, to the High given. Thanks also to Eileen May whose idea of a Support- School, it organises and assists with numerous school ers Draw proved a great success, and congratulations to our activities during the school year. winners who were Mary Fenton and Patricia Power, both The Parents Advisory Council is open to all parents and parents of pupils in the school. guardians of students attending the High School. Our v Tom Flaherty Memorial Fund: Joan Guidera and Joan committee is elected at the AGM held in September every Connolly. The proceeds of the raffle at the bursary night is year. New members would be very welcome. The Council is being used to organise a memorial to Tom Flaherty, a former comprised of 42 members representating all the years in the maths teacher in the school who inspired many pupils over school and organised into many sub committees so that his long teaching career. This year €465 was raised towards everyone gets to use their individual talents. The school this fund, and again thanks to all who contributed. principal and deputy principal are ex-officio members of the Council and the teaching staff have a representative at each v Centenary Committee: Mick Mullane, Eileen May. This meeting. committee is involved in the organising of the celebrations Our chairperson is Sandra Corcoran, our Secretary is for the Centenary of Edmund Ignatius Rice. Gabrielle Egan, our Treasurer is Liam Bolger, and our PRO is Anne Heverin. Other events supported by the Par- Sub Committees ent’s Advisory Council: v The School Show: This year “Bon Voyage” was won- v Regional C.B.S.F.: We are affiliated to the National Fed- derfully performed by the pupils of the High School and the eration of Christian Brothers’ Schools and our regional rep- Presentation Convent and on the five nights of the show the resentatives are Anne Morrissey and Eddie Lanigan. They council provided supervision of the pupils and support to the are our voice on the National Council. teaching staff. This involved the supervision of the dressing v Social Issues Committee: This committee comprised of rooms and the front of house, and help ensuring the smooth Mary Stafford, Alice Foley, Margaret O’Keeffe and Paula running of the nights. Madigan strive to bring to the parents for discussion, topics which incorporate many social issues. They organised a v The Schools Policy on Drug and Substance abuse: We wonderful talk in the school on dyslexia earlier in the year supported and attended the meeting held in the school to given by Martin Murphy and Orla Callen Terry, which proved promote parental involvment in this policy. The speakers on a popular topic with over 100 people attending. the night were John Casey and Sinead O’Meara from the South Eastern Health Board, who helped outline the need v Mock Interviews Committee: Anne Heverin, Judy Mor- for a policy in every school. rissey, Fionnuala Roche, Michael Hogan, James Cass, Mar- jorie Walsh, this committee assisted the guidance counsel- v The Centenary Celebrations 2002: Three representa- lor in arranging mock interviews for the Leaving Certificate tives of the Parent’s Advisory Council, Sandra Corcoran, students held on 4th December 2001. Crena Connolly and Gabrielle Egan, attended the Eucharis- The Edmund Ignatius Rice Bursary Fund Committee: This tic Celebrations held on Sunday, 7th April, 2002. in Dublin. committee organises the funding for the bursaries which are The Mass was celebrated by Cardinal Connell and was given out by the school every year providing funding for attended by many bishops including our own Bishop William pupils going on to third level education. It is comprised of Lee, Waterford &Lismore, priests and lay people from Kathleen Shaw, Mary Connolly, Mary Stafford, Caroline around the world attended the with 31 countries represent- Maher, Sandra Corcoran, and Crena Connolly. ed. The main theme of the day was “Remembering the Past, This year a table quiz was organised by the committee, it Living the Present, Seeking the Future.” It was a very mov- was in Allen’s, Irishtown, on Holy Thursday night. We had a ing tribute to Edmund Ignatius Rice. massive turnout on the night, and the total amount raised Finally this as you might imagine is a summary of the work was €1,122. Our thanks to John Kane for setting the ques- carried out and supported by the Parent’s Advisory Council tions, to Crena Connolly for your role as M.C, to Liam Bol- this year so far. I would like to thank all the members of the ger and team for correcting and tabulating the answers, to Council for their time, enthusiasm and support over the year. all the people who donated spot prizes (there were over 50 Not all the names of the members are mentioned but all spot prizes!), to all the parents and the friends of the school contributed to the running of the Council. I hope to see you A TRIBUTE TO NORA FORRISTAL The year 2002 marks the end of approach and an ability to organise Retirement from the High School after 26 a very fruitful and fulfilling career the French Department that was years has its pros and cons. How nice it is to for Nora Forrestal in the High equal to none. She always made watch television on a Sunday night without School and the beginning of a long joining the Department a pleasure having to think of corrections or preparation for and happy retirement. for new members, who were wel- Nora moved from Scotland to comed by her “a bras ouverts”. French classes for the following week. Like the Clonmel in the early seventies While we all envy Nora in her Lotto winners, it’s grand to turn over in bed in where she soon joined the High decision to take early retirement, the morning when everyone else is rushing to School Staff and became the ‘Prof nonetheless she will be genuinely Par Excellence’ in the French make the 8.50 deadline. On the other hand, I Department. Her sense of humour, missed by staff and students of the really miss the chat in the staffroom and get- High School. Luckily, we in the positive and dedicated approach to ting all the latest news. In spite of the constant French Department still have our her career and her in-depth knowl- classroom struggles to impart some French, I edge of her subject provided an regular coffee morning and chat to