RICE COLLEGE NEWS Connacht Champions 2007-2008 Rice College Senior Gaelic Football Team 2007-2008 U-16 -Badminton Senior (A) Connacht Colleges Semi-finalists Rice College News Issue 44 •March Second Term • 2007-2008

Community support in face of tragedy

In the aftermath of the recent tragedies in Rice College, Art Ó Suilleabháin, Director of Mayo Education Centre, L-R: Gearóid Hughes, John Duggan, Brian organised a talk by Dr. Helen Greally, Psychotherapist, at which she gave a very reassuring talk to a well attended Hughes, Niall McKenna, Fearghal Hughes meeting of parents, teachers and community representatives All-Ireland Badminton Finals 2008 in the Castlecourt Hotel. Her presentation was particularly Westport T Y students stage Congratulations Kevin helpful to those who were closely associated with the two boys. She outlined how parents and teachers can help students 37 schools competed in the All-Ireland Colleges finals in “Calamity Jane – the Musical” manage their feelings by giving them a model of healthy Gormanstown College on March 12th. The Rice College team Front Row L-R: Shane Collins, Aidan Kilroy, Dara O’Malley, Brian Duggan, Liam Ryan, Damian Murray, Kevin Moran, son of Anne Full Houses were treated to excellent performances from coping strategies themselves and by closely monitoring the consisted of Gearóid Hughes, John Duggan, Brian Hughes, Colin Ryder, Philip Keegan, Shane Moran, Lee Keegan, Lewis Cawley, Stephen Gaughan, Shane McDermott, and Gerry Moran Boffin St. the TY students of the Sacred Heart School and Rice College emotional state of the students in their care. Niall McKenna and Fearghal Hughes. Shane Geraghty, Peter Heraty. Westport, was conferred Rice College will be putting various mechanisms in their presentation of “Calamity Jane - the musical” in the There were some very exciting matches with many Back Row L-R: Pat Mulchrone, Ciarán Moran, Kevin Keane (Newport), Darren Carroll, Brian O’Grady, recently with an M.A. Hons. in place in the coming weeks and months to help students Jason Doherty, Daragh Drumm, Barry McCarthy, Gary Keane, Kevin Heraty, Cormac McHale, James McHale, Sacred Heart School Hall on the 16th, 17th and 18th. and teachers resume normal school activities and come to results going down to only a few points between winning and Degree in Public losing, as was the case with the Rice College team.It was a Kevin Keane (Fahy), Dean Gavin, Shane Scott, Pat Golden. January. The Musical by James O’Hanlon lost nothing in terms with their anxieties and emotional upset, which are great experience for our boys who proved worthy ambassadors this student performance, which was first released as a film Adminisration at the normal consequences of trauma. for Rice College. Their games were all played in a sporting Irish And Connacht Athletics Rice College 3 -10 in 1953 starring Doris Day as Calamity Jane and Howard University of Limerick. Rice College community owes much to many people and organisations who responded so positively manner and all teams were complimented on their excellent Development Squads By Fergal Macken St Geralds 0 - 7 Keel as Wild Bill Hickok. In 1963 the show was adapted Kevin, a past pupil of Rice behaviour. The Connacht Champions will be anxious to go one for television starring Carol Burnett in the title role. during our time of great need, such as the Parents’ Council College, is employed at “Friends First” Finance that provided a catering and comforting presence, better next year. Congratulations all. Rice College, reigning Connacht Senior (B) champions are now Congratulations to all associated with this excellent Services Ltd., Loughlinstown, Dublin. His further reflecting the tremendous parental support that exists in looking forward to the Connacht Senior (A) Semi-Final against St. production: studies are being facilitated by the Company. the school; the general parent body of our student Athletics teams 2007-2008 Colman’s Claremorris, after defeating St. Geralds Castlebar in the Producer: Ms. Vivienne Caldbeck population, who were of assistance to us in so many ways; Connacht Quarter -Final. Musical Director: John Flatley the National Educational Psychological Support team lead It was a very impressive performance by the Rice College MINOR BOYS: Sound Engineer: Alan Dunne by Mr. Frank Cavanagh, assisted by Clare O’Riordan and Joe Mc Menamon, Francis boys and by the Rice College Full-back Kevin Keane (Fahy) who Sincere sympathy to families Lighting: Liam Feeney Fionnola McCarthy from the H.S.E. Community Service. Sheridan, JJ O Grady, was dominant in defence throughout. Their assistance was immeasurable. TY Co-ordinators; Margaret Donnelly (S. H.S.) Jerome Gannon, Glen Goals by Dean Gavin, Jason Doherty and Philip Keegan, The community of Rice College mourn the I also wish to thank all those schools and Hastings, Cianán Mc Nally, excellent free taking by Lewis Cawley, impressive performances Sean Lammond - Rice College. untimely and tragic deaths of Junior Cert organisations who were so genuine with their messages of Niall Tierney, Brian Heffron from Lee Keegan and Shane Moran (Capt), towering displays from Congratulations also to the Principals of both schools, Ms. condolence in the form of cards, letters and Mass Bouquets. Ciarán Moran and Barry McCarthy at mid-field and an outstanding Mary Ryan (Sacred Heart School) and Mr. Martin McIntyre students Dylan Beirne and Michael The messages of condolence from the Minister for Education JUNIOR BOYS: penalty save by goalkeeper Gary Keane saw Rice College through (Rice College) for facilitating this project, an experience Hopkins. We extend our deepest sympathies and Science, Mary Hanafin T.D. and her Department; from to the Connacht Senior (A) Semi-Final. Antony Chambers, Tony that will remain with those students for many years to come. the office of the President, Mary McAleese and from the Lenihan, Danny Moran, L-R: Anthony Chambers, James Brady, Tony Sadic, Well done Rice College. Congratulations to managers Martin to their parents and immediate families on The Management of both schools are most grateful to our Education Office Marino, Headquarters of the Congregation Liam Sammon, Darren Mc Caoimhín McGreal, Ronan Kelly, Cian McManamon. Connolly and Shane Moran. Keep up the good work! their great loss. We pray that God will Absent from photo: Laimonas Ruibys numerous sponsors who were so generous in their support, of Christian Bros. in Ireland, were all so consoling to us. Loughlin, James Mc strengthen them to bear their cross. We also I am most grateful to the Rice College staff who Menamon, Michael Brady, without which “Calamity Jane - the Musical” and the Congratulation to the students from Rice College Westport who are Rice College Team were a great source of strength to me and to Ms. Sinéad Peter Collins, John Duggan resultant student experience could not have happened. remember our past pupil Rory Claxton who now members of the Connaught and Irish Athletic squads. They Gary Keane, Daragh Drumm, Kevin Keane (Fahy), Cormac McManus and Ms. Susan Mannion from the Religion Dept in our school, together with our Chaplain Fr. Micheál were also very successful in the recent Mayo indoor championships McHa!e, James McHaIe, Lee Keegan, Colin Ryder, Ciarán Moran, The Cast - “Calamity Jane - The Musical” died tragically at this time also. INTER BOYS: at Nenagh in January. Barry McCarthy, Philip Keegan (1-0), Dean Gavin (1-1), Kevin Suaimhneas síoraí ar a n-anamacha Mannion and Fr. Dennis Carney in conducting the services David Kelly, John Joyce, Cian Mc Menamon won the (U18) 1500M speed walk. Keane (Newport), Lewis Cawley (0-8, 8fs), Shane Moran, Jason Calamity Jane Ashling Tunney both within the school and in the church. George Chambers, Sean Ronan Kelly won (U16) 60M and 200M sprints and 2nd. in High Doherty (1-1, 1f). Subs used: Shane Scott for Ciarán Moran; Shane Bill Hickok Aidan Nee Thanks also to the Gárda Siochána personnel; Carolan, Colin Mc Donagh, Jump. Caoimhín Mc Grael won the (U18) 60M, 200M sprints and McDermott for Dean Gavin. Adelaide Adams Nicola Costello Superintendent Pat Doyle, Garda Dennis Harrington and Caoimhín Mc Grael, Cian Mc long jump. Anthony Chambers had success in the (U15) 800M. He Garda Brian Kilkelly for their professionalism throughout Menamon, Maurice Lally Henry Miller Sean Meehan came 3rd. in the Shott and 60M Dash. James Brady won the (U18) Our Senior Gaelic Football team, after a valiant effort, went I would like to express a very personal thanks to Susan Cliona Gibbons 3Km race. Laimonas Ruibys won the (U17) Shott. down to St. Colman’s College Claremorris by just one point retired Principal Frank McCarrick for agreeing to adopt the SENIOR BOYS: in the Connacht Colleges (A) Semi final. It took two games to Danny Jamie Mullen position of spokesperson for the school in such traumatic divide the sides by the narrowest of margins. The winners had James Brady, Conal Joyce, County record hollder at U16 Katie Carrie Coleman circumstances, and for doing the job so professionally. the honour of playing St. Jarlaths College Tuam in the Steven Mooney, Cathal O Francis Fryer Choo Yee Ong Michael Rory Dylan Lastly, I wish to extend my sympathy and Connor, Jonathan Kennedy, Congratulations to Tony Sadik who Connacht decider. Jarlaths won the Connacht title but went Doc Cian Tracey condolence to the Beirne and Hopkins families at this down to St. Brendan’s Killarney in the All-Ireland Semifinal. very difficult time. We pray that God will support them Christy Dyra, Patrick O’Grady. now holds the new Mayo record in the Rattle Snake James Brady However we are very happy to be contesting the Connacht Adelaide! Adelaide! in their effort to come to terms with their sad loss. U16 High Jump at 1M.75 Senior (B) Football Final V Presentation College Headford. Joe Enda Costello Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha. The Connacht Cross Country Fiinalls Hank Paul Nevin Pete Daniel Geraghty By Fergal Macken R iic e C o lllle g e - C o n n a c h t S e n iio r ( B ) C h a m p iio n s 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 Four Johnnies David Kelly, Patrick McHale, Martin McIntyre The Connacht Cross Country Finals were held yesterday February 7th. at Rice College Westport 2 - 17 Sean McNally, Dartfield Equestrian Centre Loughrea, County Galway. Rice College cross to match. They hit eight unanswered points from Lewis Cawley (four), Dean School Principal country teams were all out in full force and competed admirably. Pres. College Headford 2 - 04 Gavin (three, including a huge effort from a sideline free) and Ciarán Moran. Liam Óg McNamara The event was held for the first time on this site and it proved to This left the score at 1-9 to 0-3 at the break and even then we feared for the Colonel / Jack Sean Moran be a very difficult and challenging course. The course had very heavy under - RICE College defied the elements to give a Galway school. foot conditions, due to the fact that a national hunt had been held on the grounds near flawless display of attacking football in Rice College hit four unanswered points on the resumption, two Scene from Calamity Jane that morning. easily disposing of Headford to win the from Lewis Cawley, one from Jason Doherty, and a fine individual effort Scene from Calamity Jane The Rice College lads competed excellently in all age groups. New Teacher at Rice College Connacht Colleges Senior B title at St from Dean Gavin. Minor boys (U-14), who ran in the 1500 M, came second in Connacht and Patrick's Park, Westport on Saturday last Headford came back briefly with a goal from a penalty by Eric the Senior boys (U-19) who ran 6000M are the new Connacht champions. Monaghan and a point from a Joe Keane free. But this proved to be a temporary Ms. Christina Görke March 15th. They ran an excellent race and show great promise for the All Irelands which respite, as the status quo was quickly restored with Westport dominating from Congratulations Martin will be held on the 8th of March. David Kelly Inter boys (U-17) who ran 4500 Headford started well, looking here to the end. Ms.Christina Görke, B.A. Hons. in M, will be joining the Seniors in the All Ireland in his race and finally, special the better team as they ran at the Westport Rice College were very economical by this point, with one score Social and Environmental studies mention is in order for Anthony Chambers, First Year student, who won the defence and caused some anxious moments. seemingly better than the last. Lewis Cawley's goal proved the highlight when Martin Cannon, who recently from the University of Liverpool; Connacht Junior boys (U-15) 3000M Cross Country Final. I think he is Headford were two points to the good after he found the net after Kevin Keane's effort was blocked by the defence. To be graduated in his ACCA Finals, is son definitely one to watch out for in the future. Well done to everybody and hard four minutes. As it happened, Rice College Capt. Shane Moran fair, Headford never let up. They fought the good fight . They managed to goal PGCE from John Moore’s University, luck to those who did not qualify. You still ran excellent races. was only warming up for what was to come. After receiving the Cup when right half back Declan Kyle pulled on a ground ball to find the net. of Noel and Mary Cannon, Cluan Liverpool and M.A. in German from Árd, Westport. He is a past pupil of five minutes, Kevin Keane (Burrishoole) opened their account with a point But Rice College finished strongly with points from Jason Doherty NUI Maynooth. Christina, a native of Rice College Team: from play when he was put through by Dean Gavin, who seemed to be involved and Ciarán Moran to copper-fasten a win that was as impressive as it was the Christian Bros. Primary School Dortmund in Germany, is now living G. Keane, D. Drumm, K. Keane, C. McHale, S. McDermott, L. in everything of note. Then the floodgates opened. Some well- contrived play decisive. If they can replicate this performance against the Munster Champions Newport Rd., Rice College Westport, resulted in a goal from Philip Keegan on nine minutes after Lewis Cawley on March 29th. Who knows what they can achieve? in Kilmovee and teaches German in Rice College. We Keegan, C. Ryder, C. Moran (0-2), B. McCarthy, P. Keegan (1-0), and Barry McCarthy combined. Congratulations to Martin Connolly and Shane Conway on GMIT Castlebar and Athlone D. Gavin (0-4), K. Keane (0-1), L. Cawley (1-6), S. Moran (0-1), J. Rice College gave full vent to their considerable attacking powers fashioning a wonderful victory. You and your team gave us a spectacle to Institute of Technology. trust that she will enjoy her teaching experience here Doherty (0-3), Subs used: P. Mulchrone and S. Scott. as they introduced a level of pace into their play that Headford were unable behold. Good luck in the All-Ireland semi-final V Abbey C.B.S., Co. Tipperary. and that she will be with us for many years to come. RICE COLLEGE NEWS RICE COLLEGE NEWS German Debating “Google Earth” launched Student Easter Week Commemoration Our Parish - Our Faith & TY Awards Day at NUI Galway - 2.2.2008 Drama and the Junior Certificate Syllabus competition “Westport 3D” in Rice College By Ms. Christina Görke scholarship for Ruairí Connolly By Ms. Susan Mannion German Teacher By Ms. Sinead McManus Entrance Scholars 2007-2008 The Junior and Leaving Certificate English For the first time ever in the history of At a formal presentation The President of NUI Galway, Dr. Iognáid G. Ó courses are comprised of many different parts, Rice College a group of senior students ceremony held recently at On the 8th May next, our Transition Year (A) class will Muircheartaigh, at the recent conferring of degrees, with drama making up a significant part at both took part in the annual All-Ireland German Debating the Department of attend a seminar in Knock entitled ‘Our Parish, Our presented scrolls and scholarships to the value of € 1,600 levels. In order to really benefit from drama, to understand Competition organised by the German Goethe Institute and Education and Science, Faith’. The DiocesanA dvisory Council have long been to each of 76 first year students, awarded on the basis of it and to learn from it, it is essential that students are able to the German Teachers' Association. Ruairí Connolly received working on a module for a T.Y. class which brings their leaving cert results for 2007. visualize each act unfolding. This cannot be done effectively students into the parish to work on a particular project. Our school was represented by team captain The Thomas McDonagh Dr. Ó Muircheartaigh complimented all the students through reading alone. Drama was not written to be read, The seminar will be attended by the members of the this was never the intention. Drama was written to be acted Cormac Geraghty, Darragh Drumm, Jonathan Walsh (5th Scholarship and Medal on their remarkable level of performance. He referred to the Diocesan Council as well as Archbishop Neary. Several and it was written so that the audience could experience all from the Minister for geographical spread of the winners, drawn from 17 counties Years) and Martin Hughes (6th year). Diarmaid Barry acted schools from the Tuam Diocese are taking part in the that the drama aims to portray. as chairperson and gave the introductory speech. Kevin Education and Science, from Down to Cork and from Donegal to Kerry. Particularly project. Westport, Aughagower, Leenane, Newport and noteworthy he said is the fact that the students came from 57 Often at Junior level it is difficult to give students Staunton shared the role of timekeeper with a member of Mary Hanafin, T. D. this opportunity to learn from what the stage has to offer as Back Row L-R: Mr. Martin McIntyre, School Principal; Ms. Daniela Brica, Kilmeena/Fahy parishes are all involved in our various individual schools, reminding us , he said, that top academic the opposition. Google Earth’s Senior Associate and 3D Captain for Europe, the Middle East projects such as, looking at parish history, interviewing sometimes 'prescribed' dramas are unavailable in theatres. Congratulations to Ruairí Connolly, son of Máire and talent is to be found in a gratifyingly wide range of schools all The motion for debate was: "Das Übergangsjahr and Africa; Cllr. Declan Dever, Cathaoirleach Westport Town Cuncil; Ms. parishioners, models of Church buildings, involvement However, this year our 3rd. years are extremely lucky as Martin Connolly, Croy, Westport on receiving the Denise Horan, Mayo News Editor; Dr. Brendan Hafferty, Director AMT 3D over the country. eine Zeitverschwendung?" ("Transition Year - a waste of in liturgies and preparation of ceremonies. We would Shakespeare's “Romeo and Juliet” was available in the Black Thomas McDonagh scholarship for the academic year based in Westport; Mr. Michael Rabbette, Deputy Principal. Two of those students, we are proud to announce, Box Theatre in Galway. On the 5th March we embraced this time?"). Well done to all the lads for putting so much time like to thank the various people and clergy of the parishes 2007-2008 for achieving the best Leaving Certificate Front Row L-R: Transition Year students: Thomas Dever, Shane came from Rice College Westport, namely Ruairí Connolly, opportunity and brought two groups of third years to the McDermott, Patrick Jennings and Michael Monaghan. for their help with this project. and effort into their speeches and for giving a great results nationwide in French, Irish and English in 2007. Croy, Westport, son of Martin and Máire Connolly and John theatre where they could experience drama for what it really performance on the day. Everyone did extremely well, but Seven scholarships are awarded annually, one for each Joyce, Carrowholly, Westport, son of Sean and Helen Joyce. is. The response of the students was indeed very positive unfortunately our team was defeated in the second round of the seven signatories of the 1916 Proclamation of “Town of Tomorrow” competition Blessed are those who have not Mr. Ó Muircheartaigh congratulated the parents and I feel that they have learned from this experience, some by an excellent all- girls team from Mercy College, Sligo. Independence. They are highly prestiguous awards. and families of the scholars. Last but not least, the may even have developed a love for the theatre. Overall, I To be taking part in a German debate was a great Easter Week Commemoration Scholarships By Thomas Dever TY student seen and yet believe(John 20:29) President passed a vote ofappreciation to their schools feel that it will prove to be of significant and invaluable benefit to students in their upcoming state exams, when experience for everyone and it was fantastic to see our lads provide a maintenance grant to the value of €6,750 for the and their individual dedicated teachers. careful detail and character quotes will be expected at higher speaking with such confidence and gusto in a foreign 2007/08 academic year. They are also tenable in respect of For the last few months Rice College The Management and staff of Rice College wish our Fr. Micheál Mannion - School Chaplain level. Finally, it also bridges the gap between Junior and tuition fees, where applicable, subject to a maximum of students have been working hard on the past pupils Ruairí and John every success academically and language - not an easy task by far! So well done again to Senior cycle and makes things more real for the students. everyone - we will try again next year! €6,110 and the Student Services Charge. This Scholarship “Town of Tomorrow” competition. The Easter is not just an annual celebration of a past event as personally in the years ahead. th is valid for one undergraduate course and may be renewed closing date for entries was the 14 March. a Nation might commemorate some great victory. Easter Preparing for the contest following graduation for postgraduate studies, subject to a The last week before the deadline was all out work must always be our realisation that Jesus is alive and he walks with DVD in the making maximum of four years.Ruairí is studying medicine at NUI for all 42 teams involved, putting the finishing touches us as he did with his Disciples. Jesus is alive with his Father in A group of Transition Year students from Rice College are in the process Galway. We wish him continued success with his studies. to their own imaginative virtual reconstructions of the Heaven but he is alive in us, in our families, in the school community, L-R: Darragh Drumm, town. And who could blame them? With sparkling in the doubts and struggles of everyday life and its unresolved of producing a DVD on the “History of Education in Westport”, with tensions. He has been with us all in our recent sadness and tragedies. the assistance of the schools in the town and with the professional Jonathan Walsh, Martin brand new laptops waiting for each member of the assistance of Patrick Murphy, a recent past pupil of Rice College. st nd And Easter is celebrated not only on one day of the year- Hughes and Conor “Safe Pass” course for students overall winning team and prizes awaiting the 1 , 2 and 3rd placed team in each school. Easter Sunday but every day, in the hearts of every person who is Geraghty with their teacher Mr. John Howley directed a group of Rice College students As part of the competition Daniela Brica, alive in Christ....thinking, believing and loving as Jesus did. The “Building a Bank” Competition Lord has truly risen and He is alive and working through every Ms. Christina Görke through the “Safe Pass” course on Wednesday March 12th. Senior Associate with Google Earth, visited Rice follower who walks in his footsteps: Rice College TY students The group incorporated students from T.Y., L.C.A., and L.C.V.P. College to answer any questions the students might Be with your people Lord, who are suffering; have and she advised students to design a creation that Regional winners -into National Final German film viewing Mr. Howley pictured with t he s ic k, the dying, the lonely; some of the students who will “blow the judges away”. B e w i th those who suffer A group of students from TY and 5th Year went to see the participated in the “Safe Pass” The competition, sponsored by Westport b e ca u se of the greed of others, course, accompanied by Mr. film “Das leben der Anderen” (The lives of others) at the Town Council, in association with the Mayo News, T h o se who are imprisoned for Sean Lammond, Co-ordinator gives students the chance to pick a section of Westport Linen Hall theatre, Castlebar last January. They were of the T.Y. Programme t he ir b el iefs, those hungry and homeless, and redesign it, using Google “Sketch Up”, their own t ho s e whose lives are troubled in any way. accompanied by Mr. Hughes and Ms. Görke. imagination being the limit to what can be done. You M ay t he power of your Cross be their hope. Ruairí and John pictured with Mr. Frank McCarrick, school The film set in East Germany in 1984, depicted can paint the Mall pink or put an Airport on James St. A m e n . Principal, at the awards ceremony in NUIG. the repressive nature of the regime at the time. The drama Students are given 1 of 3 sections of the town focused on the conflict of interest between the Stasi (state The Comenius programme seeks to develop to begin with, which were originally designed by security) machinery and Party bureaucrats on the one hand understanding between various European cultures through Westport company, AMT3D. Enda from AMT3D Arthur Moulin - Art Competition News From The Art Room and idealistic artists on the other hand. exchanges and co-operation between schools in different visited the school on 8th February to give a “Sketch By Ms. Deirdre Hopkins countries. Comenius supports partnerships between schools By Thanks to Ms. Crossan from the Sacred Heart Up” workshop for any problems arising from the Art Teacher School for organising this event. A good day was had by all in thematic fields of common interest. It has the objective software. Stephen Staunton The last term has been a very productive of promoting the participation of at least 3 million pupils in The best models from the competition will be Cormac Geraghty joint educational activities by 2013. hosted on the 3D Warehouse section of Google Earth, where one in the art room. After concentrating Back L-R: Patrick McHale, Sales and Marketing; Thomas Keane, Auditor; Cian McManamon, Mieclhlaeresl ;Monaghan, T Two of our Science Teachers Ms. Mary Gibbons and Ms. they can be viewed by the 300,000,000 users of Google on basic pencil and brush techniques for Westport students On 21st March, 2007 – as several of us were preparing to depart for . DMarvid Timlin, School Liaison Officer, AIB Westport. By Cian Treacy Mary Moffatt are preparing to participate in a Comenius Earth. Delphi Adventure Centre, we were all brought together and given the first term, 1st years have finally started to move on Front L-R: Thomas Leahy, Assistant Manager (School); Mr. Seamus Cronin, in Dublin parade Project next year dealing with “endangered species”. This The awards Presentation ceremony for the winners, their the shocking news that our classmate and friend, Arthur Moulin, to some 3D work (learn to walk before you run!). The Branch Manager, Sligo; Thomas Dever, Bank Manager (School); Mr. T. J. Hughes. will open up a whole new world of learning to the group of family members and teachers, will be held in the Cinema/Leisure was sadly taken from us in the early hours of the morning. This boys have been divided into teams and are competing Report by TY students from Rice College and Fifth year students from students fortunate enough to be involved in the project. th Park on the 17 April @ 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served. news shocked each of us to our core and it was a dark day that none against each other in a rocket/spaceship building project. Thomas Leahy, Assistant Bank Manager Sacred Heart School participated in the St. Patrick’s Day parade of us will forget for the longest time. Rice College in Dublin this year. The theme for the parade was “Tidy Towns”. Towards the end of Transition Year, Mr. Lammond Materials being used include plastic bottles, cardboard, Westport students were joined in the parade by schools from Art student James TY activities with Sean Lammond suggested to several of us that we hold an Art competition in his plaster of paris, clay and tinfoil. The Rice College Super Bank won the Regional final in Sligo on Donegal, Tralee, Ballymun and Ennis. Westport “Tidy Towns” McManamon (2nd Yr), memory. Arthur had a particularly fond interest in Art. A small group 2nd years have also been working on a 3D the 4th March, which means we are one of two teams out of twenty committee directed the project, under the artistic supervision of proudly displays the Gold of Rice College and Sacred Heart School students joined together two going on to the National finals in Croke Park in May. The team Medal he won in the Mental Co-ordinator of Transition Year project. The boys have designed, built and decorated Ms. Julie Kennedy, LCA Co-ordinator. to make this Art competition a reality. We quickly set to work, holding was accompanied to Sligo by Mr. Hughes and Mr. David Timlin, Health Ireland competition. meetings during and after school and working hard to get the heads, using clay. The finished pieces are very AIB Westport. When we got to Sligo we were given thirty minutes He now goes on to compete Road Safety Show competition on track. We soon found that this competition was a interesting! to get our display boards set up and ready for the judges. First of all, in the National Finals. We unique way for us to celebrate his life and to preserve his memory. 3rd years are busy working on their Junior Cert there was a senior judge with whom we met for three minutes and wish James the best of luck. We also received great support from both schools and from Arthur’s then two other judges with whom we discussed our presentation James is accompanied in the picture by his Art teacher Ms. Deirdre Hopkins TY students were delighted to attend Mayo Co. Council’s “Road projects which must be finished by May 3rd. The boys Safety” show at the T.F. Castlebar on Feb. 5th. It was a hard family who gave us their consent and were very pleased to lend a will also sit a Practical Drawing exam in early May. for ten minutes. Later on that day when the judges had made their decision hitting show featuring eye-witness accounts from all the hand in any way they could. 5th years are working on a very ambitious we were recalled for the results. When the adjudicators announced First Year student Martin Walsh emergency services. The students in attendance received plenty “The Arthur Moulin Art Competition” is now open from Derryloughan, Newport for entries until the 18th April and the entry fee is €2 per painting project at the moment. More familiar with those teams going to the National finals and Rice College was of useful advice on the dangers of driving too fast or in a manner working on A2 sheets of paper, the lads are working on included, everyone on the team was overjoyed and the celebrations attended our open evening on March inappropriate to the road conditions. We hope this message stays person. The competition is open to all students in Rice 4th. Martin, together with a College and in the Sacred Heart School. Prizes include IPod an exciting wall hanging measuring approx. 9ft x 18ft. started! We would like to say a special thank you to David Timlin with them for the rest of their lives and that it gives them the AIB Westport, who helped us in every way he could and to Mr substantial number of students, were Shuffles, a Sony Cybershot confidence to influence others around them. Watch this space. Hughes for accompanying us to the event and for taking photos for present on the occasion to show the Digital Camera, and two Ending on a high note, congratulations must us on the day. For more information about the Bank see our website, new boys around the school and also vouchers for Mandel’s Art Shop to show them the wonderful things Ceilí House go to James McManamon 2nd year who won a Gold www.ricecollegesuperbank.com or contact any bank member. in Castlebar. The winners in each Our team, as well as securing our place in the National they achieve in the materials A joint Ceilí took place with the girls of the Sacred Heart School Medal in the Mental Health Ireland “Design a Cover” category will be presented with Finals also collected a host of prizes, ranging from portable DVD technology Dept and in the Science on Friday Feb 8th. The Master of Ceremonies was Mr. Sean competition. James goes forward to the National Final, their prizes in a presentation players for each member of the team and a Digital Camera for the Cian Treacy, Gary Feehan, Aidan Nee and labs. Martin was working on his Joyce ably assisted by Ms. Kay Ryan. A great time was had the results of which will be announced in April. Well wood-work project that evening. ceremony held in the town school. So support your School Bank and keep the lodgements LCA Co-ordinator Ms. Julie Kennedy by all, not to mention the burning off of quite a few calories. library on 30th April. done James and best of luck! coming. Your money is certainly in safe hands.