Summerhill College

Champion in the Classroom

Success at Science Olympiad
Congratulations to Leaving Cert. student James Donnellan on winning a bronze medal in the Science Olympiad held in Dublin City University recently. James won his award in the Chemistry Section. Another Leaving Cert. student nominated for the Science Olympiad was Shane Mc Veigh, who was nominated in the Physics Section. The two boys have already represented Summerhill with distinction as both competed in the All-Ireland finals of the Irish Science Teachers’ Association quiz. Congratulations to both boys and to their teachers, Ms. Mary Lyons and Mr. John Mc Getrick

Timeline for new school
Sisk Ireland Construction Contractors have presented their detailed schedule for the construction of the new school building. The good news, according to the schedule is that the classroom block of the new school will be completed by the start of September 2012.. The final stage will involve the construction of the gym on the site of the existing cafeteria and gym.

All-Ireland Preparations
The Summerhill Public Speaking team is preparing assiduously for their All-Ireland final appearance in the Mental Health Association sponsored Schools’ Public Speaking competition. The team members are Thomas Endersby, Cian Tuohy, Barry Brennan. The reserve team member, who is fully prepared and ready to step in at short notice is Kieran Blake. Team = Thomas Endersby, Kieran Blake, Cian Tuohy and Barry Brennan.

History Boys
Well done to Fourth Year student, Eoin Lawless on his fine acting performance in Allan Bennett’s History Boys. The play was staged by Sligo Drama Circle and ran in the Hawkswell Theatre from March 23-26. The production was a collaboration between Summerhill College and Sligo Grammar School. The play was directed by Maire Hynes and follows the adventures of eight boys, who are studying History and struggling to gain admittance to Oxford or Cambridge. The play was very well received by appreciative audiences.

Transition Year
On Tuesday March 15th the famous MOG car re-visited Summerhill in an attempt to promote a greater awareness of and respect for the power of the motor car. Mechanic Michael O’Gorman fromCo. Tipperary invented the MOG car, which has been modified to show all working parts through the removal of panels
The MOG car safety demonstration is a unique practical training programme that reveals all the key components of a car, The demonstration show the boys the practical function of car components, covering safety and car maintenance.

The Drive for Life programme will take place in two separate sessions on May 11th and May 12th.
The Transtion Year students retreat took place on March 23 and March 24. This retreat was organised by the college chaplain, Mr. Paul Keogh.
Work Experience for the TY classes will take place from 11th-15th April.

Bóthar
Ms. Rosemary Roger’s 3L4 class really enjoyed a visit from Mr. Pat Mc Carrick from Bóthar, during which Mr. Mc Carrick spoke about the charity’s work in the Third World.

He informed the students that the charity is celebrating its twentieth anniversary. The organisation helps impoverished communities by giving them live animals and assisting them to establish farms. The boys from 3L4 were so impressed by the presentation that they are currently involved in fundraising for the organisation.

Boxing Clever
Well done to Second Year student Martin Sweeney on his recent competitive success. Martin has won his way through to the quarter finals of the Youth 1 (46Ks) All-Ireland championships. We wish Martin the best of luck in the next round of the championships to be held in April.

Senior Gaelic Team
Although losing to St. Jarlath’s in the provincial decider the Senior Gaelic team can really be proud of their efforts in the league and championship. The championship campaign may have resulted in a defeat in the provincial final but the team has also qualified for the Connacht Colleges’ League final.

Once again the opposition will be St. Jarlath’s and the team is raring to compete again and exact revenge on the recently crowned Connacht champions., The management and players would like to thank everyone for the good wishes and support during both campaigns.

They would like to particularly thank their sponsors for their welcome support. These include Flanagan Cycles, ESB, Sligo, Rathmore Mechanical Services, Oates Breheny Group, Reidy’s restaurant, Summerhill Parents’ Association, Sligo County Board and the City Board.