On Tuesday 24th of March, our school football team played a friendly match against Greenhills Community College in Walkinstown. It was a good opportunity to experiment, as Emmet captained the team for the first time, while we tried out a new 5-3-2 formation, instead of the usual 5-4-1.
The first half ended 2-2. While there were some costly mistakes at the back, there were also positives going forward, with Brodie and Roberto both scoring and showing good attacking quality.
The second half was, as many of the players described it, like a match of 'table tennis'. Greenhills scored early on, we responded, and the game kept going back and forth. It was 3-3, then 4-4, and so on, until we found some consistency towards the end and managed to pull away, finishing with a 9-7 win.
Although it was a win, the performance, particularly in defence, was not at the standard we usually expect. As Thomas always says that he 'demands perfection', we know there is a lot to improve on. At the same time, there are positives to take too. In the past, conceding high numbers, including double digit figures, wasn't unusual for us, but being the side to score nine goals in one game is a new record and shows improvement in attack.
Despite some of us being disappointed with parts of the performance, getting a win on Thomas's birthday wasn't the worst result either.
A big thanks to Thomas and Jim-Bob as usual for their continued support and dedication.
Ianis (3rd year)
As part of learning the Greek myth Narcissus and Echo, first years were given a Narcissus (daffodil) flower on Monday, 23rd March. They were asked to take a photo at the same time everyday.
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The TYs have been really busy throughout March! Every Friday they've been going to the BLOC Climbing Centre near Tallaght, a number of students visit Orwell Lodge Nursing Home every Tuesday at lunch, a field trip to the Incinerator in Sandymount with Ms Skehan, completed a Kinia Paired Reading training morning, attended a Women in STEM talk when past-pupil Olivia Foley returned to Stratford and more! Plus the very cool TY 2025-2026 hoodies arrived - thanks Mr Eppel!
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Transition Year students gave a presentation on the upcoming Jewish Holiday of Passover to the whole school on the last day of term, 27th March. We were delighted to welcome Chief Rabbi Yoni Wieder to share some thoughtful words. We wish all our students, families and staff a restful and peaceful holiday.
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