Congratulations to the Junior Girls Hockey team on winning the Leinster Junior Cup! The team beat a very good Muckross Park College side 3-2 in a thrilling final!
This is the schools first time winning the competition since 2012.
Congratulations to past pupil Ryan Baird (2011-2014) on his involvement in the Irish Senior Mens Rugby squad that won the 2024 6 Nations Championship. Also congratulations to Ben McClean-Howard (2016-2021) on his participation with the Irish Mens U20s rugby squad as they narrowly missed out on winning their 6 Nations Championship to England.
Last, but certainly not least, congratulations to Keith Spendlove (1985-1991) on being selected as touch judge in the recent Leinster Schools Junior Cup final between two of our neighbours St.Mary’s College and Terenure College.
The 2024 annual dinner was a great success. Held in the Reynolds Hall in the school our guest of honour was Senator David Norris who was also the recipient of our Distinguished PPU Award. We wish David all the best in his retirement and thank him for a memorable speech. A great night was had by all, it was particularly great to see a table filled with recent past pupils who are currently coaching Rugby and Hockey in the school.
We look forward to seeing everyone in January 2025 for our big celebration dinner.
The HSD PPU are delighted to sponsor two new sets of rugby jerseys for the school. The jerseys will be worn by the Senior Girls and Junior Boys squads respectively for the next few seasons in all competitive games. The jerseys have the “Tackle Your Feelings” logo on the front, TYF is an all-island campaign run by Rugby Players Ireland, it is a mental health and well-being campaign, which supports individuals proactively looking after their mental well-being that is being launched in the school in the coming term. The PPU are delighted to help support the school in running and publicising this initiative.
Monday, 9th, December 2019
Carol Singing in Orwell Nursing Home. This is always a lovely, festive occasion and the residents really look forward to singing along with us as we kick off the Christmas season with gusto. The more the merrier and even if you’re not a singer, we can use all the jingle bell ringers we can muster! And afterwards we’ll retire to a local hostelry to continue the chats and merriment.
I am delighed to report that the Senior 1 boys' hockey team defeated St Andrew's College to win the All Ireland (Schools) Boys Hockey Championship for the first time in the history of the tournament.
You can read a match report by clicking on the enclosed link - www.hookhockey.com - and following the story entitled "High School complete amazing rise from obscurity to All-Ireland champions".
We warmly congratulate the team on the significance of its achievements to date and wish all members of the squad every success in future competitions.
Yours faithfully
Mr G A Forrest
Principal
The High School
Our Annual Golf Outing took place in Rathfarnham Golf Club on Friday, 13 th
September, 2019.
We are most grateful to our sponsors Folens and Avid Partners for supporting this event.
We had 35 players, and 37 people attended the dinner. We were extremely lucky with the weather on the day, it was a glorious afternoon. We were delighted to welcome players who were attending for their first time and to reunite with people we hadn’t seen since our school days!
Results:
Men’s winner: Ian Power
Ladies’ winner: Margaret Worrell
Bunberry Trophy: Garrett O’Donnell
Longest drive (ladies) Margaret Worrell
Longest drive (men) : Dougie McCormack
Nearest the pin: John Gillis
THE HIGH SCHOOL & DIOCESAN PAST PUPILS’ UNION
PPU Gala DINNER 2020
To Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the School
Where: The High School, Danum, Zion Road, Dublin 6
When: 25th January 2020
Time: Drinks reception 6.30pm; Dinner 7.00pm sharp
Cost: €65 per person
Dress Code: Black Tie
We look forward to welcoming you to a super night commemorating 150 years of the school and starting off the 150th year with a great evening of friendship and fun.
Reservations will be accepted by e-mail to hsdgaladinner2020@gmail.com but your booking will only be confirmed when payment is received. Payments can be made as follows:
Eventbrite.ie/ (High School and Diocesan PPU 150th Gala Dinner). (Note Eventbrite charge a fee). https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ireland--dublin/high-school-and-diocesan-ppu-150th-gala-dinner/
By Bank Transfer: direct into the HSD PPU account using the following BIC--BOFIIE2DXXX, IBAN IE46BOFI90001753902462. Please state your Full Name & 150th in the reference box
By Cheque: cheques should be crossed and made payable to the HSD Past Pupils’ Union. Please do not send cash. Please complete the form below and send with your cheque.
I would ask you if your intention is to attend the Dinner to please let us know by email as soon as possible and make your payment as we expect the 150th Anniversary dinner to sell out. This will greatly assist the committee to manage numbers and in ensuring that you are able to attend this important dinner.
The deadline for applications is Friday 13th December 2019 or when tickets sell out.
Members wishing to reduce or cancel applications must do so on or before this date otherwise money cannot be refunded.
Greg Hopkins, President PPU 2019 – 2021
150th ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER 2020
To the Hon.Treasurer : John Gillis , 7 Edenbrook Drive, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.
I intend to be at the Gala Dinner on Saturday 25th January 2020 and will bring guests as follows:
1. __________________ 2. ________________ 3. ________________ 4. ________________
Would you like to join the HSD PPU? To keep connected or re-connect with classmates, help towards current student initiatives and attend future events. Annual membership is €20. 5 years membership is €80
I enclose remittance of: €________ Total ________places for the 150th.
I would also like to pay for 1 year Membership €20 or 5 year Membership €80
Name: ___________________Years at School ……….. To …………
Address: ________________________________________________________
E-mail: _______________________________
Telephone: ________________ (H) _________________ (O) _______________________ (Mobile)
HIGHSCHOOL GOLF REPORT
DATE: Friday 16th September
LOCATION: Rathfarnham Golf Club
Once again a fantastic day was had in Rathfarnham Golf club for our annual Golf tournament. We had 47 Golfers who enjoyed the Golf, the banter and the crack.
The course looked splendid and it was a pleasure to be out of the office on a sunny Friday afternoon.
Following the Golf there was time for a pint and a chat before we all sat down for a meal. The meal was supplied by Brian Swords the Golf Club caterer and was a super spread as always. There was plenty of food on offer and was served buffet style.
There followed a speech that highlighted the work of the PPU with a calendar of events by the current HSD Past Pupils President John Gillis followed by some words from the School Principle Andrew Forest.
There then followed the Prize distribution which was carried out by John Gillis and Dorothy Rolston.
The Prizes were sponsored generously by Andrew Miller from “Folens”
The Old Boys trophy was won by Leslie McCormack with 37 points
In 2nd place was Alan Hood (R.G.C Captain) with 36 Points
In 3rd Place was Malcolm Taylor with 35 Points
The Ladies Trophy was won by Kara Browning with 36 Points
In 2nd Place was Margaret Worrell with 35 Points
In 3rd Place was Arlene Brislane with 32 Points
The Bunbury Cup which goes to the best over 18 handicapper was won by Andrew McCracken for the second time with 34 Points
The Prize for nearest the Pin went to Terry Forsyth with a distance of 8 feet
The best Visitor was Nigel Meredith (St Andrews Boy) with 32 Points
Special Thanks to:
Dorothy Rolston HSD PPU President elect
Heather Ridgeway PPU Committee
Andrew Miller Folens
David Priestman Score Cards
Brian Swords Catering
Please see Photo Bank for Pictures from the day
A native of Rathfarnham, she competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Women's Laser Radial class. She won her first four days of sailing at the London Olympics and, on the fifth day, came in 8th and 19th position. On the sixth day of sailing she came 2nd and 10th and slipped down to second, just one point behind the Belgian world number one. She was a very strong contender for the gold medal but in the medal race she was overtaken on the final leg by her competitors and finished in 4th, her personal best at a world class regatta. Murphy won her first major medal at an international event when she won gold at the 2013 European Sailing Championship.