Wicklow and Bray People weekly School Report
STAFF INSERVICE
A reminder to all parents and guardians that school will end at 12.35p.m. on Thursday October 16th due to a staff inservice. Transport is not guaranteed at this time.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Friday October 10th was World Mental Health Day as well as National Choral Singing Day. Students and staff participated in a lunchtime sing-along. There was a great atmosphere. Well done to all those who participated.
BASKETBALL
Congratulations to the Coláiste Chraobh Abhann basketball squads, who played very well in the U16 and U19 basketball matches on Wednesday October 8th. The lads have another match on Friday against Gorey. Hopefully their hard work at training this week will pay off. Congratulations to De La Salle Wicklow who won the tournament on Wednesday.
Friday’s match away to Gorey saw a heartbreaking defeat for the U16 boys’ basketball team. An intense game ending in a draw which pushed into extra time. Final score: CCA 18 Gorey 23. Top scorer was Calvin Swords, with excellent defensive play from Ronan Marah and Kyle Corcoran. All the lads did the team proud.
The U19 boys dominated the first quarter leading up to half-time. However the final score ended Gorey 33 CCA 17. Top scorers were Conor Verbruggen and Peter Scales. Great defensive play from the whole team.
LEAVING CERTIFICATE APPLIED
Last Wednesday October 8th, the Home Economics department held a breakfast morning for the first years in the school. The morning was held in aid of Childline. A total of over €200 was raised by the first years and donations from the staff. The school would like to thank Super Valu in Greystones and Tesco for their generous donations for the morning. The school would also like to express its thanks to the hard work of the 5th year Leaving Certificate Applied students involved in the smooth running of the morning.
MUSIC OUTREACH PROGRAMME
The Music Outreach Programme started on September 24th. This year we have a violin teacher. Places are still available for violin lessons. All interested students should contact Ms.Mitchell. Guitar and rock band lessons take place on Wednesdays and violin and piano lessons take place on Tuesdays this year.