GONZAGA COLLEGE SJ

Míle buíochas leis an gcoiste Gaelbhrataí, a d'eagraigh criunniú spreagúil le Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh san amharclann inniu. Tugadh comhairle thar a bheith úsáideach do na buachaillí agus na baill foirne a bhí i láthair, mar shampla 'Dúisigh le dúthracht le breacadh an lae' (Greet every day with a positive and hopeful attitude) and 'Bíonn cabhair Dé le fáil ar an mbóthar' (Help is to be found if you ask for it. Don't keep a problem to yourself). Ó Muircheartaigh also advised the boys that if they have ideas they should not be afraid to share them and try them out. If something doesn't s...

Congratulations to Cormac Donnelly, Cormac Hannon, Seán Radcliffe and Henry Li (5th year) who have all qualified for the National Final of this year's All Ireland Linguistics Olympiad.

1036 students from across the country competed in Round 1. The top 100 will compete in the National Final on March 11 in DCU. Cormac Donnelly is ranked number 1.

Hard luck to both Juniors and Seniors in their recent hard-fought matches.

Junior Cup first round Wednesday 5 February:

St Mary's 21    Gonzaga 15

Senior Cup quarter final Tuesday 11 February:

St Michael's 34    Gonzaga 3

We are very proud of the hard work, determination and commitment shown by both squads and their coaches and managers. 

See JCT photos here and SCT photos here

Very well done to the following students who were presented with Classics Association of Ireland Medals at a ceremony in UCD last week:

Fiachra O'Farrell (Class of 2019) was awarded the CAI President’s Medal for Leaving Certificate Latin.

Malachi Hannon (Class of 2019) was awarded the CAI President’s Medal for Leaving Certificate Ancient Greek.

Liam O'Flanagan (Class of 2022) was awarded the Jack Henderson Medal for the highest overall mark for Ancient Greek, Classical Studies or Latin in the Junior Certificate.

Jacques Murphy (Class of 2022) was awarded the CAI President’s Medal for Latin...

The fixture details for the Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Senior Cup second round have been confirmed:

Gonzaga College v St Michael's College

Tuesday, 11 February, 3pm, Energia Park

Gonzaga Model United Nations delegates represented the school this weekend at ROCKMUN in Blackrock College. Well done to Rohan Devereux and Jonathan Kelly, who won Distinguished Delegate awards for Turkey and Spain.

The CALL Gala Concert, which concludes CALL Week 2020, will take place on Saturday 8th February at 7.30pm  It will once again feature music, drama, comedy and debate celebrating the extraordinary achievements in the Arts of Gonzaga students both Past and Present.  See here for the schedule of lunchtime speakers. See photos here.

Catholic Schools Week 2020 will be celebrated from Sunday 26 January to Sunday 2 February 2020 on the theme ‘Living in Harmony With God’s Creation’. 

All this week students will be reflecting on and exploring the theme of living in harmony through discussion, group work, creative tasks, experiential activities and attending a lecture in Belvedere College SJ on the theme of reconciliation. 

Gonzaga College 22        Blackrock College 21

Very well done to the Senior team on a thrilling win in Donnybrook yesterday. See match reports here, here and here.

See photos here.