We wish all members of our school community a safe, relaxing and fulfilling summer holiday. The school office will re-open on Monday 10 August. For 2020-21 book lists, see here. For 2020-21 calendar, see here.
Congratulations to Tom Higgins who has received one of the prestigious Ad Astra Eilte Sports Scholarships from UCD for sailing. Tom is part of the Irish Sailing Academy. For more details see here.
Congratulations to Joseph O’Grady who won the overall prize for the Junior Cycle category in the UCD Irish Young Philosopher Awards for his project exploring whether the pandemic has had only a negative impact on society.
Daniel Kelly came highly commended in the Senior Cycle category for his project exploring whether it is morally justifiable for the HSE to buy PPE that has been manufactured using slave labour. See full results list here. Thank you to Ms O'Brien Quinn for c
Calling all Senior Cycle and TY students...are you or someone you know interested in learning about a career in opera or the arts?
Irish National Opera are looking for students to take part in a new #CreativeSchools Spotlight series. Successful applicants will work with them to develop a fun and engaging video series, shining a spotlight on the different elements that go into an opera, delivered by students for students. Check out the website for more details.
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Thanks to everyone who took part in Green Jersey Day last Friday. The donation page www.greenjerseyday.ie remains open. Donations will be split between Spinal Injuries Ireland, St James Hospital Foundation and the Peter McVerry Trust. Here are all the photos received. Additional photos can be emailed to Ms McNamara.
"Ite, inflammate omnia - Go, set the world on fire.” St. Ignatius of Loyola During these unprecedented and difficult times, we wanted to highlight the many alumni of Gonzaga College SJ who are exemplifying the college ethos of being Men and Women for Others. We hope that their thoughts and insights into their experiences so far might bring reassurance and inspiration to other alumni, students, and parents. See the 'Men and Women for Others' page to watch the videos. Of course