Two of our 1st year students, Paul O'Dwyer and Conan Quinn, have been named as runners-up in the AIB Leinster Junior Schools Debating competition. As the only 1st years to make it to the finals they faced tough opposition from 2nd and 3rd year students from schools such as Belvedere, Blackrock and St. Peter's. The finals were held in UCD on April 18th.

Some of our 3rd Year students have won a short-film-making competition. The theme of the film is protecting the earth from the effects of global warming.

The students designed their props and directed and starred in their own piece of film.

The prize is a trip to the Arctic Circle to observe the effects of Global Warming at first hand.

Following their recent success in the U-16 Cup Final, pundits expected a Bray backlash and though they battled us all the way, there was never a doubt that Herron, Purcell et al would emerge triumphant again. Final score 44-41.

Our Under-16s have just won the National Group B basketball Cup Final, defeating Presentation College, Bray 45-35 at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght. Well done to Peter Herron (captain) and the rest of the basketball team!

St. Conleths hosted the annual History Teachers' Association Table Quiz for senior cylce students. Twenty-five schools took part on the night. Congratulations to the winning team from St. Benildus. St. Conleth's team was placed fourth.

Congratulations to Geoffrey Crozier-Shaw who was awarded an entrance scholarship to UCD on his 2007 Leaving Certificate results. Congratulations also to Nadine Feaheny and Oisín Tracey who this year were awarded exhibitions to UCD.
Geoffrey and Nadine are both studying Business & Law while Oisín is studying Veterinary Medicine.

Two Students Qualify for International Debating Competition

John Prasifka and Daniel Craven (3rd Year) have qualified for the finals of the International Young Debaters Competition. The final will take place in Oxford in a few months time.

Sean Totterdell (2nd Year) won an award for the excellent display of his project (Volcanoes - how unpredictable are they really?). Fintan Moloney (1st Year) won a Highly Commended award for his project (The soporific effects of various herbal infusions).

Our under 16s basketball team have won their semi-final against Colaiste an Spirid Naoimh 49-42. Well done to all concerned!
The national final will be played at the end of January.

P.J. Moloney, one of our transition year students has won a photography competition organised by the European Parliament. The prize is an all expenses paid trip to Strasbourg for 30 TY students.