Alexandra College

The two sixth year teams succeeded in getting through to the next round of the Denny Leinster Schools’ Debating Competition. Well done to the team of Caitríona Sheil and Cherone Duggan who debated on Thursday 28 January in UCD and to Iseult Gillespie and Chloë Horne who debated on Monday, 1 February in Trinity College. We congratulate them on their hard work and dedication to debating, especially as they took time out of their Mock examinations preparation to represent the College.

The Junior teams are also enjoying great success, with third years Iona Campbell and Tess Higgins reaching the semi-finals of the Junior Schools Plate Competition. Freya Gillespie and Hannah Bloom-Teskey will debate tonight in their quarter-final round of the competition, while Anna Nichols and Emma Skelly had their quarter final last week. Unfortunately Anna and Emma did not make the semi-finals, but they represented the College admirably.

A reminder to Transition Year students that the Philspeaks Competition will take place on Tuesday, 9 February next from 9.30 – 4.00 in Trinity College. Parental permission is required to attend and places are still available for students, even if you did not attend the workshop.

There will be a preview performance of our entry for the One Act Drama competition in the Conservatory in the Science block at 2pm.

The play is “Bazaar and Rummage ” by Sue Townsend. It is 40 minutes long. Open to staff and any third and fifth years not sitting an exam.

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We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting an ICT informational evening on February 11th about a new innovative ICT technology introduced to the classrooms of Alexandra College this year.

As well as revolutionising the recruitment process,  Sonru’s Automated Online Video Tool is also a very befitting ICT resource for schools.  For example, using this innovative resource, teachers can now for the first time send online video assignments to a class. Students can complete this assignment as part of their homework or in class, being recorded via webcam  to a time limit set by the teacher. The recorded video is stored in both the teacher and student accounts, thereby allowing students to review their video as often as they wish. This provides real opportunities for improved ability in the core subject as well as ICT learning and reflective learning leading to personal growth and development.

The resource is particularly suitable for mock language orals and  preparation, mock interviews and interview preparation, video diaries, oral reading and public speaking practice. For more information about the tool and how it works please see www.sonru.com/schools

The informational evening is open to any teacher from any school interested in adding relevant ICT activity to class and homework activities. The event will be held in the IT room in Alexandra College on Thursday, February 11th, 4pm-8pm.

Please book your 20 minute demonstration between 4pm and 8pm by calling  or emailing Peter Hendrick of  Sonru on +353 (0)53 9237602 or email peter@sonru.com

The Alex senior soccer team defeated Manor House in the Leinster Cup Semi-Final on Friday, January  29th in what can only be described as an outstanding exhibition of team work, skills and raw talent. The game could have gone either way, though Alex played their hearts out with phenomenal passing, support and encouragement from every team member.

The score was 2-0 at half time and with 4 goals in the second half, Alex couldn’t be denied their place in the Final. Alicia Hollywood (goalie) kept a clean sheet and with goals scored by Emily Beatty (1), Deirdre Duke (2), Aisling Burke (2) and Erika Hinkson (1), the score ended 6-0. The girls will play Kells in the Leinster Final after mid-term and we wish them the best of luck!!