Page 4 - Spring Newsletter 2024

It is heartening to witness students continuing to embrace
the many opportunities presented to them in DLSC Every
week so many of our students turn up for training, and
proudly don the wine and gold colours with their team
mates to represent DLSC in the wide variety of sports we
offer in the school. With the season finishing up for Football
and Rugby, students will have the opportunity to take part
in the new summer schedule of sport events which includes
Athletics, Gaelic and Golf. We continue to encourage as
many students as possible to participate in sports in DLSC.
This term Mr O’ Neill also introduced the students and staff
of DLSC to a completely new fun and energetic sport called
Pickleball. Beyond the physical benefits and the
enjoyment, sport teaches valuable lessons in teamwork,
discipline, resilience and leadership. Whether it is scoring a
winning goal or overcoming a defeat gracefully, each
experience moulds character and prepares students for life
and its challenges.

It is also commendable to see the ongoing commitment of
our student leaders who work on the Student Council, the
Green Schools Committee, the Digital Leader Team and as
Mentors and Prefects. It was a pleasure to meet with the
Student Council during the term, to hear their concerns and
ideas, and to work with them on our School Improvement
Plan. They have been busy holding clinics for the student
body, coming up with ideas to improve school. They also
worked with Gertie to upgrade the lunch menus .
The Green Schools Committee was also very busy
throughout the term with final preparations for an inspection
by An Taisce for our next Green Flag for Travel. This
dedicated, hard working group of students and teachers
await the result of their application for the Travel Flag
before the end of this academic year. We wish them every
success!

During this Spring Term the TY Digital Leaders planned
and delivered a series of excellent workshops to 1st Year
Students. This impressive group of young leaders taught
students skills they would need to complete CBAs in 2nd &
3rd Year, including study skills techniques and time
management skills. They also delivered a workshop on
Cyber Bullying and Online Safety.
Our Fifth Year Mentors also organise a table quiz and other
social events for our First Years making sure that everyone
was included and having fun. I would like to thank all the
Mentors and Prefects who have helped out at all the Parent
Teacher Meetings and Parent Evenings throughout the
year. This Term we were delighted that our 2nd year
Business Enterprise Competition Entrants came 3rd place
in their category. Well done to Jack, Levente and Zsombor
on a fantastic achievement. Thanks to Ms O’Sullivan and
Ms Gallagher for guiding these three students so well. I
have no doubt that participation in these endeavours helps
students develop life and leadership skills and contributes
significantly to their holistic development paving the way for
a fulfilling and successful future.

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