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Congratulations to Sadbh DeBuitléir Kearney, who participated recently in the B-T Young Scientist Exhibition. Sadbh studied Attitudes to Epilepsy in
DGS Quiz Night
22nd May - Drogheda Grammar School Parent, Teacher Association would like to invide all Parents, Friends and Teachers to this years "Fun filled Quiz Night" on 22nd May 2012 in the Glenside Hotel at 7.30pm. Cost €5 per person teams of four which acan be made on the night. There will be a Raffle on the night with some fantastic prizes!!!
On twitter
The school is now on twitter, keep up to date with school news and join now. Drogheda Grammar School is on Twitter, here we will share students stories that are in the news, updates and interesting articles. Visit or follow us on twitter and stay in the loop.Click here to visit the school on Twitter Social Media Drogheda Grammar School also is on Youtube, and Linkedin click here to find out more
Anti Bullying Campaign
ANTI-BULLYING AWARENESS WEEK 2011/2012 Students were asked to write a poem, song, play or short story with an anti-bullying theme or message. Prizes were won in each section for both Juniors (Form 1 – 3) and Seniors (Form 4 – 6). Adian Sterio (6th year) in the senior section and Adam Gibson (2W) won in the Junior Section Here being presented with their prize by Mrs Maguire. Winning posters below:
All Ireland Linguistic...
April: All Ireland Linguistic Olympiad Drogheda Grammar School students participated in the final of the All Ireland Linguistic Olympiad in DCU. All Ireland Linguistic Olympiad For the fourth year running Drogheda Grammar School students participated in the final of the All Ireland Linguistic Olympiad in DCU. This challenging competition required students to use their ingenuity, creativity and skill to solve language related problems in a range of tests. Ms Donohoe who trained the students for the competition said that she was very proud that two Transition Year students, Cormac Newton and Fergal O’Shea were...
School Trip to Jordan
In April of 2012 ten Transition Year students set off on a World Challenge expedition to Jordan. Read account of the adventure. World Challenge Trip to Jordan 2012 By 4th Year Student, Jessica Lockwood In April of 2012 ten Transition Year students; Meabh Murray, Rachael Ryan, Breen Carroll, Rory Hennessy, David O’Neill, Jenni Gildea, Jessica Lockwood, Nathan Joyce, Jade Gilkes and Rowena Creagh, along with Ms Maguire, Ms Kieran and Glyn Evans our expedition leader, set off on a World Challenge expedition to Jordan. After a year of planning, preparation, fundraising and team-building when...
New School Building
April 2012: Drogheda Grammar School now accepting applications for school entry in September 2012 to the new state of the art building. April 2012: New School BuildingIn September 2012 Drogheda Grammar School students will begin their term in a new state of the art building thanks to an extensive extension and refurbishment programme. More building images herePrincipal Richard Schmidt says the new design and communication graphic room, library and music facilities as well as offices and toilets have all the latest facilities to offer the students. Outdoors there is a sand based Astro turf pitch...
Student Honoured
Aidan Kelly - Class of 2011, has been honoured with a UCD High Achievers Award. The High Achievers Award is presented to First Year College students who achieve 540 points or more in their Leaving Certificate in recognition of their academic achievement. The students' Head Teachers were also invited and Richard Schmidt was there to support Aidan and to collect a commerative scroll from the President of UCD, Dr. Hugh Brady.
Computational Thinking
NUI Maynooth - Computational Thinking Challenge. We are pleased to announce that James Lockwood Form 6 has been placed 14th in the Challenge set by Maynooth's Computer Science Department. They received over 2,300 solutions from 76 schools. The challenge was to connect forty towns with at least 40km between them. We are very proud of James, Well Done!
Chess
Chess News - The school chess team competed in the Leinster Finals on Tuesday, March 16th with much success. The B team achieved joint second in Leinster, while the girls team came first in the Girls' Leinster League. The result is that both teams will be competing in the All Ireland Finals in Limerick following the Easter break.
Easter Sports Camp
Get your children up and running this Easter with a Sports Camp for primary school chidren. Children will be part of a team and stay healthy and fit. Date: Tuesday April 3rd to Friday April 6th Time: 9:30 - 12:30 Venue: Drogheda Grammar School Sports Grounds Contact Details: 041-9838281 or eastersportscampdgs@gmail.com Price: €65
Easter Cookery Camp
Wondering how to keep the kiddies busy this Easter? - Why not come along to our Easter Cookery Camp where you might find you have the next Master Chef. Date: Tuesday April 3rd - Friday April 6th Time: 09:30 - 12:30 Venue: Home Economics Classroom - Drogheda Grammar School Mornington Road Cost: €75 - All ingredients included and Recipe Booklets provided. Contact Details: 041-9838281 or eastercookerycampdgs@gmail.com
Fairtrade Fortnight
"Fairtrade Fortnight" was celebrated at DGS between February 27th and March 9th. On Thursday 8th March the CSPE department held an awareness day to highlight the event.Art, Model making and Cookery competitions were held. Congratulations to the following prize winners: Ciarrai Wilde, Ailsa Keogh, Fergal O'Shea, Christopher Healy, Sadhbh Bashford Rance, Louis Moran, Alex Wilde, Stephen O'Reilly, Josh Lyons and Giuliano Loughran. Thanks to all who took part and to the PTA for their support .
Ski Trip - February 2012
19 students and 3 staff (Mr Elliott, Ms. Kieran and Mr. Kennedy) spent a fantastic mid term break skiing in Gstaad, Switzerland. The snow conditions were the best seen for years and everybody enjoyed the experience at Haut Lac International Centre.BT Young Scientist
Congratulations to Sadbh DeBuitléir Kearney, who participated recently in the B-T Young Scientist Exhibition. Sadbh studied Attitudes to Epilepsy in Ireland, and she developed an educational factsheet for use in public awareness programmes.
World Challenge
The World Challenge Group held a pizza day recently to raise money for their World Challenge trip to Jordan in April. Salsa Classes also began on Wednesday January 11th at Drogheda Grammar School from 8-9pm to raise funds for The World Challenge trip. Classes are €10 or a five week course for €40. The Jordan project will also benefit from a Salsa Sweetheart Valentine Party on Friday February 10th in the Boyne Valley Hotel with tickets €10. Doors open at 8.30pm.