Extracurricular
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Extracurricular life is a very important aspect of life in St. David's Secondary School and we pride ourselves on our extensive list of activities. As you can see in our Activities Timetable for 2017/2018, we have a club or activity to cater for a wide variety of interests and talents. These clubs play a very important role in stress management and improve peer interaction and teacher student relationships. We encourage every student to join at least one of the activities mentioned below.
Amnesty Club
Amnesty Club meets every Thursday at lunchtime and is facilitated by Ms. Kerr. The club is affiliated with Amnesty International and is designed as an action group to tackle issues of human rights abuses where they may occur, nationally or internationally.
Amnesty International frequently keep the students informed on issues that might need action and the students involved in the club then address violations or matters that require urgent attention. Previous actions taken by the club at a school level have included petitioning, fundraising and lobbying.
The club is open to senior students only. For further information, please contact Ms. Kerr.
Amnesty International frequently keep the students informed on issues that might need action and the students involved in the club then address violations or matters that require urgent attention. Previous actions taken by the club at a school level have included petitioning, fundraising and lobbying.
The club is open to senior students only. For further information, please contact Ms. Kerr.
Applied Maths Club
Applied maths is, as the name suggests, a maths subject, however the emphasis is on solving physical problems such as how a cannon ball moves, or how two snooker balls collide. It is more physical than maths and more mathematical than physics. It is also very close to the new “Project Maths” style of exam that students will now be sitting in state examinations.
Naturally, a good level of maths is required, but studying applied maths will also strengthen your maths skills. Many students find studying this subject very useful for Leaving Certificate Higher Level Maths. Students studying physics, applied maths and higher level maths will find that there is a lot of common ground between the subjects.
If you are studying maths for Leaving Certificate at an higher level then applied maths is likely to be a good fit for you. As a seventh or eighth subject, it can be dropped if it proves unsuitable, but many students will find it to be one of their favourites.
Only around 1000 students in the country take this exam each year, and very few schools offer it as an option. The opportunity to study this fascinating subject is not open to most students in the country, but it is to students of St. David's Holy Faith Secondary School, Greystones. All students are encouraged to take it.
Applied maths takes place every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please contact Mr. O'Donnachadha or Mr. Davies for further details.
Naturally, a good level of maths is required, but studying applied maths will also strengthen your maths skills. Many students find studying this subject very useful for Leaving Certificate Higher Level Maths. Students studying physics, applied maths and higher level maths will find that there is a lot of common ground between the subjects.
If you are studying maths for Leaving Certificate at an higher level then applied maths is likely to be a good fit for you. As a seventh or eighth subject, it can be dropped if it proves unsuitable, but many students will find it to be one of their favourites.
Only around 1000 students in the country take this exam each year, and very few schools offer it as an option. The opportunity to study this fascinating subject is not open to most students in the country, but it is to students of St. David's Holy Faith Secondary School, Greystones. All students are encouraged to take it.
Applied maths takes place every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please contact Mr. O'Donnachadha or Mr. Davies for further details.
Art Club
The Art Club takes place in the art room of St. David’s every Thursday after school. The classes run for three six week terms with a focus on different Art mediums in each term. It is a fantastic opportunity for students who do not study Art in school to pursue the subject and for those who do Art in school, to continue their interest outside the classroom.
Students have started the term by making clay masks and are busy designing and building their pieces and learning various clay techniques along the way.
During the year, students will also have the opportunity to enter Art competitions and work on seasonal projects of interest.
The Portfolio Preparation course also takes place within the Art Club for students wishing to pursue Art at third level. This course will run for ten weeks and will cover the important elements of putting together an Art portfolio including brainstorming, observational studies and conceptual work.
For more information on both of these courses or to book a place please contact Ms. O'Toole.
Students have started the term by making clay masks and are busy designing and building their pieces and learning various clay techniques along the way.
During the year, students will also have the opportunity to enter Art competitions and work on seasonal projects of interest.
The Portfolio Preparation course also takes place within the Art Club for students wishing to pursue Art at third level. This course will run for ten weeks and will cover the important elements of putting together an Art portfolio including brainstorming, observational studies and conceptual work.
For more information on both of these courses or to book a place please contact Ms. O'Toole.
Badminton Club
Badminton is a very enjoyable sport and attracts a lot of student interest. Badminton is a competition sport in St. David’s this year and is open to all junior and senior students. The club takes place every Tuesday after school. Students are currently in training for competitions that will commence in 2017.
Please contact Mr. Maguire for further details.
Please contact Mr. Maguire for further details.
Basketball Club
Basketball is open to both senior and junior, boys and girls. Training takes place out on the outdoor basketball courts on Tuesdays after school. Team training may occur some Fridays or lunchtimes prior to upcoming matches.
Currently, in the school we have four teams: U-16 Boys’ team, Junior Girls’ team and a Junior Boys’ team. We also have students who love participating on a Tuesday and Friday after school but who don’t play competitively.The U-16 team plays the majority of their games before Christmas, whereas our Junior teams’ seasons won’t commence until after Christmas.
The girls’ teams are registered with a local Wicklow league and compete with local schools such as East Glendalough, Avondale C.C., St. Mary’s Arklow and Gaelcholáiste na Mara. The boys’ teams are registered with the southeastern region of Basketball Ireland and often travel as far as Carlow and Tipperary to compete in games. A basketball table official’s lesson will be organised for interested 3rd, 4th and 5th Year students later this year. A basketball blitz will take place during the summer term and is open for all students who are keen to participate.
Those interested in joining, please contact Ms. Neville.
Currently, in the school we have four teams: U-16 Boys’ team, Junior Girls’ team and a Junior Boys’ team. We also have students who love participating on a Tuesday and Friday after school but who don’t play competitively.The U-16 team plays the majority of their games before Christmas, whereas our Junior teams’ seasons won’t commence until after Christmas.
The girls’ teams are registered with a local Wicklow league and compete with local schools such as East Glendalough, Avondale C.C., St. Mary’s Arklow and Gaelcholáiste na Mara. The boys’ teams are registered with the southeastern region of Basketball Ireland and often travel as far as Carlow and Tipperary to compete in games. A basketball table official’s lesson will be organised for interested 3rd, 4th and 5th Year students later this year. A basketball blitz will take place during the summer term and is open for all students who are keen to participate.
Those interested in joining, please contact Ms. Neville.
Book Club
Book Club takes place once a month in the school's library, usually on a Wednesday. It is an opportunity for students and staff to get together, outside of the classroom, and discuss their opinions on books of all kinds.
The choice of books alternates every month, with the students choosing one month and the teachers the next. Discussions on the books usually last for 30 - 45 minutes. Anyone interested in coming along should contact Ms. Sweeney or any English teacher in St. David's. Looking forward to seeing you there!
The choice of books alternates every month, with the students choosing one month and the teachers the next. Discussions on the books usually last for 30 - 45 minutes. Anyone interested in coming along should contact Ms. Sweeney or any English teacher in St. David's. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Camogie Club
St. David’s Camogie Club caters for both junior and senior cycle students. The girls train every Tuesday at the end of the school day. Thanks to the availability of the school sports hall, training can take place regardless of weather conditions. The club caters for both experienced and novice camogie players.
New players are always warmly welcomed
New players are always warmly welcomed
Chess Club
Chess club is now firmly established and much loved in the school. The students meet after school weekly on Monday's in the library to practise and compete. Mr. Ó Donnachada organises the sessions and the competitions in the school and adds that “the club is a great way for students to develop their logical thinking skills and compete but also to relax and enjoy one another’s company while partaking in an activity that they love”.
Our school chess club aims to cater for all levels of player. Even if you can’t play, you are more than welcome to come along and learn. Throughout the year we hold a First year competition, an ongoing “Ladder” Competition, and a student - teacher competition. We have also had a good record playing against teams from other schools. Chess is a great way to develop logical thinking and make new friends.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Our school chess club aims to cater for all levels of player. Even if you can’t play, you are more than welcome to come along and learn. Throughout the year we hold a First year competition, an ongoing “Ladder” Competition, and a student - teacher competition. We have also had a good record playing against teams from other schools. Chess is a great way to develop logical thinking and make new friends.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Spanish Club
The Spanish Club meets on Mondays at 1 pm in classes 13 and 6. The goal is for sixth-graders to develop their oral skills with Spanish exchange students. Games, debates and ludico-social activities are used in a relaxed and fun environment to facilitate interaction between students.
Our Spanish club meets every Monday at 1.00pm in R13 and R6, alternating. It is designed for our 6th years and our objective is to develop their oral skills through games, debating and socializing. The students get to meet their native Spanish peers who are also attending school here in St. David's.
The students from both countries enjoy the opportunity to take some time out and interact with each other in a fun and relaxed way but through Spanish!
Our Spanish club meets every Monday at 1.00pm in R13 and R6, alternating. It is designed for our 6th years and our objective is to develop their oral skills through games, debating and socializing. The students get to meet their native Spanish peers who are also attending school here in St. David's.
The students from both countries enjoy the opportunity to take some time out and interact with each other in a fun and relaxed way but through Spanish!
Chlub Gaeilge
Gach Máirt bíonn Club Gaeilge ar siúl i seomra 14 ag 3.30 ar feadh uair a chloig.Tugann an Club Gaeilge deis do na scoláirí bualadh le chéile agus an Ghaeilge a labhairt go neamhfhoirmiúil taobh amuigh den seomra ranga. Bíonn atmaisféar cairdiúil agus spraoiúil sa chlub. Cuireann sé seo le muinín na ndaltaí agus iad ag labhairt Gaeilge.
Bíonn gníomhaíochtaí eagsúla ar siúl cosúil le:
Bíonn gníomhaíochtaí eagsúla ar siúl cosúil le:
- Scrabble as Gaeilge
- Biongó
- Cluichí tomhais
- CrosFhocail/cuardach focail
- Cluichí cártaí
- Cluichí liathróide
- Ciorcal comhrá
Computer Club
The 1st year computer club takes place every Monday. Students get the chance to learn about different programs/websites and also get the chance to introduce their new ideas to the rest of the club! During the course of the year the students will design their own unique websites, write and share online blogs, make professional posters and presentations using the latest web tools and software, create fun animations and create their very own computer games!
Thanks to the help from our Transition Year coding enthusiasts students will also learn about and practice coding.
Thanks to the help from our Transition Year coding enthusiasts students will also learn about and practice coding.
Cross Country Club
St. David's enters junior and senior teams into the Wicklow and East Leinster Cross-Country events. Training takes place in school, on Wednesday afternoons, and with Greystones Athletics Club, in Shoreline Sports Park, Charlesland.
Debating Club
Meetings take place every Tuesday during lunch at room 27. All interested 1st and 2nd year students are welcome to join, or drop in and see if it’s an activity that may enjoy. The Debating Club is led by Mr Anderson and Ms Sweeny.
Why join?
Our aim is to improve students’ communication skills by introducing them to the experience of public speaking and to do so in a friendly encouraging environment.
Students will improve their breath of general knowledge; they will learn the ability to argue a point logically and concisely; and they will develop an understanding as to how to best engage an audience. Most importantly, students who participate in debating activities gain valuable self-confidence.
The preliminary rounds of the Matheson Junior Debating National Mace take place early in the New Year and we hope to enter a team.
Why join?
Our aim is to improve students’ communication skills by introducing them to the experience of public speaking and to do so in a friendly encouraging environment.
Students will improve their breath of general knowledge; they will learn the ability to argue a point logically and concisely; and they will develop an understanding as to how to best engage an audience. Most importantly, students who participate in debating activities gain valuable self-confidence.
The preliminary rounds of the Matheson Junior Debating National Mace take place early in the New Year and we hope to enter a team.
Film/Photography Club
Film/Photography Club takes place every Thursday after school, for approximately one hour, accommodating both senior and junior students. The aim of Film Club is to provide an environment where students can improve their technical, creative and interpersonal skills in a relaxed manner. It allows students to collaborate and explore the process of film making and photography from planning and script writing to shooting and editing.
For further information, contact Mr. Ryan.
For further information, contact Mr. Ryan.
GAA
The G.A.A is an integral part of the St. David’s Holy Faith school community. Through ongoing communication between the staff of St David’s and Coiste Iarbhunscoileanna Condae Chill Mhantáin, a comprehensive list of matches, tournaments and activities have been arranged for the upcoming academic year.
Ladies Football
Ladies GAA is a very popular sport for girls in St David’s. The junior team consists mainly of first, second and third year girls. The senior team is made up of fourth, fifth and sixth year students. Both teams participate in a number of competitions and blitzes throughout the academic school year. Both teams play their home games at Eire Óg's excellent facilities in Greystones to whom we are very grateful to. All students are welcome to come along. Training is every Mondays in Eire Óg from 4pm to 5pm.
Hurling
The school’s hurling club caters for students of all age groups. Hurling training is held on a weekly basis in the school and students of all sporting abilities are encouraged to participate.
Football
The junior team consists mainly of first, second and third year boys. The senior team is primarily made up of fourth, fifth and sixth year students. Both teams participate in the Wicklow championship. The junior championship will take place after Christmas.
Both teams play their home games at Eire Óg's excellent facilities in Greystones to whom we are very grateful to. All students are welcome to come along.
Ladies Football
Ladies GAA is a very popular sport for girls in St David’s. The junior team consists mainly of first, second and third year girls. The senior team is made up of fourth, fifth and sixth year students. Both teams participate in a number of competitions and blitzes throughout the academic school year. Both teams play their home games at Eire Óg's excellent facilities in Greystones to whom we are very grateful to. All students are welcome to come along. Training is every Mondays in Eire Óg from 4pm to 5pm.
Hurling
The school’s hurling club caters for students of all age groups. Hurling training is held on a weekly basis in the school and students of all sporting abilities are encouraged to participate.
Football
The junior team consists mainly of first, second and third year boys. The senior team is primarily made up of fourth, fifth and sixth year students. Both teams participate in the Wicklow championship. The junior championship will take place after Christmas.
Both teams play their home games at Eire Óg's excellent facilities in Greystones to whom we are very grateful to. All students are welcome to come along.
Library Club
The school library is open to students at lunchtime every day and after school on Wednesday. It is a wonderful resource for students and contains up-to-the-minute Teen and Young Adult fiction, as well as books on sport, history, art, science, and so much more! All students are automatically a member of the school library and may borrow two books, which they can return or renew after two weeks. During the school year a range of activities take place in the library, including a book club for senior students and a reading club for junior students. The library noticeboard is also a hub of interest, displaying students' work as well as posters and information leaflets on all things literary!
Music Club
Musicians and singers from St. David's get together every Tuesday after school for an hour to play music in groups. Ms. Wilson and Ms. McCormack run the club but students pick their own songs and pieces, teach each other and have fun in a relaxed and informal way.
Each year the Music Club students perform in a Christmas concert. The club also provides music for church services throughout the year.
Each year the Music Club students perform in a Christmas concert. The club also provides music for church services throughout the year.
RC Drifters Club
RC Racers are a group of students from 1st to 6th year who are interested in drifting remote control cars after school. Racing or drifting is a fun sport but a high level of skill is required to achieve the highest scores possible. Over time the students will become skilled at control and be able to compete with other schools. Students do not necessarily need to own their own remote car but if they do, they should bring it with them. We meet every Monday after school in the upstairs lobby.
The aim of the club is to encourage the students to take ownership of their club, the materials used and their environment in which they operate. It encourages creative thinking, decision making, accountability, mechanical engineering, team-building, competitiveness and secures a sense of belonging within the school community.
Members meet every Monday after school in Room 15 with Ms. Nugent, the club’s facilitator. A weekly briefing consists of discussing any arising club business and solving any problems by way of diplomatic decision making. When the briefing is over, the members set up the track in the top lobby and prepare the cars for racing. The cars used are 1/10 scale remote control electric models such as Nissan Skyline, Toyota Tureno, Lamborghini and Porsche. The scene is now set for an evening’s entertainment and lots of fun. The atmosphere in the top lobby is as electric as the cars themselves. Plenty of banter and competitive support can be heard along the corridor alongside the noise of the car engines screeching and of course crashing!
All Welcome! Those interested in joining, please contact Ms. Nugent.
The aim of the club is to encourage the students to take ownership of their club, the materials used and their environment in which they operate. It encourages creative thinking, decision making, accountability, mechanical engineering, team-building, competitiveness and secures a sense of belonging within the school community.
Members meet every Monday after school in Room 15 with Ms. Nugent, the club’s facilitator. A weekly briefing consists of discussing any arising club business and solving any problems by way of diplomatic decision making. When the briefing is over, the members set up the track in the top lobby and prepare the cars for racing. The cars used are 1/10 scale remote control electric models such as Nissan Skyline, Toyota Tureno, Lamborghini and Porsche. The scene is now set for an evening’s entertainment and lots of fun. The atmosphere in the top lobby is as electric as the cars themselves. Plenty of banter and competitive support can be heard along the corridor alongside the noise of the car engines screeching and of course crashing!
All Welcome! Those interested in joining, please contact Ms. Nugent.
Rugby
Rugby at St. David’s
St. David’s rugby has a strong history and traditionally run three teams for boys from September to April - First Year’s Team, a Junior Team (for 2nd and 3rd years) and a Senior team (TY, 5th and 6th years).
St. David’s are grateful to Greystones Rugby Club for allowing them the use of their excellent facilities where we train the teams during the weekday evenings and play all our home matches.The teams play a mixture of friendlies and competitive rugby within the Leinster region, usually in the Development Cup.
The girls also play Tag Rugby sessions during the final term before the summer holidays.
The coaching staff follows the IRFU recommended training program titled '6 to 6 Nations' (attached) and emphasise the enjoyment of the sport and all the associated ethos of a rugby player.
6 to 6 Nations.pdf (size 2 MB)
Rugby Training (for Primary School Children)
The St. David’s coaching team help with the coaching of the junior players on Sunday mornings at the Greystones Rugby Club. Please come along to meet our staff on a Sunday morning from 9.30am until 11am.
St. David’s rugby has a strong history and traditionally run three teams for boys from September to April - First Year’s Team, a Junior Team (for 2nd and 3rd years) and a Senior team (TY, 5th and 6th years).
St. David’s are grateful to Greystones Rugby Club for allowing them the use of their excellent facilities where we train the teams during the weekday evenings and play all our home matches.The teams play a mixture of friendlies and competitive rugby within the Leinster region, usually in the Development Cup.
The girls also play Tag Rugby sessions during the final term before the summer holidays.
The coaching staff follows the IRFU recommended training program titled '6 to 6 Nations' (attached) and emphasise the enjoyment of the sport and all the associated ethos of a rugby player.
6 to 6 Nations.pdf (size 2 MB)
Rugby Training (for Primary School Children)
The St. David’s coaching team help with the coaching of the junior players on Sunday mornings at the Greystones Rugby Club. Please come along to meet our staff on a Sunday morning from 9.30am until 11am.
Sailing
Transition year students are introduced to sailing at a course run by Greystones Sailing Club in the autumn or spring term.
For those students who hold an ISA level 3 or more and have access to a sailing boat there are opportunities to represent the school in two established regattas. Firstly, the inter-school regatta held in Sutton Dingy Club, which runs every year at the end of September. Or nearer to home, there is a regatta run by St. Gerard’s in May and St. David’s sailing team compete.
Luckily we have had students who are regular racers at Greystones Sailing Club which have represented the school over the years. The liaison teacher to organise event entry is Ms. Carolyn Cavey.
For those students who hold an ISA level 3 or more and have access to a sailing boat there are opportunities to represent the school in two established regattas. Firstly, the inter-school regatta held in Sutton Dingy Club, which runs every year at the end of September. Or nearer to home, there is a regatta run by St. Gerard’s in May and St. David’s sailing team compete.
Luckily we have had students who are regular racers at Greystones Sailing Club which have represented the school over the years. The liaison teacher to organise event entry is Ms. Carolyn Cavey.
Soccer
David's currently runs four boys soccer teams. The teams consist of a first year team, an under-15 team, an under-17 team and a senior team.
All teams play in the Wicklow/Wexford league with the first year team this year also entered into a Leinster competition. Training currently takes place on a Monday after school on the outside courts.
Any player interested in signing up should contact Mr. Boland as soon as possible.
All teams play in the Wicklow/Wexford league with the first year team this year also entered into a Leinster competition. Training currently takes place on a Monday after school on the outside courts.
Any player interested in signing up should contact Mr. Boland as soon as possible.
Spikeball
Spikeball is an adaptation of volleyball. It is designed to make the game more appealing to students as the emphasis is on more strikes, quick play and rotations, whereby every player goes through all positions and receives equal time on the court.
Spikeball in St. David's takes place on a Thursday after school in the sports hall from 3.30pm - 4.30pm. Last year the number of girls attending was consistently over twenty five, primarily made up of first and second year students. All junior girls are welcome to attend.
Spikeball in St. David's takes place on a Thursday after school in the sports hall from 3.30pm - 4.30pm. Last year the number of girls attending was consistently over twenty five, primarily made up of first and second year students. All junior girls are welcome to attend.
Tennis Club
Our school tennis club aims to cater for all levels of player. Even if you can’t play, you are more than welcome to come along and learn.
So come on down to the Greystones tennis club on Wednesday afternoons at 1.30pm!
So come on down to the Greystones tennis club on Wednesday afternoons at 1.30pm!
Young Scientist
This competition offers our students the chance to represent the school at the BT Young Scientist’s exhibition which is held at the R.D.S. every January.
If lucky enough to win, students go on to represent the competition at the European Union contest for young scientists. There are over 120 prizes to be won in Dublin alone. It’s a great way to inspire pupils to pursue the vital subjects of science, technology, engineering and maths and a brilliant opportunity to showcase the school’s scientific strengths.
The competition is open to students aged between 12 and 19 years and you can enter your project as an individual or share the work as a group. To give everybody an equal chance of winning, there are three age groups in which to enter.
If lucky enough to win, students go on to represent the competition at the European Union contest for young scientists. There are over 120 prizes to be won in Dublin alone. It’s a great way to inspire pupils to pursue the vital subjects of science, technology, engineering and maths and a brilliant opportunity to showcase the school’s scientific strengths.
The competition is open to students aged between 12 and 19 years and you can enter your project as an individual or share the work as a group. To give everybody an equal chance of winning, there are three age groups in which to enter.