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Careers News
12 Dec 2008
Parents should note that the first deadline for CAO is the first of February. Further info on the CAO website.
WIT have come up trumps for the TYs by running the Technology module again this year. This starts in February and special thanks again to Dr. Martin Hayes of the School of Engineering.
Waterpark students visited the Trinity College Open Day on 10/12/08 and the WIT Open Day the previous day. On the 26th of November the Fifth Years visited the Careers Exhibition at the Woodlands Hotel organised by the local branch of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors and on the 21st students visited the IADT Open Day in Dun Laoighaire.
Debate: Waterpark vs. Presentation
12 Dec 2008
The Waterpark College debate team drew in their debate against the Presentation on the topic of "The Bebo Generation cares little for the Developing World". The team consisted of Chris Kervick (captain), Tony Finn, Daragh Mangan and Ryan Laffan.
O Brien Cup Final
12 Dec 2008
December the 9th was a historical day for Waterpark. The o Brien cup final between Waterpark and ST Clements kicked off at 12:30 at clonmel rugby club.
First half: Waterpark kicked off to start what would be a tough match. Waterpark captain Geoff Degan kicked from a penalty but narrowly he missed the posts. Then ST Clements had a penalty kick near the half way line and surprisingly they decided that they would kick it but they missed and the two teams were level 0-0 at the end of the first half.
Second half: the second half was a different game as from the kick off ST Clements managed to make there way through the Waterpark defence and score a try just beside the posts. There was a battle for twenty minutes with Waterpark behind in there own half. Waterpark lineouts were solid and the scrums were a major battle. Nearing the end of the match captain Geoff Degan got a penalty approximately 30 yards out and had no problem sending the ball over the bar. Soon after Ivan kiersey got the ball and made a fantastic run he went past several of ST Clements defence to score a try making the score 10-7 Waterpark. St Clements put Waterpark under pressure for the closing minutes of the match but Waterpark stayed strong and finally. Dunbar kicked the ball into touch final score 10-7 Waterpark
Written by Conor Molloy
Waterpark College vs. St Camens on 11 November
28 Nov 2008
Yesterday Waterpark College played St Camens of Limerick in the quater final of the O'Brian cup. It was a glorious day at Waterpark. We started off the match with two early tries, through Ivan Kiersey and Darran Scannlon with Geoff Deegan converting one of the two. About 20 minutes later we got quick ball off the line-out from David Fitzgearld to Taigh Cambell to Geoff Deagen who gave a short pass to Ivan Kiersey who ran half the pitch for an amazing try. St Camens managed to score a try in the second half, but with the last move of the game St Camens had a scrum which was turned over. David Fitzgearld ran 20 meters to score a try. Geoff Degan converted with a drop goal to put the final scores at 26-10 to Waterpark. Waterark now progess to the semi-final in which they either play Abbey CBS or Youghal.
Development News
11 Nov 2008
Right now Waterpark is looking at the possibility of becoming a Fair Trade school. To do this we have enlisted the help of the Waterford One World Centre (see their website). This means that we are promoting the idea of fair trade as a means of helping developing countries improve their lot independently rather than through handouts. Most of the world's trade is skewed in favour of powerful economies and large corporations at the expense of poorer countries. Fair Trade seeks to redress this imbalance.
A committee has been formed and our first meeting was chaired by Attracta Kinsella from the WOOC who gave guidelines on how to get started. Watch this space!
Thursday 9/10/08 Waterpark Vs Newtown
10 Oct 2008
This was the second of the senior’s games this season. Though it was only a friendly, both sides were out to win it from the start.
Waterpark had a solid starting line up, only missing Thomas Dunbar. The only problem the team encountered, was Kyle O’Donoughue and Darren Scanlon both being unable to lift in the line out due to hand injuries.
The match started well for waterpark, with them winning most of their lineouts and superior in the scrum, as well as Taidgh Cambell doing great work in the rucks. However, a bad bounce in front of waterparks 22 gave the newtowns second centre a lucky try. Waterpark had some good chances in the first half such as a good run from Kyle O’Donoghoue and a great kick from Stephen bance under pressure in his own 22, but they failed to score.
The second half started with waterpark getting most of the possession, and a break from ahmed acoura almost saw waterpark get a try, but he was pushed out to touch after getting over the try line. An unfortunate incident involving 2 waterpark players clashing as they went for a tackle, left Darren Scanlon with a split cheek, and he was immediately taken to hospital. The match continued to be an even game, even with Newtown’s Munster players coming off the bench, but Newtown’s fast paced second centre ran from his own 22, before offloading to the second row and getting a late try. Overall performance was promising, with both Stephen bance and Greg staff dominating their positions
Waterpark Rugby Ball
09 Oct 2008
The Waterpark Rugby Ball will take place in the Tower hotel at 8pm on Friday 21st November.
Waterpark Dog Night
09 Oct 2008
The annual Waterpark dog night will be held on the 6th of December.
Waterpark Open Night
09 Oct 2008
The Waterpark Open Night will be held on Tuesday 4th November.