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Rugby News - 6th February 2012 The Waterpark College U-14 squad travelled to Clonmel on Thursday last to play in a blitz. Due to the fact we had 31 players, we entered two teams. The ground was frozen so it was decided to play tag rugby on safety grounds. We had 6 matches in total with all players moving the ball well and playing with a great attitude. A lot of these players are new to rugby and great credit is due to their coach Derek Healy who has put in great work on the training pitch with them over the past few months. We finished the day by bringing the lads to the Bowling Alley in Clonmel where they taught the coaches a thing or two! Well done to all the players and keep up the training every Tuesday and Thursday after school. Our under 17 team will travel to Clonmel this Thursday to take part in the same blitz.
Player of the Week Every week we have a match we will now be giving a Man of the Match Award. Each player nominated will receive a pair of schools socks. Due to the fact we had two teams competing in the Blitz in Clonmel last week, we have nominated two players. Waterpark Red Team Jack Whelton receives this award. Jack played at full back in the three matches. Jack is relatively new to rugby but looks to be a great prospect. He caught every ball that was kicked to him and ran the ball back at every opportunity. If Jack keeps training, he looks to be a great prospect for Waterpark College. Waterpark Purple team Michael Phelan receives this award. Michael played at scrum half in the three games. He was at the back of every ruck passing the ball out. He was also one of our top tacklers. Again Michael looks to have serious ability and great potential. Well done to both lads on behalf of all associated staff and coaches of the respective squads.
Transition Year Swimming We started our module of swimming with the Transition Year students in the Kingfisher Club on Monday last. The students really enjoyed this exercise and it is a great way to help improve not only their standard of swimming, but also their general fitness levels.
Operation Transformation: Health Week in Waterpark College We started our Operation Transformation in the school last week. All 1st years took the “Bleep test” and scores were entered for the programme. They now have to try and improve these scores over a set number of weeks. The rest of the school took part in an internal competition where all students take the bleep test and are given a four week training programme to see who can improve the most. A number of teachers also took part, so it will certainly be interesting to see who is fitter… The students or the teachers?! A healthy eating plan was also given to all students to try and cut out their intake of fizzy drinks, sweets and general junk food.
In Remembrance of Jason Marshall 1994 – 2012 The Board of Management and the entire Waterpark College Community extend our condolences to the Marshall Family on the sad passing of Jason.
Jason was highly regarded and is fondly remembered by his classmates, teammates, friends and teachers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, as is our wholehearted support for his brother John who has returned to the College amongst friends and mentors.
We thank all our colleagues and students in the Waterford region network of schools who have forwarded messages of sympathy and offers of support.
Our appreciation to our College Chaplain Fr. Liam Power, Ms Shirley Murphy, Psychologist, National
Educational Psychological Services, Mr Sean McCarthy, HSE, Mr Denis O’Connor – Counselling Services, and all support organisations.
Jesus Saviour Blest, grant Jason Endless Light and Rest.
National Record for Waterpark College student!
Waterpark College Co-Educational Voluntary Secondary School - Open Night 2011 Aftermath
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