Woodbrook College
BASKETBALL
Our senior (under-19) basketball team have got off to a flying start in the inter-schools basketball league with two wins out of two. The first was a convincing 49-25 win over local rivals St Davi’s’s, Greystones with Alex Vortolonei finishing the game as top scorer. The second was a closer 32-27 win against St Killian’s Community School in a very tight game. Well done to all the squad and to Mr Fitzpatrick, the under-19 coach. Our next match is against Clonkeen College.
SOCCER
Our senior (under-19) soccer team have also made a promising start to the season with two great displays in their warm-up matches and a decisive win in their first competitive match.
A 2-2 draw against Coláiste Cill Mhantain and a 5-2 win against St Benildu’s College was followed by an 8-4 win against Colaiste Craobh Abhann in the opening match of the league. Scorers for Woodbrook were David Rohlik (3), Adam Rohlik (2), Alex Vortolomei (2) and Ian Kirwan (1). The team were 3-0 down after 25 minutes but managed to turn the game around with a brilliant second half display. Man of the match was Adam Rohlik.
Our under-15 team put in an excellent performance in their first match of the season against Clonkeen College with a mix of skilful passing combinations and tough defending when needed. Woodbrook ran out two 0 winners on the day which sets the team up nicely for their first competitive encounter with Arklow CBS in the Leinster Cup. Paulius Rutkauskas was the scorer of both goals for Woodbrook.
GIRLS’ SPORTS
Our new first year girls are participating fully in our extra-curricular programme. We have soccer, basketball, badminton and table tennis teams in operation. Their leagues and competitive matches will start soon and we will keep everyone informed as the action happens.
CROSS COUNTRY
A group of 30 students attended the Clonliffe Harriers Invitational Cross Country event at Santry Stadium on October 5. We had students represented in the minor, junior and intermediate competitions. Notable finishes included Corey Hayes, Conor Murphy and Toni Ceno who all finished in the top 30 in their respective events. The new first year students did particularly well in what was their first competitive race for the school.
FUN FRIDAY
Our Fund Friday activities continue each week led by Ms Syron and the Amber Flag Group. Each week there is a different theme and so far these have included Happiness, Worry and Bouncebackability. The activities are designed to look after our student’s mental health.
BINGO
Fund raising bingo in the school every Friday at 8 p.m. Snowball currently stands at €625. €10 per book. Jackpot game €1. Lucky Number, Double Chance and Lucky five game all increase your chances of winning.