In September the new first year students took part in a Sports induction programme. This was a fantastic success and also introduced the new first year students to the many sports and activities that St Mary’s has to offer. The preparation for the leagues’ matches commenced in September. Great excitement mounted as teams prepared for their first hockey matches. The girls were highly excited at the prospect of getting back into playing matches and as always took great pride in representing St Mary’s in hockey. The teams had a great start in their practice matches against Holy Faith, Clontarf.
The Senior 3 team started its Leinster league games with a 1-0 win against St Joseph’s, Killiney, and a 1-1 draw against The King’s Hospital. The players’ enthusiasm for training and playing matches is fantastic. It will be a big challenge for the team this year as it moves into the senior league! Some of our senior team students also demonstrated their leadership skills with the first years by helping and preparing them for matches. Well done to the senior 3 team so far and keep up the winning spirit. We wish them luck in this year’s Senior Leinster League.
The Minor D team (2nd Year) played Holy Faith Clontarf in its first league game and was narrowly beaten in the last few minutes. The girls take on High School, Rathgar in their next league game and are looking forward to the match challenges ahead!
The First year beginners took part in a Super Eights challenge against Holy Faith Clontarf and Mt. Temple. The girls thoroughly enjoyed playing their first hockey matches and showed great potential for the future. The team looks forward to the Northside League and in preparation will take part in some more friendly matches.
We are looking forward to the new hockey season this year and new players are always welcome. With such enthusiastic and talented players, we will enjoy playing and representing St. Mary’s with great spirit and enthusiasm. We highly recommend everyone to come along and join hockey.
Go Astro….Be Active…..Play Hockey!!
Ms. Boran, Ms. Maher and Ms. O’Keeffe
