

Sports
Students are encouraged to play as many sports as possible
both inside and outside school.
Rugby
Rugby is the major sporting activity in the school. Boys are coached in the
rudiments of the game from First Class onwards and there are school teams at
Under 9, Under 10, Under 11 and Under 12 levels. Matches are generally on Saturday
mornings against opposing schools on a "friendly" basis.
Tennis
Coaching
is available during and after school from qualified coaches.
Swimming
Regular swimming lessons, from Senior Infants to Sixth Class, take place in the
Monkstown Pool and Leisure Centre.There is also the annual swimming gala where
boys participate for personal glory and house points!
Soccer
Soccer
leagues take place after the rugby season.
Sports Day
Sports Day
is held in the month of May with the older boys divided into House Teams and competing
for a trophy across a range of different athletic events and activities.
PE
Each student must participate in a weekly half hour PE session. During the year
many different sports are sampled during this period and boys are encouraged
to continue a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition and sport.
Golf
Golf lessons are
available from Third Class to Sixth Class - these lessons concentrate on stance
and swing.
Activity Club
On Friday afternoons from 3pm to 4pm students can participlate in a wide variety
of sports including soccer, Gaelic football, Aussie rules, rounders, basket
ball, etc