The Sports Council
The Sports Council is a voluntary committee consisting of the principal, members of staff and coaches, parents and students. This year we have 22 members and we meet approximately 10 times a year. This year the Secretary of the Sports Council is Cinny Cusack and the Chairman is John Manning. The main aim of the committee is to support and encourage the extremely important role of sport in the school.
Fundraising:
A large focus is on fundraising and our main fundraisers have been the voluntary contribution and 2 days of bag packing. We would like to thank Nolan’s supermarket for their ongoing generous support.
The amount requested for the voluntary contribution remains at €100 per family of pupils participating in after school sports. These funds are vital in order to help us support the current after school sports programme and continue to develop sport within the school environment. Without these fundraisers, we would be unable to provide for all the coaching, transport and equipment that is needed for sport in Mount Temple.
Ongoing initiatives:
You may have noticed the major work in progress at the rear of the school on the rugby pitches and to the side of the gym. This redevelopment work includes €20,000 from the Sports Council and, in conjunction with the Dept. Of Education and Science and the school, re-instated and enhanced facilities should be in place by mid 2011
We have also been working with the sports staff and students to organise team sports clothing that can be worn at matches. This is along side the Sports clothing line that is for use during school sports.
The Sports Awards:
Over the year, we have had continued success with hockey, rugby and basketball, cricket and athletics. The annual Sports Awards are one of the sporting highlights of the year for students, staff and parents. This is an opportunity to reward dedication, skill and sporting talent among the pupils throughout all the teams.
Role of Parents:
We would like to thank the parents for their ongoing support both financially and of their time through supporting the games and helping out with transport. We look forward to continuing to work together as a school community supporting sport in Mount Temple
We are always keen to welcome new members onto the committee. The AGM will be held on 13th April 2011 and members are elected onto the committee at this meeting. Should you wish to make contact with the committee, this can be done through the school office.
