Charlie Roberts (10C) won a bronze medal in the Brown to Black belt individual Kata for his age group, at the World Championships in Siauliai, Lithuania in July 2012. He was part of the 14 person UKA squad (juniors and seniors) that won 1 gold and 4 bronze medals, which was a great achievement for such a ‘wee’ country. http://wkc-org.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Siauliai_Result-List_Child.pdf

Congratulations to John Matchett (Y11) who played for the  Ireland U15 Cricket team at the European Championships in Guernsey in August.

Past Pupil Takes The Biscuit! Jammy Dodger, a debut novel by Sullivan old boy Kevin Smith (class of 1981), has attracted glowing advance reviews from — among others — the Sunday Times and the Guardian ahead of its 16 August 2012 publication date. The book, a comedy set in late 1980s Belfast, has been described by the Belfast Newsletter as “hilarious — by turns darkly ironic and laugh-out-loud funny” and by Guardian columnist Simon Hoggart as “very funny — acutely sharp”. Kevin, who worked in Belfast newspapers after studying English & Philosophy at Queen’s University, and later spent ten years as a Reuters correspondent in eastern Europe and Dublin, said he wanted to show another side to Northern Irish life. Bursting with mischievous jokes, the book also boasts a lively cast of characters, including a gun-toting playwright, a jealous policeman, and a giant white rabbit. “It’s essentially a coming-of-age tale, with some sharp knocks and plenty of laughs along the way,” he says. Kevin now lives in Dublin with his wife and two children but still holds great affection for his home town, a “heavily impressionistic” version of which appears in the book. “It was a magical place to grow up,” he says. “It’s no accident that the Holywood hills I gazed out at from various classrooms on long afternoons were the inspiration for C.S. Lewis’ Narnia.”

Richard Douglas,  Flute tutor and Sullivan pupils with James Galway and his wife at the Titantic Quarter at the press launch of the James Galway Prom Concert.

Please click HERE to read Matthew Moran’s report on the History Trip to France in June 2012.

Sullivan Upper Press Team SPORTS DAY – TUESDAY 26 JUNE 2012 No major event is quite complete without full press coverage, and Sullivan Upper Sports Day is no exception. Yesterday, our team of intrepid young journalists ventured forth down the grassy, damp, and soon to be quite a bit damper, slopes of the Front Pitches armed with clipboards and penetrating questions. Working to a tight deadline, and in adverse weather conditions, they observed and recorded the main events of the day. Read their reports here. Pupil Interviews by Esther Millar Sports Day Begins by Kate Campbell 8C Marvellous Main Events by Adam Blair and James Henry Sports Day Fun Races by Owen Aicken 8J and Callum McLaughlin 8P Sports Day Interviews by Iona O’Neill and India Macgougan Super Sullivan Olympics Opening Ceremony by Adam Blair and James Henry  Results by Taylor Bingham and Katie Ireland  Teacher Talk by Taylor Bingham and Katie Ireland

Year 9 Olympian Cook 2012 Having taken part in heats in February 2012 on Thursday 14 June 2012 the eight finalists, two representatives from each house took part in a cook off, where they had to prepare, cook and present a main course dish suitable for an Olympic athlete. The finalists were: Megan Mc Donald and Jonny Mc Crossan representing Speers; Moya Mawhinney and Jacob Robinson representing Grant; Timothy Woodrow and Stewart McCaw representing McAlester; and Cara Casey and Aimee Finlay representing Praeger. An exceptionally high standard was demonstrated by all participants and Mr Armstrong and Katie Kirk were given the difficult task of choosing the three winners. The results were as follows: Gold Medal – Stewart McCaw, who made Whole Baked Sea Bass with Romesco Sauce Silver Medal – Cara Casey who made Hobak Jun (fried zucchinis) with Kiminchi Bokkembap (Rice Dish) Bronze Medal – Timothy Woodrow who made Sushi

Congratulations to Charlie Roberts (9c) who has been selected for the UKA (Ulster Karate Association) Northern Ireland squad for the forthcoming World Karate Confederation World championships in Siauliai, Lithuania, which are being held between 5 and 8 July 2012. Charlie is a brown belt in karate and competed in the last World Championships in Italy in October 2010, where he won a silver medal. Click  on the link below for further information on the World Karate Confederation Official website: http://wkc-org.net/2011/06/07/8th-wkc-european-8th-wkc-world-championships-for-cadets-juniors-and-world-cup-for-children-in-shiaulialithuania/

SUN SMART COMPETITION WINNERS Each year as part of Year 8 science the pupils learn about the dangers of exposure to too much sun without sun protection and the risk of skin cancer. All Year 8 pupils are asked to design a leaflet giving the message to be “Sun Smart”.  The nurse then picks a selection of the best leaflets and prizes of sunglasses, hats, lotions and sun reactive bands are awarded. Here are some of this year’s lucky winners.

Sullivan pupils’ success at Irish National Fencing Championships Congratulations to Victoria Duxbury (Y12) and Rachel Philpott (Y10) who competed at the Irish National Fencing Championships on the 24 March 2012. In the Senior (adult) competition, Victoria came 1st and Rachel 3rd. In the Cadets (U17), Victoria came 1stand Rachel 2nd. Victoria is now Irish Senior and Cadet women’s Foil champion.

Nurse McAvoy collected the National Order of Merit Award from The Association of First Aiders for Outstanding Achievement in First Aid at a recent ceremony in London.

Congratulations to all those athletics who competed in the Irish Schools Athletics Championships in Tullamore in early June 2012. This was a very successful day for Sullivan Upper with the following pupils winning medals:  Intermediate Boys Conall Kirk1500 m  3rd   Senior Boys Adam Hill High Jump 2nd  Senior Girls Beth Wilson Discus 2nd  Junior Boys Chris Jordan 100 m 2nd  Junior Boys Relay Team Chris Jordan  Nameer Shadzad  Louis Watts  Jack Reid  1st Other athletes competing were: Harry Speers (4th in Steeplechase)  Jonathan Hill (5th in Triple Jump) Laura Potts Chris Ball Jemma Speers The Junior Boys relay team of Chris Jordan, Nameer Shazhad, Louis Watts and Jack Reid celebrating after winning the Irish Junior boys relay. Adam Hill (high Jump), Beth Wilson (discus) and Chris Jordan (100m)  who all came second in their events in the Irish Schools