Honour Ties
Student achievements are acknowledged by the awarding of an Honour tie which may be worn instead of the general school tie. These
are awarded by the Headmaster at school assemblies throughout the year.
The following Honour ties are awarded:
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An International tie is awarded to a student who is selected to represent his country. The tie is the reverse of the original Gonzaga tie which became the Prep School tie and ultimately, with the closure of the Prep School, the Prefect tie.
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A Sporting tie is awarded to a student who distinguishes himself in the sporting area either nationally or provincially.
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An Academic tie is awarded to a student who distinguishes himself in the non-sporting area either internationally, nationally, or provincially.
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A Senior Rugby tie is awarded to a student who is selected for the 23-man match day squad for a Leinster Schools’ Senior Cup fixture.
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A Senior Cricket tie is awarded to a student who represents the College in a Leinster Schools’ Senior 1st XI competitive fixture.
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A Senior Tennis tie is awarded to a student who represents the College in a Leinster Schools’ Senior 1st team competitive fixture.
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Chess tie is awarded to a student who is selected to represent the College on the senior team for chess.
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A Senior Basketball tie is awarded to a student who represents the College in a
Section A Dublin Schools’ League Senior 1 st team competitive fixture.