Prefects

We congratulate the Prefects (above) on their election by the pupils of Form 6 and the staff. The prefects are responsible for many duties which assist the smooth running of the school and all pupils are expected to cooperate with requests made by prefects. Prefects are also there to help other pupils, especially those new to the school. (Right James and Stuart checking punctuality; second right Aimee and Diarmuid, Head Girl and Boy)

"Swine" Flu

Please remember that if you have confirmed "swine" flu, government regulations require that you stay at home for 7 days from the onset of symptoms, to minimise the risk of infecting other people. Only return after 7 days if you are fully recovered. If you return early you will be sent home, whether or not you are displaying symptoms.
For other sensible precautions and hygiene recommendations, please refer back to the letter sent to you during the summer.

International tennis

Congratulations to Susan McRann who represented Ireland at the Four Nations championships in Scotland at the weekend.

Band success

Well done to Rebecca Tully (Form 4) who participated in the World Marching Band Championships in Kerkrade, Holland, in July, with the Clondalkin Youth Band. The band scored 82.75% (gold medal standard) and were the highest placed Irish Band in the competition. They were placed 7th out of 200 bands in their section.
 

Past pupil receives An gaisce gold award

Congratulations to Justin Dawson (3rd down right) who was presented with a gold President's Award medal recently in Dublin Castle, pictured above with Mr J Swan and President McAleese.
Any student in Form 5 or 6 who wishes to complete the silver or the gold award should see Mr D Miller in A4 for details.

Foundation Day initiative awards

These are awarded at the Prize Distribution and are open to pupils of Forms 3 to 6. They are awarded to up to 3 students who have shown initiative, organisational ability or administrative ability in starting or promoting a school activity.
To be eligible for a prize a student must be nominated in writing by two other students with a short statement of the reasons for the nomination. Please give nominations to Ms Saville (A10) by Friday 18 September.

Newsletter

To have material considered for the newsletter, you must leave it in the newsletter box outside the office before 9.30 am on Monday. You can, of course, put it there any time. If you are sending material by post, please address it to: Weekly Newsletter, The High School, Rathgar, Dublin. 6. Material can be faxed to 4924427 or e-mailed to office@highschooldublin.com If submitting photos, please e-mail the original files. Do not embed them in a Word document. USB keys can also be brought to the office.

Above right - the group anxiously digs for water in the parched deserts of Co Wicklow in the hope of warding off a certain catastrophe. Thankfully, they found reserves in previously undiscovered Ballygowan bottles, survived and returned safely.

Fixtures and training this week

Girls hockey
Sen 1, 3 Wesley Wed 16 Away 2.00
Sen 4, Jun A Wesley Wed 16 Away 3.00
1st Yr 6 a side vs Wesley Wed 16 Away 3.00
Min A, Jun B Wesley Wed 16 Home 3.00
Min B Wesley Wed 16 Home 2.00
Sen 1 (L) Holy Child Killiney Sat 19 Away 9.00
Jun A (L) Muckross Sat 19 Away 11.15
Min A Beaufort Sat 19 Away 9.00
Min B Beaufort Sat 19 Away 10.00
Min C Beaufort Sat 19 Away 11.00
Sen 3(L), Jun B Beaufort Sat 19 Home 9.00
Sen 4, Jun C Beaufort Sat 19 Home 10.00
Sen 2 Beaufort Sat 19 Home 11.00
Boys hockey
1st Year practice match Wednesday 16 at home 1.45
Results - well done
In girls hockey, the Senior 1st and 2nd both beat Holy Child Killiney 2-0, the Minor A beat HCK 1-0 and the Minor B won 3-0. Against King's Hospital, the Junior A won 4-1, Junior B 2-0, Senior 2 4-0, Minor B 1-0, Minor A 2-1 and Junior C 1-0. Wow!
In boys hockey, the Seniors beat Wesley Senior 2 3-2.

Junior Certificate party

Thanks to the Parents' Association for arranging the part for Form 4 students on the night of the Junior Certificate. Apparently, a great night was had by all!