Carol service

Well done to all members of the choir and orchestra and to those who were involved as readers in the carol service, which this year had the theme of "Light of the World". Thanks also to Rev Gourley for the use of Zion Parish Church and to the staff and prefects who organised everything, especially Ms Hutchinson-Edgar, Ms White and Ms Bourke.

National Youth Orchestra

Congratulations to Eve Roseingrave and Anna Keary (below) who have been accepted into the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland.

Swine flu vaccinations at HSD - please read carefully!

The HSE team will be visiting the school on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 December to vaccinate students and staff who wish to avail of the vaccine. The HSE strongly recommends that people do avail of this opportunity, which is free of charge.
This is exam time so the vaccinations will take place in the Pavilion and the Board Room. Access will be from the external stairs.
Wednesday 16 December 3rd and 6th Year will be vaccinated from 9.40 to 12.30 and 5th Year after their exams from12.35.
Thursday 17 December Transition Year from 9.40, 1st Year from 12.35 to 1.15, 2nd Year from 1.15 to 1.55.
All students will be issued with an information leaflet which contains a consent form. Students over 16 may sign the form for themselves. Under 16s will not be given the vaccination without a signed consent form. Students should bring their consent form with them to the vaccination. Staff do not have to collect the forms in advance. A more detailed schedule for the students will be posted closer to the date.
Staff wishing to avail of the vaccinations can do so in their free periods throughout the time the HSE personnel are at the school. If you do not have a free period at these times please let me know.
R. Davies, Deputy Principal

Fixtures and training this week

Rugby
1st XV Carrickfergus Sat 19 Away 11.30
1st XV Campbell College Tues 29 Home 12.00
JCT Campbell College Tues 29 Home 12.00
1st XV Wesley Mon 4 Away 12.00
Results - well done!
In rugby the Under 13 beat Gonzaga 34-5. In girls hockey, the 1st Year B beat Glendalough 1-0 in the league, the 1st Year A beat St Mary's, Naas 6-0 in the league, the Junior A beat Teresians 6-0 in the league, the Minor A drew 1-1 against Mt Anville, the 1st Year A drew 2-2 against Mt Anville, the Minor C drew 1-1 against Loreto Dalkey in the league and the Junior B beat Mt Temple 1-0 in the league. in boys hockey, the Senior beat St Mark's 3-0 and the Under 13 drew 1-1 against Mt Temple.

Right: Transition Year students checking boxes for Operation Christmas Child which provides presents for children in parts of the world where they would otherwise receive nothing.

Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year