Schools quiz first round

The first round sessions of the Thomas Crosbie Holdings All-Ireland schools quiz were held recently at Bewley’s Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin.
Our team, consisting of Tom Roseingrave (captain), Jake Hurley, Gavin Rothwell and Sadhbh Soper Ni Chafraidh were described by the press as "the outstanding performers" scoring 106 marks. The staff coordinator and trainer is Mr A. Kelly.
Results:
Quiz 20: Blackrock College 86 Clonkeen College 82 St. Raphael’s Secondary School 66. Quiz 21:-Gonzaga College SJ 96; Castleknock College 92; St. Gerard’s Bray 52.
Quiz 22: High School Rathgar 106; St. Patrick’s Cathedral Grammar School 100; Colaiste Eanna CBS 66.

Measles - important information

The HSE has informed us that a national measles outbreak is occurring. Non-immune children /staff are at risk of measles and put others in the school at risk. All children are recommended to have had two doses of MMR vaccine and parents should ensure their child’s vaccinations are up to date by contacting their GP. Any staff member who thinks they may be at risk of measles (never had measles or a measles containing vaccine) should speak with their GP about vaccination.
Note - it is of interest that the scare about the MMR vaccine causing autism has been proven by scientific research since then to be false and that the original doctor who caused the scare has withdrawn his "research" into the subject. The full details can be found in this Irish Times report
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2010/0203/1224263660275.html
Because of the original scare, some pupils may not have received the two MMR vaccine doses.

The Erasmian & Diocesan Times Photography Competition

This year we are launching a whole school photography competition sponsored by Dublin Camera Exchange, George's Street. The winning photographs will be featured in the yearbook and will be exhibited in the school.
The theme for the competition is to be based on the lyric "we hope you enjoy the show" taken from The Beatles' song "Sargeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts' Club Band". Some suggestions include facial expressions, street performers/buskers, dressing-up/make-up, theatre/concerts, circus, abstract interpretations, e.g. expressive use of colour or light.
The first prize will be a €50 voucher for the Dublin Camera Exchange and there will be two runner-up prizes of €25 vouchers for the same shop. The conditions of entry are that you should submit a photographic print (no larger than A3) together with a copy on CD, maximum 5 photographs per person. Entries should be submitted to Ms Killane by Thursday 25 March 2010.
Ms V. Carson

Non Games System

There will be a slight change to the non – games facility for games as from next week Monday 15 th February.
Only pupils who have brought an excuse note from home and handed in to their respective teacher/coach on time i.e. before 9am for 2nd yr games and before 11.15am for all other games sessions, will be allowed into non –games.
Pupils who have no kit or no excuse will still attend the games session and must be dealt with by the appropriate games staff.
Pupils who are taken sick on the day will attend matron and she will ascertain whether they are fit to participate. If not then matron will send them to non – games with a note from her.
Pupils with permanent exemptions from games will go to the library.
R. Walker

Eating Disorders information

The Lucena Foundation in association with Bodywhys - the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland is presenting an information evening at the Lucena Clinic 59 Orwell Road, Rathgar, tonight 7.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Free entrance - all welcome but you must register at marie.mccourt@sjog.ie or by telephoning 4923596.

Art award - Conor Sexton - click to enlarge

Below - action from the JCT vs Clongowes match

Fixtures and training this week

Rugby
2nd XV Wesley Wed 24 Away 2.30
U 14 A, B CBC Monkstown Wed 24 Home 2.30
U 13 A Newpark Wed 24 Home 2.30
2nd XV Blackrock Sat 27 Home 11.00
U 14 A, B St Gerard's Sat 27 Away 11.00
U 13 A, B St Gerard's Sat 27 Home 11.00

Girls hockey
Senior 1 Rathdown Tues 23 Away 4.00
1st Yr A (1/4 final plate) Wesley Wed 24 Away 2.15
Min A Wesley Wed 24 Away 3.15
Jun C Wesley Wed 24 Away 2.15
Sen 3 Wesley Wed 24 Away 3.15
Matches vs Our Lady's Terenure on Saturday to be arranged

Results - well done!
In girls hockey, the Minor A beat St Joseph's Cluny 3-0 in the Plate and the 1st Year B beat Mt Anville 1-0 in the quarter final of the league