The Rainbow's End

Congratulations to all of the cast, production crew and organisers of the junior drama production last week on a really successful show! The actors obviously enjoyed the play which they had written under the direction of Leslie Lalor. The performances were confident as the intricate plot and the scenes based on puns and mistaken identity gradually unfolded and brought the play to its inevitable climax. The addition of singing and dancing brought variety and colourful interest to the show, with beautiful costumes and an artistic background adding greatly to our enjoyment in the audience. Well done!

Girls basketball final

Congratulations to the junior girls basketball team on reaching the final of their league which, after a great display, unfortunately they lost to Loreto College, Dalkey.

Thanks to Mr Malin, and all our supporters who attended the matches, and also to coach Mrs K. Kavanagh.
 

Science trip to London

On Friday March 23 we went over to London to compete in the Royal Society of Chemistry "Top of the Bench" competition. On our first day, we visited the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum. In the evening we also went to see a film.
The science competition was on the second day. There were three activities we had to do which involved both team work and individual work. 33 other schools were competing and were mainly from England. We did not get placed, but it was an interesting and fun filled day. We would like to thank Dr Whitford for taking us to London!
 

Treaty of Rome celebrations

On Thursday 29 March, all of 1W went to the library during Geography class. Mrs King explained that it was the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome. She told us that she and Mr Swan had been invited to the celebrations and had also been given a piece of the 50th anniversary cake. We were given balloons, hats and flags and then posed for many photos! We also had a piece of celebration cake. On behalf of the class I would like to thank Mr Swan and Mrs King for a very enjoyable class.

Gavin O'Toole

Feis Ceoil results

In some Feis Ceoil results additional to those already published, we congratulate Adam Heaton (1R) on being placed first in the junior trumpet competition. In the Under 17 piano concerto competition, Patrick King was placed 2nd and Seraphim Dempsey received "very highly commended".

Sailing

In the ISA National Schools Team Racing Championships in Dun Laoghaire at the weekend, the High School team raced very well and just missed the bronze medal, having come second in the Leinster competition. Helm - Annalise Murphy, Ed Butler, Finn Murphy; crew - Amy Hughes, Alice Wyse Jackson, Ferdia O'Brien. Ed Butler was second in the 420 class at the ISA Youth Nationals.

Well done!

Fixtures and training this week

Girls tennis
Jun B Alexandra Thurs 26 Brookefield 2.30
Min B Alexandra Thurs 26 Brookefield 2.30
Jun B Sion Hill Fri 27 Home 3.00
Jun A Foxrock Mon 30 Home 2.30
Min A Loreto Beaufort Mon 30 Beaufort 3.30

Boys tennis
Minor (C) St Gerard's Thurs 26 4.00
Minor (C) Blackrock Tues 1 3.30
Senior (C) Malahide Wed 2 2.00

Boys cricket
2nd XI Wesley Fri 27 Away 4.00
U 13 Belvedere Sat 28 Home 12.00
1xt XI Belvedere Sat 28 Away 12.00

Rockclimbing

Rockclimbing takes place on Friday after school from 4.00 p.m. until 7.00 p.m. in Dalkey Quarry for 4th, 5th and 6th year pupils. Transport by school minibus. If you want to participate in this challenging sport get further information and a consent form from the noticeboard in the Technical Building and give your name to Mr Cryan.