Congratulations to everybody involved in this superb musical production on a very professional and enjoyable night for all who attended!

With strong echoes of "Footloose", this original production, scripted by Peter Prendergast and Maeve McKevitt, portrays a 1950s Irish town where modern dancing and music have been banned by the town council. Teenager Finn Stark (Josh Burdon) and his mother Christina (Shona O'Toole) return from America where she had to flee to as a single parent and Finn begins to challenge the accepted norms of Ballyceol.

Against the wishes of the council, a dance is arranged outside the town limits where the music of Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis and other rock 'n roll greats will be enjoyed. Finn's impassioned pleas, along with those of his sweetheart Kate (Aislinn Coghlan), have won over her father (Alex Conroy), one of the councillors, and he turns up to protect the occasion, ensuring that everybody lives happily ever after.

The performances were all confident, with the sparky American teen played strongly by Josh Burdon and some excellent melodrama from Aislinn, the two lead roles. The comedy touch provided by the goofy Daniel Dooley (Jack O'Kennedy) who is madly in love with Tess (Catriona Grimes) and who is eventually trained as a "cool guy" who can actually dance, was hilarious and played very effectively; as indeed were the "local heroes" (in their own minds) played by James Barber and Mark Savage, who try to humiliate Finn and prevent Kate from changing boyfriends.

Not everybody can be mentioned in such a short article but all of the performances were excellent, as was the dancing and choreography (Ciara Breen). Great credit goes to the whole backstage crew for seamless performances and obviously to student producers Joan Somers Donnelly and Mark Savage. Maeve McKevitt's accomplished direction spoke for itself.

Any students in 4th or 5th year interested in taking part in the Model United Nations Conference this year please attend a short meeting in C1 at 1.35 p.m. on Thursday 29 November. For more information please see Mr Fitzpatrick or Ms Rellis.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the fair! Come and see the lovely gifts, the Christmas food specialities and relax in the coffee shop (home made produce).

Rathfarnham Scouts, many of them High School pupils, are selling trees at the Memorial Hall in Terenure as an annual fundraiser for their summer camp. Your support will be appreciated.

The Salvation Army present carols by candlelight on Saturday 1 December at 7.30 p.m. in St Ann's Church, Dawson Street, with special guest Venerable Gordon Linney, former Archdeacon of Dublin and past pupil of High School; supported by the choir of High School and the band of the Salvation Army. An offering will be taken during the evening.

The Salvation Army has two churches and four social service centres in Dublin with provide accommodation for 250 homeless people per night.

Please ensure that ALL of your personal property and uniform is clearly named. Please note also that is not acceptable to "borrow" someone else's clothing without permission if you lose your own.

Jun C (L) Notre Dame Tues 27 3 Rock 4.00

Min C (L) D. Wicklow Wed 28 Home 2.00

1st Yr B Wesley Wed 28 Home 2.00

Min A, 1st Yr A Wesley Wed 28 Home 3.00

Min B (L) St Andrew's Wed 28 St Andrew's 2.00

Sen I St Andrew's Wed 28 St Andrew's 3.00

Sen IV (L) Mt Temple Wed 28 Mt Temple 2.00

Jun B Wesley Wed 28 Wesley 2.00

Jun A Wesley Wed 28 Wesley 3.00

1st Yr C OL Grove Sat 1 Home 9.00

1st Yr B Muckross Sat 1 Home 9.00

Jun B, Sen II OL Grove Sat 1 Home 10.00

Jun C, Sen III OL Grove Sat 1 Home 11.00

Sen I (1/4 final) Muckross Mon 3 Muckross 3.00

Sen IV (L) Cross & Passion Tues 4 Cross & P. 2.30