Scholarship to USA

Kellie O'Flynn has just been offered a four-year scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in the world - Notre Dame, Indiana, USA. The scholarship, a combined sports/academic award, worth over $170,000, will make Kellie the first Irish woman ever to play on Notre Dame’s tennis team, which is the No. 2 college team in America. She has also been offered a free choice in the degree she wishes to pursue. What a wonderful opportunity! Well done, Kellie!!
 

Sundown

Congratulations to all who were involved in the Junior Drama production of "Sundown" written and produced by Lesley Lalor. The performances and songs by the actors were wonderful and the backstage team worked very hard to produce an entertaining evening, which was enjoyed by all. Well done on all your hard work! 

See pictures above, right and below.

Mock interviews

This year 108 fifth year students attended the mock interviews that were held in April. We would like to thank the Parents' Association committee for their help in organising the interviews and also all of the people who gave up their time to act as interviewers. Some of the comments from students after the experience include:
Before doing my interview I researched my area of interest and this really helped me when I was talking to the interviewers because I could talk to them easily about it.
It was a very enjoyable experience and I had fun preparing for it and learnt a lot about interview technique and physiotherapy.
I found the experience very enjoyable. I was a little nervous before going but found that they were very nice, and they were not trying to catch you out! They liked that I had done research into my area of interest so I would advise taking time to do that. They liked my enthusiasm and said it is very important for any chosen career path so try to show that you are! They also said it would be a good idea to put a bit more detail into my CV.
I thought the mock interviews were a good experience, I gained a good understanding of what type of questions I should be prepared to answer in a real interview situation. You should be prepared to sell yourself and use everyday examples to emphasise your strengths. Don’t be nervous, there is no need, act confident and relaxed. One important piece of advice I was given, was to finish up the interview with one last reason as to why you think you should get this job.
Dress simple yet smart, don’t wear anything that’s going to attract too much attention.

See pictures above right, right and below right.
 

Daffodil Day

The Irish Cancer Society has written to thank everybody for their contribution of €646 to the national collection. Well done!

Feis Ceoil

Congratulations to Patrick King who won first place in the Junior A clarinet Under 17 competition.

French exchange

A French family living near Orleans with a 17 year old girl is interested in an exchange with an Irish family with a girl of the same age, for the month of August 2006. This request has been supplied to us by a parent in the school but the school takes no responsibility for the arrangements. Details are available from the office.

Fixtures and training this week

Boys cricket
U 13 St Andrew's Wed 3 YMCA 2.30
1st XI (L) Wesley Wed 3 Home 2.30
2nd XI (L) CUS Thurs 4 Bird Ave 3.00
JCT Wesley Thurs 4 Wesley 3.30
U 14 Sandford Thurs 4 Home 3.30
1st XI Surgeons Sat 6 Home 2.00
2nd XI Wesley Mon 8 Home 3.00

Girls tennis
Sen B Balbriggan Wed 3 Balbriggan 2.30
Min C St Wolstan's Wed 3 Home 2.00
Sen A Malahide Thurs 4 Home 3.00
Sen B Mt Anville Thurs 4 Home 4.00
Min C Mt Anville Thurs 4 Away 4.00
Min A Santa Sabina Fri 5 Home 2.30
 

Above: Finalists of South Dublin girls basketball league - well done!