Prefects

We congratulate the Prefects (above) on their election by the pupils of Form 6 and the staff. The prefects are responsible for many duties which assist the smooth running of the school and all pupils are expected to cooperate with requests made by prefects. Prefects are also there to help other pupils, especially those new to the school.

New staff

Welcome new staff, left to right:
Ms J Wilson, Mr A Levis, Ms C Goulding, Mr L Farrell, Mr L Carolan, Ms V Kelly, Ms A Rugg, Mr D Agar

Head Boy and Head Girl

Congratulations to Jack and Olwen who have been appointed as
Head Boy and Head Girl.

Welcome back!

During the summer Mr O’Hanlon, Ms Fox, Ms Browne and Ms McKevitt resigned, Ms Toolan and Ms Reilly applied to take leave. We wish them all well. One resignation was only a few days before term opened so unfortunately we are short of one Irish teacher at the moment but hope to fill that vacancy shortly. Ms McPhilips, supervisor, has also resigned and we will be recruiting someone to replace her shortly.
We welcome the following new staff - Mr Levis, PE, Geography, games; Ms Goulding, Biology, Science, Home Economics; Ms Wilson, Geography; Mr Carolan, Maths; Mr Farrell, Economics, Business (substituting for Mr Sheridan who is ill); Ms Rugg, French; Ms Kelly, History, Classical Studies. We also welcome back after breaks – Ms Bergin, Mr Miller, Ms Missen, Ms Galligan.
A great deal of work has been completed during the summer. The fifth laboratory has been rebuilt completing the refurbishment programme of all laboratories. 22 of the classrooms have been redecorated. Those on the C floor which were not done due to the dust and mess from the work on the laboratory, will be decorated next summer. General painting and maintenance of corridors changing rooms, lockers etc has also taken place.
CCTV for the better protection of staff and pupils has been provided by the Board throughout the remainder of the B and C floor corridors. Replacement of existing fire doors in corridors, installation of fire doors on all storage areas and new fire doors in the front hall area have been installed to conform to safety requirements. Ongoing renewal of desks and chairs, window blinds, white boards, pin boards etc, annual maintenance of the hockey pitches have also taken place.
Planning permission has been applied for to replace two hockey pitches with new astroturfs and it is hoped that this work will be completed next summer. There were no objections to the application.

Supervisor required

Applications should be submitted in writing as soon as possible to the Deputy Principal, with full CV and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees. Duties involve corridor and grounds supervision, and occasional class supervision.

Foundation Day initiative awards

These are awarded at the Prize Distribution and are open to pupils of Forms 3 to 6. They are awarded to between 0 and 3 students who have shown initiative, organisational ability or administrative ability in starting or promoting a school activity.
To be eligible for a prize a student must be nominated in writing by two other students with a short statement of the reasons for the nomination. Please give nominations to Ms Saville (A10).

Junior cert results night disco

Wednesday 10 September at "Wes", tickets €20 from the office, High School pupils only, limited availability. You are responsible for your own transport to and from Old Wesley RFC.

Form 1 activities list

Rugby - Monday afternoon 4.00-5.30 approx. (meet at gym) (Mr Gill, Mr Walker, Mr Malin, Mr Clarke, Ms Lynch). Matches Wednesday/Saturday
Boys' hockey - Thursday 4.00 - 5.30 approx. (gym) (Mr Fitzpatrick)
Girls' hockey - Friday 4.00-5.30 approx (Ms Jones- Gym)
Badminton - Tuesday afternoon to 5.00 p.m. (Ms Thorp B2, Mr Flynn B4)
Athletics/Cross Country - Monday and Tuesday afternoon to 5.00 p.m. (Mr Irwin C5, Ms Hutchinson Edgar A22)
Boys' basketball - Mr Malin is acting as coordinator. Saturday 11.30-1 pm gym - newcomers welcome.
Girls' basketball - Fridays 4.00-5.30 gym (Mrs Kavanagh)
Canoeing - details later
Swimming - Ms Jones (Guidance office C floor) - begins Tues 9 September 6-6.45 p.m. Terenure College pool, sign sheet outside Guidance office
Table-tennis - Reynolds Hall, Mondays 4.00-5.00 p.m. (Mr Sheridan)
Drama - This activity is still being arranged - listen for announcement in assembly for start date. Last year it was after Christmas.
Photography Club - Tuesday 4.00-5.20 C13 (Ms Killane C13)
Choir - Friday 12.50 to 1.15 p.m. (Ms Bourke M2)
Orchestra - see Ms White M1
Debating - Monday 12.55 in B6 (Ms Rellis)
Science club - Monday, 4.00 to 4.45 (Dr Whitford C2)
Matches and competitions are additional to the above. Arrangements are subject to change from time to time.

Other activities

Swimming begins Tuesday 9 September, Forms 1-3 6.00-6.45 p.m., Forms 4-6 6.45-7.30 p.m. Terenure College pool (Ms T. Jones - Guidance office C floor, Mr Malin, Ms Lanigan)
Boys hockey training days - Seniors Friday, Juniors Tuesday, Minors/1st Year Thursday (Mr Fitzpatrick)
Choir - junior Fridays 12.50, senior Tuesdays 1.30
Debating - senior Mondays 1.15 A22 (Mrs Hutchinson-Edgar A22)
Library committee invites new members. They organise displays, show movies and invite guest speakers. If interested, please talk to Mrs King in the library.
Gaisce hillwalking - first walk for Transition Year Sunday 7 September in Dublin Mountains. Gaisce candidates please note. Book early, places limited. Booking forms from Mr Miller (A4) to be returned to him by Thursday morning latest.
Boys basketball - Wednesdays 2-4 pm Under 16 and Under 18, Saturdays 11.30 - 1 pm 1st and 2nd year - newcomers welcome

Fixtures and training this week

Girls hockey
Sen I, Jun B King's Hospital Wed 3 Home 2.15
Sen I, Jun A King's Hospital Wed 3 Home 3.15
Min A, C King's Hospital Wed 3 ` KH 2.15
Min B, Sen 3 King's Hospital Wed 3 KH 3.15
Sen I Muckross Sat 6 Home 9.00
Sen II Muckross Sat 6 Home 10.00
Jun A Muckross Sat 6 Home 11.00
Minor A Muckross Sat 6 Away 9.00
Minor B Muckross Sat 6 Away 10.00
Junior B Muckross Sat 6 Away 11.00

Rugby
Senior squad training session with Wesley at HSD at 3.00 p.m.