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High School likes it hot!

This year's fifth year play "Some Like it Hot" was an immense success! With an all star cast including Jill Harding, Adam Hurley, Davey Kelleher and Jake O'Brien, they couldn't really go wrong. The accents, stage props, sound effects and costumes were brilliant. The audience really got to know the characters through excellent performances.

From Jake and Davey's dance scene to Ms Milne's cameo appearance in a wheelchair, they kept the audience laughing throughout! All it took was Davey and Adam....oh, excuse me, Daphne and Josephine, in those flattering dresses and the crowd was hooked! The dancers also performed brilliantly and enthusiastically, as did everyone behind the scenes who kept it running smoothly.

Everyone who saw the play went away with a smile on their face, and possibly some disturbing yet hilarious memories of their fellow schoolmates...

So, all in all, I think that High School definitely likes it hot!!!

Science week in the library

This took place from 7 to 14 November and was a huge success. Science books of every type were on display, which delighted the readers with new and interesting facts. The library hosted and interesting display of old scientific equipment placed beside new and expensive gadgets. Everyone had a go at trying to name the different objects as part of the very hard science week quiz - even Mrs Geoghegan! Mr Kelly provided the answers and the committee was able to mark the numerous entries and distribute the great prizes. Thanks to Mrs King for organising the week and to Mr Davies and Mr Kelly.

Well done to the winners - Tom Burke (2H), Graham Mills (2H), Therese Anglim (2H), Rachael Bishop (2H), Nicola Durrant (1C) and Freya Breen (1G).

Operation Christmas Child

Well done to all who contributed - over 250 boxes of presents for children and teenagers in deprived areas of Eastern Europe were collected.

Fairtrade Christmas Fair

Final reminder - the fair is on this Saturday 4 December from 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. There will be something for everyone. Come and do your Christmas shopping, have coffee and bring your friends! This occasion is good fun with great stationery, jewellery, arts and crafts, chocolate, sweets, stands from Oxfam, Concern and Amnesty!! See you there!!!

Form 5 study skills seminar

5th year pupils are reminded that the application forms for the study skills seminar should be brought in to the office before the end of the week.

Sport this week

1st XV CUS Wed 1 Bird Ave 2.30

U 16 (L) Castleknock Wed 1 Home 2.30

U 14 A,B Kilkenny Wed 1 Home 2.30

U 13 A,B De la Salle Wed 1 Churchtown 2.30

1st XV King's Hospital Sat 4 Home 2.30

JCT A,B CUS Sat 4 Home 11.00

1st XI quarter final replay vs Our Lady's Terenure Tues 30 at home 3.00

Min B (L) Santa Sabina Wed 1 Sutton 2.00

2nd XI (L) Santa Sabina Wed 1 Sutton 3.00

Jun C (L) St Killian's Sat 4 Away 9.00

Min A (L) Our Lady's Grove Sat 4 Home 10.00

Jun A, Min B Notre Dame Sat 4 Home 9.00

Min C Notre Dame Sat 4 Home 10.00

2nd XI, JunB Notre Dame Sat 4 Home 11.00

3rd XI, 1st Yr Notre Dame Sat 4 Away tbc

Senior St Killian's Wed 1 Away 4.00

U 13 Wesley Fri 3 Home 4.30

Senior

In rugby, the 1st XV beat Blackrock 23-11, the Under 16 beat Blackrock 15-7 and the Under 13B beat Templeogue 32-10. Congratulations to Owen Wardell (Form 6) who played part of the match for Leinster Under 19 against Munster last Wednesday.

In girls hockey, the Junior 4th yr team won their league match against Alexandra, the 1st XI drew with Our Lady's Terenure in the league quarter final, the Minor A drew with Wesley. The Minor C won their league match against Newbridge while the Minor B drew in the league against Mt sackville. Junior A won their league match against Santa Sabina and 1st Year Bs, 2nd XI, Junior B and C won against Mount Sackville. In boys hockey, the Juniors beat Kilkenny College 4-0.

In girls basketball, the cadettes beat Scoil Mhuire, Trim 36-32 to reach the All Ireland semi-final which will take place in January.