Orchestra tour to Prague
Congratulations to the orchestra who received a
highly commended certificate (3rd place) at the Inter Schools Musical
festival on Saturday, playing Hungarian Dance No 5 by Brahms. The
competition was won by Belvedere College in a very competitive field.
Congratulations also to Patrick King who won the Over 16 piano solo
competition.
During the Easter holidays, the orchestra (accompanied by their
conductor Ms White, and also Mr McBride, Ms Killane and Mr O'Hanlon)
will be touring to Prague. They will perform two public concerts and
will have a guided tour of Prague, an opportunity to go ice-skating, a
visit to the wonderful Prague Castle and a boat trip on the river
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Ski trip to New Hampshire
This year’s Ski Trip to New Hampshire was most
successful, thanks in no small measure to the 80 inches (200cm) of snow
that fell in the month of December. Pupils and staff enjoyed the
pleasure of skiing and snowboarding on powder snow. With no serious
injuries and just one trip to First Aid we all made the most of our time
on the slopes of Loon Mountain or "Gravity’s Playground" as our bus
driver Dave calls it. Those who had not skied before soon mastered the
techniques: how not to fall of the chair lift; how not to loose your
ski; how best to take out three pupils in one go.
There were those who advanced to doing jumps and a
few hardy individuals who got as far as tree skiing. The idea here is to
ski between the trees rather than up them or through them (Mr. McBride
please note!).
Our hotel was comfortable and welcoming as usual. The
hot tub and swimming pool were in great demand to ease away the aches
and pains. The introduction of the new winter sport of rolling in the
snow in swimming togs and then jumping in the hot tub may take some time
to catch on and I doubt if it will ever reach Olympic status.
Our traditional shopping trip and stop off in Boston
allowed the shopaholics amongst us to take advantage of the favourable
exchange rate. But the advice "it’s only a bargain if you need it"
seemed to fall on deaf ears in many cases. I would like to pay tribute
to the pupils who were all extremely cooperative and to thank Ms. Lynch,
Ms Fahey, Mr Flynn and Mr McBride who helped organise the trip and took
such good care of everyone.
M.C. Cryan. |
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Bake sale in aid of DSPCA
On Thursday 28 February 2W held a bake sale in aid of the DSPCA.
Thanks to all who baked, Deli Boutique for the raffled cake and to all
who bought in aid of two good causes - DSPCA and eating!
Non uniform day
Tues11 March, €3 in aid of Irish Heart Foundation
Winter sports photographs
The winter sports photographs are planned for
Thursday, 13 March. Please look at the notice boards to find the correct
time for your photograph. Check that you bring all you correct kit
including the correct footwear, socks and team jersey and that the gear
is clean. All sports photographs will appear in the Erasmian.
Dublin Simon Community
The Dublin Simon Community has been chosen as the official charity
for the St Patrick's Day Festival this year. If any students would like
to help as collectors (for one hour) during the festival, they should
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Daffodil Day
Daffodil Day is this Friday 7 March. We will be
selling silk daffodils and pins at €3 each in aid of the Irish Cancer
Society. Thank you.
Amy Deverell, on behalf of the Library Committee
Summer uniform
Please note that summer uniform will commence on the first day of the
summer term. Polo shirts must be worn (they may be tucked in or not as
you wish), the tie is not worn and the school jumper is optional.
Coloured t-shirts may not be worn under polo shirts.
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Sport this week
Boys hockey
Senior Leinster Cup Final vs Wesley on Wed 5 at 3
Rock at 3.00 p.m.
All support very welcome. Good luck to the team!
U 13 St Columba's Fri 7 Away 4.30
U 14 St Columba's Fri 7 Home 4.30
Girls hockey
Jun A (Plate final) tba Thurs 6 3 Rock 12.00
Sen I Wesley Sat 8 Home 9.00
Sen II Wesley Sat 8 Home 10.00
Sen III Wesley Sat 8 Home 11.00
1st Yr A Wesley Sat 8 Away 9.00
1st Yr B Wesley Sat 8 Away 10.00
Jun B Wesley Sat 8 Away 11.00
Jun C Wesley Sat 8 Home 9.00 |
Rugby
There are no rugby matches on Wed 5 March due to boys
hockey final
SCT (semi-final plate) Thurs 6 tbc tbc
Boys basketball
1st Yr St Fintan's Sutton Tues 4 Away 3.15
2nd Yr St Fintan's Sutton Tues 4 Away 4.00
Results - well done!
In girls hockey the Junior A beat Loreto Foxrock in
the semi-final of the Plate. Good luck in the final. The Minor A and the
Minor B both drew with Alexandra. In rugby the SCT beat Templeogue 12-5
in the Leinster senior plate 2nd round and the 2nd XV beat Belvedere
19-7 in the league. In boys hockey, the juniors beat St Columba's 1-0.
In boys basketball the 1st Years beat St Benildus 37-18 and the 2nd
years beat St Benildus 39-29. |
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