Parents - did you receive a text message from us last Friday?

The SMS text system is now fully operational. It will be used for emergency messages and to check pupil absence. In the case of pupil absence, parents are still requested to telephone the school office on the morning of the first day of absence. In the event that we do not hear from you texts will be sent to the mobiles of both parents/guardians where applicable, so parents/guardians will need to liaise with each other about who contacts the school office to explain the pupil absence. You will not be able to reply to the texts. For security reasons, the originating number of the text will be the same as on the test message last Friday. The school will accept no responsibility for misdelivery. If you did not receive a test message from us last Friday, please write to the office or e-mail us the correct number(s).

Old mobile phones?

Please continue to bring in any old mobile phones you may have, in aid of the Habitat for Humanity house building team travelling to Zambia at Easter. Thanks to all those who have donated so far. Maoliosa Nugent (4th year)

Lollipops for Oesophageal cancer

Well done to our collectors (above right) who were selling lollipops to raise money for cancer research at breaktime. They raised a total of €364.66. Thanks to all who supported!

Model United Nations and Model European Parliament

Would any students wishing to participate in the above please contact Ms Rellis B6 or Mr Fitzpatrick B22.

Minor C league semi-final

This match against Mt Anville was a tightly fought battle. Despite their best efforts the team lost 2-0 to a strongly offensive team. Rebekah Donnelly (captain), heading the backs, worked hard to regain possession in the first half where Mt Anville scored two goals. Marianne McClafferty successfully managed many saves. The second half, however, was a much closer game. Romy Leitch, Sara Buttanshaw and Ciara Dowling, among others, showed excellent teamwork and managed frequently to drive the ball into the opposition circle. Although this is a disappointing end to the season, the Minor C have had a good year and have deserved all of their successes.
Photos are overleaf.

Fixtures and training this week

Girls hockey
Min B Wesley Wed 4 Home 2.00
Min C Wesley Wed 4 Home 3.00
1st Yr A Wesley Wed 4 Away 2.00
1st Yr B Wesley Wed 4 Away 3.00
1st Yr C Wesley Wed 4 Away 2.00
Min A King's Hospital Wed 4 Away tbc
Min A Holy Child Killiney Sat 7 Away 9.00
Min B Holy Child Killiney Sat 7 Away 11.00
Jun A Holy Child Killiney Sat 7 Away 10.00
1st Yr A Holy Child Killiney Sat 7 Home 9.00
Sen 1 Holy Child Killiney Sat 7 Home 10.00
1st Yr B Holy Child Killiney Sat 7 Home 11.00
1st Yr C Holy Child Killiney Sat 7 Home 10.00
Jun C Holy Child Killiney Sat 7 Home 11.00
Rugby
2nd XV Belvedere Wed 4 Cabra 2.30
U 13 A, B St Andrew's Wed 4 Booterstown 2.30
U 16 Blackrock Sat 7 Blackrock 11.00
U 14 A St Gerard's Sat 7 Bray 11.00
U 14 B St Columba's Sat 7 tbc 2.30
U 13 A, B Gonzaga Sat 7 Ranelagh 11.00
Results - well done!
In girls hockey, the Junior A beat Teresians 4-2 and the Junior C also beat Teresians 1-0. The Minor A beat St Joseph's Cluny 3-0 in the Minor Plate, the Minor C beat Rathdown 3-1 on penalty strokes to reach the semi-final of the league but lost 2-0 to Mt Anville - well done for doing so well! The 1st Yr B drew 0-0 with Teresians. In rugby, the Under 14 A beat St Andrew's 19-14, the Under 14 B beat St Andrew's 41-34 and the Under 13 A beat Newpark 81-5.