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sM*A*S*H* hit!

What a completely professional performance this was! From the lighting to the sound to the pre-show performance, everything was done with a great deal of skill and finesse. All this would of course have meant nothing if the actors couldn’t perform their characters but all the cast knew their parts well and there were no agonising pauses as lines were forgotten. The real seller for me was the degree of energy they played their parts with, all of them seeming to love what they were doing. Highlights for me personally were Hugh’s Hawkeye, Kim’s "Hotlips" Houlihan and Scott’s Boone Scott even went so far as to draw from personal life experiences to perfect his part.

One minor grumble from some of the audience was that the play had no main plot, just an assortment of sub-plots, but they just didn’t get it. The play wasn’t supposed to be an epic drama, it was supposed to be a fairly realistic story of a group of people living in terrible conditions and trying to make the most of it.

All the cast and crew’s hard work was hugely appreciated by the audience and by each other, especially Michael’s, Ms. Fitzgerald’s, Mr. Timoney’s and Ms. Milne’s, who said it was the only play she has directed which received a standing ovation. If it was still on I would tell you to go and see it now, but it’s over so if you didn’t go you missed your chance.

Fair Trade Fair

Well done to the organisers of the fair which was a huge success, taking in over €4,000. Thanks to all who came along and supported the Fair.

Leinster hockey selections

Best of luck to Julie McRann and Lyndsey Watson who represent Leinster Under 18s this weekend in Cork! Congratulations also to Holly Warren and Nicky Daly who have been selected in the Leinster Under 16 squad.

Jonathan Fennell will be playing in the Oxford vs Cambridge colours rugby match today at Twickenham. Sky Sports 1.

Calendar change

Please note that the staff meeting arranged for 13 January has been postponed to Thursday 29 January. There will now be sports etc after school on 13 January but not on 29th.

Camera phones banned

You are reminded that camera phones are absolutely banned from the school or school related functions, trips etc. Possession of them can result in suspension and confiscation of the 'phone.

Army life

For my work placement in November, I was lucky enough to be accepted by the Army Equitation School. This is situated in McKee Barracks in the Phoenix Park. The director of the school is Lt Col Gerry Mullins, who was a famous showjumper and competed on many Nations Cup teams.

I could ask the officers questions about becoming a cadet. Training is 21 months, and takes place at the Curragh Camp. You have to pass 4 interviews, before you can get in to the school.

I was shown around the Barracks, and saw the weaponry and army vehicles- tanks, armoured jeeps etc. The officers were very friendly and I enjoyed my week with them. I might consider a career in the army, but it is a tough life but is worth it in the end.

Careers seminar

A week ago, a few pupils from 4th and 5th years went to a careers seminar in St Vincent's University Hospital. The day started at 9.40 a.m. Many people in different areas of work around the hospital came to speak to us on a wide range of different possible careers. Then we were broken up into groups of five or six and shown around the hospital. The day ended at around 2.30 p.m. We all found it to be both informative and enjoyable.

Patricia Cullen

Sport this week

SCT St Paul's Wed 10 Raheny 2.30

2nd, 3rd St Columba's Wed 10 Home 2.30

U 13 A (L), B CUS Wed 10 Home 2.30

SCT, 2nd Sligo GS Sat 13 Sligo 1.30

JCT A King's Hospital Sat 13 Home 2.00

U 14 A, B St Mary's Sat 13 Home 11.00

U 13 A, B Gonzaga Sat 13 Ranelagh 11.00

4th XI Wesley Wed 10 Home 2.00

Jun A (L) Loreto Foxrock Wed 10 Home 4.00

Min C (L) Loreto Foxrock Wed 10 Home 4.00

1st Yr B1 Wesley Wed 10 Ballinteer 2.00

1st Yr A + B2 Wesley Wed 10 Ballinteer 3.00

1st Yr teams Rathdown Sat 13 tbc tbc

Jun B (L) King's Hospital Mon 15 Away 4.00

4th XI (L) Loreto Green Mon 15 St James Gate tbc

Training Mondays and Fridays 4.00 p.m.

In girls' hockey Jun A beat Dalkey 4-0, Minor A beat St Wolstan's 9-0, Minor B drew 1-1 with Mt Sackville in the leagues. Junior B, C, Minor A, C drew their matches against Wesley. The 1st and 3rd XI teams won against Dalkey.

In rugby, 3rd XV beat King's Hospital 32-0, Under 13 A beat St Paul's 32-5 and JCT A drew 5-5 with CUS.