School Council

Congratulations to the members of the school council (above) who have been elected by the pupils of the school. The Head Boy and Head Girl are also ex-officio members.
The council is elected by the pupils of the school and one of its purposes is to liaise with the school management about issues which are of concern to pupils in the daily and annual operation of the school. The contribution made by council members is greatly valued. The regulations under which the school council operates include a stipulation that when an explanation has been given on an issue, that same issue may not be raised again for two years.
The council also normally engages in a constructive project which contributes to school life.
 

Carol singers raising money for Habitat

for Humanity before Christmas

Wax-a-thon

Thanks a million to everyone who participated in the wax-a-thon before Christmas. We raised over €600 in aid of Focus Ireland, exceeding our original goal by over €200. The unexpected participation of Mr McBride and Jack Kavanagh were greatly appreciated as they helped to bring in additional funds. The event was a great success and a huge thank you is owed to everyone who donated money, especially to juniors who did not have the opportunity to watch the event. Thanks again to Andrew Lohan, Andrew Smyth, Max Lane, Robbie Bannister, Mr McBride and Jack Kavanagh as well as all the girls who had to wax them.
Tamryn Reinecke

Christmas cake by Tycho Armstrong Block

Horse-riding success

Well done to Alanna Kavanagh and Maoliosa Nugent who represented the school at the Inter-Schools showjumping event at Killosery Stud last term. Approximately 30 students from 10 schools took part in the individual competition. Alanna (Form 1) achieved fourth place which is very good for a Form 1 pupil.
If there are any other pupils who have ponies or access to ponies and who would like to compete in other events, please contact Mrs Sadlier in the office.

Christmas swim at the forty foot

Well done to all those who took part in the Christmas swim at the Forty Foot in Sandycove. Over €2,500 was raised for St Luke's Hospital as a result of your efforts! Thank you to all who sponsored swimmers.

Support at sports fixtures

Support for matches is an important part of school life and teams welcome and appreciate genuine support. All of the major sports organisations demand that schools support at matches (e.g. cup and league fixtures) should be well-behaved and respectful of opposition players, supporters and match officials. This school expects its pupils to cooperate with that policy in the interests of genuine sportsmanship. Sport is about playing a fair game and respecting the skills of your opponents.
There is to be no invasion of pitches at half time, no mocking behaviour in front of opposition supporters on the other touchline, no throwing of anything on to pitches and no bad language or abusive comments in chanting. It should be noted that disciplinary action will be taken against pupils who contravene the above or behave badly in any other way at sports fixtures. Pupils have previously been suspended from school in connection with invading the pitch at half time.

Cartoon

Conor Frizzelle wins €7 for one of his superhero series cartoons.

Fixtures and training this week

Rugby
2nd XV Gonzaga Wed 10 Home 2.30
JCT CUS Wed 10 Bird Ave 2.30
U 14, U 13 Castletroy Wed 10 Home 2.30
1st XV Sligo GS Sat 13 Sligo 2.00
U 14 A (L), B Gonzaga Sat 13 Home 11.00
JCT cup match vs St Andrew's is on Wed 17 at 2.30 in Donnybrook

Girls hockey
Sen III Wesley Wed 10 Home 2.30
Jun A Wesley Wed 10 Home 3.30
Min A, Jun B, 1st Yr B vs Wesley Wed 10 Wesley 2.00
Sen I, II, Min B vs Wesley Wed 10 Wesley 3.00
Min C (L) Rathdown Sat 13 Rathdown 10.00
Other matches on Saturday vs OL Grove to be arranged

Girls basketball
Cadette Loreto Dalkey Fri 12 Home 4.00
Minor Loreto Dalkey Fri 12 Home 5.00