7th November 2007

PRIVATE MEMBERS DRAW

It’s that time of year again!  The school is looking for your support in the annual Private Members Draw.  Each ticket costs €20, which is entered into 10 draws.  The draws will take place on Tuesdays and Fridays, with the first draw taking place on Friday 16th November.  Draw 1-9: First prize €100; Second prize €50; Third prize €20.  Draw 10: First prize €1000; Second prize €300; Third prize €100.  Tickets are available from the school.  Your support is greatly appreciated.

 

STAFF MEETING

A reminder to all that school will finish at 2.30pm on Monday next, November 12th for a staff meeting.

 

PARENT TEACHER MEETING

The first year parent teacher meeting will take place on Tuesday next, November 13th from 4.15pm to 6.45pm.  All parents and guardians of first year students are invited and encouraged to attend.

 

DEBATING

Best wishes to our Debating team, who are competing in the second round of Wicklow County Council Environmental Debates.  They are competing against Arklow Community College on Tuesday next November 13th.  We wish them well in this, their second ever debate!

 

DRUG AWARENESS TALK

As part of of Drug Awareness Week (November 12-16), Ms.Eileen Gannon of Wicklow Drug Awareness group will be visiting our Transition Year students on Tuesday next, November 13th.  The visit will involve a question and answer session and we hope that all students will find this both beneficial and informative.

 

SCHOOL MUSICAL

Rehearsals have now resumed for the school production of ‘The Boyfriend’.  All cast members are heavily involved in practising their roles for what promises to be a great show.  The musical is due to take place in January.  Details to follow.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Best wishes to all our Leaving Certificate Applied students who are currently on two weeks’ work experience. 

 

LIBRARY VISIT

A group of 20 first year students recently visited Greystones Library for a workshop given by author Eric Maddern.  They took part in storytelling and song sessions with the author.  The theme of the day was based around ecological and environmental themes, with the aim of increasing students’ awareness to such issues.

  

LIBRARY

Special thanks to Ms. Angela Kelly and Ms. Claire Diviney who supervise the library each lunchtime.  The parents play a huge role in our school and we really appreciate the fact that they sacrifice their lunchtime so that students can avail of the school library.  This has been a great success, with many students availing of this facility during the week, and we thank all involved for their continued support.

 

LITTER DUTY

Well done to all students in the school who are involved in litter duty in the school.  It is great to see so many hands on deck following each break, and the litter duty system has proven to be a great success and help for the cleaning staff in the school.  Long may it continue!