Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
32 Students and 4 staff are travelling to Nakuru in Kenya this June. While we are there, we will be taking part in some conservation work, working in the community and teaching in Kiboko Primary School. The students and staff have been busy fundraising by running various events including cake sales, coffee mornings, charity swims, half marathons, bag packing, 10km runs etc. We are holding a raffle in school next week to add to our fundraising. All of the money raised will go directly to the community we are working with in Kenya. We plan to renovate a kitchen in the school and purchase books, stationary, teaching resources and other supplies needed for the school community. If you would like to purchase any raffle tickets or make a donation, there is a link on Easypayments called "Kenya." Raffle tickets cost €2 for 1 strip and €5 for 3 strips. You can purchase as many as you like! Your name will be entered into the draw. There are many prizes up for grabs including a signed Dublin Jersey and a one month gym and pool membership!
Your support is very much appreciated and we can't wait to show the difference your donations will make to the community in Kenya.
Guide Dog Visit
Earlier this week, 6th Years enjoyed a very special visit from Jade McCormack with her guide dog, Winter. Jade shared her story and students had the opportunity to ask lots of questions. Winter is the 1000th guide dog to have been placed in Ireland by Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.
2nd Year Trip
2nd Years visited the Sports Ireland Campus today. They had fun learning about the various facilities.
Darkness Into Light
Darkness into Light in Tymon Park is happening this Saturday 11th May. Sign up at darknessintolight.ie and select Tymon Park. We hope that by taking part we can show the power of community!
TY Interviews and Irish Orals
Good luck to TYs on their end of year interviews and Irish Orals next week!
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
Please see information below from the ISPCC:
We are delighted to share with you information regarding our upcoming FREE online webinar series for parents/ carers and Young People around exam time and dealing with anxiety. On the night Bree O’ Neill, Digital Support Coordinator, Clinical Lead with the ISPCC will focus on:
Monday May 13th 7 - 8pm.
Exam Time & Anxiety - A webinar for parents/ carers
Tuesday May 14th 7-7.30pm
Exam Time & Anxiety - A webinar for YP aged 12+ & their parents/ carers
Registration is now open. By clicking on the above links, you will be able to register for this webinar.
Bank of Ireland Money Smarts
Leinster Rugby players Ryan Baird and James Lowe visited OLS today to present a group of 5th Year students with the Money Smarts Quiz Trophy. The team consisted of Ciara O’Loughran, Kathryn King, Rachel Davis and Matilda Murray. They competed in the quiz on April 16th and came first winning €3,000 for the school! Leo the Lion (Leinster Rugby mascot) and representatives from Bank of Ireland were also in attendance. Check out the photo gallery! Congratulations, girls! What a great achievement and exciting day for the school.
Ty Work Experience
Best of luck to all TYs who are out on their work experiences this week!
Happy long weekend! Wishing all students and staff an enjoyable May Bank Holiday and safe travels to those who may be vacationing.
SciFest Competition
Huge to congrats to all who made it to the final of SciFest at TUDublin. A special congrats to our special category winners. Well done girls, we are hugely proud of your achievements!
TY College Careers Open Day
On Thursday the 2nd May, the TY students attended Trinity College Dublin and National College of Ireland in order to assist them with their career planning and research. The students attended presentations in both colleges, learning about the available courses and student life. The students also got a campus tour of each of the colleges given by student ambassadors. Many thanks to Ms Porter for organising and to the school liaison team in both TCD and NCI for facilitating the trip.
Minor Camogie Final
Congratulations again to our Minor Camogie team who are Dublin A Champions for a second year running! The girls won Thursday by a scoreline of 2-7 to 0-5 against their rivals Dominican College.
Work Experience
Good luck to TYs on the their work experience next week!