It's mid-week already!

Friendship Week 

The first few weeks of the new academic year present a great opportunity to make new friends or reconnect with former pals. This week is friendship week at OLS. There are activities happening in the GPA throughout the week, so be sure to join in and make friends! 

TY Students

Some TY students attended a camera workshop at the Irish Film Institute.

Enjoying the last of summer

Summer is on its way out and our students are soaking up the last bit of sun. Last week, 3rd years completed their habitat study in the the sunshine (see photo gallery). 

Lego Donations

A reminder that the school librarian is seeking Lego donations for a new Lego-focused lunchtime club at the school. Donations can be dropped off at reception during school hours for the attention of the librarian. Lego donations of all shapes and sizes are welcome!

The school library is starting a Lego Club every Thursday at lunchtime and we need more Lego to make it successful! If you have any Lego you're looking to get rid of, please consider donating it to us. Lego donations can be dropped off at Reception for the attention of the Librarian. Please see the attached poster.

Please see attached bulletin from the 5th Year Head, Ms Forbes.

After school supervised study is available for 3rd, 5th and 6th Year students. Please see EasyPayments for the various options available to your daughter. Queries to Mr Farrelly via admin@olschool.ie.

Please see the attached bulletin from the 6th Year Head, Ms Kinsella.

• HOCKEY
• It was a busy week of hockey training for our teams as they continue to prepare for the beginning of the Leinster league season which will kick off at the end of September. Our coaches spent more time working on combinations and using the pitch time to help in the decision making around team selections. The girls have put in super work over the last 6 weeks and the strength in depth across all of the years is fantastic. We are excited to begin testing ourselves against the opposition in the next week or two!
• Next week see's our Junior teams go up against Wesley College on Wednesday afternoon in OLS, game one is at 2pm and game two is at 3pm. Until then, we will continue with our inter squad selection games.
• Saturday Sports fixtures
• Senior -v- Alexandra College 9am @OLS
• Minor Hockey 10am @OLS
• Junior Hockey 11am @OLS
• Have a super sporting weekend!

Dear Parents 

Due to the Junior Cycle dates being released by the department recently, we will move the date of the Carlingford Trip. The Trip will now take place on 11th - 13th November. Please note the change in date.

Regards

Ms Donlon

Happy Friday!

Clubs Signup

We had great success Thursday at the Clubs Signup in Joey's Hall. It's never too late to signup for a club. 

Canteen

Please see the attached menu for the Canteen next week. 

Please see information below about the Walton Club in TCD:

Dear Students & Parents,

We hope you all had an amazing Summer break!

We're thrilled to invite second-level students from 1st to 6th year to join our flagship program Saturday Club at Trinity Walton Club for the 2024-2025 academic year! Running from 12th October 2024 to 31st May 2025, this is a fantastic opportunity for students to explore the fascinating world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in a fun, hands-on environment.

Here's what makes our Saturday Club so special:

• Discover and Innovate: Students will dive into creative STEM projects, exploring new ideas and challenging themselves to think outside the box.
• Build Confidence: Through engaging activities, they’ll grow their skills and confidence, all while having a blast!
• Make Connections: It’s not just about learning—students will form lasting friendships with peers who share their interests and connect with inspiring mentors from Trinity College.

Dates:

• Term 1: 12th October – 14th December (excluding TCD Open Day, Nov 2nd)
• Term 2: 11th January – 8th March
• Term 3: 22nd March – 12th April & 3rd May – 31st May

Fees:

• Single Term: €315 (per person, per 9-week term)
• Full Year: €895 (terms 1,2,3)

Because this program is so popular, spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis once payment is received—so don’t miss out!

Use the following links to submit your application:

New Members:

https://forms.office.com/e/g0my7yWk69?origin=lprLink

Previous Members:

https://forms.office.com/e/r4UGNPE3gB?origin=lprLink

We would love for you to share this incredible opportunity with your friends and school community. It’s a chance for students to experience life at one of the world’s leading universities, get involved in exciting STEM activities, and be inspired by Trinity’s amazing faculty.

If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out to us at waltonclub@tcd.ie.

We can’t wait to welcome your child to another unforgettable year at the Trinity Walton Club!

Best Wishes, 
Trinity Walton Club Team