Cross Country

Well done to our athletics team that competed in the Leinster Schools Cross Country finals in Santry on Wednesday. The girls battled windy conditions as they came up against the best in the province. Elizabeth Farrelly and Emma Tisdall had good individual performances. Our junior team of Roisin Hanley Byrne, Leah Tisdall, Niamh Ryan and Alecia Maughan finished a fantastic sixth place with Roisin finishing a brilliant fifteenth. Congratulations to Roisin who will now go on to represent OLS at the All Ireland finals in March!

Playground Physics

Ms Flood's Fifth Year Physics class explored the fun of playground physics yesterday morning. They had a great time identify the different elements present in the playground. 

Lots of pairs of red and green socks on show today to demonstrate our support for Turkey and Syria!

You can donate here: https://pay-payzone.easypaymentsplus.com/fundraising/campaign/471 

We're already over €2,000 and counting - well done and thank you OLS!

Please feel free to share the link!

Please see attached some details about our fundraiser tomorrow to help those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

To donate: https://pay-payzone.easypaymentsplus.com/fundraising/campaign/471

Please note that school will finish at 3pm tomorrow, Thursday 9th February, for 1st, 2nd and 5th Years to facilitate staff planning. 

3rd and 6th Year exams continue as per exam timetables.

5th Year after school study will begin and end half an hour earlier than usual.

Many thanks.

Swimming

Well done to our eight swimmers representing OLS at the Leinster Schools Swimming competition at the weekend. A great performance by our students Zoe Browne, Caitlinn Comerford, Alison Dillon, Hannah-Rose Duff, Ruby Marley, Dea Moloney, Laura Potts and Eva Walshe. Everyone had great swims and lots of personal bests. Congratulations to Laura P2 who won a silver medal in the 400m freestyle. A big congratulations to the relay team of Laura Potts, Ruby Marley, Zoe Browne and Eva Walsh who came 3rd in the 200m Medley and won first place in the 200m freestyle. 

The OLS team were also in the running for the overall cup and only beaten by a few points. They came in second overall in the girls 15-16 category. A great day of swimming for all, well done! Also thank you to Ms Doarn for going to support the girls at the gala on the weekend.

Junior Camogie

Comiserations to our Junior Camogie team who came up short in their All Ireland Quarter final against Naomh Cormac on Saturday. The girls showed great teamwork and determination but ultimately, the mountain was too high to climb.

A huge thank you to every member of the panel for their dedication this year. Every Wednesday morning at 7:45am in wind, rain or snow, the girls showed up and put in the hard work at training sessions. We are already looking forward to next year!

The CSSP will open at 1pm on Wednesday 8 February for candidates to confirm their subject entries and levels. It will remain open for this purpose until 5pm on Tuesday 21 February.

Please see the attached letter for information on how to register.

Many thanks.

The portal for the Leaving Certificate entries opens tomorrow Wednesday 8th February for candidates to confirm their subject enteries and levels. It will remain open for this purpose until 5pm on Tuesday 21st February.

Please read the pdf attched below for more information on this process and the 'how to' steps. Many thanks. 

Please see details here regarding upcoming events including an online webinar link for Tuesday 7th February: 

https://www.trendmicro.com/internet-safety/for-parents-and-teachers/events#ireland

Best of luck to our Junior Camogie team who take on Naomh Cormac in the All Ireland Quarter Final tomorrow. It is a huge achievement for the girls. All support  is welcome. Throw in is at 1:30. Just to note, the venue has been changed to Tymon Park, the game will take place on the north pitch at Limekiln road. We wish the girls the best of luck!

St Brigid’s Cross

The Junior House Committee made St Brigid’s Crosses to celebrate the sain this week. They also created one to represent the colour of each house.

We hope everyone enjoys the St Brigid bank holiday weekend!

Junior Camogie

Best of luck to our Junior Camogie team who take on Naomh Cormac in the All Ireland Quarter Final tomorrow. It is a huge achievement for the girls. All support  is welcome. Throw-in is at 1:30 at Tymon Park, the game will take place on the north pitch at Limekiln Road. We wish the girls the best of luck! 

BT Young Scientist

Well done to Nikishi on her achievements at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition. She has inspired our budding young scientists to get their projects ready for 2024.   

Swimming

Good luck to our students swimming in the Leinster Schools competition this Saturday!