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NEWSLETTER
September 2005
  BEGINNING OF THE YEAR                            
  On September the 14th, the entire school walked to the Church of the Apostles to celebrate Mass for the beginning of the school year. It was the feast of the Triumph of the Cross. In his homily Fr. Neville asked if a letter were placed in each quadrant of the cross what word would it spell? One student replied ‘LORD’ but Fr. Neville didn’t change what he already prepared!  
   


L : God so loved the world that he sent His Son so that humanity won’t lose its way.
O : Jesus was obedient through suffering on the cross.
V : God did not let death win but gave victory through the resurrection.
E : Christians are called to follow Jesus and be experts in caring for other people.

 
 


At the end of the Eucharist, the school prefects were inducted by the school principal Mr. Michael Redmond and received their badges.

  
     
  BLESS THIS HOME                  
 

The blessing of a home is a short moment of prayer that helps us understand that God is ‘at home’ with us and offers his protection to us.

This year the Parents Association and Fr. Neville O’ Donohue, Chaplain are offering families the possibility of a home blessing at the beginning of the school year.

For further information contact Fr. Neville at 275 1030.

 
                                           
 

AFTERNOON STUDY CLUB

                 
 

The Afternoon Study Club for Junior Certificate Students started on Monday, the 19th of September. This provides the students with an excellent opportunity to do their homework and study in a supervised environment.
The programme which begins at the end of the regular school day runs from Monday to Thursday inclusive and is organised as follows.

 
   

> Snack (sandwich, crisps and a drink): 15 mins.
> Supervised homework and study in a classroom: 1 Hour 30 mins.
> The student journal will be used to confirm attendance each day.

 
 

It is highly recommended that all students take this opportunity which has been afforded to them, as this homework club has a proven record in preparing students for their Junior Certificate Exams.
Please see either Ms. Flynn or Ms. Johnston for further information.

 
                                   
 

From the Principal’s Desk……
Safety note…
Parents & Guardians
We have serious safety concerns in relation to congestion in the upper school car park. Please drop your son / daughter at the lower end only.
Thank You.

Smoking rule
Students in the presence of smokers will be given the same punishments as the smokers themselves. This includes a ten page essay on the health effects of smoking and a €30 fine (which goes to a Cancer Charity)
Stay away from smokers!!

   
     
                                   
 

GREEN SCHOOLS

                   
 

St. Laurence College is “Going Green”.
Over the current school year we are attempting to achieve “An Taisce Green Flag School”.
We have set up Paper and Cans Only Bins at various places around the school. Please only place paper and cans in these, similar to your green bins at home. Put all other rubbish into the correct bins….please.
We have also started the collection of printer cartridges and old mobile phones. The collection bins for this RECYCOOL scheme will be with us shortly. Please bring in these items and place them in a collection box in the library. This scheme will generate money for Childline and St. Laurence College.
There will also be a Committee set up and if you want to join leave your name with your geography teacher, tutor or Ms. Mulholland.

 
                                           
 

SPORT AT ST. LAURENCE’S
There are 18 teams entered for competition.

  • 4 Gaelic Football Teams
  • 6 Soccer Teams
  • 4 Basketball Teams
  • Cross Country Team
  • Track And Field
  • Golf Team
  • Hockey Team

Competitions began the week of 26th Sept.
Gaelic boys U-14’s V Ballinteer (Away)
Soccer boys Cup draws –
U-18’s V Portmarnock (Away)     5th October
U-16’s V St Marks CS (Home)   11th October
U-14’s V DLS Dundalk (Away)   9th November
U-13’s V Skerries CS (Away)     TBA

            
             
   
             
                                           
  SCIENCE ROOMS FACELIFT                    
 

The architectural plans for the refurbishment of the science rooms are currently hanging in the lobby of the school. Students will then be able to avail of the most modern science labs in Ireland taught by our very own outstanding teachers.

 
                                           
 

TRANSITION YEAR NEWS

  
  Kilary Adventure Centre
Forty-five students and their teachers went to Kilary Adventure Centre at the beginning of the term.
Dawn had barely broken when they headed off by bus and train for the wild open spaces of Mayo. For these days they took part in orienteering, canoeing, abseiling and laser combat operations. A fantastic time was had by all. Many thanks to their teachers: Mr. Devine, Mr. Rowe, Ms. Bennett and Ms. Coughlan. 		 
 

Transition Year Musical
This year our own Transition year students will take to the stage once more. After last year's successful staging of OLIVER in collaboration with St Brendan’s College Bray, this year the same partnership will produce Guys and Dolls. Auditions and rehearsals will begin next week.

 
   
   
 

A Trip to the Helix
Transition year drama students will be making a journey to The Helix in Glasnevin for the premiere of the play FLOATING, by Shón Dale-Jones, on Monday the 17th October. The bus will leave the school at 10.45am . A big Thank You to Mr O’Neill!

 
   
   
 

Junior Certificate Exams 2005
Well done to all our Transition Year students who did so well.
Special Congratulations to:

  • Jessica Walsh
  • Warren Byrne
  • Alexandra Browne
  • Niamh Richardson
  • Amy Prenter Kelly