KARL MCDERMOTT APPOINTED HEAD GROUNDSMAN AT LORD'S Karl McDermott will replace Mick Hunt, who is retiring from the role after 49 seasons MCC has today announced that Karl McDermott has been appointed as the new Head Groundsman at Lord’s. McDermott, who will join MCC from Hampshire County Cricket Club, will replace Mick Hunt, who is retiring from the role after 49 seasons. After beginning his career as Assistant Groundsman at Clontarf Cricket Club in Dublin, McDermott took on the Head Groundsman role in 1997, ahead of the venue hosting an ICC World Cup Fixture in 1999. He spent seventeen years at Clontarf, working on numerous international and domestic fixtures and winning the European ICC Groundsman of the Year award in 2007, before moving to Worcestershire as Assistant Groundsman. He then took up post at the Ageas Bowl where he was initially appointed Deputy Head Groundsman in 2009, ahead of the ground’s inaugural Test Match in 2011 between England and Sri Lanka. McDermott became Head Groundsman in 2016 and most recently presided over England’s victory over India, the third Test Match to be held at Hampshire’s headquarters. John Stephenson, MCC Assistant Secretary (Cricket) said: “After a rigorous recruitment process, we are delighted that Karl has accepted the role of Head Groundsman at Lord’s. He is very well respected throughout the game, having spent the past nine years producing top quality pitches at the Ageas Bowl. “Karl emerged from a competitive field as someone who will be able to maintain the reputation of Lord’s as the ultimate ground at which cricketers of all levels wish to play. He is very well respected throughout the game having spent the past nine years producing top quality pitches at the Ageas Bowl "His first season will be a challenging one, with five World Cup matches including the Final, Ireland’s inaugural Test match at Lord’s as well as the prospect of England facing Australia in an Ashes Series but we have no doubt that he will prove himself up to the task. “We’re very much looking forward to Karl beginning his role and working alongside Mick Hunt for a short time before Mick begins his well-earned retirement.” CONGRATULATIONS FROM ALL AT MOUNT TEMPLE

Congratulations to the Craft Club for their participation in the challenge to knit the world’s largest blanket. Craft club meets every Thurs lunchtime and new members always welcome

Reminder - Transition Year Information Night tonight in the library at 7:30. Hope to see you all.

Our main fund-raising event will take place on Saturday 13th October. Some of the proceeds of this event will contribute towards a couple of things around the school that are in continuing need of funds, i.e. sick bay, subsidies and supervised study. In addition our astro-pitch is in need of resurfacing and we would like to make a contribution to this also this year. We are sending out a request for any donations you may have towards this event. Our stalls include books, craft, new/nearly new clothing (please no ripped or dirty clothes), jewellery, bric a brac, plants, sports equipment/clothing, wheel of fortune (we need spot prizes for this stall. Vouchers, gifts, tokens all accepted) If you would like to gather anything at home and drop it in to the school we will be accepting donations on the following dates this week at the Mount Temple Hall on: WEDNESDAY 19th September from 6:30 to 7:30pm FRIDAY 21st September from 3:30pm to 4:15pm We will keep you posted about the next drop off times over the coming couple of weeks. Bakery goods can be dropped off the night before/morning of the fair. Times to follow. Kind Regards PA Committee

All App Users Version 4.0 of our App is now available for download. Please log onto iTunes or Google Play. You can check your current version by going to home menu, at bottom of list is “App Help & Support” and check to see Version 4.0.0 PARENTS Update your profile. Can you please check your App profile and enaure that: 1. your son/daughter year reference is correct 2. you have verified your email 3. you have verified your and mobile number 4. Update the extra curricular activities in line with your son/daughters participation for the coming year You will not be able to use all of the functionality if this is not done. Any queries please email appsupport@uniquepublishing.ie

Payment is now due for 2018 London Trip - please pay online using vsware.

As most 6th years will be attending the Higher Options - there will be no timetabled classes that day. The library is available for anyone who is not attending and would like a quiet place to study. Please note those receiving this by SMS - you need to download MT App as this will shortly be the only method of communication.