54 Transition Year Pupils and 5 teachers are in Berlin this week for the 2019 German Trip. Visits to include Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie Museum, DDR Museum, TV tower, Olympic Stadium, Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. Pupils will also go bowling and to the Tropical Islands water park.

The assessment tests for incoming first years 2019 will be held on Wednesday afternnoon Feb 13th so classes for all will finish at 12:25

There are various items of jewellery (watches, rings etc.) in Lost Property and have been there for quite some time. If you have lost any jewellery please get in touch with main office to enquire. Also lost keys, glasses or any small item will be in the cabinet at the main door beside the canteen.

Please see attached invitation from the Board of Management of Howth Road Mixed National School to celebrate the official opening of the newly refurbished school buildings. https://b2cef16892da7f59cb8b-0704d2c65d24f26cc4687c42a45cd41e.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/pdf/9065_20190205083104.pdf

Please support our comedy night out in the Laughter Lounge on Thursday 28th February at 7.pm. See attached

December Dip fundraiser of 2nd Years in Clontarf Baths raised a total of 1300 euro for the Peter McVerry Trust. On Thursday 31st January a representative from the charity came to give a talk to the 2nd years and be presented with the cheque by Mr Borland & Ms Leavy.

Exams – instructions for students • Check exam timetable carefully for time of exam and venue i.e gym/library/classroom • Make sure you arrive at least 10mins before exam is to start • Sit in the correct seat with your exam number on it. • Leave your bag at the back of the gym (no valuables) and find your seat, once seated there should be no talking while papers are given out. • Normal school rules apply during exam time particularly in relation to dress code. Students wearing tracksuits will not be allowed to sit the exam. • Mobile phones must be switched off – and placed under your desk. • Check exam number FOR EACH EXAM in mall or gym and sit in that seat • Have all equipment necessary for exam – pen, pencil, ruler,calculator • Make sure you write your name, form and teacher's name on the exam paper before handing it up. • No food allowed and only water to drink • You may not leave exam hall early. • Make sure you tidy your desk and push in your chair before leaving the hall – it is very easy to figure out who was sitting where! • You do not have to come to school if you are not timetabled for an exam and you may leave when you have completed all the exams you are timetabled for that day. • You may not ask to use the toilet in the first or last half hour of the examination. Parents/guardians please discuss the use of mobile phones with your son/daughter - it has become a serious issue for the state exams. Papers will not be corrected if a student is seen using a phone EVEN to tell the time. This message has to get through.