SCHOOL CALENDAR 2008-2009

AUTUMN TERM : (2009)

Junior Certificate Results: 9th September 2009
Leaving/Junior Certificate Results Celebration: Half Day - 18th September, 2009
Sponsored Walk: Wednesday 23rd September 2009
6th Year Geography Fieldwork: 17th and 18th September
Transition Year Outdoor Pursuits: 67th - 9th October

Open Day: Sunday 4th October
First Year Retreat: A date to be decided in October.
Mid-Term Break: 26th - 30th Oct. 2009

Free Day 7th December 2009

Celebration of Immaculate Conception i 8th December - Free Day
Voluntary Work Experience: 14th - 22nd December  
Christmas Holidays: 22nd December 2009

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SPRING TERM : (2010)

School Reopens: 7th January 2010
Mid-Term Break: 15th - 19th February, 2010
Pre-Junior Cert Exams: 1st - 12th February, 2010
Pre-Leaving Cert Exams: 1st - 12th February, 2010
Work Experience: 25th Jan - 29th January 2010
Fourth Years: 1st - 5th February, 2010
Retreats will be held in early March 2010
Easter Holidays: 29th March, 2010

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SUMMER TERM : (2010)

School Reopens: 12th April, 2010

Free Day: 30th April 2010
6th Year Graduation: 26th May 2010
Summer Holidays: 4th June, 2010
Junior Cert. and Leaving Cert. Exams: 9th June, 2010

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INFORMATION

URGENT NOTICE

Advance notice of cancellation of places in our school is of the utmost importance and is a matter of justice to other students anxiously awaiting vacancies. Parents of any student not returning in September are requested to inform the school immediately in writing.

SUPERVISED STUDY 3.45 p.m. — 5.50 p.m.

Supervised evening study will commence Monday 7st. September. 2009. Cost €70.00 (7th. September — 23rd October = 7 weeks) and €50.00 (2nd November to 4th December = 5 weeks). All payments must be made in advance on half term or term basis as convenient.

SATURDAY MORNING STUDY 9.00 a.m. — 12.00 p.m.

Open to all students. Fee €2.00. Saturday morning study will commence on 26th September 2009 .

LUNCH PASS / LATE BUS PASS

In cases of genuine need, a lunch or late bus pass may be obtained from the School Office on receipt of a student passport photo and signed letter of explanation from parents/guardians. Lunch pass is only available to students who go home to lunch.

NOTICE TO ART STUDENTS

€80 will be collected from all Art students by Mrs. O'Meara and Ms. Roberts during the first art class in September. The students will pay this sum for the usage of materials in the Art Room for 2009-2010.

SCHOOL MUSICAL

Auditions will be held.

SCHOOL ORCHESTRA AND CHOIRS

Incoming 1st Year and new students will be auditioning for the Choir and Orchestra in September

WEEKLY CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA

Senior Choir - Lunch Time Rehearsal
Junior Choir - Lunch Time Rehearsal
Orchestra - To be decided.

Basketball: To be decided in September.
Hockey: Monday, Wednesday, Thurs, Friday 3.30 p.m. — 5.00 p.m.

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STAFF MEETING DATES 2009-2008

DATE	DAY
8th OCTOBER 2009	MONDAY
24th NOVEMBER 2009	TUESDAY
25th FEBRUARY 2010	THURSDAY
12th MAY 2009	WEDNESDAY

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DATES FOR PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS 2008-2009

DATE	TIME	YEAR GROUP
Monday 14th Dec. 2009	4.15 — 6.15 p.m.	3rd Years
Friday 11th Dec. 2009	1.00 — 3.00 p.m.	6th Years
Tuesday 19th Jan. 2010	4.15 — 6.15 p.m.	2nd Years
Thursday 21st Jan. 2010	4.15 — 6.15 p.m.	5th Years
Monday 25th Jan. 2010	1.00 — 3.00 p.m.	Pat.1 / Vic.1
Tuesday 26th Jan. 2009	1.00 — 3.00 p.m.	Loyola 1 / Amiens1

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RE-OPENING ARRANGEMENTS 2008 - 2009

Wed: 26th Aug.	9.00 - 11.00	- Staff Information Session
	11.00 - 12.30	- First Year Induction in d'Houet Hall
Thurs: 27th Aug.	9.00 - 3.30	- Staff Planning Day
Fri:  28th Aug.	8.50	- Registration for 6th Years and 3rd Years
		- Classes for 1st, 3rd and 6th Years
Mon: 31st Aug.	8.50	- Registration for 2nd and 5th Years - Classes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th - Forth Year Induction
Mon: 7th Sept.	8.50	- Formal Classes for 4th Years begin

New Students (less first years) report to Reception on relevant day at 8.40 a.m.

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EXAMINATIONS

6th Year/3rd Year: 9th November — 13th November
1st Year: During December (Class Tests)
4th Year: Pastoral Work Week 14th - 22nd December
5th Year/2nd Year: House Exams 16th — 23rd December

Important Meetings will be held for all parents of different year groups in the new term. Dates to be confirmed.