The Spring/Easter newsletter is now available on the school website. Please click on + sign on School Information & Forms and the drop down menu will appear. Click then on newsletters. Happy Easter.

Congratulations to the TY Mock Trial team who came 6th in the National Mock Trial competition today in the Central Criminal Courts. The team won all of its three cases and missed out only on a place in the finals on points difference. Well done on this wonderful achievement - it was a great team effort. Sincere thanks to Darina & Mick Halpenny who guided the team through the whole process. Wishing you all a well-earned Easter break. Sincere congratulations again - you all did St Louis High School proud.

The deadline has now passed for handing in details of the first Work Experience placements for September 2019. Any remaining blue forms should be handed to Ms Rodgers before Friday. If the form has been mislaid or lost there are spares on the window in the canteen!

A reminder to all current Transition Years that completed Journal reflections will be taken up tomorrow, Thursday 11th April, at the year group assembly. (It is important that you have done both the 'End of Year' and 'Petersburg' reflections before handing them up)

Sincere thanks to all those who supported the Table Quiz on Thursday 4th April last. There was a lovely atmosphere, with current and past parents, teachers, members of the Board of Management and past pupils in attendance. Well done to all who participated. Congratulations to the eventual overall winners.. We also thank parents who weren't in a position to attend but who supported the event through donations.. We also thank the businesses who supported the even:t:: Fallon and Byrne, Jameson Distillery Lawlor's Butchers O'Brien's Rathgar O'Brien's Rathmines, Supervalu Sundrive Supervalu Rathgar Butler's Chocolates The Butler's Pantry The Late Shopper Dunnes Stores Thank you to the Parents;' Council Committee for organising and running the event and to Seán (our quizmaster) and to Pierce Bermingham (past parent) who helped out with administration of the quiz. Wishing everybody a very Happy Easter. .

1. Petersburg Trip: A very big 'well done' to all the Transition Years who completed our five day Outdoor Education Programme in Petersburg OEC this week. The group was incredibly good natured and positive considering the elements. Many students overcame significant challenges to enjoy a rewarding and fun filled trip. 2. Journals: Completed TY Journals are due for collection next Thursday 11th April. Please ensure that the Petersburg and 'End of Year' reflections are included. 3. Croke Park Trip: All TYs will be going on a trip to Croke Park next Tuesday 9th April and doing the famous Stadium Tour. Performing arts classes, periods 1 and 2 will go ahead as normal. At 10.00 am, students should assemble in the canteen for registration. Bring your own lunch and money for the bus or LEAP card. Students may make their own way home after the tour (approximately 2.00 pm) 4. Careers Trip: The annual TY Careers Trip takes place next Wednesday April 10th. Students should meet in the canteen in full school uniform at 8.40 am and will leave from there after registration. Transport is by private bus. The trip begins in Maynooth University with a talk just for St Louis TYs in what Courses and opportunities are available there. The students will then be divided into groups and brought in a tour of the campus by Maynooth students. There will be an early lunch in Maynooth canteen so bring a packed lunch or money. We will then go to DCU for a talk and tour before returning to Rathmines. This trip will not be back to the school until 3.30 pm

Last reminder to all 3rd years going into Transition Year next September that their completed Session 1 Work Experience forms are due back no later than Wednesday 10th April. If anyone is having difficulties in this regard, please speak with Ms Rodgers.

Reminder that the Parents’ Council table quiz will be on tomorrow night at 8pm in Murphy’s Pub, Rathmines. Look forward to seeing you there. Bring family and friends to support. Thank you.

St Louis High School Parents’ Council is hosting its annual table quiz on Thursday 4th April next in Murphy’s Pub, Rathmines at 8pm. €10 per person. The table quiz has proven over the past few years to be a very socialable and enjoyable evening and a great way to get to meet other parents. Please join us and bring some family members and friends along. Tables can be formed on the evening if you don’t have full numbers for a table. All proceeds go towards supporting the school. Spread the word and look forward to seeing you there.

It is a very exciting time of the year for Transition Year students with the upcoming Gaisce Hike and Outdoor Education trip to Petersburg OEC just around the corner. 1. Gaisce Hike: The Gaisce Hike will take place on March 21st and 22nd. Any outstanding payments will be collected this Thursday 14th March at the TY assembly. (Please have the correct amount in an envelope with the student’s name and class written on the front) Students are also asked to bring their signed permission slips and their hiking gear which will be inspected at the end of the assembly. 2. Petersburg OEC: There will be a very important Petersburg Information meeting for all TYs on Thursday 14th March in the school Library from 1.40 – 3.00 pm. Travel arrangements will be outlined and details re student medical and dietary requirements will be taken. Useful information re ‘what to bring’ will be given out to along with a permission slip which we will be asking both parents/guardians and students to sign. There will also be time for any questions! 3. Rathmines Culture Day: Just a reminder to all three TY classes that they will be having some speakers and workshops as part of Rathmines Culture Day on Thursday 14th March. They will take place in the hall from 11.00 – 1.00 pm.

Congratulations to the rugby team who topped their group in yesterday's Rugby Blitz competition in the High School, Rathgar.. The team will now progress to represent South Dublin in the regional finals later this month. Wishiing all involved every success in the regional finals.