Well done to all the girls who performed in the Talent Show on Friday, you were all excellent and super fun to watch.
Congratulations to our winners Gemma Lyons and Leanne Geaney with their hilarious rendition of ‘Most Beautiful Girl in the Room’, and to our joint 2nd place winners Sinead O’Brien and Aoife Whelan & Molly Troy. You were all more wonderful than the nicest cup of tea in the world.
The X Factor ain’t got nothin’ on our girls!
For our action project we chose to help raise funds for the DSPCA. It was quite a shocking experience.
It wasn’t really what we expected. We understood that there were animals who were malnourished and abused but we never really kenw how bad the situation was before.
The speaker told us in some cases the animals were so badly abused that they couldn’t even stand properly with the lack of energy and blinding pain. Some were still tethered to their collars and their skin underneath the collar would be flaking.
They are the only animal welfare facility that would take any animal in, no matter how bad the state they’re in and heal them.
They rehabilitate them and prosecute the abusers. I found that all of the staff work minimum wage and that they’re a very dedicated workforce.
They rescued over 4,400 animals last December and broke a record. They helped us see that animals are like us with the same sense of fear and pain. They investigate any case.
It was eye opening to see what they actually did and we enjoyed our educational trip there.
2a2 Jerie Macapagal
So today saw the start of Mental Health Week with 6th years taking part in yoga and 3rd years watching a movie. There will be loads going on this week for all year groups and don’t forget that Mental Health Week will end with a dress up day on Friday and THE TALENT SHOW!
So my message for you today is, if you think someone could use some help don’t be afraid to ask them our tag line of the week “Need a hand?”.
Senior basketball team
Venue:St. Joseph’s College.
Date : 4/10/11
St. Joseph’s V King’s Hospital
This was the senior girls’ second match of the season and the team were a little apprehensive as they were up against the team which have beaten them every year.
-Mellisa:5 baskets(10 points)
-Astree :3 baskets (6 points)
-Hannah:3 baskets(6 points)
-Lauren:3 baskets (6 points)
By Melissa Zaidan
Senior Basketball Team
Venue: St. Josephs college .
Date: 30/9/11
ST. JOSEPH’S V HOLY FAMILY RATHCOOLE
Yes you heard right! The talent show is coming up on the 28th of October and I myself must say words can not describe how excited I am! The theme of the talent show is Halloween and on the day there will also be a dress up day were everyone can dress up in fancy dress! You can be anything you like be it a ghost, a vampire (for you twilight lovers!), Alice in wonderland, a granny, whatever you want 
Just remember there will be a prize for the best dressed!
We have lot’s of great acts in the show and a few surprises 
Not to be missed! The way the show is going to work is the 1st to 3rd years will watch the show from 09:00 till 10:45 and the 4th to 6th years will watch the show from 11:00 to 13:00. The cost of the dress up day and the talent show is €3.00, with €2.00 going to Pieta House. Please bring your €3.00 into your tutor as soon as possible and you will be given your ticket the day before the show
So I was asked by our fabulous Student Council to write about the first of hopefully many trips to Rome for the Classics and Art students. Being a Classics student myself, you are introduced to a whole new side of history and actually being in the beautiful city of Rome really has us all keen on learning more.
Our weekend away started at the pleasant hour of 5am in Dublin Airport where we met the rest of the girls and Mr. Burke, Ms. Garvey and Ms. Pringle. After the confusing journey to find our gate, we boarded our plane at 7am and headed on to Italy. Upon arrival, we were hit with the heat of the Italian air and were filled with excitement. We were staying in Plus Camping Roma, which were little mini bungalows. In groups of either 2 or 3, we got our rooms and went for lunch. There is no food like Italian food.
We got the bus and metro into the city of Rome itself where we started off our touring. On Friday, we saw The Colosseum, The Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, The Roman Forum, the AMAZING Pantheon, in which we all lay on the floor as expected before the security told us to get up, and many more historical places. Mr. Burke thought he’d be funny and make us all run in the Circus Maximus. I have to hand it to him, there’s no better way to make a bunch of girls run than to call us inferior to men. Oh by the way sir, who lost that race..? ;P
Later that night, we sat down under the beautiful lights of the square and ate dinner and ice cream. For all those who have never been to Italy, the ice cream alone is a reason to go. Seriously, it is amazing. We returned home to our campsite (after a long confusing trip on two buses!) only to fall into bed, wrecked from the day.
Up early the next morning, and woken by the gorgeous sun, we bought breakfast and prepared for the day of walking that was ahead. At 10am, we travelled again by trusty bus and metro to The Vatican, where the queue for the Sistine Chapel was about 50 times the size of the queue for our canteen! (To put things into perspective ;P) So instead, we headed into St. Peter’s Basilica. Here we stood, getting our elbows and knees out for the pope! Some of the girls had to tie jumpers and scarves around their knees just to get in! The art in the Basilica was beautiful. Here we saw Michelangelo’s Pieta and many other sculptures and paintings.
Around 1 o’clock we headed out for lunch and a bit of shopping. After meeting up after food, shopping and resting our feet, (almost everyone with ice cream) we moseyed on down to the Sistine Chapel once again. However, the doors were almost closed and we all had to run through the Vatican museum just to catch a last look at the artwork. Being in that room was breathtaking. Never before have I seen such beautiful paintings. Later that evening we went to the Trevi Fountain where we split up to get dinner. Many wishes were made, and photos were taken. It really is a sight to see. Absolutely incredible. We soon went back to the campsite, carefully watching out for Bananas ( ;] ) as we went and had girlie chats in the rooms before heading out to the discotecca that was taking place in the campsite.
On Sunday, we packed up our things and got ready to check out and head into Rome for the last day of our short holiday. We went back to the Trevi Fountain and shopped around buying gifts and knick knacks to bring home. John, Liz and Niamh, (The teachers that is) bought ice cream and mini Bocca Della Vertia statues for us all, and we in exchange, gave them their Venetian masks and for Mr. Burke, his gladiator apron and sword. On we went to the airport where we shared memories of our trip, and with the Spastic Hawks (For Melissa and Ellen ;] ) of Rome, we flew on home to Dublin. It was by far, the most amazing trip I’ve ever been on and I’m so grateful that I got to share this experience with my fellow 6th years who I love very much.
By Emma-Louise Murphy 6a1
Well done to everyone who took part in the Fun Walk this year. You all looked absolutely amazing, and you truly got in touch with your creative sides.
Shout out to Fiona Mulvey & Niamh Kirwin for submitting their amazing photos, thanks a million girls!
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Hope everyone had fun at the first year social as they danced their cares away!
