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We have a new website address and we hope that you will visit it. Past pupils, parents and all others who may have an interest will not be disappointed.

Exam Students

With ten weeks to go, you are already in the final stages of preparation for the state exams. Leaving Cert. students have just finished their oral exams and apart from putting the finishing touches to projects, it's heads down now for the big day in June. No matter what problems you had during the year or how you performed in the mock exams, you still have a lot to play for in the coming weeks. Your best efforts must come in the finishing straight. Concentrate on revision at this stage - to the exclusion of everything else, especially part-time jobs. Familiarise yourself with the past papers, the layout, time allowed and the type and frequency of particular questions. Don't loose heart - the extra work you do will give you higher grades and open up opportunities for you. Good luck to all of you.

T. Ward

George with his cousin, David Browne (6 East)

Parents' Council News

Thank you to all who made a contribution to our annual collection. We received a total of €530. All the money taken in by the Parents' Council goes directly towards school related activities

For example, last year some of out expenses were:

• Guest speakers on bullying and drug awareness
• Sponsorship of debating and at the end of year awards ceremony
• Contribution towards library event
• Affiliation fees for National Federation CBS PC

Car Boot Sale

On Sunday, 25^th April, the Parents Council are holding a Car Boot Sale in the school grounds. We would appreciate your support in this. Any items for the school stall or for a raffle prize would be welcome. You might come across a few in the course of your spring cleaning. Individual items may be left in the school office on Thursday 22^nd or Friday 23^rd or April.
Alternatively, if you have a lot of items for sale, come along on the day with a car or a table and set up your own stall.
St. Aidan's Parents Council meets at 7.45p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. All parents are welcome to come along.

Therese Ellis, Parents Council Secretary

Journalist of the Year Competition

Four years ago The Sunday Tribune and Griffith College established a national journalism competition. Each year they offered senior cycle students the opportunity to write an essay on the theme of "The Information Age". First prize was €500.
In 2003, several students on the editorial committee of the school magazine "Outside Opinion" took part in the competition. Karl Fox and Kevin Sheehy won first and second place respectively. They each received certification from Griffith College's Journalism Department.
Kevin is currently studying journalism in DCU and Karl is studying Politics and Philosophy in Trinity. Both would like to express their thanks to Ms. Dunne for all her encouragment and inspiration.

You're A Star

Many congratulation to George Murphy on his fantastic performance in this years competition. To be compared with the great Luke Kelly is some accolade and we hope that George's career goes from strength to strength.