Student Bulletin 4 – 8 December 2017

UPCOMING EVENTS Show Racism the Red Card Hansfield ETSS Open Evening 6 December 2017 Hansfield ETSS Open Evening 11 December 2017 International Winter Food Festival 14 December 2017 (7:00pm – 9:00pm)

Student council updates

Changing the recycling bins We will be changing the bins to; Blue = waste Green = recycling

Christmas trees Student Council members Pearl, Ci Qing, Ewan and Markus will be setting up 2 Christmas trees to help get Hansfield ETSS in the Christmas mood. This will start on Monday 4th December.

Variety show Have you got a secret talent that nobody knows about? If yes, here is your chance! Student Council will be holding a variety show right before the holidays. Give your names to your class reps and maybe the teachers will perform as well!

ID cards Student Council member Saad is contacting ISSU about having ID cards in Hansfield ETSS. 

Suggestions? Any suggestions or questions please give them to your class rep. Wishing everyone all the best for the reminder of 2017!

Be College and Career Ready College Awareness Week at Hansfield ETSS Ask your teachers about their college experience – read the posters on classroom doors. Competition for 1st and 2nd years – ask your tutors. Check out our College of the Day notice board opposite the staff room Speaker for TY students from IT Blanchardstown on Tuesday 5th December Be College and Career Ready

HETSS Talent Show Auditions will be held; Wednesday and Thursday 1:25pm – 2:00pm Music Room

Associate Student Members to the Board of Management Congratulations to Pelé Ashley and Shurooq Azam who have been selected as the Associate Student Members to the Board of Management

Please bring non-perishable food to Room 1.13 by 8 December SVP Food Hamper Appeal Please bring non-perishable food to Room 1.13 by 8 December

Winter Food Festival Night Hansfield ETSS Winter Food Festival Night Thursday 14th December 7:00pm to 9:00pm Enjoy a taste of winter from around the world Bring along a dish to share - from your own or another country Show off your culinary skills (or your shopping ones)… All welcome: students, families, teachers, Board members Great prizes to be won in the raffle We look forward to seeing you there!

Please return consent form to Killian HETSS Under 15 Football Students born in 2003/2004 eligible Training Wednesdays 3:10pm-4:00pm Scheduled fixtures; Hansfield ETSS VS Killinarden Community School (Away) Thursday 07/12/2017 1:00pm Hansfield ETSS VS Ballinteer Community School (Away)  Thursday 14/12/2017 1:30pm Please return consent form to Killian

Talk to Killian if interested in trying it out! HETSS First Year Rugby Training Fridays 1:30pm-2:00pm A monthly tournament is scheduled Two great wins & some super performances from our first tournament in Skerries Rugby Club last month! Talk to Killian if interested in trying it out!

HETSS Track and Field Training every Thursday at lunch time (Bring a pair of runners!) Field Events: Hammer Throw, Shot Putt, Discus, Long Jump, Triple Jump & High Jump Track Events: Sprints, Middle Distance, Hurdles, Relay All welcome to give it a try!

1st Year Football - Boys Please come to Donal or Shane during the week to collect permission slips Fixtures to be confirmed Training times to be confirmed

TECHNOLOGY CLUB MONDAY 4:00PM WOODWORK ROOM COME ALONG IF YOU HAVE MISSED SOME TECHNOLOGY CLASSES, TO HELP YOU CATCH UP OR IF YOU HAVE OTHER TECHNOLOGY RELATED IDEAS YOU WANT TO WORK ON

THE DEBATE CLUB Tuesdays in Room 0.10 Starts 1:30pm Show until 9/11/2017

Creative Writing Club Creative Writing Club - open to all Junior Cycle students Tuesdays 1:35-2:00pm, Room 0.5 (Jennifer’s room) Bring your lunch Writing prompts provided, relaxed atmosphere, Upcoming competitions Show until 9/11/2017

Badminton Open Day Badminton Team are going to the National Indoor Arena on 6 December To watch the national finals and play a 2 hour session in the area Leaving at 9:00am Back by 1:30pm What is needed Rackets Bring pack lunch. Come to school in PE gear and a change of clothes

Badminton Matches Hansfield ETSS VS Gonzaga College (Home) Monday 11 December  1:00pm Under 14s boys only Hansfield ETSS VS De La Salle College (Away) Wednesday 13 December  Leaving at 1:35pm sharp Whole team Back at 4 o'clock (traffic permitting)

Hansfield ETSS Green-Schools Committee New and old members welcome! Why join? Get involved in a school committee Care for the environment Help get HETSS 1st GREEN FLAG!  Committee Meeting  Wednesdays 1:45pm Room 1.12

Book Club Book Club - open to all Junior Cycle students Thursdays 1:35-2:00pm Room 0.5 (Jennifer’s room) Bring your lunch Our first book is: Skullduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy Show until 9/11/2017

EMMANUEL CONCERT CHOIR REHEARSALS Fridays in the Music room 1:35pm-2:00pm Bring your lunch along