SCHOOL CALENDAR for 2008/09
Aug 24 Sun Family Day for incoming students, parents: 2 pm. Hosted by 2nd year parents
Aug 26 Tue Staff- meeting Day
Aug 27 Wed School re-opens for 1st and 2nd year students. Finishes at 1.10.
Aug 28 Thu School open for all students – full school day.
Sep 5 Fri School Council Elections
Sep 23 Tue Cheese & Wine Reception to mark new school year (7.30 p.m.)
Oct 8 Wed Parent education evening 1
Oct 12 Sun Open Day (3 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
Oct 14 Tue Parent education evening 2
Oct 21 Tue Parent education evening 3
Oct 24 Fri Commencement of Mid-term after classes on Friday (3.10 p.m.)
Nov 3 Mon School re-opens 9a.m.
Nov 7 Fri Introduction Day for primary school students– 3.30 p.m.
Nov 17 Mon Work Experience for Transition Year
Nov 25 Tue Parent/Teacher meetings (3rd & 6th year) 3 to 6 p.m. (provisional date)
Dec 3 Wed Parent/Teacher meetings (2nd & 5th Year) 2 to 4.30 p.m. (provisional date)
Dec 8 Mon Feast of Immaculate Conception: school closed
Dec 23 Tue Commencement of Christmas Holidays (1.10 p.m.)
Jan 7 Wed School re-opens 9 a.m.
Jan 14 Wed Mock Exams commence (6th Year, 3rd Year)
Jan 19 Mon Mid-year house exams commence (all classes)
Jan 28 Wed Parents Social Evening: Table Quiz
Feb 4 Wed Staff Training Day. No classes.
Feb 4 Wed Parent/Teacher meetings (1st & 4th year) 2 to 4.30 p.m. (provisional date)
Feb 13 Fri Commencement of mid-term break after classes on Friday (3.10 p.m.)
Feb 23 Mon School re-opens after mid-term
Feb 25 Wed Parent education evening 4
Feb 27 Fri Introduction Day for primary school students– 3.30 p.m.
Mar 8 Sun Open Day 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mar 9 Mon Work Experience for Transition Year.
Mar 10 Tue Parent education evening 5
Mar 17 Tue St Patrick’s Day – national holiday, school closed
Mar 27 Fri Introduction Day for incoming students 3.30 p.m.
Apr 3 Fri After school - Commencement of Easter Holidays
Apr 20 Mon School re-opens 9 a.m.
Apr 24 Fri Staff Training Day. No classes
Apr 28 Tue Sports Day Committee first meeting 8 p.m.
May 4 Mon School closed – May Bank Holiday
May 5 Tue Meeting for 3rd year parents 8 p.m.
May 13 Wed Meeting for 4th year parents 8 p.m.
May 17 Sun Sport & Family Day (1p.m. to 5 p.m.)
May 21 Thur School Prize Giving (2.30 p.m.)
May 22 Fri Graduation Day for 6th years (4 p.m.)
May 25 Mon Commencement of House Exams
May 29 Fri Holidays commence after exams
Jun 3 Wed State Examinations Commence
Jun 29 Mon Rockbrook Summer Camp for 9 – 13 year olds (3 x 1 week camps)
Events for parents
Aug 24 Sun Family Day for incoming students, parents. Hosted by 2nd year parents.
Sept 23 Tue Cheese & Wine Reception to open school year (7.30 p.m.)
Oct 12 Sun Open Day (3 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
Oct 8 Wed Parent education evening 1
Oct 14 Tue Parent education evening 2
Oct 21 Tue Parent education evening 3
Nov 7 Fri Introduction Day for primary school students– 3.30 p.m.
Nov 25 Tue Parent/Teacher meetings (3rd & 6th year) 3 to 6 p.m. (provisional date)
Dec 3 Wed Parent/Teacher meetings (2nd & 5th Year) 2 to 4.30 p.m. (provisional date)
Jan 28 Wed Parents Social Evening: table quiz
Feb 4 Wed Parent/Teacher meetings (1st & 4th year) 2.00 –4.30 p.m. (provisional date)
Feb 25 Wed Parent education evening 4
Feb 27 Fri Introduction Day for primary school students– 3.30 p.m.
Mar 8 Sun Open Day 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mar 10 Tue Parent education evening 5
Mar 27 Fri Introduction Day for incoming students 3.30 p.m.
Apr 28 Tue Sports Day Committee first meeting 8 p.m.
May 5 Tue Meeting for 3rd year parents 8 p.m.
May 13 Wed Meeting for 4th year parents 8 p.m.
May 17 Sun Sport & Family Day (1p.m. to 5 p.m.)
May 22 Fri Graduation Day for 6th years (4 p.m.)
