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Newpark’s ‘We Will Rock You’ Clip Now Available On Youtube

April 21st, 2012

A clip from Newpark’s ‘We Will Rock You’ DVD is now up on YouTube.  Click here to see it.

Eamon Gilmore Backs New School Building

April 25th, 2012

Summer Exams Revision Lists – Additional Lists Added

May 8th, 2012

The following Summer Exam Revision Lists are available for your reference:
Junior Cycle
1st Year

1st Year Geography Revision List
1st Year English Revision Guidelines
1st Year French ete Revision List
1st Year Gaeilge Revision List
1st Year Geography Revison List
1st Year German Revision List
1st Year History Revision List
1st Year Maths Revision List
1st Year Science Revision list
1st Year CSPE Revision [...]

Help Cherie Walk

May 3rd, 2012

Dear Students, Parents and Guardians,
Five year old Cherie Anderson, sister of Christel (first year) and Claudia (fifth Year) suffers from Cerebral Palsy. She needs surgery to cure the aches and pains which she suffers on a daily basis and to allow her to walk unaided, freeing her from the need to use leg splints, a [...]

Student Appeal to Minister Ruairi Quinn

May 4th, 2012

The whole school community has written personal letters to Minister Ruairi Quinn. Watch the video below as some of the students read extracts from their letters to the backdrop of pictures showing the condition of the school buildings.

Parents / Guardians of Special Needs / Exceptionally Able Students – Meeting Tuesday 29th May 8pm in Library

May 9th, 2012

We are having our next meeting of the above group in the school library. To recap, the objectives of the group are for Parents / Guardians to find out more information from other Parents / Guardians of similar students as they went through Secondary School.
All welcome.

Summer exams : French aural exam for 1st, 2nd and 5th year students on Tuesday 15th May

May 10th, 2012

The French aural exam for 1st, 2nd and 5th years will take place in class on Tuesday 15th May.
Students should practice as much as they can this weekend and be prepared for next week.
It is important that they are on time as the exam lasts 40 minutes.
Reminder : answers must be given in English

Summer exams : French oral exam for 2nd year students on Thursday 17th and Friday 18th May

May 10th, 2012

The French oral exams will take place on Thursday 17th and Friday 18th May.
The examiner will be Ms Larras.
Students have 10 questions and 3 role plays to prepare.
They should be at the exam about 10 min before their allocated time.
The information on the room will be given next week. Please check the noticeboards near the [...]

Summer Exams – Timetable & Regulations

May 14th, 2012

The following Summer Exam Timetable & Regulations for 1st, 2nd & 5th Year are available for your reference:

Summer Timetable 2012 – Final
Newpark School Exam Regulations

Newsletter for May 2012 now available online

May 18th, 2012

The last newsletter of the year is now available to view online. We are trying a bit of an experiment with this newsletter. We are testing a new ‘delivery and display system’ which should give the viewer a better feel for the newsletter. Click here to go to the Newsletter page.

Newpark Rugby and Hockey Trip to Vancouver 2013

February 6th, 2012

Newpark will be sending Rugby and Hockey teams to Vancouver in 2013.  Please click here for bank details and the schedule of payments.

Rugby Summer Camps

June 2nd, 2011

Leinster rugby run a school a school of excellence camp which we would encourage our newpark school players to enrol in over the summer where possible.
The Irish Rugby Institute also run summer camps which we would recommend.

Newpark Run for Sport – Closing Date for Entries 22 March 2011

March 5th, 2011

Parents, teachers, students and past students are invited to take part in the 10km Great Ireland Run on 10th April in Dublin’s Phoenix Park to raise funds for equipment for Newpark’s sports teams.
It’s time to finalise your entry and get your training and sponsorship on schedule.
Email to runforsport@newparkschool.ie for further information on how to enter, get [...]

Senior Rugby League Final VS Mount Temple Wednesday 2ND February at 2:30PM in Ashbourne Rugby Club.

February 1st, 2011

Senior Rugby League Final VS Mount Temple Wednesday 2ND February at 2:30PM in Ashbourne Rugby Club.

Rugby- 1st Year V Willow Park Sat 29/1/11

January 28th, 2011

1st Year Boys Rugby have a game away to Willow Park tomorrow, Saturday 29/1/11. All players are to meet at the Willow Park School pitches, Blackrock at 10.00am tomorrow.

Rugby- Junior Boys defeat St Conleths in Junior Shield

January 26th, 2011

In a dogged encounter at Newtown Park, Newpark Juniors defeated a determined St Conleths, 22-5.
The opening exchanges saw both teams enjoy periods of pressure with Newpark running in an early try courtesy of Alex Leung. St Conleths fought back and made their way into the Newpark 22. After a couple of drives from the forwards [...]

Rugby Junior Cup Shield Match 26th January

January 24th, 2011

The Junior Rugby Team are playing in the first round of the Junior Shield this Wednesday 26th January at home against St. Conleths College.  Kick off 2.30pm.   Best of Luck to the team!

Congratulations to the Senior Rugby Team on their Magnificent Victory over Skerries in the McMullan Cup

December 15th, 2010

The Senior rugby team beat Skerries by 30 points to 5 in the final of the McMullan Cup. It was a superb performance by the whole squad who dominated the match from beginning to end. It is a fitting reward for all involved but especially for Morgan Lennon and Andrew Adams for their huge committment [...]

Good Luck Country Runners & Junior Cup Rugby Team

November 8th, 2010

The Cross Country Runners are training hard for their big race in the Phoenix Park this week.  Good luck to all the students involved.
The Junior Cup Rugby Team is playing their first cup match this Monday 8th November against St.Columbus College. Good Luck to them.