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Eilish Masterson. Administrator

Eilish here! Welcome to my news page, I hope to update you regularly on what is happening in and around the College this year, so check-in for all the news as it happens. I will be here in my office should you need any assistance so for any enquiries just call into the Administration office and I will be happy to help you.
Every best wish for the new year ahead.
Eilish

Quote for the Week:
“If I cannot do great things. I can do small things in a great way.”
– Martin Luther King Jr.

Canteen Menu this week
ALLERGIES
1,EGGS. 2,MILK. 3,SHELLFISH. 4,MOLLUSCS. 5,FISH. 6,PEANUTS. 7,SESAME. 8,SOYA. 9.SULPHUR DIOXIDE. 10,NUTS. 11,WHEAT/GLUTEN. 12,CELERY. 13,MUSTARD.

•Monday ~ Roast breast of chicken wrapped in bacon & pepper cream sauce (2,8,11)
•Tuesday ~ Honey glazed loin of bacon, braised cabbage & parsley sauce. (2,9,12)
•Wednesday ~ Beef & vegetable stew (2,8,11,12)
•Thursday ~ Chicken curry & rice (2,11,12,13)

Upcoming events :
• Mon 4th Nov – School reopens after Halloween midterm
• Fri 15th Nov – Senior House Awards, 7pm in the College
• Mon 18th to Thur 21st Nov – 1st Year House Exams
• Thur 21st Nov – 3rd Year PTM 4.15-6.45pm
• Fri 22nd Nov – Open Day
• Mon 25th Nov – Staff Day Off, School Closed
• Thur 28th Nov – Tales In The Castle 6pm
• Mon 2nd Dec – Junior House Awards, 7pm in Mount Errigal Hotel
• Wed 4th Dec – 5th/LCA1/TY PTM 4.15-6.45pm

Coursework Copmpletion Dates:
• Economics – 13th December 2024
• Physical Education PAP – 13th December 2024
• Computer Science – 19th March 2025
• Physical Education PA – 31st March 2025
• Ag Science – 2nd May 2025
• Politics & Society – 2nd May 2025
• Geography – 2nd May 2025
• History – 2nd May 2025

MONDAY 4TH NOVEMBER

School Golf, Narin Golf Club, 9-4pm, 7 Students
Debating Club, Rm 3, Lunchtime
“BT Young Scientists”, Rm 26, Lunchtime
Movie Club, 1.20-1.50pm, Rm 6
Art Club, all students welcome, 1.30pm Art Room
Amnesty International Meeting, Pf8, 1.30pm. All year groups are welcome to attend.
Green Schools Meeting, 1.30pm Rm 24
Lunchtime Prayer Meeting, College Chapel 1.30pm
Mentoring Programme, New Mentors, 2-4pm, The Loft

TUESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER

U14 Rugby, 10am-2.40pm, details TBC
ATU Talk for 6th year students (in advance of ATU Open Day),Rm35
11.15-11.55: St. Felim, St. Fiachra, St. Finbarr & St. Felix 11.55-12.35: St. Fergal, St. Finnian & St. Fintan
3rd Year Assembly, College Chapel 12.40pm
Games Club, 1.15pm, Rm 32
Drama Club, Lunchtime Rm 35

WEDNESDAY 6TH NOVEMBER

U16 & U19 Basketball v Summerhill Sligo, away, 30 Students, 10.20-3.00pm
Oide Bí Cineálta Training, Donegal Ed Centre, 9.30-3.30pm
Exam Revision Training Course, Rec Hall
9.40am – 6th Years, 11.15am – 2nd Years, 11.55am – 3rd Years, 12.35pm- 5th Years
U16 Rugby, 10am-2.40pm, details TBC
5th Year LCVP Talk, Rosa Glackin St. V de P. 10:35am.
Rm35, 75 Students, St. Edmund, St. Eithne & St. Elizabeth
Student Council Meeting, 1.15pm, Pf 27
Games Club, Lunchtime, Rm35
Music Club, for Music Students, 1.20-1.50pm, Rm56
5th Year LCVP visit from Eugene Gallen Bon Appetit Meals, 2.40-4.00pm, Pf 40

THURSDAY 7TH NOVEMBER

5th Year Cinema Trip – Macbeth(2015) & Dracula, 9.00-1.15pm
U15.5 Loch an Iúir Ulster QF v Downpatrick, Venue & Time TBC
U19.5 Hurling, Ulster QF vs St Pats Academy Dungannon. Time TBC
**Fire Alarm System Software Update from 12noon, Alarm sounder test will be carried out at approx 2pm**
Drama Club, Lunchtime Rm 35
Visit to Cara House, Letterkenny re TY Teaching, 2.00-3.20pm

FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER

Mass, College Chapel 8.30am, Everyone Welcome
Northwest Tennis Competition, Letterkenny Tennis Club 10.25-1.15pm.
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Upcoming:
• Thur 24th Oct – 6th Year PTM 4.15-6.45pm
• Fri 25th Oct – Halloween midterm Break
• Mon 4th Nov – School reopens after Halloween midterm
• Fri 15th Nov – Senior House Awards, 7pm in the College
• Mon 18th to Thur 21st Nov – 1st Year House Exams
• Thur 21st Nov – 3rd Year PTM 4.15-6.45pm
• Fri 22nd Nov – Open Day
• Mon 25th Nov – Staff Day Off, School Closed
• Thur 28th Nov – Tales In The Castle 7pm
• Mon 2nd Dec – Junior House Awards, 7pm in Mount Errigal
• Wed 4th Dec – 5th/LCA1/TY PTM 4.15-6.45pm

Quote for the Week:
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
– Mahatma Gandhi

CANTEEN SPECIALS THIS WEEK
*Monday – Chicken Alice Springs topped with sauteed bacon, onions & melted cheddar. (2,9)
*Tuesday – Roast crown of turkey, herb stuffing, roasties & pan gravy. (2,11)
*Wednesday- Pasta bolognese & garlic toast (2,11,12)
*Thursday – Chicken curry & rice (2,11,12,13)
1,EGGS. 2,MILK. 3,SHELLFISH. 4,MOLLUSCS. 5,FISH. 6,PEANUTS. 7,SESAME. 8,SOYA. 9.SULPHUR DIOXIDE. 10,NUTS. 11,WHEAT/GLUTEN. 12,CELERY. 13,MUSTARD. 14,LUPIN.
** May contain traces of nuts/egg/soya
Please see your server for any dietary requirements you may have. Menus are subject to change.

MONDAY 21ST OCTOBER

Rooms 21 & 23 are closed today – room changes will be in place
LCA1 going for Breakfast in Glencar, 9.00-10.20am
U16 & U19 Basketball v Abbey CC Donegal Town, away, 9am-3.30pm
1st Year Assembly, 12.40pm, College Chapel
Teaching & Learning Group Meeting, Boardroom, Lunchtime
“BT Young Scientists”, Rm 26, Lunchtime
Debating Club, Rm 3, Lunchtime
Movie Club, 1.20-1.50pm, Rm 6
Amnesty International Meeting, Pf8, 1.30pm. All year groups are welcome to attend.
Green Schools Meeting, 1.30pm Rm 24
Art Club, all students welcome, 1.30pm Art Room
Lunchtime Prayer Meeting, College Chapel 1.30pm
Mentoring Programme, New Mentors, 2-4pm, The Loft

TUESDSAY 22ND OCTOBER

2nd Year Assembly, 9.45am, College Chapel
Talk on Mary’s Meals, Fr. Eamonn Kelly, 10-1pm, College Chapel
10.00am – 2nd Year, 11.15 – 6th Year, 11.35 – 3rd Year, 11.55 – 5th Year, 12.15 – 1st Year
U15 Soccer v Abbey VS, Front Pitch, 10.20-2.00pm
Games Club, 1.15pm, Rm 32
Drama Club, Lunchtime Rm 35
Strategic Planning Meeting, 4-5pm, DMC Office

WEDNESDAY 23RD OCTOBER

6th Year LCCS visit to ATU Letterkenny, 9-4pm, 60 Students
Kemmy Business School / BSTAI Leaving Certificate Economics Project Webinar, 11-12 noon, 6th Year Economics Students, Pf 37
Student Council Training, 1.15-3.20pm, Pf 27
Music Club, for Music Students, 1.20-1.50pm, Rm56
Games Club, Lunchtime, Rm35
Student Book Club, Rm 43, 1.20pm

THURSDAY 24TH OCTOBER

Training, Cork 9-4pm
Refereeing in Convoy, Future Leaders Students EH, OMD, CD, 9-2pm
6th Year Assembly, 9.10am, College Chapel
Tennis Inclusion Programme, 9.40am-1pm, 22 TY Students
U16.5 Gaelic Football Ranafast Cup v Omagh CBS, in Fintona 9.40-4.00pm
Senior Soccer v Deele College, away, 9.40-2.40pm
TY Photography, First Aid Trip & Some members of the Book Club, American Folk Park, 10-4pm
Solas Cinema Trip, 12.35-3.45pm, All Solas Staff & Students
Drama Club, Lunchtime Rm 35
Lunchtime Detention, Rm 14
6th Year & LCA2 Parent Teacher Meeting, 4.15-6.45pm

FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER

Scary Mary’s Meals No Uniform Day
Mass, College Chapel 8.30am, Everyone Welcome
Mid Term Break Mon 28th Oct to Fri 1st Nov

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Student Senior Leadership Meeting, Lk Schools, Boardroom 9.00-10.20am, 5 Students + Students from Neighbouring Schools
1st Year Gaelic Football League – Semi Final: St. Agnes v St. Ambrose, 1-2pm. ready.
Games Club, 1.15pm, Rm 32
Drama Club, Lunchtime Rm 35
Teach Meet-Creating & Reviewing Student Support Plans, Lunchtime in Rm36
Beulah Loughran – HSE School Leavers Guidance, 3.20pm Boardroom

WEDNESDAY 16TH OCTOBER
– Eilish’s Daily Challenge continues….

Prison Island Belfast, TY Trip, 9-4pm
Onsite Health and Safety Assessment –
U14.5 Loch an Iúir v Abbey VS Donegal Town, Front Pitch 10-2pm
Student Council Meeting, 1.15pm, Pf 27
Music Club, for Music Students, 1.20-1.50pm, Rm56
Games Club, Lunchtime, Rm35
Student Book Club, Rm 43, 1.20pm
Student Council Training, 1.15-3.20pm, Pf 27
Maynooth University Talk, 2.40-3.20pm Interested 6th Years, Rm32
3.20-4.00pm Interested 5th Years
Referrals to Tusla, 3-5pm Cara House, Letterkenny
Parents Association Meeting, 7.30pm Rm1

THURSDAY 17TH OCTOBER
– Eilish’s Daily Challenge continues….

Sportshall Athletics Young Leader Programme, 20 TY Students, Rec Hall, 9-4pm, Delivered by Dermot McGranaghan
Tennis Inclusion Programme, 9.40am-1pm, 22 TY Students
U15 Soccer v Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana, 9.15-2.40pm
Annual EAL Trip to Town Park, 11.15-4.00pm, 58 Students
1st Year Gaelic Football League – Finals Day 11.15-1.15pm.
5th Year LCVP Class – Visit to Bank of Ireland, 2-4pm

FRIDAY 18TH OCTOBER
– Eilish’s Daily Challenge continues….

PLEASE ENSURE ALL CLASSROOM DOORS ARE LOCKED AT BREAK & LUNCH TIMES
Mass, College Chapel 8.30am, Everyone Welcome
Gaisce Meeting, Interested TYs, 11.15-11.55am, Rm22
Athletics AGM at 11.30am, Limavady. 9-3pm
2nd Year English Cinema Trip, Of Mice and Men Film followed by John Steinbeck Talk. 9am-1.15pm
LCVP Interviews, 9.40-11.00am, Chaplains Office
Friday Afternoon Detention, 1.30-3.30pm
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First Year Student Council Elections today, in Base Classes. Email with schedule to follow.
Donegal Senior Gaelic Football Blitz, Convoy, 10-3pm
TY Assembly, 9.45am, College Chapel
U17 Soccer v Deele College, Front Pitch, 10-2pm
ATU Cyberpsychology Dept Talk, Interested TY & 6th Years, 11.55-1.15pm, Rm 35
“BT Young Scientists”, Rm 26, Lunchtime
1st Year Gaelic Football League – St. Aidan v St. Anne during their Lunch Break, 1-2pm.
Movie Club, 1.20-1.50pm, Rm 6
Debating Club, Rm 3, Lunchtime
Green Schools Meeting, 1.30pm Rm 24
Amnesty International Meeting, Pf8, 1.30pm. All year groups are welcome to attend.
Lunchtime Prayer Meeting, College Chapel 1.30pm
Mentors & Mentees Programme, 4 groups x 30mins 2-4pm, Rec Hall Meeting beforehand in College Chapel 12.35pm (NMC, TMI, DS)
St. Alberts Class visit to the County Museum, 2.00-3.20pm
Monday Evening Detention, 4.15-5.15pm

TUESDAY 8TH OCTOBER

School Golf, Letterkenny Golf Club, 9-4pm, 7 Students
SPHE Training, Safetech Letterkenny, 9.30-3.30pm
Senior Soccer v Royal & Prior Raphoe, 9.40-2.00pm, 25 Students
Road Safety Show, Aura Centre, LCA1, 10.20-1.15pm
EAL Meeting, 12.35pm, DS Office
ATU Sligo Talk, Rm 35. Interested 6th Years 12.35-1.15pm, Interested 5th Years 2.00-2.40pm
Literacy Meeting, 1.15-1.45pm, Rm 53
Games Club, 1.15pm, Rm 32
Drama Club, Lunchtime Rm 35
Strategic Planning Meeting, 4-5pm, DMC Office
Subject Meetings. Details on Notice board 4.15-5.15

WEDNESDAY 9TH OCTOBER

RayseTheGame Motivational Study Skills Seminar, Rec Hall
1st Years – 9-11am, 3rd Years – 11.15-1.15pm
SPHE Training, Safetech Letterkenny, 9.30-3.30pm
Road Safety Show, Aura Centre, All TYs, 10.20-1.15pm
1st Year Gaelic Football League – Semi Final during their Lunch Break, 1-2pm.
Music Club, for Music Students, 1.20-1.50pm, Rm56
Student Council Meeting, 1.15pm, Pf 27
Games Club, Lunchtime, Rm35
Student Book Club, Rm 43, 1.20pm
Junior Cycle 23/24 Results Day, Distributed in the Afternoon…more details to follow

THURSDAY 10TH OCTOBER – World Mental Health Day
Tennis Inclusion Programme, 9.40am-1pm, 22 TY Students
U15.5 Blitz, Convoy, 9.30-3.20pm
U14.5 Loch an Iúir v Carrickmore, 10.45-4.00pm
5th Year Talk, Patrick McGlynn JLO, 12.35pm College Chapel
1st Year Gaelic Football League – Semi Final during their Lunch Break, 1-2pm.
Subject Meetings. Details on Notice board 4.15-5.15

FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER
Mass, College Chapel 8.30am, Everyone Welcome
U16.5 Gaelic Football v St. Michael’s Enniskillen, BallyShannon 9.30-3.00pm
Donegal Lifeguard Talk, 12.35pm Rec Hall, All TYs
Friday Afternoon Detention, 1.30-3.30pm

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Monday 23rd September – St. Eunan’s Feast Day

6th Year Geography Field Trip, Glencar Waterfall, Co. Leitrim Departing at 7.45am
Cinealtas Exhibit, Bullying Project, 9-4pm, Priests Office
TY Trip to Gartan, 9-4pm. St. Damien
U14.5 A – Donegal Gaelic Football Blitz, Convoy, 9.00-4.00pm
German Exchange School Visit, Mayor & Teachers 12-4pm
1st Year Gaelic Football League – St. Anthony v St. Alberts during their Lunch Break, 1-2pm
“BT Young Scientists”, Rm 26, Lunchtime
Movie Club, 1.20-1.50pm, Rm 6
Green Schools Meeting, 1.30pm Rm 24
Lunchtime Prayer Meeting, College Chapel 1.30pm
Monday Evening Detention, 4.15-5.15pm

Tuesday 24th September

2nd Year Assembly, College Chapel, 12.40pm
1st Year Gaelic Football League – St. Andrew v St. Ambrose during their Lunch Break, 1-2pm.
Drama Club, Lunchtime Rm 35
Games Club, 1.15pm, Rm 32

Wednesday 25th September

Cineáltas Showcase Event, Croke Park 9-4pm, 3 members of Wellbeing & Student Council teams will attend
TY Trip to Gartan, 9-4pm. St. Declan
U16.5 Gaelic Football Donegal Schools Final v Abbey VS Donegal Town, Time & Venue TBC
1st Year Gaelic Football League – St. Albert v St. Agnes during their Lunch Break, 1-2pm..
Games Club, Lunchtime, Rm35

Thursday 26th September

Irish Wheelchair Collection, TY Students, 9-3pm…details to follow
Ulster Schools Golf, 9-4pm, 8 Students
Car Maintenance Workshop, TY Class 9-4pm
Tennis Inclusion Programme, 9.40am-1pm, TY Students numbers TBC
Oide Senior Cycle Redevelopment Webinar, 11.30-12.30pm
1st Year Gaelic Football League – St. Aidan v St. Ambrose during their Lunch Break, 1-2pm.
Lunchtime Detention, Rm 14

Friday 27th September

Mass, College Chapel 8.30am, Everyone Welcome
Creative Clusters Inservice, 9.00-1.15pm
EAL trip to the Loft, 1st & 2nd EAL Students, 9.40-11.55am
New Prefect Training in Canteen, 11.15-11.55am, TY & 5th

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MONDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER
Student Council will be visiting all first year classes this week
TY Trip to Gartan, 9-4pm. St. David
6th Year Study Skills Seminar, – 6th Years, Rm 34 & 35
Group A&B – 9.15-12 noon, St. Felim, St. Fergal, St. Fintan & St. Felix.
Group C&D – 12.10-15.25pm, St. Fiachra, St. Finbarr & St. Finnian
TY Assembly, 9.45am College Chapel
First Year Mass Rehearsal, 11.15-1.15pm Cathedral
1st Year Gaelic Football League – St. Aidan v St. Andrew during their Lunch Break, 1-2pm. Please allow students in above classes & their prefect managers out 15 mins early, at 1pm, to get ready.
Movie Club, 1.20-1.50pm, Rm 6
Amnesty International Meeting, Pf8, 1.30pm. All year groups are welcome to attend.
Green Schools Meeting, 1.30pm Rm 24
Lunchtime Prayer Meeting, College Chapel 1.30pm
BTYSE – Meeting for All Interested Students 1.45pm in Rm26(Lab)
Intro to the Mentoring Programme, New Mentors, 2-4pm, The Loft
Monday Evening Detention, 4.15-5.15pm
TUESDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER
Memory Lane Photography, 1st & 6th Year Photos, 9am Rec Hall
LCA1 Trip to Gartan, 9am-2pm
Teachers may be asked to cover for teachers taking class (Windfall).
Ulster Schools Golf, 9-4pm, 8 Students
History Show with Paddy Cullivan, Study Hall
9.45-11.00am: 2nd Years & some Seniors,(CC, DD, DC, JG, ADe, CB, PMC)
11.15-12.30pm: 3rd Years & some Seniors, (OG,CC,CB,CG,MLK,ADe)
Teachers may be asked to cover for teachers taking class (Windfall).
U16.5 – Donegal Gaelic Football Blitz, Convoy. 9.30-4.00pm
First Year Mass Rehearsal, 11.15-11.55am College Chapel
1st Year Assembly, 12noon College Chapel
2nd Year Assembly, College Chapel, 12.40pm
1st Year Gaelic Football League – St. Anne v St. Ambrose during their Lunch Break, 1-2pm. Please allow students in above classes & their prefect managers out 15 mins early, at 1pm, to get ready.
Drama Club, Lunchtime Rm 35
Games Club, 1.15pm, Rm 32
Numeracy Meeting, 1.20-1.50pm, Rm 1
1st Year Mass, Cathedral 7pm, light refreshments in the College after
WEDNESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
TY GAA Future Leaders School Awards, Class of 23/24 Gold Star Award, Croke Park, 6-6pm
TY Trip to Gartan, 9-4pm. St. Dallan
1st Year Gaelic Football League – St. Agnes v St. Anthony during their Lunch Break, 1-2pm. Please allow students in above classes & their prefect managers out 15 mins early, at 1pm, to get ready.
Games Club, Lunchtime, Rm35
Ski Trip to Lavarone Meeting, 1.30pm Rm12
THURSDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER
U16 Basketball Away v Summerhill, Sligo. 17 Students, 8.15-4.00pm
Trip to Medjugorje, 20 Students(18TYs & 2 LCA2s), Thur 19th to Tues 24th Sept
Tennis Inclusion Programme, 9.40am-1pm, TY Students numbers TBC
6th Year Assembly, College Chapel, 9.45am
U14.5 B – Donegal Gaelic Football Blitz, Convoy 9am-2.40pm
5th Year Assembly, 12 noon, College Chapel
3rd Year Assembly, College Chapel 12.40pm
1st Year Gaelic Football League – St. Aidan v St. Anne during their Lunch Break, 1-2pm. Please allow students in above classes & their prefect managers out 15 mins early, at 1pm, to get ready.
All 6th & LCA2 Students, Cinema Trip with Irish Dept, 1.15-4.00pm
Lunchtime Detention, Rm 14
FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER
U19 Basketball Away v St. Muredach’s Ballina. 17 Students, 7-4pm
Oide online CPD – LCA Vocational Preparation & Guidance, 10am-3.30pm
Friday Afternoon Detention, 1.30-3.30pm

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Monday 9th September
UU Belfast Open Day, 7.45am-5pm, 75 Sixth Year Students
Meetings with Student Council & Wellbeing Teams, Bullying Project, 9-1pm, Priests Office
BTYS 2025 – Meeting for any Students Interested in entering the BT Young Scientist Competition, 1.15pm in Rm26
Movie Club, 1.20-1.50pm, Rm 6
Green Schools Meeting, 1.30pm Rm 24
Lunchtime Prayer Meeting, College Chapel 1.30pm
Amnesty International Meeting, Pf8, 1.30pm. All year groups are welcome to attend.
Relay for Life presentation to the Irish Cancer Society Mount Errigal Hotel at 7:30pm

Tuesday 10th September
SEC Examinations, LC Appeals, 9-4pm
WRAT Testing for all First Years, 9.00-10.20am,
Games Club, 1.15pm, Rm 32

Wednesday 11th September
SEC Examinations, LC Appeals, 9-4pm
Games Club, Lunchtime, Rm35
Student Book Club, Rm 43, 1.20pm

Thursday 11th September
SEC Examinations, LC Appeals, 9-4pm
Cross Country Athletics, 9.40-3.20pm, 35 Juniors & 15 Seniors
Tennis Inclusion Programme, 9.40am-1pm, TY Students numbers TBC
Talk from Fadl Mustapha, 9.40-11.55am, College Chapel, 100-120 Senior students
Student Council Meeting, 1.30pm, Pf27

Friday 12th September
Mass, College Chapel 8.30am, Everyone Welcome
UU Magee Open Day, 9am-1.15pm, 30 Sixth Year Students TBC

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The BestWe’d like to welcome back all our students for the 2015/2016, a special welcome to all our incoming first year students. We hope that Saint Eunan’s will provide you with an education and an experience that will equip you for taking on everything that life can throw at you. We bid last years Leaving Certificate students a fond farewell as they embark on the next stage of their lives, leaving behind good memories in the College.

I hope to update you regularly on what is happening in the College this year, so tune back for all the news as it happens. I’m also here in my office, located adjacent to Mr.Darby’s for any inquires you may have throughout the year.

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