In early February the 1st Year Science class dissected sheep's hearts. Some of the 1st Year students describe what it was like.
In early February the 1st Year Science class dissected sheep's hearts. Some of the 1st Year students describe what it was like. (Click on thumbnails to open an enlarged version of image.)
"I was really looking forward to dissecting the heart. I enjoyed cutting it open although it was very smelly!" - Moya McCrea
"It was so fun getting to dissect the heart. It's really a fun way to learn how it works and the structure of it." - Evan Matthews
"I was kind of grossed out about dissecting a sheep's heart before the dissection took place, but while we were doing it I was really enjoying myself!" - Megan Harnett
[Photos: Ms. O'Sullivan]
Our Transition Year (TY) students hosted a successful coffee morning in the school hall to raise funds for Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services in Harold's Cross. Year groups visited the hall in turn for tea, coffee, and treats. Thanks to Ms. Maxwell, Ms. Talbot, Ms. McGill and all our TY students.
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On Wednesday, the 23rd of September, a group of us TY students had the opportunity to welcome Irish writer Elaine Garvey to our school, where we took part in a two-hour workshop with her. On Friday the 25th of September, we embarked on our weekly trip which brought us northside, to Glasnevin Cemetery, so write Ianis, Vihaan and Matthew B (TY Weekly editors).
Some of our Chinese students celebrated the Mooncake Festival this morning with traditional treats, and stories about the holiday. The round shape of the mooncakes mirrors the bright harvest moon, symbolizing family togetherness and completeness.
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