The TY Geography students have been busy creating different 3D models of the landscape. Browse through photos of the models.
The TY Geography students have been busy creating different 3D models of the landscape. Browse through photos of the models.
Des, explains in detail how he made his model of the house with the water wheel. "I used a lettuce basket, cut a circle shape from it and took a measurement of the radius. I then duplicated two sides and made an axle to turn them. The trickiest part was sticking the pieces of wood in the centre of the water wheel and make it level. It took me about two weeks to make."
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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