3rd Year History student, Jake Henry, was one of the team members on the Stratford team who entered the Junior Certificate Inter-Schools History Quiz on Monday, 27th April. He explains how quiz went for the team.
The Junior Certificate Inter-Schools History Quiz, held on Monday, 27th April, was an enjoyable challenge. Even though we came 4th (with 54/60 correct answers), it was out of 21 schools. The winning school came 1st the previous year also. It helped us prepare for our upcoming Junior Certificate and we had a good time while doing it.
Jake Henry (3rd Year)
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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