Sarah Corrigan (6th Year) and Peadar Charles (5th Year) explain what is involved in the Leaving Certificate Geography river study.
On Tuesday, 4th October, the 5th and 6th Year Geography classes, accompanied by Ms. Conlon and Ms. McGuckin, made their way to the Knockree Eco Centre to carry out our Leaving Certificate river study. This study is worth 20% of our Leaving Certificate, so it is important for us to participate and give full attention throughout the day.
It was a tiring, yet enjoyable day, spending our time standing and walking through a river. We were lucky to have good weather! Overall it was an experience for us all and the 5th Years got the benefit of getting the idea of what they will have to do next year for their Leaving Certificate. (Click on thumbnails to open an enlarged version of image.
Sarah Corrigan (6th Year)
On the 4th October, the fifth and sixth year Geography classes went on a field trip to the Glencree River as part of the geographical investigation. We went with the aim of proving the point of the river we were going to study was a river meander. Overall, everyone enjoyed the trip and the change from the classroom. Special thanks Jackie Kelleher who drove the fifth years there and back.
Peadar Charles (5th Year)
[Photo: Ms. Conlon]
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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