On the last day of term, Thursday, 22nd December, 5th and 6th Year LCVP students organised a very successful Table Quiz for the whole school. Over €250 was raised for the Simon Community. 5th Year students, April Matthews and Christine Byrne explain who was involved.
On Thursday, 22nd December, our LCVP class ran a Table Quiz in the school to raise money for the Simon Community, as part of our LCVP course for the Leaving Certificate. We raised over €250. The LCVP students involved were: Anna Douglas and Alex Lai in 6th Year, and April Matthews, Christine Byrne, Khrystyna Brovko and Aaron Sheridan in 5th Year. (Click on thumbnails to open an enlarged version of image.)
There are more photos in the Gallery for 2011-2012.
April Matthews, Christine Byrne (5th Year)
[Photos: Ms. O'Kelly]
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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