On Friday, 19th September the 5th and 6th Year students visited the Higher Options exhibition in the RDS.
On Friday, 19th September the 5th and 6th Year students visited the Higher Options exhibition in the RDS. A number of the students report back on their experiences:
"It was a very interesting and helpful day. It has given me a better insight into different courses available to me." (Emer Downes, 5th Year)
"Myself and Emer went to several lectures available to us as part of our ticket. The lectures we took were interesting and we got a better insight into those particular careers." (Fiona Maguire, 5th Year)
"Higher Options was really interesting and helpful." (Christina Greene, 5th Year)
"I enjoyed speaking with the different college students but I did not like the lectures." (Paul Stafford, 5th Year)
[Image: www.irishtimes.com/higher-options]
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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