Anna Douglas (5th Year) describes the recent visit the LCVP class made to Barretstown as part of their LCVP project.
On Wednesday, 23rd February, as part of the LCVP 5th Year class we were welcomed into Barretstown to view the grounds and find out about all the work they do. We got to see what the money we will be raising will go towards and how many people we will be helping out by making the donation. We were given sponsorship cards, bandanas, brochures and stickers for our school and they will be handed out for the school walk in May. (Click on image to see YouTube video.)
Anna Douglas (5th Year)
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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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