Congratulations to the 5th Year Chemistry students, Michael, Rachel and Sae who won 1st Prize in the Marsh's Library competition it was announced on Wednesday, 29th May. They won €500 to go towards the Science Lab.
Congratulations to the 5th Year Chemistry students, Michael, Rachel and Sae who won 1st Prize in the Marsh's Library competition it was announced on Wednesday, 29th May. They won €500 to go towards the Science Lab.
The Keeper of Marsh's Library, Dr. J. McElligott wrote to Ms. McCarthy telling her of the announcement:
"I'm delighted to inform you that all three judges were agreed that the top prize should go to Stratford College, Rathgar. The students did a brilliant job, and I think they can be happy that two of the judges were the top people in the State Exam Commission for Chemistry, Physics and Science.Thanks so much for the entry from your school. It is a great credit to you and your students."
To see the video go this Science blog.
See also the Awards and Achievements page.
[Image: www.marshlibrary.ie]
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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