On Tuesday, 21st January the 6th Year Leaving Certificate Biology students dissected a sheep's heart during a lab. Gabi Eppel and Abi Grainger informed Ms. O'Kelly on what actually happened!
On Tuesday, 21st January the 6th Year Leaving Certificate Biology students dissected a sheep's heart during a lab. Gabi Eppel and Abi Grainger informed Ms. O'Kelly on what actually happened!
"Each student got a sheep's heart to dissect so that we could observe it. For example, we put water into one of the valves and we were able to watch the heart pump the water! The blood clots were so gross though..."
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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