Eoin Gleeson (6th Year) describes the day's trip to NUI Maynooth to do Biology practicals.
On Wednesday, 18th January, the Leaving Certificate Biology students went to NUI Maynooth to do practicals for their course. It was both useful and necessary for the completion of practicals. It also provided information on the type of questions and answers that are likely to come up in the exams. The students all agreed that it was of great benefit and an enjoyable day out. (Click on thumbnails to open an enlarged version of image.)
Eoin Gleeson (6th Year)
[Photos: Ms. O'Sullivan]
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