Sean McGuinness describes the Geography Field trip to the Botanic Gardens on Monday, 30th September.
The 6th Year Geography students visited the beautiful Botanic Gardens on Monday, 30th September. While it drizzled rain a bit, that didn't make any difference to the day. We saw lots of plants that we are studying for the Leaving Certificate. (Click on blog title for more photos.)
Sean McGuinness (6th Year)
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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