Kara Stein, 6th Year, reflects on the visit the she and her class made to Marsh's Library on Wednesday, 28th January to see the exhibition, 'Lublin to Dublin'.
In Marsh's Library in central Dublin there is an exhibition entitled 'Lublin to Dublin' showcasing many original texts from the collection of Archbishop Narcissus Marsh. The title of the exhibition is taken from a handwritten description in one of the books from someone whose father had moved from Lublin and passed away in Dublin.
Most of the books were printed in Amsterdam in the 17th Century and would have arrived in Ireland from the UK. Also on display were quill feathers and ink which we had great fun practising Hebrew calligraphy. The library generously donated a book about Marsh's Library to Stratford College.
Kara Stein (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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