On Wednesday, 13th November, TY Irish students visited the Irish Folklore Museum in UCD. Leanna Morgan and Svetlana Cvetic write up a brief summary of the visit.
TY Turas go dtí an Amharclann Béaloidis na hÉireann in Ollscoil Baile Átha Cliath 13 /11/13. Rinne daltaí na hIdirbhliana dhá thionscnamh móra I mbliana. Rinne grúpaí éagsúla leabhair bheaga grafacha den roinnt dena scéalta béaloidis na hÉireann. Chuaigh said ar cuiairt got an Amharclann Béaloidis In Ollscoil mBAC chun na sean scéalta a fheiceáil. Thug siad a leabhair féin leo agus mhol bainisteoir na hAmharclainne go hard na spéire iad. Tá said le feiceáil anseo mar leabhair digiteacha. (Click on blog title to see more photos.)
Leanna Morgan agus Svetlana Cvetic (TY)
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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