Aubrey Flegg, author of The Cinnamon Tree, visited 2nd Year and TY students on Wednesday, 3rd November.
Aubrey Flegg, author of The Cinnamon Tree, visited 2nd Year and TY students on Wednesday, 3rd November. He told students that his inspiration to write this book came from his experience working as a geological researcher in Kenya in the 1980’s where he saw the dangers of landmines and many people with injured legs.
Turlough Eccles (2nd 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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