As part of our focus on the key skill, 'Working with Others', we've being trying the 'Back to Back' technique for creative writing in early September.
As part of our focus on the key skill, 'Working with Others', we've being trying the 'Back to Back' technique for creative writing. I'm delighted to report the great success we experienced. In early September, students sat in pairs 'back to back', one student had an object and the other had to describe it. The description had to be specific enough, so that the other could not only guess what it was, but draw a detailed sketch of it. Artistic skills were not required here but their oral literacy, listening skills, and co-operation skills were.
Ms. Reynolds and Ms. Kenny - Junior Cycle Steering Committee.
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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