The school hall was jammed on Wednesday, 9th March for Battle of the Bands. Eight bands played three songs each. Hugh O'Rourke (TY) describes the scene.
The Battle of the Bands was a mini company that we put on, on Wednesday, 9th of March. It was a great night and a brilliant experience. All the bands who played were great and everyone had a great night. Our company made a lot of money and we enjoyed the whole experience. The bands who played were: Zero, Love notes and ashes (the winners), Idle Time, Robert Jordan, Mr. Grieves, Subline, Sorno Jets and Hello Tasty.
The Battle of the Bands mini company was: Jake Regan (TY), Hugh O'Rourke (TY), Craig Derham (TY), Aaron Sheridan (TY), Peadar Charles (TY) and John Nolan (TY). (Click on thumbnails to open an enlarged version of photo. ))
Hugh O'Rourke (TY)
[Photos: Ms. Ivers, Ms. O'Kelly]
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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