Brian Gregan, a Sky Sports Living for Sports ambassador and 400m Irish athlete visited the TY class on Thursday, 15th October for a day of activities and motivational talks. TY student, Alannah Anderson, speaks of her impressions of the day.
"We learned loads of skills such as team building with name games and accuracy. We watched a slide show about Sky Sports and how he [Brian Gregan] began to start running. He also spoke about his school life, his eating plan and his daily plan. He works really hard and he never gives up."
Alannah Anderson (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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