In this dreadful crisis we are asking our school community to donate directly to Concern or to a charity of your choice. See here for Concern details.
Cyclone Idai has left a trail of destruction and a new wave of crisis emerges for more than 1.7 million people.
Food crisis looms
Heavy rain and floods have destroyed 95% of crops that provide food for families in Malawi and Mozambique. With only a two week window to distribute and replant seeds for a second harvest, we must act now to prevent a major food crisis.
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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