During this term, 3rd Year and 5th Year students auditioned for their roles at the beginning of their drama module and then enacted scenes using various techniques. Ms. Reynolds explains why.
See the photos of our third and fifth year classes as they engage in drama as an active teaching methodology. They audition for their roles at the beginning of the module and enact all the scenes using various techniques such as freeze frames, character questions and dramatic performances. The students develop a deeper appreciation and comprehension of the text as a result of this type of engagement.
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Ms. Reynolds
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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