Alice Murphy(6th Year) reflects on Social Action Week and the election of new prefects.
These last two weeks will mark the end of the current term of office for Student Council. So we will be holding elections to elect new prefects on Wednesday, 11th December, in which 5th and 6th year students voted.
First Year have won the prize for being the most generous in our collection for Focus Ireland. But the whole school must be applauded - for donating a whole car-full of food to help those who need it.
All in all, it has been another hectic few weeks for Student Council and the run-up to Winter Holidays promises to be no different.
Alice Murphy (6th Year)
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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