Tuesday, 1st March - our Junior and Senior Irish debaters competed in the Regional Finals in Sandymount. Not a win for the Juniors but very happy with our trophies! A brilliant Senior debate! Very close but pipped at the post.
The next step would have been the National Finals. The judges were very complimentary of the delivery and standard of Irish of all our students. We are very proud ... táimid an -bhrodúil asaibh!
Ms Maxwell
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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