1st to 5th Year students and some of the teachers, enjoyed the 10km sponsored walk along part of the Wicklow Way on Tuesday, 7th May. All funds are in aid of The Children's Medical & Reserach Foundation.
On a beautiful May morning (Tuesday the 7th) the school set off from Crone Wood car park, to walk a part of the Wicklow Way which skirts Djouce Mountain. After a few food and drinks breaks, the 10km walk ended above Lough Tay on the Roundwood-Glendalough road. Thanks to the 5th Year LCVP class and Mr. Desmond for organising a most enjoyable day!
This was also a fundraising walk in aid of The Children's Medical & Research Foundation (Our Lady's Children, Crumlin). You can also donate online on The Children's Medical & Research Foundation website by clicking here. For more photos go to the 2012-2013 web gallery.
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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