The Student Council and Green Schools have started investigations into the possibility of gettting a school compost bin. In early February, Student Council surveyed students for their ideas and feedback. Abi Grainger gives a Green Schools update.
The new Student Council has taken a huge interest in Green Schools and is looking into the idea of getting a compost bin for the school.
Green Schools has recently applied for the Green Flag and soon we will be getting an inspection. Mr. Conaghan has stepped into Ms. Donohoe's role as liaison officer while she is away. (Click on thumbnail to open an enlarged version of image.)
Abi Grainger (TY)
[Photo: Ms. O'Kelly]
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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