Since January 2014 the computers in the Computer Lab have been configured to automatically hibernate after 70 minutes if they have not been used.
Since January 2014 the computers in the Computer Lab have been configured to automatically hibernate after 70 minutes if they have not been used. The computers use no energy when they are in this hibernate mode and all a student or teacher has to do is move the mouse or press some keys on the keyboard to start it again. This is a great energy saving strategy and fits in with Green Schools' strategy for conserving energy around the school.
Ms. O'Kelly
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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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