5th Year Biology students dissect hearts for Valentine's Day
This year our 5th year Biology class celebrated Valentines Day whole heartedly, literally playing on the strings of our hearts. In accordance with this celebration our class decided to dissect and investigate the traditional Valentines Day emblem, the heart. It was interesting, enjoyable and 'beat' away our Monday blues. (Click on thumbnails to open an enlarged version of photo .)
Olivia Bagnall (5th Year)
[Photos: Ms. O'Sullivan]
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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