A number of our students took part in the annual Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration in Dublin this weekend. Read more.
Among those present were Holocaust survivors Tomi Reichental and Suzi Diamond who both shared their stories, along with President Michael D Higgins who gave the keynote address.
A candle lighting ceremony is an integral part of the commemoration at which six candles were lit for the 6 million Jews who perished, as well as candles for all the other victims.The moving event serves as a reminder of the dangers of racism and discrimination, lessons which are very relevant today.
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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