On Friday, 10th January, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Year students spent the whole morning perusing the BT Young Scientist Exhibition. Some of the students express their experiences of the show.
On Friday, 10th January, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Year students spent the whole morning perusing the BT Young Scientist Exhibition. Some of the students express what they thought was the best thing at the exhibition for them. (Click on blog title for more photos.)
"The best thing I saw at the Young Scientist was the Alimentary Canal. I loved it!"
Rebecca Hewson (3rd Year)
"The robot dalek in the 'The Robot Wars' was grand!"
Niall Garvey (3rd Year)
"This year was the 50th anniversary for the BT Young Scientist. I really enjoyed it. It was interesting to see what people within our age group are capable of. There were some fascinating projects - can't wait 'til next year!"
Megan Harnett (3rd Year)
"I found the Young Scientist more interesting this year as I had more knowledge of science so I understood the student's work."
Evan Matthews (3rd Year)
"This was a great year for young scientists. There were more exhibits than last year. The projects that people at my age did were incredible and I saw a few of my friend's projects in the process."
Grace O'Dwyer (2nd Year)
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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