On Tuesday, 4th November, as part of the TY Law Week, a barrister visited the TYs and organised a mock trial with them.
Under the supervision of a barrister the TY class participated in a mock trial on Tuesday, 4th November, in anticipation of their visit to the Criminal Court as part of Law Week. Megan was the judge in a murder case where the accused was ultimately found guilty. Jennifer, Moya and Evan were on the jury, Oscar was the defending lawyer and Leah the prosecuting lawyer. It gave everyone a more indepth insight into how a court trial works.
Ms. Finnegan
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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