On Wednesday, 14th January 6th Year Biology and Chemistry students completed some of their Leaving Certificate experiments in the labs in Maynooth. Ethan Brady-Arnold and Sadhbh Charles report back.
When we voyaged to Maynooth we were unaware that we would be immersed in a world of chemical spillages and dangerous environments. In fact, one could say that when acid was spilled onto student's experiment booklets, they brought home the experience!
Ethan Brady-Arnold, 6th Year Chemistry student
It was exhausting, worthwhile and helped with some revision.
Sadhbh Charles, 6th Year Biology student
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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