David Rigg (1st Year) writes about the talk that Mr Michael Coleman gave to students about his experiences in Israel's 1948 War of Independence.
On the 10th May, Mr Michael Coleman gave a speech about his experience in Israel's 1948 War of Independence. As one of three Irish volunteers who volunteered to fight in the 1948 War of Independence, he told us about his fascinating experience in the Israeli Air Force. He volunteered among many others, including Holocaust survivors, to risk their lives for the existence of the State of Israel. (Click on thumbnail to open an enlarged version of photo. ))
David Rigg (1st Year)
[Photo: Mrs. Walsh]
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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