Craig Derham (TY) describes what students learned when they went Mountain Biking on Thursday 10th February.
On Thursday, 10th February TY students went mountain biking in Avon Rí in Blessington. We learned how to use bikes in different ways we didn’t know beforehand. We learned how to use the gears in new ways, and new skills which helped us when we went for a cycle in the forest. We all really enjoyed the day.
Craig Derham (TY)
[Photos: 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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