A NASA satellite has fallen out of orbit and is expected to hit earth around 24th September. Amy Bennett (5th Year) explains why this is happening.
A NASA satellite has fallen out of orbit and is expected to hit earth around 24th September. The satellite has been decommissioned since 2004 because it ran out of fuel. The satellite will be visible from Ireland and there is said to be a one in 3200 risk to public safety. The satellite was launched 20 years ago.
Amy Bennett (5th Year)
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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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