The Library is currently hosting a temporary exhibition on loan from the National Library of Ireland, entitled "Ireland from Maps". It will be exhibited throughout November, December and January.
The Library is currently hosting a temporary exhibition on loan from the National Library of Ireland, entitled "Ireland from Maps". It will be exhibited throughout November, December and January. It is a series of eight display banners. Each banner is displayed for a week. It goes into detail about how maps are made, historical maps of Ireland and terminology. Geography students will get an opportunity to study this exhibition further with Ms. McGuckin in class.
Ms. O'Kelly
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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