The Framework for Junior Cycle will be used by schools to plan and develop their new junior cycle. Students starting first year in September 2014 will be the first group involved. The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) explain in detail on their website the plans and developments for the new junior cycle.
The Framework for Junior Cycle will be used by schools to plan and develop their new junior cycle. Students starting first year in September 2014 will be the first group involved. The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) explain in detail on their website the plans and developments for the new junior cycle. There is a section for parents: http://www.ncca.ie/framework/parents.htm.
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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