In January a new Student Council commenced. Student representatives and 5th Year Prefects were selected in late December. The Student Council represents the school student body.
In January, the new Student Council and 5th Year Prefects commenced as a group, under the guidance of Ms. Kenny, the Student Liaison teacher. The Student Council meets every Tuesday at lunchtime with Ms. Kenny to plan for events and tasks during the school term. For more details about the work and structure of Student Councils in secondary schools, see www.studentcouncil.ie.
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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