The November Book Club choice students have a choice of five books from the Junior or Senior shortlisted books for the Great Reads Award 2018. The books can be borrowed from the Library.
The Great Reads Award was started in 2016 by a group of Irish school Librarians. Students (and parents) read the books from the appropriate category and then rate each book! The deadline is Friday, 11th January 2019.
Junior Shortlist:
Senior Shortlist:
Go to the Great Reads Awards website or twitter to follow progress!
Ms O'Kelly & Ms Talbot
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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