New research from the UK's National Literacy Trust, based on a survey of over 18,000 young people aged 8 - 17 "show that book ownership is not only associated with attainment but is also related more broadly to literacy and education" (www.literacytrust.org.uk).
New research from the UK's National Literacy Trust, based on a survey of over 18,000 young people aged 8 - 17 "show that book ownership is not only associated with attainment but is also related more broadly to literacy and education" (www.literacytrust.org.uk). (Click on thumbnail to open an enlarged version of photo.)
Go to the National Literacy Trust website to read this report or click on this link.
Ms. O'Kelly
[Photo: 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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