Congratulations to Diarmaid and Cormac who competed in the Poetry Aloud Competition 2013 at the National Library of Ireland in November.
Congratulations to Diarmaid and Cormac who competed in the regional round of the Poetry Aloud Competition at the National Library of Ireland in November. Cormac gave a very sensitive evocation of Wordsworth's 'Daffodils', communicating accurately the vitality of this experience for Wordsworth. Cormac's recital of 'The Lion King', by Joe Woods.
During our Open Day, our visitors were treated to a recital of Seamus Heaney's, 'A Constable Calls', by Diarmaid. His sensitive, nuanced and dramatic recital draws out all the subtleties within the poem, leaving the listener encased in the world that Heaney wove. A wonderful performance, well done Diarmaid.'
Ms. Reynolds
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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