One of our parents, Dr Brian O’Neill was the Chairperson of the Internet Content Governance Advisory Group established by the government. The Group’s Terms of Reference included having regard to ‘the development of the internet as a platform for media consumption and dissemination of content on a pervasive basis’ and the ‘profound opportunities that the internet offers to society as a whole and to children and young people in particular’.
The report published in June by the task group, Report of the Internet Content Governance Advisory Group made several interesting recommendations which will have an impact on educational and commercial policy over the next few years.
The Parents Association hope to invite Brian in to talk to us about some of their findings in the autumn.
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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