On Tuesday, 13th December two external judges came to visit the TY Computer Studies class as part of the SciFest@Schools competition. There were seven groups each with their own Scratch project. Brian Gillespie (Lecturer in Computer Studies, DIT Kevin Street) and Sheila Porter (CEO of SciFest) were the two judges.
On Tuesday, 13th December two external judges came to visit the TY Computer Studies class as part of the SciFest@Schools competition. There were seven groups each with their own Scratch project. Brian Gillespie (Lecturer in Computer Studies, DIT Kevin Street) and Sheila Porter (CEO of SciFest) were the two judges.
The TYs had to have three components for their entry: a Scratch program, a poster outlining the Computational Thinking process of their project and a design log. They then presented their program to the judges. Well done to everyone as technical projects can be very difficult. The judges deemed Eoin, James, Sam and Bogdan as the 1st Prize winners, with Ana, Megan and Cath in 2nd place and Molly, Grace and Anna as highly commended. The 1st and 2nd placed groups will go on to represent Stratford at the SciFest@College competition in the IT Blanchardstown next May.
Mr. Fennell brought his 3rd year class in to look at the work that they too will be doing next year.
Thanks to our two external judges, Brian and Sheila, for giving their time.
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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