Jake Long (2nd Year), as Dublin captain, describes what happened on the day of the Seachtain na Gaeilge GAA Tournament in mid-March
On Wednesday, 16th March, the 2nd Year students had a Gaelic Football tournament with counties' Dublin, Cork, Mayo and Louth represented on the day. In the final was Dublin and Louth, which Dublin won 5 points to 2 points. (Click on thumbnail to open an enlarged version of photo.)
Jake Long (2nd Year)
[Photo: Ms. Finnegan]
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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