The 5th Year Biology class and Ms O'Sullivan visited Dublin Zoo to carry out an ecology study.
On Wednesday 11th of April 5th year students carried out an Ecological study in Dublin Zoo as part of their Leaving Cert biology course. It was a very cold day but the students persevered and with the help of the very knowledgeable education officer carried out a successful and interesting study.
Most noticeablely, the lack of foliage on trees, the absence of invertebrates and the abnormally low temperature for April.
Miss O Sullivan
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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