The TY students had a sponsored sleepover in the school hall on the night of Wednesday, 23rd November as part of Social Action Week 2011 (Mitzvah Day). Not much sleep was had.
The TY students had a sponsored sleepover in the school hall on the night of Wednesday, 23rd November. The sleepover was part of the Stratford College Social Action Week (Mitzvah Day) and all funds raised were donated to Focus Ireland. Not much sleep was had. Ms. Finnegan, Ms. Mahon, Ms. Mulligan and Ms. Donohoe also spent parts of the night in the hall too. Highlights of the night included making a human pyramid and playing Twister. Many thanks to Ms. Gordon who brought in a huge breakfast the next morning with lots of cinnamon buns! (Click on thumbnails to open an enlarged version of image.)
[Photos: 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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