Following the recent donation to the school of a large telescope from the Citron family, in memory of Abe Citron, there will be a stargazing event this Thursday the 7th February at 7.30pm (weather permitting). Students are welcome to view the moon, constellations and maybe some planets with Ms. McCarthy.
Note: Due to the popularity of this event - maybe connected to the close fly-past of an asteroid this evening - we will have to confine tonight's stargazing to students only. We hope to offer an opportunity to parents again soon.
Following the recent donation to the school from the Citron family, in memory of Abe Citron , of a large telescope, there will be a stargazing event this Thursday the 7th Feb at 7.30pm (weather permitting) during the TY sleepover. Science students or just Astronomy enthusiasts are invited to join Ms McCarthy in the penthouse and roof to view the moon, constellations and hopefully see some planets (Jupiter is visible at the moment). Parents and teachers are also welcome.
Ms. McCarthy
Mariner 10's Portrait of Venus
On Feb. 5, 1974, Mariner 10 took this first close-up photo of Venus.
Made using an ultraviolet filter in its imaging system, the photo has been color-enhanced to bring out Venus's cloudy atmosphere as the human eye would see it. Venus is perpetually blanketed by a thick veil of clouds high in carbon dioxide and its surface temperature approaches 900 degrees Fahrenheit. Launched on Nov. 3, 1973 atop an Atlas-Centaur rocket, Mariner 10 flew by Venus in 1974.
[Image and text: www.nasa.gov]
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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