Computer Studies students from 1st Year through to 5th Year got a taste of creating their own apps, using AppLab, during Europe Code Week (17th - 21st October)
To celebrate Europe Code Week 2016, Computer Studies students from 1st Year through to 5th Year got an opportunity to start creating their own apps using code.org's App Lab web software. First students had to look at a demo video to see how you make an app using this software, then they had to try to recreate it, before attempting to design their own.
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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