Hugh Cannon (5th Year) was one of the lucky students to view the constellations on Tuesday, 19th February with the new school telescope. The night was perfectly clear for viewing the stars.
Hugh Cannon (5th Year) was one of the lucky students to view the constellations on Tuesday, 19th February with the new school telescope. The night was perfectly clear for viewing the stars. The telescope was very generously donated to the school in memory of Abe Citron.
"It is always a fascinating experience to look through a telescope. It truly does put your existence on Earth into perspective." (Click on blog title to see more photos.)
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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