'Strictly Ballroom' hit the stage on Wednesday and Thursday, 19th and 20th December! Thanks to the really hard work of students both on-stage and backstage, and under the expert direction of Mr Downes, 'Strictly Ballroom' hit the mark!
It was truly a Stratford affair: the script was adapted by Ms Reynolds from the film, the dance routines were choreographed by TY student, Valery Goulakova, the poster by TY student Nellie Warren, and the acting lived up to the high standards expected of all Stratford Drama Productions!
Enjoy!
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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