A number of Parents, Teachers and 6th Year Students dig out paths so that school could open the next day
The ef
fects of the worst snowfall in November/early December since 1972 were apparent throughout Dublin, but around Zion Road was particularly bad (and that's being generous). A small but hardy crew of teachers, parents and 6th Year students came to the school to dig out paths for Stratford College and Stratford National School. Everyone appreciated the work that was done and school opened as normal the next day.
More snow is forecast, so there may be a Big Dig 2 ...
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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