The Benefits of Working with Others as a Key Skill
We remember
10% of what we read
20% of what we hear
30% of what we see
50% of what is discussed with others
80% of what we experience personally
95% of what we teach to someone else William Glasser
Research on co-operative learning goes back over 100 years and suggests that when students work together, ‘knee to knee and eye to eye’, discussing, explaining, negotiating, agreeing, helping and encouraging each other, it has a positive impact on their achievement, self-esteem, and motivation for learning, and it helps develop their thinking and reasoning skills. In addition, it leads to more positive interpersonal relationships within the classroom. (David and Roger Johnson).
Ms Patricia Gordon
Principal
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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