If you're interested in astronomy or looking at amazing images, Ms. McCarthy recommends that you watch Stargazing LIVE on BBC Two Television on Wednesday, 18th January
Something to watch…….
Stargazing LIVE is returning for a second series. Broadcasting live from the control room of the Jodrell Bank Radio Observatory in Cheshire, the show will be presented by Professor Brian Cox and Dara O'Briain with Liz Bonnin reporting from an international site of astronomical interest in South Africa.
Check out the following links for a selection of astronomy interactives and free related learning materials including live Twitter and Flickr updates (these messages and photos are by individual Twitter and Flickr users; the BBC and The Open University are not responsible for their content). If all this piques your interest, find out more about The Open University's popular physics and astronomy courses.
Stargazing LIVE will be air on BBC Two on 16th, 17th and 18th of January at 8.30pm. To find out more, visit the BBC pages where you can also download a free star and moon guide
Ms. McCarthy
[Image: http://www.bbc.co.uk/tv/features/stargazing/photo-group.shtml]
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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