Tomi Reichental, visited Stratford on Monday, 25th February to speak with students from 3rd Year to 6th Year. Tomi Reichental is a Holocaust Survivor and now speaks to many students in Irish schools.
It was an honour to hear him speak. Parents, staff and students listened intently to him for an hour and were deeply moved by what he had to say. Tomi's life is featured in his book "I was a Boy in Belsen" and in the documentary "Condemned to Survive".
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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