Ms. Reynolds explains the work behind the short film that the TY English students made and which can be viewed on the Stratford YouTube channel.
In March our TY students engaged in the creative exercise of Film Making. We watched award winning short films from the Irish Film Centre and films that previous TY students had made. The next stage was a creative writing class around the process of writing for the screen. Ethan wrote the class favourite, an intriguing short film, called 'The Case'. Turlough, our expert graphic illustrator, was chosen to design the storyboards. Jorden was chosen as the Cinematographer; her expertise brought a heightened professionalism to the production. Lastly: Sadhbh, Joy, Turlough, and Tim were selected as the actors due to their highly accomplished acting debut during the TY production of 'Blood Brothers'. The smooth process of peer and self assessment demonstrated how these skills had been embedded during their TY year. I hope you enjoy their thrilling short film.
Ms. Reynolds
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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