Throughout May, the TY students went sailing in Dun Laoighaire every Thursday afternoon. Hana Hughes (TY) and Sara Epstein (TY) write about their experiences.
I really enjoyed sailing because we had loads of fun learning all about the different parts of the boat. On our last lesson, we all went pier-jumping ... I would really recommend sailing.
Hana Hughes (TY)
I loved sailing. I had never done it before and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. I hope to do it again someday. It taught me a lot about team work as it takes a lot get the sails up and running but when they were up, we were on our way!
Sara Epstein (TY)
[Photo: Ms. Finnegan] (Click on thumbnail to open an enlarged version of photo.)
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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