During late March, the TY students were put to the test by sailing in cold and windy conditions. The hardy few that went sailing in Dun Laoghaire enjoyed the experience!
During late March, the TY students were put to the test by sailing in cold and windy conditions for a number of their Thursday afternoon PE sessions. The hardy few that went sailing in Dun Laoghaire enjoyed the experience as you can read by their comments!
"I really enjoyed jumping off the pier! I found it was a very bonding moment as we jumped as one!" Leanna Morgan
"It rocked my boat...!" Andrew Enright
"I found it relatively warm for sailing as I've done it before." Rory Murphy
"Cold." Darren Hough
"It was too windy to sail on the first day, so we all jumped off the pier. We nearly froze and had a hot chocolate." Niall Halloran
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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