Since March, Ms. McCarthy and the TYs have been working hard to develop and weed the school bio-diversity garden. A new beech hedge has been planted, with further plans to put in a gate and to put out bird houses.
Since March, Ms. McCarthy and the TYs have been working hard to develop and weed the school bio-diversity garden. A new beech hedge has been planted, with further plans to put in a gate and to put out bird houses. Speaking to a number of TY students, they commented that so far they've been weeding the raised beds, planted some more flowers and dug a trench to plant a beech hedge.
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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