The TYs received their Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement (JCPA) Certificates in a small ceremony in school on Tuesday morning, 10th March. Ms McGill spoke about the holistic nature of the achievements highlighted in each certificate presented to the TY students - "today we want to give you the opportunity to reflect on all the wonderful things you have done, and maybe nudge you gently towards thinking about your goals for Leaving Cert and beyond".
Mr Barrett, Ms Donohoe, Ms Maxwell, Ms Finnegan and Ms O'Kelly all shared the celebration with the TYs. Thanks to Ms Maxwell for organising light refreshments afterwards.
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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