You might have noticed bright orange "Books are my Bag" tote bags around school and town. Since mid-September bookshops throughout Ireland and England are promoting themselves as places for people to spend time browsing books and loving the atmosphere of bookshops.
You might have noticed bright orange "Books are my Bag" tote bags around school and town. Since mid-September bookshops throughout Ireland and England are promoting themselves as places for people to spend time browsing books and loving the atmosphere of bookshops. Go visit a bookshop after school, this weekend, over the holidays... you might be surprised! See booksaremybag.com.
Ms. O'Kelly
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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