This year for the first time ever on World Book Day there is an online book festival for teens on www.wbdteenfest.com or #wbdteenfest over two evenings on 4th and 5th March.
Running for four hours over two evenings (6-8pm) on Wednesday, 4th and Thursday, 5th March it's 2015's biggest books party... at the tap of your screen! First of all register to log on (with parents/guardians permission if you are 13 years old or under) by going to www.wbdteenfest.com.
What happens then? You can virtually meet favourite Young Adult (YA) authors, get the lowdown on the latest YA fiction, get writing tips, tricks and inspiration, discover how to get published, share bookshelf #shelfies, upcycle old books and create something new and listen to /create themed story soundtracks.
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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