2nd Year German Launches Website

As part of the Green Schools intiative in the school the second year german class are developing their own ‘green’ website. You can track their progress at http://umweltfreundlich.yolasite.com/

Girls Basketball Win

On Thursday 21st last, Hazelwood College had a great day on the basketball court, coming out victorious over Desmond College from Newcastle West. The game had a great start with Lizzie Cremin scoring the opening basket of the game. Lovely baskets from Sinead Keane, Marion Brosnan, Aisling O’Connor and Christina Hartnett along with strong defence throughout, Hazelwood College were in the lead at the end of the quarter, 13-10.
The second quarter also started with a bang with Hazelwood College furthering their lead. Desmond played very competitive basketball but Hazelwood were on fire with their shooting, scoring 17 points in the second quarter alone. By the end of the first half Hazelwood had secured a very comfortable lead of 30 points to 14.
Hazelwood continued to play fantastic basketball throughout the second half scoring a further 14 points from Deirdre Cunningham, Christina O’Leary, Martina Curtin and impenetrable defence from Julie Mary Duggan, Gemma Barrett, Anita Daly and Katie Maguire. The girls all played exceptionally well and they truly deserved the great win at the end of the day. The Final score was 54 to 29 points. Well done Girls!

Young Scientist Pictures

Below are some photos of the successfull Young Scientist 2010 team

Photo 1:
Máire Flanagan and Celia Cremin who were awarded First Prize in the Intermediate Technology section at the Young Scientist Competition “An assessment of hormones produced during bovine gestation and to produce a novel device to determine pregnancy at an early stage” (Am i going to be a Moo…ther?!”)

Photo 2:
The group of students with teachers Ms Michelle Herbert and Ms Marie O Connor

Photo 3:
Claire Fehin and Brídanne Cronin with their display

Photo 4
Aideen O Flynn, Katie Lordan, Letitia Noonan who received a Display award

Evening Courses Spring 2010

Evening Courses Spring 2010

Course + Duration + Fee

Computers (Beginners) 8 Weeks €85
Computers (Intermediate) 8 Weeks €85
Yoga 8 Weeks €75
Paediatric First Aid 8 Weeks €75
Dance Tone 8 Weeks €75
Hip/Hop 8 Weeks €75
Skin Care/Beauty & Make up 8 Weeks €75
Painting/Art 8 Weeks €75

Registration Evening will be held at Hazelwood College Monday 25th January 07.30 – 09.00

All classes commence on Monday 1st February 2010

For further enquiries please contact:
Director of Adult Education
Phone: 063 83121

BT Young Scientist Award Winners

Congratulation to Maura Flanagan and Celia Cremin who came 1st in the Intermediate Group with a project entitled: An assessment of specific hormones released during bovine gestation to produce a novel device to detect pregnancy at an early stage.

Congratulations also to Aideen O’Flynn, Letitia Noonan and Katie Lordan who won Display Awards for their project entitled: An investigative study of the lichen biodiversity in Limerick City and county as an indicator of air quality

More details to follow

Hazelwood College to Reopen

Update – Hazelwood College to Reopen

Notice to all Students, Staff and Parents,

Due to the expected improvement in weather conditions it is intended to reopen Hazelwood College to all students on Wednesday 13th January

In the unlikely event that there are changes to this they will be posted here and relayed on local radio stations.

Minister Closes All Schools

Minister Closes All Schools

Notice to all Students, Staff and Parents,

Due to the continuing poor weather and road conditions the Minister for Education Batt O’Keefe has decided to close all schools until at least Thursday 14th January

Any further updates regarding Hazelwood College will be posted here and relayed on local radio stations.

A snowy scene from 2009

Statement from Department of Education Website

08 January, 2010 – Minister O’Keeffe tells schools to close for first three days of next week

The Minister for Education and Science, Batt O’Keeffe TD, has told all primary and post-primary schools to close on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week due to the bad weather.

Minister O’Keeffe took the decision in the interest of the welfare of school children.

The Minister took the decision following a meeting today [Friday] of the Government’s emergency planning group and in the context of the poor weather outlook for the coming days.

Minister O’Keeffe said: ‘I took the decision to close all schools based on my concern for the health and safety of school children in these very challenging weather conditions.

‘I considered, in particular, the forecast for snowfall on Sunday and Monday which will cause further disruption.

‘Although most schools decided not to open this week and many more will take the same decision next week, I wanted to bring clarity and certainty to the position for parents and students by telling all schools to close.

‘While it may be that some schools would have been in a position to open depending on the weather, I consider on balance that the responsible and prudent approach at this stage is to close schools in the interest of safety.

‘The situation will be reviewed on Tuesday,’ said Minister O’Keeffe.

Minister O’Keeffe stressed that the decision will not affect the local decision-making powers of school boards of management.

‘I am taking this decision in particularly exceptional circumstances and against a backdrop of extremely bad weather conditions,’ said Minister O’Keeffe.

He said his Department officials will be discussing with the education partners ways in which the impact of the closures can be minimised, particularly for examination classes.

Higher education institutions will make their own decisions on whether to open based on local roads and weather conditions.

ENDS

Poor Weather Conditions Update – Closure

Poor Weather Conditions Update – Closure

Notice to all Students, Staff and Parents,

Due to the continuing poor weather and road conditions it has been decided to close the school until Monday 11th January

Any further updates will be posted here and relayed on local radio stations.

A snowy scene from 2009