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Jan 26

Successful New Beginning’s Arts Exhibition

Congratulations to Mrs Corkery and Mr O’Connor on their hugely successful Arts Exhibtion. The Community Hall in Dromcollogher was full to capacity with an enthusastic crowd.

On display was a large variety of class and state examination pieces from Mrs Corkery and Ms. Curtin’s Art classes. The English department led by Mr. O’Connor displayed a selection of poetry and literature from throughout the school.

The Arts Committee recieved a large number of contributions from the local Primary Schools, these students were presented with Certificate’s of Excellence.

Below are the photographs taken on the night.

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Jan 25

Hazelwood College Arts

Hazelwood College Arts committee pictured with Ms Corkery and Mr O’Connor. The Arts Committee have been working towards opening the schools first ever arts exhibition, exhibiting art works and literature by various students of Hazelwood. Prizes and Awards will be received by students on the night. Not to be missed and all are welcome. Doors will open at 7pm on Thurs 26th January. Entry fee is 2 Euro with all proceeds going to Dromcollogher Day Care Centre. Please support.

Jan 20

Top Metalwork Marks for Hazelwood Student

James O’Regan who recently received an award for achieving one of the top ten results in the Junior Cert Metalwork Project. He is pictured with the President of the E.T.T.A, Mr. PJ Ruddan and the Assistant Chairperson Mr William Rowan.

Jan 18

Hazelwood Art Exhibition

Hazelwood College Art Exhibition

“New Beginnings”

Hazelwood College Art Department will be running an Art Exhibtion entitiled “New Beginnings” in the Community Hall Dromcollogher on Thursday 26th January from 7pm

On display will be Artwork and Literature of various talented students from Hazelwood.

The cost of entry on the night will be €2 with all proceeds going to Dromcollogher Day Care Centre.

Oct 26

Congratulations and Best Wishes

Congratulations and Best Wishes to Mrs Geary who retired after 35 years service with County Limerick VEC (21 of those with us here in Dromcollogher). Mrs Geary is pictured here with her final class, Leaving Certificate Irish.

Aug 31

Dromcollogher Organic Picnic September 11th

An t-Ionad Glas Organic College are inviting everyone along to the Dromcollogher Organic Picnic on Sunday 11th of September. The picnic takes place from 12 noon to 4pm and admission is free. The event is organised to co-celebrate the beginning of National Organic Week and the 20thanniversary of the Organic College.

It will be a great day out for families with lots of things on offer from nature detectives, face painting, petting animals for kids and a host of free talks on organic gardening, native trees, vintage threshing, bee keeping and herbs to name but a few. The aim of the event is to raise awareness about organic food and farming. There will be fantastic organic food on the day with a host of excellent producers being showcased. Set in the fantastic location of the Organic College in Dromcollogher, the overall theme is good for nature, good for you and the focus of the day will be on local organic food production.

Organic college director Jim McNamara said “We are thrilled to be in a position to host such a positive event, one which will show what we have been doing here at the college and indeed fantastic local organic food producers”. Dr. Sinead Neiland event coordinator said “There has been a fantastic response from everyone here at the college and past students who want to celebrate all that is positive about organic food and we are all looking forward to a fantastic day out for all”.

The event has been funded by the Department of Agriculture (Organic Unit) as well as sponsorship from IOFGA and the Organic College.

For further information on the event please contact:

Sinead Neiland Event coordinator – 063 83604
Grace Maher Development Officer IOFGA – 087 6125989

Jun 15

Construction Studies 2011 Projects

Below are the projects submitted by this years Leaving Certificate class for the State Examinations 2011.

The Leaving Certificate course is broken into three sections with 50% awarded for the terminal exam, 25% for a practical examination and 25% for the projects shown below

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Jun 14

Junior Certificate Woodwork 2011 Projects

Below is a selection of the projects submitted by this years woodwork classes for the State Examinations.

Students had to pick one of the following design briefs and submit a project they felt answered the brief

Design Briefs – Ordinary Level

1. Design and make a decorative artefact to hold and display a personal music player. The artefact should be lightweight, contemporary in appearance and should incorporate a music theme.

2. Design and make an elegant artefact to hold and display at least six eggs on a kitchen worktop. The design should incorporate a theme to reflect aspects of Irish wildlife. The artefact should complement the style of the existing kitchen.

3. Design and make a decorative artefact to display a small number of medals and trophies. The artefact should be designed to sit on a flat surface. The artefact should be elegant in appearance and should reflect a theme of personal interest.

Design Briefs – Higher Level

1. Many young people like to use a laptop computer at home. Design and make a freestanding artefact to hold and support a laptop computer when in use. The artefact must be mobile and capable of being stored in a confined place. You should demonstrate how you minimised your carbon footprint in the design, selection of materials and in the processes used to manufacture the artefact.

2. In an effort to raise awareness of the importance of forests and biodiversity, the United Nations has dedicated 2011 as the International Year of Forests. Design and make an artefact which celebrates the importance of forests in maintaining biodiversity and in preserving the world’s fragile resources. The design should reflect the interdependence of all life forms on earth. The finished artefact should be inspirational and elegant in its setting.

3. Young people often have small personal items which they wish to keep close at hand.
Design and make a decorative artefact to hold a number of such personal items. The design should be inspired by the natural beauty of wood and should celebrate the visual appeal of hand-crafted joints. The artefact should be of pleasing proportions and be attractive in appearance.

Jun 13

Construction Studies Architectural Models

As part of the summer examinations 2011 the students of Leaving Certificate 1 Construction Studies were required to construction an Architectural model of the own home and to write a design booklet on how the house was constructed.

Below is a selection of the houses submitted