Dromcollogher Organic Picnic September 11th

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

Construction Studies 2011 Projects

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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Junior Certificate Woodwork 2011 Projects

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.

Construction Studies Architectural Models

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

Junk Kouture Voting Open

Junk Kouture Regional Finals Voting Open

To vote for you favourite of our national finalist entry click the the appropiate link.

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Remember you can only vote for one dress each day this week.

Best of luck to all the entries!!!

Space Spinner

Niamh O’Leary Triona Dunleavy Kathryn M’Carthy

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Corpse Bride

Ellen Grufferty Rachael Heffernen Selina Kiely

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Cirque Faerie

Hannah Matthews Aoife O’Mullane Lara Grufferty

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The Metellic Monster

Grace Morey Chloe O’Connell Catherine Corbett

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Support Mad For Road – All Ireland Talent Show Finalists

Support Mad For Road
All Ireland Talent Show Finalists

Please support our Past Pupils, Kieran and Padraig Cunningham who are members of Mad for Road – All Ireland Talent Show 2011 Finalists.

Shave or Dye 2011

Today’s the big day for Mr Grant who has been collecting votes and sponsership all week for the TodayFM Shave or Dye Irish Cancer Society Appeal.

Students and Staff have been all week paying €2 for the opportunity to vote and decide what happens to the left and right sides of Mr Grants hair.

How did the voting go? How will get to shave some or all of Mr Grants hair? How much was raised?

All will be revealed soon!!!

Update

Hazelwood Colleges Engineering teacher Mr Kevin Grant who took part in the Today FM ‘Shave or Dye’ Appeal in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. Kevin is pictured with past pupil and Bellissimo Hairdresser Charles McCarthy. Students and staff voted on whether he shoould save or dye his hair. The fundraising drive was a great success and a total of €1515.00 raised for the worthy cause. Congratulations to all involved.

Night Classes 2011

Evening Courses Spring 2011

Course……………………………………………Duration…………………………………..Fee

Computers (Beginners)……………………………..8 Weeks…………………………………..€85
Computers (Intermediate)………………………….8 Weeks…………………………………..€85
Yoga……………………………………………………8 Weeks…………………………………..€70
Paediatric First Aid…………………………………..8 Weeks…………………………………..€70
Dance Tone……………………………………………8 Weeks…………………………………..€70
Flower Arranging……………………………………..8 Weeks……………………………………€70
Skin Care/Beauty & Make up……………………….8 Weeks……………………………………€70
Painting………………………………………………..8 Weeks……………………………………€70
Beginners Growing Course………………………….8 Weeks…………………………………….€70
Renewable Energy……………………………………8 Weeks…………………………………….€70

Registration Evening will be held at Hazelwood College
Monday 24th January 07.30 – 09.00

All classes commence on week of 31st January 2011

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

Young Scientist Succes

Picture 1: Triona Dunleavy, Marion Brosnan and Kathyrn McCarthy who were highly commended for their project – An Investiagtion in to the effect cider vinegar has on the somatic cell count of cows milk

Picture 2: Ciara O Shea and Liz Cremin who received a Display award for their project. “To assess and design a method of using grass as a renewable energy via anaerobic digestion

Picture 3: Tara Barrett and Katie Cunnigham who competed in the Junior Biological and Ecological Section – “The Changing face of Menstruation”

Picture 4: Becky Ryan, Kallie Hodgson and Eddie Prunty who investigated the benefical effects of completeing Coursework B and did it influence students opting to pursue a leaving certificate Science subject

Picture 5: Loretta Hanley and Aisling O Connor both transition year students competed in the Intermediate Technology section

Mad for Road

Congratulations to ‘Mad for Road’ two of whom are past students of Hazelwood College who have made it to live stages of the All-Ireland Talent show on RTE this weekend.

Watch the programme live or visit http://www.rte.ie/tv/talentshow/voting.html for voting details to support our local act.