National Council of the Blind

National Council of the Blind

The Transition Years of Hazelwood College organised a raffle of a munster rugby jersey in aid of The National Council of the Blind. In the picture we have (L-R) Ayesha McSweeney, Peter Gilmore winner and Tom Halpin games master. The Transition Years would like to thank everyone who were involved in this worthy cause. A special thanks to Brendan Burke (principal) for allowing us to contribute to the funding of this organisation.

Successful New Beginning’s Arts Exhibition

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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Concern Debating

Concern Debating

The Hazelwood College Concern debating team Emma Lynch Captain, Clare Fehin, Sarah O’ Flynn and Emer Walsh, who took part in the latest round of the Concern debating team against Ard Scoil Mhuire. The motion for the debate was GM foods are essential in the fight against world hunger.

Hazelwood College Concern Debate

Hazelwood College Concern Debate team launched their 2011-12campaign with success against Mercy Mounthawk, Tralee on Thursday, November 10th.The team, Claire Fehin (Captain), Sarah O’Flynn, Emma Lynch and Declan Stack,opposed the motion “Irish youth are doing their fair share to end hunger andpoverty in the developing world” successfully in a tight debate against a moreexperienced Kerry side. The team, all Transition Year pupils at HazelwoodCollege, have made a great start at debating since taking it up in September,supervised by Mr. O’Connor and Mr. McCormack.

John Brennan Visits Hazelwood

Hazelwood College Business and Enterprise students spent a very informative and entertaining morning with John Brennan of the Kenmare Park Hotel and RTE’s ‘At Your Service’ television program.

Mr Brennan spoke at lenght with the students on how to run successful businesses and how he and his brother have made their hotel the success it is.

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Transition Year Times

Transition Year Times at Hazelwood College

1. Hazelwood College Transition Year students enjoya recent trip to Springfield Organic Gardens in Broadford with MedicinalHerbalist Christine Best. Following the visit the students made a variety ofHerbal teas and cosmetics

2. Hazelwood College Transition Years had an actionfilled day recently Ballyhass Lakes. They partook in rockclimbing, kayaking andlow ropes.

3. Garda Linda Brosnan from Newcastle West Gardastation visits the students at Hazelwood College. The students learned aboutcareers with the Gardai and on a second visit Linda gave students apresentation on the dangers of drugs.

Aware Fundraising

Aware Fundraising

Hazelwood College Transition Year students pictured with Principal Mr Burke. The group successfully raised €1,252.00 for Aware to help defeat depression. Many thanks to all in Dromcollogher who supported the cause.

Top of the Class

Top of the Class

Pictured is fifteen year old Maeve Falvey a Transition Year student in Hazelwood College was recently announced as one of five lucky winners of the Slow Food Grandmothers Day Irish Examiner Competition in conjunction with Darina Allen of Ballymaloe Cookery School.

Maeve submitted her treasured Nana’s recipe for Beef and Carrot Pie. A fun filled day was spent in Ballymaloe involving a cookery class, demonstration, lunch and a walk through the garden, farm and greenhouse with Darina. Congratulations to Maeve from the Home Economics department on her recent culinary success.

Gaisce Awards 2011

Hazelwood College students who were last week presented with the Presidents Bronze Gaisce Award which they completed as partof last years Transition Year Programme. They are pictured with Gaiscere presentative Stephan Peers, Principal Mr Burke and TY Co-ordinator Ms Garrihy

New Transition Years

Hazelwood Colleges new Transition Year students who got off to a flying start with an activity filled day of kayaking, lowropes and rock climbing at the Ballyhass Lakes.