Month: December 2013

Junior Metalwork Excellance Award

Mr. Shane Brennan, Senior Project Engineer with EirGrid presenting Hazelwood College student Aodan Brennan with a certificate of excellence after his fourth place position in his Junior Certificate (OL) Metalwork, which he completed last June with Mr William Rowan, National Chairperson of the Engineering Technology Teachers’ Association. Aodan was presented with his certificate at the annual ETTA ceremony, which this year took place in the Garage Theatre in Monaghan on Saturday November 16th. Aodan’s certificate was part of the ETTA/Eirgrid Young Engineer and Young Technologist Awards and Aodan’s success illustrates his skill and dedication and promises much in the future.

Silver Steps

Denise Keogh, Hazelwood College Fifth Year student, recently secured second place at the Munster Irish Dancing Championships. Her success meant that she secured qualification for the World Championships in April 2014 in London, where she will face the best Irish dancers from across the globe, will the support of all in Hazelwood College.

Technology takes Hazelwood “Intel” the Future

The aim of ‘Science Week Ireland’ is to promote the relevance of science, technology, engineering and maths in our everyday lives and to demonstrate their importance to the future development of Irish society and to the economy. As part of this, Hazelwood College fifth year Biology students participated in a University of Limerick organised exhibition of science.

Robert Hill’s 3D Cosmic Explorers show with giant glowing gas clouds, black holes and galaxies, fascinated the students, as they learned about the possibilities of life on other planets. Robert Hill stated ‘Astronomy and space themes are fascinating to young people and encourage them to engage with science and maths whilst learning about the size, scale and beauty of the universe in which we live.’ Visually stimulating astronomical images provided an opportunity for Hazelwood College students to discover science on a personal level and act as a catalyst to inspire and motivate them to develop a greater understanding of nature in its widest context.

Intel displayed stands hosting technologies for the future. Many of these technologies are aimed at improving the quality of life for people and in minimising the damage that people cause to the wider environment. Intel have recently introduced a 3-D transistor that improves performance and energy efficiency. Students were able to view a model house that boasts of a home energy, appliances and security management system. This house also has video and motion sensor support systems.

Hazelwood College students came away inspired to pursue their scientific studies, sure in the knowledge that spirit of scientific inquiry can still shape all of our lives for the better and that they too can follow in the footprints of those whose work was displayed in University of Limerick.

Hazelwood College students get up close with the future developments in science during an exhibition as part of Science Week Ireland. Pictured are (left to right) Padraig Lordan, Louisa Dempsey, Tadhg O’Sullivan, Denise Forde Shane Lyons are pictured with Alan Jones of Intel Ireland in University of Limerick.

Hazelwood College Excitement for Science Week 2013!

Science Week Ireland 2013 was celebrated at Hazelwood with the Fifth Annual Primary Schools’ Science Quiz on Thursday, November 14th. All local primary schools were invited to attend this exciting event to promote Science Week. It was wonderful to welcome all of the primary school pupils, teachers, parents and friends who attended on the night. During ten rounds of questioning all of the primary pupils thoroughly impressed with their teamwork and knowledge. Spectacular lucky dip spot prizes and tasty, fruity refreshments were very popular among the eager pupils at the half-time break. As the quiz came to a close, excitement was high as the top three placed teams emerged. In a nail biting finale, there was a tie-breaker to decide first and second place. Congratulations to Killoughteen National School who were overall winners, with Raheenagh coming in second place and Dromina in third place. Thank you and well done to all the teams from Broadford, Feenagh, Ballingarry, Newtownshandrum, Ballyagran, Milford and Dromcollogher who took part on the night and Hazelwood looks forward to seeing you next year!

Picture 1: The 2013 winners of Hazelwood College’s Annual Primary Schools’ Science Quiz were Killoughteen N.S. who are presented here with their prizes. Pictured (left to right) Hazelwood College Principal Mr Brendan Burke, Brian Foley, Ciara Murphy, Cora Dowling and Niamh Foley, Mrs Eana Kearney (Principal of Killoughteen N.S.) and Ms. Marie O’ Connor (Science Teacher in Hazelwood College)

Picture 2: Raheenagh N.S placed second in the Hazelwood College Primary Schools Science Quiz with Mr. Brendan Burke, Ms, Aine Breen, Ms Maura Kelly, Daniel Cunningham, Fergal Lane, Ide Collins, Aisling Magner and Ms. Marie O’Connor.

Picture 3: Dromina N.S placed third in the Hazelwood College Primary Schools Science Quiz with Mr. Brendan Burke, Ms. Marie O’Connor, Sean O’Connell, Keith Falvey, Katie Moynihan, Megan Grufferty and Ms. Betty Coughlan.