Hazelwood College

Minding Our Mental Health in Hazelwood College

Hazelwood College’s Mental Health of Ireland Association Public Speaking Competition team after their recent victory. Pictured (left to right) are Ms Geraldine Murphy Reidy (coach), Ellen Condon, Maria Cremin, Mary Cussen and Aaron Walsh.

Hazelwood’s Transition Year Public Speaking Team, Mary Cussen, Aaron Walsh, Ellen Condon and Maria Cremin were victorious against Colaiste na Tocaire, Rathkeale and Scoil Íde & Iosaf, Abbeyfeale. The Mental Health Association of Ireland hosts a public speaking project each year which encourages young people to discuss positive mental health. Issues including depression, self-harm, cyber-bullying, suicide and poor mental health are discussed along with raising awareness on how to deal with these problems during adolescence in today’s society. Hazelwood are now through to the next round of the competition where they hope to talk their way to the top again!

MOG Car Safety

LCA2 students pictured with Michael Gleeson and his MOG car .

The MOG car safety demonstration shows would-be drivers the practical function of car components, covering safety and car maintenance. The demonstration used a specially designed car to highlight the importance of the wearing of seatbelts and the dangers of irresponsible behaviour while in a car.

Hazelwood’s (Michelin) Stars Dazzle

Hazelwood’s (Michelin) Stars Dazzle in Home – Cook Heroes Competition

Hazelwood College was represented by three dynamic students in the final of the Home Cook Hero Competition 2013 on Saturday 9th November last in the Cooks Academy Cookery School in Dublin 2. Gastronomic delights of all shapes and sizes were prepared and cooked by thirty finalists from across the country. In an intense contest, the finalists battled it out for the accolade of Home Cook Hero Award for 10 different categories along with Best Overall Dish and Best Culinary Skills.

Hazelwood College’s Neasa Fahy, first year, prepared and cooked Bacon Surprise with Beetroot & Feta Cheese Skewers for the Tiny Tastes category sponsored by Easy Parenting, while fellow first year Maedbh McCarthy’s category was Fabulous Fowl sponsored by Moy Park. She cooked Lemon Chicken. In the €10 Family Favourites category sponsored by Lidl, finalist Cathy Foley, Second Year, cooked Indian Butternut Squash Curry.

The three finalists, accompanied with a family member and their Home Economics teacher Ms. Noreen Daly, attended a black-tie gala dinner where they dined on a sumptuous three course meal followed by an awards ceremony which was hosted by TV3’s Martin King.

There was great excitement and shouts of jubilation when Cathy Foley was announced as the winner of the Best Culinary Skills Award. Cathy was a natural in front of the camera and spoke with great ease to Martin King regarding the inspiration for her dish. Ms. Noreen Daly Home Economics teacher said that “The girls worked to the highest standard possible and excelled themselves on the day. They worked with such ease, despite the pressures of the occasion and the TV cameras. They are a credit to their families and great ambassadors for the school”. Each of the girls received a beautiful boxed hamper of goods and certificate on the night.

Cathy received a voucher to the value of €350 for a 4 day cookery course in the Cooks Academy. Lidl who sponsored the Family Favourite category were so impressed with Cathy’s achievement on the night and her ease in front of the camera have agreed to use her recipe for in-store promotions across the country and will film Cathy making the dish for their website in the new year.

All eyes and ears will be watching and listening excitedly to see the girls on The Easy Food Home Cook Hero Awards which will be broadcast on TV3 this Saturday afternoon 16th November at 1.25pm for a duration of 30 minutes.

Hazelwood College students (left to right) Maedbh McCarthy, Celebrity Chef Judge Kevin Dundon, Cathy Foley and Neasa Fahy at the Shelbourne Hotel Dublin for the Home Cook Hero Awards 2013.

Senior Hurling News

HAZELWOOD COLLEGE CLOCK UP 5-22 TO BEAT RATHKEALE in County Limerick VEC Colleges’ Senior Hurling Competition

Hazelwood College looked strong going into the match but were overcome when Rathkeale opened up the storing with a well taken point for from Damien O’ Donovan. As the Hazelwood boys settled in, their hard work paid off from a well-earned goal from Seán Fehin. From the beginning it was evident that Hazelwood were hungrier after a disappointing loss last time against Croom coming up short by one point. Hazelwood battled on and were well on top at half time on a score line of 4-12 to 0-05.

The second half had a different story to tell as Rathkeale staged a strong fightback. Hazelwood kept their heads and kept ahead with well-taken scores from Seamus Flanagan, John Walsh and Jack O’ Sullivan. The captain, Seán Flanagan, made sure the team stayed tuned in and kept the points ticking over. As the second half went on, Rathkeale maintained the pressure and, finally, their reward came with a good goal from Jack O’ Donoghue, from a mix up in the Hazelwood’s defence line. This didn’t dampen Hazelwood’s ambitions and the team rallied, to finish the game strong, scoring a total of 5-22. The final score finished up 5-22 to 1-07. Hazelwood’s Star Player, Seán Fehin scored a total of 2-02. Hazelwood College can start planning for the next day in the Co. Limerick VEC County Senior Hurling Competition.

Hazelwood College lined out as follows: Dan Aherne, Cian Magner Flynn, Denis Donegan, John McDermott, Ryan O Gorman, Seán Flanagan, Peter Mulcahy, Diarmuid Buckley, Seamus Flanagan, John Walsh, Seán O Sullivan, Dean Collins, Jack O Sullivan, Seán Fehin, Brian Buckley.

Picture 1 is Hazelwood College’s Seamus Flanagan in action against Rathkeale in the Co. Limerick VEC Colleges’ Senior Hurling Competition.

Picture 2 is Hazelwood College’s Cian Magnier Flynn fights off Rathkeale pressure in Hazelwood College’s recent win over Rathkeale in the Co. Limerick VEC Colleges’ Senior Hurling Competition

Hazelwood Students Learn Chinese

Hazelwood College Transition Year students have been given the opportunity to study a module of Chinese language and culture under experienced tutor Zhu Zhenghao, from the Confucius Institute in UCC. This module allows students to discover more about an ancient culture while also having the potential to open up increased job opportunities through further study. One Hazelwood College student can participate in an Easter Camp, to pursue further study of Chinese in Shanghai. Pictured here are (left to right) Maria Cremin, Shaye McNally, Laoise Bennis, Zhu Zhenghao, Kevin Stokes, Paul McMahon and Cathal Walsh.

Irish Wheelchair Association

Hazelwood College Leaving Certificate Applied II student Niamh Ryan. As part of her Contemporary Issues Task, Niamh sold Angels as part of an Irish Wheelchair Association fundraiser

Money for Jam

Hazelwood College Fifth Year Home Economics’ students Sharon Carmody (left) and Catherine Corbett (right) sell Organic Berry Jam for Bothar’s ‘Money for Jam’ project. This project is designed for students to use their skills, honed in school, for the benefit of some of the poorest people on the planet. Sharon and Catherine are pictured here on the night of their recent Parent/Teacher Meeting.

Culinary trio hope to bring home some Baking Bacon!

Three craft cooks at a West Limerick school are hoping that beetroot, butternut squash and lemon chicken will be their ingredients for success on national television. Neasa Fahy, Cathy Foley and Meadbh McCarthy from Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher have made it to the finals of the national Easy Food Home Cook Hero competition and will this weekend have the chance to show off their skills in front of a panel of celebrity judges in Dublin.
The girls are among 30 finalists of all ages whose dishes were selected from one of ten categories and they will now feature in an awards ceremony that will be broadcast on TV3 next Saturday. Hazelwood College Home Economics teacher Noreen Daly said that everyone at the school is excited for the girls. ‘This is a remarkable achievement for the girls considering the hundreds of entries received for each category. The students are busy putting the final touches to their dishes and we’re all looking forward to the final and wish the girls every success’.
The three dishes that have brought the girls to the doorstep of culinary fame showcase their tastes and creativity. Cathy, a second year student will be cooking an Indian Butternut Squash Curry; Neasa, a first year, will prepare a bacon surprise with beetroot and feta cheese skewers, while Meadbh, also a first year, will be hoping to impress with her lemon chicken.

All three will travel to the Cooks Academy Cookery School on South William Street, Dublin this Saturday, November 9 where they will cook their dish in front of celebrity chef judges Catherine Fulvio and Kevin Dundon.
The winners of each category will then be announced at an awards event at the Shelbourne Hotel, which will be presented by TV3’s Martin King and will be televised on the channel on Saturday November 16. A number of enticing prizes are on offer in the competition including kitchen appliances, restaurant and supermarket vouchers, kitchenware, utensils and hampers. The competition is sponsored by Easy Food magazine.
The contest is backed by a number of companies, including Moy Park, Dubliner Cheese, Heinz, Kenwood Lidl, Mr. Crumb, Sacla, Connaught Gold and the Powerscourt Hotel.

Article by Gerard Fitzgibbon- Limerick Leader

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Hot Press Finals

Vote for Clare Fehin:

6th Year student Clare Fehin has reached the final 10 from 0000’s of entries in the Female Leaving Certificate Student category at the Hot Press Write Touch Journalism Contest

The winners will be receive an internship in HOT PRESS, to be arranged at their leisure during the Spring or Summer of 2014. Plus, they’ll receive a €250 cash prize, a Certificate of Achievement from The Write Touch and Hot Press and an ALCATEL ONETOUCH IDOL ULTRA – an essential gadget in any journalist’s toolkit! They’ll also have their winning entry published in HOT PRESS, a significant achievement that will enhance the CV of any young writer.

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Uncle Bens Cookery Competition

Apricot and Beef Stirfry

Máiríde Bennis a 1st year student has qualified to the semi-final stage of the uncle Ben’s begin with Ben cookery competition. The 4 competitors with the highest number of votes will qualify for the final and will get the chance to cook their dish in front of Nevin McGuire who will decide which dish wins. The winner will get 10,000 euro for their school; this will go towards the school canteen. So start voting!!!!!

Follow these steps to vote:

1 Log in to your face book page.
2 Go to Uncle Ben’s Ireland – or – Click the link below and move to step 4
3 Click on the link for voting on their page.
4 Click vote now.
5 Scroll down to apricot and beef stir-fry.
6 Click on the video and press vote underneath.
7 When the vote box turns blue your vote has been counted.
8 Share the video by clicking on the button beside vote.

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NB To be able to vote you need to be a Facebook User and be logged into Facebook. Access to Facebook/Vimeo and Facebook Apps are blocked from within Hazelwood College. It is not possible to vote, follow links or watch the above video while in school with student access. You will need to vote from home.