Finally after a number of unscheduled delays Hazelwood College is happy to announce the plans for our new extension have finally been submitted to Limerick County Council.
The extension will comprise of a Home Economics Suite, a new Science Laboratory, a new computer room, 5 general classrooms, 3 support classrooms and a number of other facilities including Pastoral Care offices, toilet facilities, referees facilities and all the supports a building of its size will require.
The new building will be built to the latest standards in engineering, and will be built to near Passiv standards, meaning it will be a warm and comfortable building. Every room will be built with maximising light and natural ventilation in mind.
As the building will be built on the current outdoor hard-court area a new hard-court area will be constructed to the western end of the existing building.
Should all go to plan, the intention is to conduct the heavy groundworks over the summer months of 2016 with the new building to be completed in advance of the academic year beginning September 2017.
Congratulations to Hazelwood College student Noelle Lenihan on winning a Silver Medal for Ireland at the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha. On her way to securing the medal Noelle set a new personal best on her first throw and a new World Record with her second throw.
Also congratulations to her father, Jim, who is also Noelle’s coach and all at North Cork Athletics Club.
Here is a video of the Victory Cermony from Doha:
Here is a video of the final itself:
Here is the story of Noelle’s success as reported on RTE Sport
Teenager Noelle Lenihan takes silver in Doha
Updated: Monday, 26 Oct 2015 16:30
Fifteen-year-old Noelle Lenihan from Charleville in Co Cork has sensationally won discus silver at the IPC Paralympic Athletics World Championships in Doha today.
The teenager, who was making her major championship debut, showed a complete absence of anticipated nerves in recording a lifetime best throw of 30.68metres with her very first attempt.
Impressively she followed this up with another lifetime best and new F38 world record of 31.64m with her second throw.
This mark was the best of her six attempts and secured her the much coveted silver medal behind F37 reigning Paralympic champion Na Mi of China with a winning mark of 33.59m. Renee-Danielle Foessel took bronze with 30.39m.
Smashing pic of Noelle with her world silver,proud dad & coach Jim & national coach @ThrowsIreland #irishroadtorio pic.twitter.com/vyz1j9CP4R
— Paralympics Ireland (@ParalympicsIRE) October 26, 2015
Reacting to her medal win Lenihan said: “I got a PB, world record and silver medal in my first major championship. I turn 16 in a few days’ time so naturally I’m going to gain more experience and improve my explosive power which can only results in further improvement.
“But for today I’m delighted. My dad, who’s my coach, and my older siblings are all here in the crowd supporting me which is very special.”
Speaking about Noelle’s performance, Irish national Paralympic throws coach Dave Sweeney said: “I can’t believe how well Noelle handled the pressure of competing at this level. She was like a seasoned pro.
“Even after breaking the world record she remained focused on the small details that we agreed would make her throw well. At 15 years old she has an incredible future in this sport. Hopefully they’ll have some great celebrations in North Cork Athletics club.”
Tomorrow is set to be the busiest day for the Irish team in Doha: four Irish athletes are in action.
Throwers Orla Barry and Deirdre Mongan are out first in the morning session in their respective finals; F57 discus and F53 dhot put.
In the evening session three time Paralympian wheelchair racer John McCarthy will line up in the heats of the T51m 100m hoping to advance to the final.
Another major championship debutant, Waterford’s Hayley Fitzsimons goes in the final of the F40 shot put keen to gain valuable experience at this level.
Finally Noelle’s success as reported in the Irish Independent on Tuesday 27th October
As part of their Hotel Catering and Tourism studies, Hazelwood College Leaving CErtificate Applied students paid a recent visit to An tIonad Glas, Dromcollogher in order to study horticulture. Pictured are (from left to right) Stephen Coughlan (far left), Darren Geary, Padraig O’Kelley, Alan Murphy, JJ Sherlock and Conor Begley.
Hazelwood College Leaving Certificate Applied students are pictured on the peak of Knockfierna after climbing it recently as part of Mental Health Week. While there the students got some insights into the difficulties families had to endure during the famine times.
Dear Parents/guardians of : Hazelwood College , Dromcollogher
You are cordially invited to this upcoming event which will be of huge interest to all Parents and Guardians who have an interest in their children’s education. Date Saturday November 14th
This event is free to attend, courtsey of NPCpp but delegates must register for the event.
Details of registering at the end of this invite :
NPCpp – Working towards a better education system for all
The President of National Parents’ Council Post Primary cordially invites all Parents, Guardians and Parents’ Association Members to our annual conference on Saturday November 14th 2015
9.3.0am – 5.30pmat the
INEC Convenction Center, Killarney, Co Kerry .
R.S.V.P by Friday, Nov. 6th 2015 at 01 8302740 – 0877887363 or email: [email protected]
This conference is free to attend, courtsey of NPCpp but you must register. Last day for registration is Friday Nov. 6th.
Third Year Hazelwood College students (from left to right) Caroline Ahern, Aaron Shanahan, Lorna Mulqueen and Debbie Lynch who are pictured holding their prizes for their second place finish in the BSTAI CIMA Regional Business Studies Quiz Final, which secured them qualification for the national finals. The regional final took place in LIT on Wednesday, October 7th last.
Hazelwood College third year students who participated in the CIMA Regional Business Studies Quiz. Pictured are (back row, left to right) Ciara O’Flynn, Katie Ryan, Caroline Ahern, Aaron Shanahan, Lorna Mulqueen, Debbie Lynch, Chris Boyce and Ava Mullane. Front Row (left to right) William Geoghan, Ciara O’Callaghan, Orlaith Hennessy and Jack McCarthy.
Hazelwood College Third Year CSPE students at Hazelwood College are pictured here with Deputy Patrick O’Donovan (standing with group on the right), who recently visited the college to speak with students as part of their Junior Certificate Action Project.
The Home Economics department were very busy on our recent openday. During the day they fed over 260 Primary schools students. A busy day was had by all preparing and cooking buns, cakes, tarts and sausage rolls.
Here are some photos from the day:
Picture 1: Hazelwoods famous buns for primary school visitors
Picture 2: 2nd years; Sean Broderick and Jack Walmsley, who won prizes for their Healthy Packed Lunch entries during Hazelwood College’s Open Day
Picture 3: Visitors tasting Healthy Packed Lunches during Hazelwood College’s Open Day
Picture 4: Home Economics students Rachel Doody, Ronan O’Connor & Jack Walmsley during Hazelwood College’s Open Day
Picture 5: 2nd year Jack Harding demonstrates his baking skills during Hazelwood College’s Open Day
Picture 6: Ms Reilly demonstrates baking skills to 1st year Home Economics students during Hazelwood College’s Open Day
Picture 7: Visitors enjoying the Home Economics display during Hazelwood College’s Open Day
The Transition Year class recently climbed Torc Mountain in Kilarney, Co. Kerry, as part of Hazelwood College’s Mental Health Week activities.
The students set out from the base of the Waterfall at Torc in Killarney to get to the top of Top Mountain, a 5km climb of 535m (1755ft).
A number of fit students with an enthusiastic Mr. Lambe undertook to set a record to get to the top of the climb, and set out at a steady jogging pace. This in turn set a challenging pace for the remainder of the group.
The first of the climbers reached the top in approximately one hour and fifteen minutes with the last of the climbers arriving twenty five minutes later. These times were especially impressive considering they were a full thirty minutes faster than last year and one hour faster than the slowest group in recent years to get to the top.
The walk took the steep tourist climb from the base of the waterfall to the top of the waterfall. From there the students followed the Old Kenmare Road between Torc and Mangerton mountains until they reached the south face of Torc. From there it was a trek along the OPW constructed trail to the top where a fantastic 360′ panoramic view was nowhere to be seen. In what was unfortunate luck shortly before reaching the summit heavy cloud cover and rain set in, and to further add to our unfortunate timing the rain and cloud cleared shorthly after we commenced out descent.
Regardless an enjoyable trip was had by all in our annual Mental Health Week challenge.
Here are some photos from the day … and one of the view we missed as promised!
