Hazelwood College Transition Year students recently took part in a workshop entitled “SongSchool”. The Songschool workshop gave students a first hand insight into life as a professional songwriter / musician and an overview of song writing and the music business. Students wrote, performed and recorded their own songs during the workshop.
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On January 30th, Hazelwood College’s athletics team travelled to Pallaskenry for the North Munster Schools Cross-Country Championship. The treacherous weather conditions were evident as we drove to the location, and we knew it would be a tough day for all. Despite the inclement weather our first triumph was Eimear Lenihan in the Junior Girls Competition, who ran phenomenally, keeping a steady pace at the front for the duration of the race. Thanks to her persistence, she eventually secured third place. This was a fantastic result.
This certainly wasn’t Hazelwood’s only success on the day as our senior boys secured a silver team medal. They were Peter Mulcahy, who achieved 6th position, Cillian Fahy, who achieved 7th position, Sean Flanagan, who achieved 9th position and Seamus Flanagan who achieved 20th position. They ran their hearts out, showing tremendous pace and endurance, constantly keeping together as a group, and after winning a silver team medal, they secured and qualification the National Schools Cross-Country Championship to show for their hard work.
The senior girls also did Hazelwood proud with three coming in the first 15, a spectacular result which saw Hazelwood win a second silver team medal and also saw the senior girls’ team qualify for the National Schools Cross-Country Championships. This senior team consisted of Denise Forde, who took 7th position, Emer Cunningham, who achieved 9th position, and Selena Kiely, who attained 11th position.
The intermediate girls, who also qualified as a group for the Munster’s Cross-Country Championship, put on a spectacular performance, never giving up until the end. This team was Mairead Lordon (13th qualifying as an individual), Tara Fitzgibbon (17th), Laoise Bennis (18th) and Ellanna Mulcahy (20th), all just outside the first 15, who qualified for the National Cross-Country Championships.
A number of other Hazelwood students ran on the day, but unfortunately despite their best efforts were not successful, most finishing the race just a few places short of qualification. Mr Grant stated on the day that he was “extremely happy with the outcome of the day and very proud of every student that ran”.
The students that qualified will now move on to the finals in Cork CIT, on Thursday the 13th of February 2013, and we are confident that they will once again do the school proud.
Picture 2: Making their debut at the North Munster Schools Cross Country Championship were Hazelwood College first year students, left to right, William Boyce, Cormac O’Sullivan, Corey Knipe and Jack R. McCarthy.
Picture 3: Hazelwood College student and third place Junior Girl in the North Munster Schools’ Cross-Country Championships Eimear Lenihan with her coach Mr Kevin Grant.
Picture 4: Hazelwood athletes Kevin O’Leary (left) and Sean Madigan (right) at the North Munster Schools’ Cross Country Championship
Picture 5: Some of Hazelwood College’s female athletes at the North Munster Schools’ Cross-Country Championships, including the members of the Senior Girls’ Silver Team Medal winning team. Pictured are left to right: Rachel O’Reagan, Emer Cunningham, Ellanna Mulcahy, Tara Fitzgibbon, Laoise Bennis, Mairead Lordan, Allison Healy, Selena Kiely and Denise Forde.
Irish Wheelchair Rugby star, Derek Murphy is presented with a commemorative cup, after his astonishing achievements in the European Wheelchair Rugby Championships, which took place in France last summer, by Hazelwood Gaeilge teacher and former Munster & International Ladies’ Rugby player Ms Louise Beamish. Pictured are (left to right) Hazelwood College Principal Mr Brendan Burke, Hazelwood College Gaeilge teacher and former Irish International Ladies Rugby player, Ms Louise Beamish, Derek Murphy and Head of Sport at Hazelwood College, Mr Tom Halpin. Derek was part of the Irish Wheelchair Rugby team that secured third place in the competition. Congratulations to him and all his teammates on an excellent result from all at Hazelwood College.
On January 29th last, in Newport, Our Hazelwood girls took on the gallant local St. Marys Newport team in the Munster Junior Plate Quarter- final, under Hazelwood Coach Ms Sarah Fogarty.
The match began at a hectic pace, with Hazelwood College dominating much of the possession and eventually snatching the first score of the match a goal from Hazelwood’s Cathy Foley. However, Newport fought hard for every ball, never giving up and bringing the score-line to Hazelwood 1:2 to Newport 0:3 as the half time whistle blew.
The second half was certainly a battle, opening up with a skilful point from Newport’s, immediately answered by another Hazelwood from Bríd Flanagan. Newport resisted vigorously and fought tooth and nail but some outstanding teamwork by Hazelwood players and some individual skill from Ellanna Mulcahy and Sarah Shanahan saw Hazelwood through finishing the game on the narrowest of margins, Hazelwood 2:4 to Newport 1:6.
Conditions on the day were not ideal, and credit must go out to both teams and referee Jim Lees for a very entertaining match. The Hazelwood girls will now proceed to play St. Colum’s in the Munster Junior Semi-Final.
Picture 1: Hazelwood College’s Munster Junior Plate Camogie team who were recently victorious in their Quarter Final against a strong St. Mary’s Newport team. Picture are back row (Left to Right): Helena O’ Sullivan, Cathy Foley, Aoife Murray, Emma O’ Callaghan, Jenni Prunty, Micheala O’ Donnell, Megan Fitzgibbon, Bríd Flanagan Laura Stack, Mary-Kate Fehin. Front Row (Left to Right): Emily-Rose Mulcahy, Chloe O’ Brien, Sarah Shanahan, Ellanna Mulcahy, Tara Fitzgibbon, Aoife McMahon, Maebh McCarthy. Missing from photo: Cliona O’ Callaghan, Trina O’ Callaghan, Roisín Cunningham, Íde Cunningham, Aisling Cunningham, Aisling Enright, Eimear Lenihen, Noelle Lenihen, Abby McDermott
Picture 2: Hazelwood College’s Cathy Foley (right) supported by Niamh O’Brien (left) in the course of their Munster Junior Plate Quarter Final victory over St. Mary’s Newport
Picture 3: Hazelwood College Camogie Star Sarah Shanahan prepares to strike the ball during Hazelwood’s recent victory over St Mary’s Newport.
Hazelwood College Leaving Cert Appled II students receiving their First Aid certificates from Gerard Doody & Catherine Lynch from the Irish Red Cross. Pictured are back row (left to right): Catherine Lynch (Irish Red Cross). Yvonne Devine LCA Co-ordinator, Tara Barrett, John Matthews, Noel Geary, Alan Scanlan, Conor Greaney, James Foley, Gerard Doody (Irish Red Cross). Front Row (left to right): Mags Kiely, Niamh Ryan, Dean Prunty
The Parents Council in conjunction with Hazelwood College are organising a 5k fun run/walk to be held on Sunday 6 April. Timings and costs are still to be confirmed. Run starts and finishes at Hazelwood College, and there will be light refreshments served on the afternoon.
We ask everyone who is interested to help us to promote this valuable event. Everyone can take part – whatever fitness level….Training can begin now, and has already started in the school being organised by Miss Murphy Hazelwood P.E. Teacher, and also training walks are being held every Tuesday, hosted by TY students and Miss Brennan. The Athletics club will also enter teams for the run.
It should be a fantastic occasion, celebrating fitness for all levels. We hope to get the community backing together with sports clubs in the local area.
All funds raised will go to the school, supporting all departments
Hazelwood College Under 16½ Munster Schools Football Championship, who emerged decisive winners over Comeragh College, Carrick on Suir, on a score line of 6-11 to 1-3. Hazelwood managed to establish their lead early on, by getting the ball from the backs through the mid-field of Denis Donegan and Seamus Flanagan, and allowed the impressive forwards led by Jack O’Sullivan to secure the vital goals that made the difference in the match. A strong backlash by Comeragh College was contained by the Hazelwood backs, marshalled by Sean Madigan and Brian Buckley, who did so much to frustrate Carrick-on-Suir attempts to narrow the lead Hazelwood worked hard to build. The win sees Hazelwood comfortably secure passage into Round 2 of the Championship. Pictured are Back Row (left to right): Edward Hourigan, Calvin Moran Brian Buckley, Padraig Ahern, Seamus Flanagan, Denis Donegan, Glen McNamara and Keith Shine. Front Row (left to right): Darragh Lane, Sean Shine, James McDermott, Jack O Sullivan, Luke Ryan, Cian Magner Flynn, Sean Madigan, Dwayne Sheehan, and Damian Burke.
Hazelwood College in conjunction with Heartaid are facilitating cardiac screening as part of a health promotion initiative in the school. Both students and staff have been informed of this service which will run over a number of consecutive days. The interest is high and the deadline for booking is the 7th February 2014. This service is extremely convenient as all screenings will take place on site with minimal disruption to pupil and teacher timetabling.
Heartaid screening includes 1) personal & family history questionnaire 2) physical examination with a medical doctor and a 12 lead electrocardiogram (ECG). The medical data & ECG are assessed and reported by a consultant cardiologist.
Ms. Ciara Broderick who is organising this health promotion initiative cannot emphasise enough the importance of availing of this service. “Up to 100 young people die each year in Ireland from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) and a recent report published stated that the incidents of SADS are higher in Ireland than many other European countries. Participating in this screening can help to identify cardiac abnormalities and hopefully save a life. This opportunity cannot be missed.”
Hazelwood students and staff prepare for the forthcoming cardiac screening which is going to be carried out by Heartaid in order to prevent Sudden Adult Death Synrome. Pictured are (left to right) Deputy Principal Elizabeth Dolan, Ava Mullane, Daniel Curtin, Ms Ciara Broderick, who is organising this potentially lifesaving initiative, Cillian Shine and Tara Reidy.
Hazelwood College U19 Boys Basketball recently emerged victorious in their South West Regional Final Clash with Colaiste Íde agus Iosef, Abbeyfeale, recently. Hazelwood secured victory on a 54-49 point scoreline, thanks to an incredible team effort and stunning individual performances, including Cillian Fahy’s 34 point haul. This victory secured their progression into the next round of the All Ireland B Basketball Competition. Pictured are the Hazelwood team. Pictured are top row (L-R) Denis Murray, Dan Aherne, Jamie Butler, Cillian Fahy, Dylan Kelly, Gary Cowley, Jason Sheehan, John McDermott. Bottom Row (L-R) Peter Mulcahy, Sean Flanagan, Eamonn Shanahan, Colm McMahon and Seamus Flanagan.
Hazelwood College graduate and current student of medicine at University College Cork, Karen O’Kelly recently paid a visit to Hazelwood College where she spoke to students at length about preparation for the Leaving Certificate and for life in Third Level. She is pictured here with some Hazelwood College Fifth Year students, interested in pursuing degrees in medicine. Pictured are (Ieft to right) Ellah Grufferty, Karen O’Kelly, Áine Fitzgibbon and Julia O’Doherty.
