Author: Hazelwood College

Triumph at Young Scientist

DROMCOLLOGHER SCHOOL TRIUMPHS AT  YOUNG SCIENTIST EXHIBITION

– January 15, 2014

It was thumbs up for Hazelwood College Dromcollogher at the Young Scientist Exhibition in the RDS last week as two students from the school scooped major awards.

Michael Keyes from Dromcollogher competed in the Senior Chemical, Physical and Mathematical Section where he was awarded 2nd in this category. He also received a display award for his presentation. Michael’s project was titled ‘An investigation into and visualisation of atomic structure using gaming software’.

Laoise Bennis from Castletown competed in the Intermediate Technology Section with her project ‘To design and manufacture a useful device to aid in the transportation of an Irish Harp’. Laoise was awarded the Father Tom Burke Memorial Award. This prestigious award is given to the individual who is seen as the best commun-icator throughout the exhibition. This award comes with a prize of €1,000 for the winner towards their second and third level education. All the judges were extremely impressed with Laoise and her ability to explain her project and were delighted with the enthusiasm she showed throughout the exhibition. Laoise also received Highly Com-mended in her category.

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Pictured are (left to right) Ms Michelle Herbert, Laoise Bennis Transition Year, Michael Keyes, Sixth Year, and Mr Patrick O’Donovan T.D., who extended best wishes to both Hazelwood College students in the BT Young Scientist Competition.

EVENING COURSES SPRING 2014

COURSE

DURATION

FEE

Computers (Beginners)

8 weeks

€85

Yoga

8 weeks

€80

Occupational First Aid

8 weeks

€80

Skin Care/Beauty & Make up

8 weeks

€80

Painting

5 weeks

€50

Cookery

8 weeks

€80

Registration Evening   will be at Hazelwood College

Monday 27th   January 7.00 – 8:30pm

  

Classes to start   Monday 3rd February or Tuesday 4th February

  

For further enquiries please contact:

Mari Kearney

Hazelwood College

Phone: (063) 83121

[email protected]

Green Flag Survey

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Festive Cheer

Festive Cheer

Transition Year Irish students take to the streets of Dromcollogher under the supervision of Ms Mairead Daly to spread some festive cheer by singing Irish carols, which they have studied in class.

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Senior Ladies Basketball

Senior Ladies Basketball

Ladies’ Senior Basketball team who were in action against Askeaton. Pictured are. (back row, left to right) Katie Cunningham, Ali Purcell, Michelle McCarthy, Cliodhna O’Keeffe, Sarah Nolan, Ellie Stone. Front row (left to right) Tara Fitzgibbon, Sarah Shanahan, Niamh McCarthy, Sarah Sheehy, Catherine Corbett and Ellen Condon.

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Junior Girls’ Basketball

Junior Girls’ Basketball

Ms Kearney’s Junior Girls’Basketball team pictured after their 73-10 victory over Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh. Pictured are (backrow, left to right) Katie McCarthy, Jessica Roche, Ciara Purcell, Katie O’Shea, Rachel O’Reagan, Neasa Fahy, Aoife Murray. (Front row, left to right) Ciara Ahern, Aoife Kiely, Bríd Flanagan, Joanna O’Connor, Julia O’Shea and Ava Mullane.

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Musical Interludes – Moxie

Congratulations to past pupil Darren Roche from Castlemahon and his band Moxie on reaching their Fundit target of €12,000 to record their new album in the new year.

They are ready to record in January and February with Séan Óg Graham of Beoga and Trevor Hutchinson of Lúnasa who will be engineering and mixing the album. Mastering to be done by Jon Astley of Edge Mastering.

Their music has a solid traditional backbone. Jazz, rock, bluegrass and world music rhythms and harmonies are creatively structured around this base treating the listener to layers of rich and intricate sounds as the band deliver a punchy programme of both their own compositions and old tunes with a new emerald vibe.

Reviews of their recent EP included:

“This is a stunning debut from five of the best musicians on the scene today; the fact that they are so young is both frightening and inspirational too. I find myself for some reason comparing this EP in terms of instrumentation, virtuosity, rhythmical interplay etc to Béla Fleck’s eponymous album “Drive” which changed my perception of what “Bluegrass” music was supposed to sound like and would not be one bit surprised if Moxie has a similar affect on some people’s perception of “Irish music”. Their sound is sophisticated, slick and adventurous yet exciting, full of fun and overflowing with fresh ideas. Moxie’s unique approach is both melodically and rhythmically addictive; surprises lurk around every corner in the form of instrument and metre changes combined with intelligent and well executed arrangements. I’m very excited by the music Moxie are making and look forward to hearing a lot more from them in the years to come” – Kevin Crawford (Lúnasa)

“Moxie! ….I love this band! Irish trad with many beautiful twists and turns….Rocking tunes, fresh, gorgeous arrangements, stunning harmonies and class playing from top to bottom….this band is not afraid to step outside the box and explore all musical possibilities! There new EP deserves your full attention…..soulful, sexy and full of passion….listen to this band! Get out and see them live! You will not be disappointed!”- Winifred Horan (Solas)

You can learn more about Moxie at their website www.moxiemuso.com and their Facebook page MoxieMuso

‘Limerick On Ice’

‘Limerick On Ice’

Transition Year and Leaving Certificate Applied students pictured at Limerick on Ice on a day trip coming to the end of a term of hard work and effort. Leaving Certificate Applied students Rachel Heffernan (left) and Heidi O’Dell (right) at ‘Limerick On Ice’ Centre, Arthur’s Quay. The LCAs joined the Transition Years for the event as the Christmas holidays approached

Transition Year Event Gallery

Comhairle Na N’Og

Aaron Walsh, Cian Larkin, Liam O’Connor, Ellen Condon, Conor Long, and Mary Cussen who took part in Comhairle Na N’Og in Limerick County Council

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Fictional Character Day

Thanksgiving

TYs celebrating Thanksgiving with Isabelle Huggard from Colorado

Transition Year First Aid

Athea Black Pudding Visit

Athea Black Pudding Visit

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Hazelwood College Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme students recently visited Athea Homemade Black Pudding Ltd in order to learn about the practical side of running an enterprise. Students were given a tour of the plant as well as learning about the conditions and challenges associated with running an enterprise in the economic conditions today.