Pictured are the Hazelwood College Senior girls football team who recently defeated Kenmare in the quarter final of the Munster Colleges Competition. They won on a scoreline of 3-15 to 1-4 and will now go on to face the winners of St.Marys Middleton and the Loretta Clonmel in the semi final.
The students of Hazelwood College have been busily filling and wrapping Christmas presents for underprivileged children in Africa and Europe over the past few weeks. After watching the Team Hope film presentation in R.E. class the students responded enthusiastically with over 130 shoe boxes being packed, gift wrapped and presented for collection in the school for the local co-ordinator Kate Fitzgerald. Items in the boxes included soft toys, small items of clothing, colouring pencils, toiletries and sweet treats. This simple act of kindness will unite needy children this Christmas and bring love and hope into the bleakest of situations. ‘We were delighted with the generous response from the students and know that their efforts will undoubtedly make this Christmas a very happy and special occasion for many children in deprived countries in the world’ said Ms. Daly.
For the first time T.Y and L.CA. students volunteered to help check shoe boxes in the warehouse in Limerick City on Friday 5th and Monday 15th November. Unsuitable or dangerous items were removed from the shoe boxes such as food, medicines, war related toys, liquids, sharp items and books with words. The students were really astounded by the overwhelming kindness and generosity shown by people who filled boxes to the brim with gifts suitable for boys and girls from 2-14 yrs years of age. Mrs. Clarson added that ‘the two days spent in the warehouse in Limerick were simply wonderful. The students were informed by the supervisors to ‘respect the giver’ and to not to disturb the contents as much as possible. The atmosphere was one of service and warmth. We didn’t know what to expect but the students enjoyed the experience of helping so much that they didn’t even take their full lunch break. Enough said- what a success!’
Tremendous Excitement at Hazelwood College as Ciara Meaney achieves Highest Grade in Agricultural Science in the Country
There was a huge buzz of excitement around Hazelwood College recently when it was announced that Ciara Meaney achieved the highest grade in Agricultural Science in the country. Receiving 98.5% in an exam that was perceived by both students and teachers as the hardest Agricultural Science exam to date was a huge accomplishment for Ciara. She is the youngest daughter of Kevin and Geraldine Meaney, Dromcollogher. It was an extremely proud moment for them when the Irish Science Teachers Association presented the Marty Barrett Memorial Award to Ciara at their annual AGM and conference. This was the first award of its kind in this subject area.
A keen sports enthusiast, Ciara played Basketball, Camogie and Ladies Football throughout her academic studies. Ciara was a prominent member of each of the afore mentioned teams. She captained the Ladies football team to numerous Munster titles and was an essential member of the camogie team throughout her time in Hazelwood College. The pinnacle of Ciara’s sporting career probably arrived when she captained the School Basketball team to an All Ireland Final, played in the National Basketball Arena, Tallaght, Dublin.
In the classroom Ciara was always hard working and enthusiastic. A diligent student she always displayed a quest for knowledge and was rewarded with the Student of the Year award at the Hazelwood College Graduation night last May. It was evident on trips to Clonakility and Pallaskenry Agricultural College and various animal physiology dissections that Ciara was destined to achieve great things. Her greatest wish was granted when she received her CAO confirmation, securing a place to study Veterinary Medicine at University College Dublin. Her Agricultural Science teacher, Ms Michelle Herbert recognised her innate ability to absorb information and desire to excel, “Ciara was an exceptional student, an absolute pleasure to teach and it was evident from all the work she presented not only in Ag Science but Chemistry also that she only tolerated perfection! Everyone in Hazelwood College is extremely proud of Ciara and wish her well in her career and have no doubt that she will be a great addition to UCD and to the Veterinary world. “
Limerick City fell under the scrutinising eyes of third-year geography students from Hazelwood College. The adventure began by going to the Ardnacrusha Hydroelectric Power Station, where we learned about the history of the plant, how they use the power of falling water to generate electricity, and how they have added a fish-ladder to make sure that the fish population is conserved.
Next, we drove around Moyross, to see the Limerick Regeneration Programme in action. Old houses have been demolished and new, modern units have been built instead. This is an ongoing programme and it is hoped that all the old houses will be replaced in time. However, at the moment, the programme has come to a standstill due to the economic climate.
We then went into Limerick City and parked opposite the old potato market. This is where potatoes were bought and sold in times gone by, but it is now a car-park. We walked around the Medieval Quarter where we saw St. Mary’s Cathedral, the oldest church building in Limerick. We also noted some of the original walls of Limerick near the King John’s Castle area. We observed the strategic placement of the castle beside the Shannon River and Thomond Bridge that linked Irish-town to English-town. This was the first bridge to be built across the Shannon in Limerick. We visited the museum where we saw evidence of Limerick’s industrial past. There were examples of lace-making and silverware, industries that had a large part in Limerick’s past. The museum also housed a collection of photographs, going over the last hundred years of Limerick City and County.
After lunch by the river, we walked beside the Shannon and noted the new waterway to accommodate boats coming down from Lough Derg, through the Shannon Estuary to the Atlantic. This waterway was built so that the boats could avoid the rapids in the River Shannon. We also noted the Treaty Stone, around which the story of the Siege of Limerick and the Treaty is told in plaques on the ground.
We then walked around the Central Business District, where there were many offices, shops and hotels. Limerick City is built on a grid system with all the main streets running from east to west and all the minor, intersecting streets running from north to south. Most of the businesses in the Central Business District are money-based, such as banking, accounting, law, and service industries.
On our way out of Limerick, we observed the Raheen Industrial Estate and noted that it was approximately five miles from the city centre. There, most of the industries are light industries, such as Analog Devices. There is a good road network connecting all the industries together and they have direct access to the M20 motorway.
We returned to school after a very enjoyable, interesting and informative day.
Many thanks to Catherine McCall, Ms. O’ Connor and Ms. Daly for being our guides on the day.
Michael Keyes (3rd year)
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LCA2 students who recently visited Limerick’s 95FM radio station as part of their English & Communications module. Pictured with the students are Gillian Devlin (Head of News), Fergal Deegan as well as Mark Whelan who presents the early morning Breakfast show
If sweet things tickle your fancy then Listowel Food Fair 2010 was the place to be as gastronomic delights of all shapes and sizes were top of the agenda this year! Since its commencement in 1995 it is now a well established Food Fair Festival providing a variety of events such as cookery demonstrations, tastings, seminars, workshops and several cookery competitions. One such competition that proved popular was the ‘Home Baker of the Year Award 2010’, under the category of ‘Best Cupcake Decoration’. First and second year Home Economics students were invited to participate and the volume of interest showed their eagerness and creativity. A huge amount of time and effort was put in by all the students who entered. ‘The icing on the cake’ was when Tara O’ Donnell a first year pupil in Hazelwood College won 1st prize in this category. The competition was stiff and the entries were of a very high standard. As this was an open competition entries were accepted not only from school students but also from the general public, making this a very prestigious award and ‘an all the sweeter win’. Tara ‘whipped’ all the other competitors in this category with her sunflower inspired creation. Entries submitted were based on a plain cupcake mixture with marks being awarded for novelty edible toppings and points for uniqueness, creativity and flavour. The judges were highly impressed with Tara’s submission as was Ms. Daly her Home Economics teacher. The Home Economics department wish to congratulate Tara on her success and will keep a close eye on her culinary endeavours for the future.
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All senior students from Hazelwood College attended the Lifesaver Project in the South Court Hotel on November 23rd last
The Lifesaver project is a collaborative effort between An Garda Siochana, Limerick Ambulance Service, The H.S.E. Limerick City & County Fire Service and the Road Safety Departments of Limerick County & City Councils. This programme is geared towards the senior cycle classes in all secondary schools and other appropriate groupings and is aimed at reducing the number and severity of road traffic collisions and to improve road safety awareness. All aspects of road safety were covered including, safety belts, drink and drug driving, speed, pedestrians and cyclists, fatigue.
Actors, each portraying seriously injured traffic collision victims, were treated by emergency services during the demonstration.
Participants of The Lifesaver Project were also presented with hard-hitting road safety advertisements from around the world, personal accounts from people who have survived serious injury collisions and footage of the families of those who have died.
Emergency personnel also informed participants of their own first hand experiences at the scenes of accidents and also the follow on effects and how it changes people’s lives forever.
Pictured are Hazelwood College Senior Students who recently took part the CIMA Quiz which was held in the Limerick Institute of Technology. The 5th year team finished in joint 3rd place and the Transition year team finished in 9th position. L-R Joseph O’Connor, Celia Cremin, Michael O’Flynn, Marion Brosnan, Patrick Twoomey, Liz Cremin and Stephan Casey.
Leaving Cert Applied students with their teacher Betty Cotter who recently visited FAS in Limerick and also the National Learning Network in Raheen, Limerick
Leaving Cert Applied 2 students from Hazelwood College who recently visited Thomond Park
