Hazelwood College

BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2009

Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher was delighted to have five projects taking part in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2009. Twelve students travelled from the train station in Charleville to Dublin Heuston on Tuesday, 6th January 2009 with science teacher, Ms. O’ Connor. Excitement and anticipation was high among the students for what was to come during their week at the RDS. The students also got a superb opportunity to make new friends from all over the country and to see what project ideas other people were working on. The judges were very pleasant and the experience of presenting their projects to the judges was a wonderful opportunity to show case their work and efforts. In the evenings the students were treated with a trip to Funderland, the cinema in Dundrum Town Centre and a disco at the RDS. The group returned back to Charleville station with Ms. O’ Connor and Ms. Herbert at eight thirty on Saturday, 10th January 2009, with awards, memories, and fun had by all!!!
Paudie Walsh’s project, ‘BELT UP! – A novel device to check for the wearing of seatbelts at various distances’, received a Highly Commended award at the Young Scientist Exhibition. Everyone at Hazelwood College is very proud of his success.
A Display Award was awarded to the project completed by Transition year students, Lewis Hodgson, Suzie Boyle and Michelle Browne. Their project entered in the Biological and Ecological category aimed ‘To investigate the various effects of pollution on fresh water Salmon and Trout’.
Transition Year students, Niamh O’ Brien and Elizabeth Morley carried out ‘An Investigation into the Affect of Tyrosine Rich Foods on our Dreaming Patterns’. The girls discovered that such foods as raisins, eggs, cheese and soy products can cause increased frequency in the number of dreams experienced by participants.
Transition Year students, Aisling O’ Brien, Michelle Lane and Heather Coffey carried out ‘An investigation into the minority numbers taking Science subjects at Leaving Certificate’. With ever increasing interest in the development of ‘knowledge economies’ and home grown scientific experts, this project investigated a topical educational issue, the results of which may have a long-term impact in the success of Ireland as a centre for scientific excellence.
First year students, Bridann Cronin, Clare Fehin and Shane O’ Callaghan carried out ‘A Qualitative Study on the use of Natural Horsemanship and Traditional Training Practices’. The students carried out extensive research into the training practices used by horse trainers in the mid-west region. The focus for horse trainers was on good horsemanship rather than defining if the practices being used can be classified as natural or traditional training practices.
The students are thankful to their science teachers Ms. O’ Connor, Ms. Herbert, Mr. McCarthy and Mrs. Treacy, who offered guidance and support during the preparations for the exhibition.

All Ireland Basketball – Setanta Sports

****Post from Basketball Ireland Website****

All Ireland Schools Cup on Setanta TV

The All-Ireland Schools Cup will once again be covered on Setanta Television from Monday, February 23 – Thursday, February 26.

The programme will be aired each day during this period at 4pm.

Programme 1 (February 23) will feature Boys U-19 Highlights
Programme 2 (February 24) will feature Girls U-19 Highlights – Hazelwood College Match
Programme 3 (February 25) will feature Boys U-16 Highlights
Programme 4 (February 26) will feature Girls U-16 Highlights

Hazelwood Students Launch New Website

The AIB student bank in the school has launched it’s own new website – Be With Us Today .Com

This website has been designed, created and developed entirely by the students in the bank.

All content is created and maintained by the students. It provides content of interest to account holders,such as banking hours, how to access accounts and money etc. It also provides a selection of games, screensavers, puzzles etc. in the a Student Lounge area. The website also contains a downloadable toolbar which provides easy access to search engines such as google via your internet browser.

To visit the new website click here…

Hazelwood College’s Path to Munster Hurling final

Hazelwood College Senior Hurling team are due to play the Munster Vocational Schools Hurling Final next Saturday the 31st of January, unfortunately neither the date nor venue for the final was confirmed by the time of writing as the semi-final between Clonakilty and Kanturk has not yet been played. The senior hurlers began training in earnest last September and began the year in style with a fine win over Harty competitors Doon CBS in the limerick Schools Quarter finals in Doon. First up in the Munster competition was to be Newport of Tipperay, unfortunately a walkover was given and Hazelwood proceeded to the next round without being tested. In the second round tie on October 9th, Cahir were the opposition in Galbally. It was a tight affair for the first twenty minutes but Hazelwood College gradually began to dominate running out 2-10 to 1-4 winners. Next up were Killenaule of Tipperary a game played in Lattin, again Hazelwood College struggled before eventually dominating and running out easy winners on a score of 4-12 to 1-3. For our next game we returned to the Limerick schools scene to play St. John The Baptist, Hospital this performance in Newtownshandrum was the low point of our season and we were deservedly beaten. This game did serve the purpose of putting us in the right frame of mind and our Semi-final performance versus Carrick-On-Suir in early December was probably our best performance yet, a game which we dominated from start to finish winning by a score of 4-25 to 0-3. The final is fixed for next Saturday, feel free to contact the school to inquire of venue and time where hopefully the senior hurlers can take one more step and claim the Munster Hurling crown

A New Visitor – Snow

Today the snow visited Hazelwood College like the rest of the country. Well done to all the staff and students who bared the road and weather conditions to get to school today.

Below are some scenes from the rare sight

All Ireland Runners Up

Congratulation to the All Ireland U-19 Basketball who only just lost their All Ireland final with some great performances on the day

Match report to follow shortly.

Until then here is what Basketball Ireland had to say about the match

CLONASLEE EDGE FINAL CLASH

27th Jan 2009

Clonaslee Vocational School had to pull out all the stops in the final quarter to capture the U19 C Girls All Ireland Schools title after a remarkable third quarter by their opponents Limerick’s Hazelwood College looked like spoiling the party for the Laois girls.

With the score at 36-32 and 4.11 left on the clock the game could have gone either way but Clonaslee’s captain Angelina Rigney stepped up to the free throw line before calmly slotting home four frees to finally kill off the game.

The Laois side’s Ciara O’Donavan was awarded the MVP, topped scored with 13 and alongside Nicole Kelly, Rigney and Conroy where instrumental in their side’s All Ireland success.

The winners settled quickest in the game with Rigney leading from the front with two excellently executed baskets before a lay up from Siobhan Conroy gave the Laois School an early 6-0 advantage.

Hazelwood finally put points on the board with a little over two minutes left in the quarter through a lay up from Marie Flanagan while a superb three point play and lay up from Aoife Leahy got the Limerick team right back in the game.

Clonaslee took a 8-7 lead into the second quarter and slowly built up a nine point lead with great offensive play led by O’Donavan and Kelly as they cut through Hazelwood’s defence with ease.

So with a combined scoring of 13 points between the duo the Laois school headed in at the break with a commanding 28-12 lead. However the third period of play was all about one team, Hazelwood, who finally got to grips with the game outscoring their opponents by 16-8.

At the forefront of their comeback was Flanagan who registered nine points from open play and off the free throw line, while baskets from Meaney, Celia Cremin and Leahy handed them the initiative despite trailing by 34-28 going into the final quarter.

Hazelwood kept up the pressure by adding to their score courtesy of inside baskets from Emma Purcell and Celia Cremin but it was coolness personified when Rigney stepped up when they pressure was on that proved the difference.

Pictures from the match taken by Sportsfile – Irelands Sports Photography Agency are available to buy at:

http://www.sportsfile.com/search/Basketball/hazelwood/

All Ireland Final

Best of the luck to the All Ireland Finalists the u/19 basketball team who play next Tuesday 27th January at the National Basketball Arena, TallaghtSupport Welcome.

Front Row

Emma Purcell (Captain), Niamh Greaney, Jennifer Roche, Suzanne Sheehy, Miriam Noonan, Maria Korpesiova

Front Row

Máire Flanagan, Celia Cremin, Ciara Meaney, Vickie Harnett, Aoife Leahy

Junior Camogie Team Reaches the Munster Final

Our Junior Camogie team have reached the Munster Final Vs Laurel Hill on Saturday 24th January, this is a huge achievement for the girls. Below is a photo of the team following their semi final victory over St Angelas, Cork

Back Row: Niamh Cagney (Ballagran); Gemma Barrett (Kileedy); Katie Dillane (Milford); Breda Larkin (Kileedy); Aideen O Flynn (Milford); Caroline Watson (Milford); Grainne Sheehy (Milford); Ciara Fitzgibbon (Milford); Loretta Hanley (Ballagran); Sarah Moloney (Newtown); Aisling O Brien (Knockaderry); Sarah O Sullivan (Feenagh); Niamh O Brien (Milford); Orla Cunnigham (Kileedy)

Front Row:
Katie O Leary; Norma Kiely; Kallie Hodgson (Milford); Joanne Murray (Kileedy); Máire Flanagan, Captain (Milford); Amy Ryan (Newtown); Katie Coughlan (Newtown); Kara Clifford (Newtown); Katie O Sullivan (Feenagh); Deirdre Cunnigham (Kileedy); Helen Bradley (Milford); Emer Cunnigham (Kileedy)

Hazelwood Hurlers Reach Munster Final

Hazelwood Hurlers Reach Munster Final

The semi final was a tough encounter with Carrick on Suir scoring a point within the first minute. Hazelwood quickly responded with a free and began their scoring spree. Hazelwood dominated the remainder of the first half with every player playing to their full potential.

Patrick O Regan opened the scoring in the second half with a point from play. Carrick On Suir scored their 4^th point of the day from a free in the 32^nd minute. A quick puck-out to Seamus Sheehen resulted in the ball in the back of the net after Jamie Coughlan connecting supremely with the sliotar. Soon after “big” Jamie Coughlan scored his 2^nd point of the day, along with Jerry Lane adding another score to his tally. Carrick On Suir getting another score from a free. Another Hazelwood goal resulted from a placed ball. At this stage the game was over and Hazelwood cruised to victory. Great performances were seen at all corners of the field. The Munster final is due to be played after Christmas against the winners of Kanturk and Clonakility.

Hazelwood College Team: Keith Lacey, Lar Clarrson, Tadgh O Flynn, Padraigh Cunningham, Seamus O Connor, Paddy Sheehy, Brian Hannighan, Seamus Sheehen, Patrick O Regan0-2, Peter Irwin1-3, Padraig Nolan, “big” Jamie Coughlan0-3, Jerry Lane1-3, “small” Jamie Coughlan, Darren Lane 0-2. Subs used Conor O Brian, Ciaran Morrissey0-3, Paul Cantilon, Ian Carrol, Christopher Moxey,

Hazelwood Reach First All-Ireland Final

Hazelwood Reach first All-Ireland Final

Hazelwood College advanced to the final of the U19 C All Ireland Schools Basketball Cup on Wednesday the 7^th of January with a well deserved victory over a gallant Presentation Terenure side.

Hazelwood started slowly and were punished by some good outside shooting from Terenure. After a quick timeout, a reorganised Hazelwood defence closed Terenure down more effectively. Baskets from Vickie Harnett, Miriam Noonan, Emma Purcell and Celia Cremin kept Hazelwood in touch at the end of the first quarter.

Hazelwood’s defence grew meaner in the second quarter, restricting Terenure to four points. Ciara Meaney, Aoife Leahy and Maire Flanagan were impressive in defence forcing a lot of turnover ball while Emma Purcell tirelessly crashed the boards. Unfortunately for the Dromcollogher outfit, the deft touches normally so typical of their offensive play were missing. The half finished with the sides tied on fourteen points.

The third quarter brought more of the same. Terenure couldn’t break down the Hazelwood defence while Hazelwood struggled to put the ball in the net at the other end. Suzanne Sheehy substituted for Miriam Noonan who took a well earned rest. An excellent basket from Aoife Leahy, who played her best game all session, saw Hazelwood finish the quarter trailing Terenure by four points.

Hazelwood applied an aggressive full court press at the beginning of the fourth quarter. Terenure struggled to come to terms with the new defensive tactic and lost possession easily. Three fast baskets by an on-fire Ciara Meaney put Hazelwood into the driving seat. Hazelwood continued to pepper the Terenure net as the fans grew louder. Baskets from Maire Flanagan, Aoife Leahy and Emma Purcell put Hazelwood fourteen points to the good. Jennifer Roche, introduced to strengthen the defence, was brought on with Maria Korpesiova and Niamh Greaney. Maria finished the Dromcollogher scoring when she rebounded a fast breakaway layup from Niamh Greaney.

The supporters vociferously counted down to the buzzer before invading the court. With moist eyes and brimming smiles the players lined up for the presentation of bronze medals to the students from Terenure. This was followed by the presentation of the MVP award to Emma Purcell. Next stop Tallaght.