Our 113 (!) new first year students pictured with their class teachers, year head Ms Devine and School Principal Mr Burke
Author: Hazelwood College
Day One
A very warm welcome to all the first years who have joined our school community this morning. A mixture of nerves and excitement as this group start their next chapter. We wish them all the best of luck and hope that they enjoy their time with us.
Best of Luck
As the Universities and Colleges start back this week we wish all of our past pupils the best of luck as a new year gets underway. In particular we are thinking of the Class of 2019 who will be starting out on the next chapter of study or working days having received some excellent results earlier this month. The very best of luck to you all. Here are a selection of the photos taken on Leaving Cert results day earlier this month.
Calendar 2019 – 2020
August
Tuesday 27th August 1st years from 9:00 to 1:00.
Wednesday 28th August 3rd, 6th and LCA 2 Return
Thursday 29th August Remaining students return.
September
Wednesday 11th September Junior Certificate results (provisional)
Thursday 19th September Staff meeting No Homework club or evening study
October
Tuesday 22th October Parent / Teacher meeting 6th years and LCA 2. Classes finish at 3:45. P/T Meeting from 4:15 to 6:45 No Homework club or evening study
Friday 25th October Start of Mid-term break.
November
Monday 4th November Return after midterm
Monday 11th November 5th and LCA 1 Parent / Teacher meeting. Classes finish at 3:45. P/T Meeting from 4:15 to 6:45 No Homework club or evening study
Friday 15th November JCT in-service for all staff School Closed
Wednesday 20th November Staff meeting No Homework club or evening study
*** Monday 25th – Friday 29th November TY 1 Work Experience
Tuesday 26th November 2nd year & TY 1 Parent / Teacher meeting Classes finish at 3:45. P/T Meeting from 4:15 to 6:45. No Homework club or evening study
Friday 29th November DATS tests for 3rd years
December
***TY2 Work Experience: Mon Dec 2nd – Fri Dec 6th
Monday 9th December 3rd year Parent / Teacher meeting No Homework club or evening study
Tuesday 17th December Start of house examinations Including LCA 5
Friday 20th December Christmas holidays
January
Monday 6th January Return after Christmas holidays
Tuesday 21st January 1st year & TY 2 Parent / Teacher meeting No Homework club or evening study
Saturday 25th January Assessment for incoming first years
Thursday 30th January Staff meeting No Homework club or evening study
February
Wednesday 5th February Start of pre-leaving examinations
Tuesday 11th February Start of LCA pre examinations
Friday 14th February Mid-term break
Monday 24th February Return after mid-term break
Tuesday 25th February JCT Cluster day School Closed
Friday 28th February Transition Year change over.
March
Monday 2nd March TY 1 Work Experience
Monday 9th March TY 2 Work Experience
Tuesday 17th March Bank holiday school closed
Monday 23rd March 6th and LCA 2 Parent / Teacher meeting No Homework club or evening study
April
Friday 3rd April Easter Holidays
Monday 20th April Return after Easter holiday
Thursday 30th April Staff Meeting 3:25 to 4:25 No Homework club or evening study
May
Monday 4th May Bank holiday school closed
Wednesday 6th May Meeting of parents of incoming 1st years
Wednesday 13th May Staff meeting 3:25 to 4:25 No Homework club or evening study
Monday 25th May LCA 5 Summer exams
Tuesday 26th May 1st, 2nd and 5th Exams
Friday 29th May Summer holidays
June
Wednesday 3th June Start of state examinations
The management reserve the right to alter the calendar at any time. Please check this website for amendments to the calendar.
*** Denotes Change/Addition to Timetable from original publication
Congratulations
Congratulations to Megan Lenihan who came 4th and 5th representing Hazelwood College at the “SIAB Schools Track and Field” in Swansea (International Schools competition) last weekend! A wonderful ambassador for our school
Leaving Certificate 2019 Construction Projects
Below are the projects submitted by this years Leaving Certificate class for the State Examinations 2019.
The Leaving Certificate course is broken into three sections with 50% awarded for the terminal exam, 25% for a practical examination and 25% for the projects shown below.
Junior Certificate Wood Projects 2019
Below are the projects submitted by this years woodwork classes for the State Examinations.
Students had to pick one of the following design briefs and submit a project they felt answered the brief.
Coursework 2019 – Design and Realisation Design Briefs
Ordinary Level
1. Design and make a compact artefact to store three small handheld gardening items. Your artefact should be portable and reflect a nature theme. The maximum dimension of your artefact must not exceed 350mm.
2. Animated movies have entertained audiences for many years. Design and make a decorative artefact to celebrate your favourite animated movie. Your artefact should exhibit skilful handcraft in wood. Your artefact should be compact and suitable for display on a desk or shelf.
3. Design and make an attractive wall-mounted artefact on which to hang four coats. Your artefact should incorporate curves and should showcase your handcraft skills. It should reflect a theme of your choice. The maximum dimension of your artefact must not exceed 400mm.
Design Briefs – Higher Level
1. Wood is an ideal medium from which to handcraft beautiful items of unique design and function. Design and make a distinctive artefact for the neat storage of newspapers, magazines or other printed material. Your artefact should include an innovative secondary function and should showcase a range of your handcraft skills. The maximum dimension of your artefact must not exceed 450mm.
2. Young people share global concerns about the health and sustainability of our oceans and seas. Design and make an elegant artefact that evokes the beauty and diversity of our oceanic habitats. Your design should reflect the importance of protecting and preserving our fragile oceans. A variety of carefully chosen hardwoods, complemented by a range of handcraft skills, should enhance your design. The maximum dimension of your artefact must not exceed 350mm.
3. Cherished items are often simple, cleverly conceived, well crafted and beautiful in appearance. Design and make a slimline unit to hold a variety of small personal items in a young person’s room. Your artefact should be designed to be wall or corner mounted and should incorporate distinct spaces to facilitate neat organisation. Handcrafted joints should be a distinctive feature of your artefact. The maximum dimension of your artefact must not exceed 450mm.
Camino Day 1
Here are some pictures from the Transition Year Camino trip currently underway
Awards Day 2019
Congratulation to all the students and staff on another very successful year in the school. The success of the students in both academia and on the sports ground were recently acknowledged in the annual awards days. Here is a selection of photos from the day. To see the full set please visit the schools Facebook page.
Transition Year Awards
Congratulations to all of our Transition Years who received their certificates at tonight’s Graduation Ceremony. A special mention to our award winners and their families.
