Thank you to our First year students who took part in our annual shoe box collection . They will bring joy to deserving children this Christmas.
Shoebox Appeal
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5th Year Biology
5th Biology end of term project. The brief was to produce a 3D cell structure using recycled household materials. The Science department was very impressed with creativity and problem solving skills. Great work guys !
Maths Week
Maths week is well underway at Hazelwood with Mrs Browne’s 1c class busy working on their Maths posters this morning
Rayse the Game
3rd year students enjoying a very interactive motivational study skills livestream with Rayse the Game this morning. The programme empowered students to take responsibility for their academic performance covering study skills, motivation, anxiety and wellbeing.
Congratulations Class of 2020
After an incredibly long wait the hard working Junior Certificate class of 2020 finally received official certification if their efforts in Junior cycle. Thanks to Bloomers Restaurant and Catering who sent out their ice cream truck to mark the occasion
David Walliams ‘Visit’
1st year English students enjoying a live webinar with popular author David Walliams .The webinar was hosted by Dr Fidelma Healy in conjunction with the Educational Support Centres
Welcome 1st Years
Just fantastic to see 115 first year students coming through the doors this morning – and still smiling at first break. Congratulations to you all.
Calendar 2021-2022
Calendar 2021-22 – Please note this calendar and its dates/events are subject to change based on Covid 19 guidelines in place at the time
August
Friday 27th August : 1st years from 9am to 1:15 PM
Monday 30th August : 3rd years, 6th years and LCA Return
Tuesday 31st August : 2nd years 5th years Return
September
Wednesday 1st September : TY Return
Thursday 16th September : Staff meeting No homework club or study
October
***Tuesday 12th October : Open Morning*** Cancelled due to current Government Covid Guidelines
***Wednesday 13th October : Open Night *** Cancelled due to current Government Covid Guidelines
***Tuesday 19th October : Parent / Teacher meeting 6th years and LCA 6. P/T Meeting from 4:15 to 6:45 *** Cancelled due to Covid Guidelines. Ammended dates/groups for all teacher meetings will be published here shortly
*** Wednesday 20th October : School Open for all students ****ASD Training – All Staff – Postponed until first half 2022 – Date TBC****
Friday 22nd October : Start of Mid-term break.
November
Monday 1st November : Return after midterm
Friday 5th November : Final date for enrolling 1st years for September 2022
*** Monday 8th November : 5th and LCA 1 Parent / Teacher meeting. P/T Meeting from 4:15 to 6:45. No homework club or study *** Updated 2-11-21 Cancelled due to current Covid 19 Guidelines. ***
Wednesday 17th November : Staff meeting. No homework club or study
*** Tuesday 23th November : 2nd year Parent / Teacher meeting. P/T Meeting from 4:15 to 6:45. No homework club or study *** Updated 2-11-21 Cancelled due to current Covid 19 Guidelines. ***
Friday 26th November : DATS tests for 3rd years
Monday 29th November : School closed
Tuesday 30th November : Staff training school closed
December
*** Monday 6th December : 3rd year Parent / Teacher meeting. No homework club or study *** Updated 2-11-21 Cancelled due to current Covid 19 Guidelines. ***
Monday 20th December : Start of house examinations including LCA 5 Christmas holidays for LCA 5 & 6
Wednesday 22nd December : Christmas holidays
January
Thursday 6th January : Return after Christmas holidays
Wednesday 12th January : Course options evening 3rd and TY
Saturday 22nd January : Assessment for incoming first years
Thursday 27th January : Staff meeting No homework club or study
February
*** Tuesday 1st February : 1st year and TY Parent / Teacher meeting. No homework club or study *** This meeting is likely to be ammended, updates will be posted here ***
Wednesday 9th February : Start of pre-leaving examinations
Tuesday 15th February : Start of LCA pre examinations
Friday 18th February : Start of Mid-term break.
Mid-term break
Monday 28th February : Return after mid-term break
March
Thursday 17th March : Bank holiday
Friday 18th March : School Closed
*** Monday 28nd March : 6th and LCA 2 Parent / Teacher meeting. No homework club or study *** This meeting is likely to be ammended, updates will be posted here ***
April
Friday 8th April : Start of Easter Holidays
Monday 25th April : Return after Easter holiday
Thursday 28th April : Staff Meeting No homework club or study
May
Monday 2nd May : Bank holiday school closed
Wednesday 4th May : Meeting of parents of incoming 1st years
Wednesday 11th May : Staff meeting No homework club or study
June
Wednesday 1st June : Summer exams start
Friday 3th June : Summer holidays
Wednesday 8th June : Start of state examinations
The management reserve the right to alter the calendar at any time. Some dates outlined here are proposed dates and subject to change/cancellation based on health guidance at the time of the event. Please check this website for amendments to the calendar.
*** Denotes Change/Addition to Timetable from original publication
3rd Year Awards
Third year Subject and Ethos Award Winners. Congratulations to all and best of luck in Senior Cycle
End of an Era
Some photos from the last day in school for the class of 2021, it was an unusual end to an unusual Senior Cycle, best of luck to everyone in their future studies and careers.
The overall 2021 Student of the Year was Brian O’Callaghan, LCA Student of the Year was Sandra Dineen. Joint winners of the Principals Award were Shauna Faith Kelly and Edward O’Connor.
