Hazelwood College would like to advise parents and students that in the event of the school closing due to adverse weather conditions the notification will be posted on the school website and on school Facebook page …here… and school twitter account …here…
Currently pending advice otherwise the school remains open.
Hazelwood College were back at the RDS for this year’s BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition and were very well represented by two groups of students, with one of the groups scooping a highly valued category award. Second years Conor Heenan and Iain Kelly from Kilmeedy and Stephen Long from Feenagh were the team that clinched third prize at the glittering awards ceremony in the Intermediate Group category of the Technology section this year. Mentored, encouraged, and accompanied by their teacher Martina Matthews, the lads presented their project “No keys, no problem! An innovative key finder to aid individuals locate missing keys”. This project touches on the area of smart devices and the internet of things, and in this case the Hazelwood boys used direct radio communication between a locator device and an active fob attached to a key-ring. This innovative use of technology to address and solve a common issue caught the imagination of many that passed their very attractively presented stand, including the Six-One News team. The articulate way that the lads performed on TV carried on all during the exhibition and as well as contributing to their success it also accounts for their huge popularity among the other schools from all over Ireland.
Video Source: Limerick Leader
In the Intermediate Group category of the Social & Behavioural Sciences section Ellen Reidy and Aine O’Sullivan presented a project called “Subtle Manipulation: An investigation into people’s awareness if the discreet enhancement techniques used by advertisers”. The project sought to determine if people are aware of the subtle influences of advertising by investigating the impact of alterations made to advertisements. In conjunction with teacher Matthew Finn, the girls had a very well presented stand with graphs, charts, imagery and artefacts relating to the manipulation of advertising by marketing groups. Fully on top of their subject and obviously well prepared, Ellen and Aine also showed themselves to be excellent communicators, well able to engage with visitors and judges at their stand. In this particularly large section of the competition, Ellen and Aine must have come very close to a rosette. Both teams clearly enjoyed the whole experience and certainly did themselves, their families and their school very proud indeed.
Video Source: Limerick Leader
Article Credit: Ger Keyes
Receiving the award:
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Hazelwood College 3rd Year CSPE class who recently visited Cork, taking in a tour of the Cork Gaol and then went on to volunteer there time helping out with Cork Penny Dinners
The 3rd Year English class studying John Breen’s ‘Alone it Stands’, the new Specification for Junior Cycle English visited Thomond Park museum and stadium recently with Ms McLoughlin and Ms Ryan. The tour was guided by Rosemary from Thomond Park and Munster Rugby along with rugby legend Gerry Mc Loughlin who featured in the match and in the play.
Alone It Stands is a chaotic, hilarious, heart-warming play that appeals to the students whether or not they have an interest in rugby.
The hilarious play is about Munsters 1978 rugby match against the New Zealand All Blacks.
The main themes in the play are:
1. Community, Family and Friendship
2. Triumph over Adversity
The play has six actors playing 62 roles, from a pregnant woman to a mischievous dog. The dialect is from Limerick, the scenes are frantic often quite short and touch on numerous subplots.
The play uses rugby terms throughout and is steeped in local Limerick jargon!
Keith Coughlan, Hazelwood College Class of 2017, with his Biology Teacher Ms Martina Mathews. Keith was awarded a gold medal from the Institute of Biology of Ireland in recognition for having achieved the highest grade in Leaving Cert Biology in Ireland this year.
This years annual school musical will take place on the Friday 12th & Saturday 13th January 2018. The concert will commence each night at 7.30p.m.
Tickets on Sale from school reception from Monday 8th January 2018.
Ticket prices are as before, €10 for adults €5 for Children/OAP’s.
This years musical ‘Legally Blonde Jnr‘ is from the Broadway and Hollywood hit musical/movie which was inspired by the Amanda Brown novel of the same name.
In a departure from previous years the annual Variety Show will take place at a later date.
One of the most important outings of the school year as LC1, TY and LCA 1 students attend the in Limerick. This initiative is supported by An Garda Siochana, Limerick Ambulance Service, the HSE, Limerick City and County Fire Service and the Road Safety Department of Limerick City and County Council. The reenactment and presentation is not for the faint hearted as it hammers home the dangers and harsh realities of taking to the road. Parents/Guardians of those who attended may like to discuss the experience with students as there are important lessons to be learned for road users of all ages.
Photos from the recent Maths Week competition held recently in Hazelwood College
1st Year Maths Week winners James Holmes, Patrick Geary and missing from photo Conor Healy
Senior Cycle Maths Week winners Cormac O Sullivan, Tomas Stritch and missing from photo Lorna Mulqueen
2nd year Maths week winners Brian O Callaghan, Kevin Normoyle and Stephen Walsh
Embracing the new ‘Wellbeing’ programme of the new Junior Certificate, Hazelwood students take to the bikes on Thursday morning. A great morning out, as students are reminded of the benefits of fresh air and exercise on our mental health
Here is a short video from the day:
Hazelwood College Athletics team who recently travelled to Curragh Chase to take part in the Cork Orienteering Event
