Annual Open Day & Night

The annual open night for prospective incoming students will take place on the evening of Thursday 19th October 2023 from 7 – 9p.m.

Principals Address will commence at 7.00p.m.

All are welcome

On display on the night will be samples of student work from across the year groups, classroom displays and exhibitions, and a competition for incoming students.

In conjunction with the open night will be an open day on Wednesday 18th October from 9.30a.m. – 12.30p.m. 5th and/or 6th class students from local schools will be brought to the school to experience the school in action. Senior students will guide students through the school and its facilities. Students in fifth or sixth class from primary schools not attending on the day are welcome to visit also with their Parent/Guardian. Available on the open night will include information on the programmes and subject we offer

•Junior Certificate

•Transition Year Programme

•Leaving Certificate

•Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme

•Leaving Certificate Applied

Here are some photos from a recent open day/night

Achieving Our Full Potential

Well Read National Award

Hazelwood College has been awarded the prestigious PDST Well Read National Award Congratulations to the Wellread Committee and everyone who was involved in various activities.

School Library

Some fabulous new editions to our book collection here at school. Reminder – books can be borrowed any Thursday or Friday lunchtime from Room 16.

Burren 2023

And so concludes our annual 1st year bonding trips to the Burren. A huge thank you to the transition year students and staff who volunteered their time to make these trips happen and be so successful. Below are links to the school’s Facebook posts from the trips.
Well done everyone

Final day in the Burren .. blue skies, kayaking and even some light housework !!!

Posted by Hazelwood College Dromcollogher on Thursday, October 12, 2023

Jingle Bells in October🙈

Posted by Hazelwood College Dromcollogher on Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Photos of the day

Posted by Hazelwood College Dromcollogher on Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Some more photos from todays adventures in the Burren

Posted by Hazelwood College Dromcollogher on Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Our final first year group enjoying their first day of activities in the Burren

Posted by Hazelwood College Dromcollogher on Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Pier Jumping and Rock Climbing with the first years at the Burren Outdoor Education Centre

Posted by Hazelwood College Dromcollogher on Thursday, October 5, 2023

After last nights campfire games it was back to the hills for Day 2 of the first years outdoor education trip

Posted by Hazelwood College Dromcollogher on Tuesday, October 3, 2023

First years kayaking in Bell Harbour followed by some chats around the campfire and toasted marshmallows

Posted by Hazelwood College Dromcollogher on Monday, October 2, 2023

Plenty of fresh air , chats and fun as the first group of first years enjoy their trip to the Burren.

Posted by Hazelwood College Dromcollogher on Monday, October 2, 2023

Teacher v Students

Teacher vs students – It was a draw! Well done to our Active Schools team on their first event this term. Mr. Fealy and Ms. deBhál were our teacher MVPs. Alison Donegan and John Irwin were our 6th year MVPs. Congratulations to all.

Who is ready for the replay??

Calendar 2023-24

August  

Friday 25th August                            School reopens  

September

Monday 18th September               Oide whole school support day. School Closed

Monday 25th September               School Closed

October

Monday 2nd October                       Burren Trip

Tuesday 3rd October                      Burren Trip

Wednesday 4th October                 Burren Trip

Thursday 5th October                      Burren Trip

Wednesday 11th October              Burren Trip

Thursday 12th October                   Burren Trip

                                                                2nd Year Study Skills

Wednesday 18th October              Open Morning

Thursday 19th October                   Open Night                                                                                        

Monday 23rd October                    TY work experience all week

Tuesday 24th  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 Study            

Friday 27th October                          Start of Mid-term break.                                                                              

November

Monday 6th November                  Return after midterm

Friday 10th November                    Final date for enrolling 1st years for September 2024

                                                                Study Skills for 5th Years  

Monday 13th November                3rd year Parent / Teacher meeting. Meeting from 4:15 to 6:45. No Homework Club or Study

                                                                1st Year Study Skills

Tuesday 14th November                Study skills for 6th Year                  

Friday 24th November                    DATS tests for 3rd years

Tuesday 28th November                2nd year Parent / Teacher meeting. Meeting from 4:15 to 6:45. No Homework Club or Study

Thursdays 30th November            LCETB Muintearas Day. School Closed

December  

Monday 11th December                 1st year Parent /Teacher meeting Classes finish at 3:45. P/T Meeting from 4:15 to 6:45                                                               

Wednesday 20th December          Start of house examinations including LCA 5 End of Term 2 for TY

Friday 22nd December                    Christmas holidays

January  

Monday 8th January                         Return after Christmas holidays

***Wednesday 24th January***     ***Course options evening 3rd and TY***

Saturday 27th January                     Assessment for incoming first years

Monday 29th January                      5th, LCA 1 & TY Parent / Teacher meeting.  Classes finish at 3:45. P/T Meeting from 4:15 to 6:45. No Homework Club or Study             (3 Hours)

***Tuesday 30th January ***          ***Oide whole school support day. School Closed***

Wednesday 31st January Start of Pre Leaving Examination and Pre Junior Examinations

February

Monday 5th February                      Bank Holiday

Tuesday 6th February                      Start LCA examinations.

Friday 9th February                          Mid-term break

Monday 19th February                    Return after mid-term break.

March

Friday 8th March                               School Concert  

Monday 18th March                         Bank holiday

Tuesday 19th March                         6th and LCA 2 Parent / Teacher meeting                                 

TY work experience for the week.

Friday 22nd March                            Easter Holidays

April

Monday 8th April                               Return after Easter holiday

May  

Wednesday 1st May                       Meeting of parents of incoming 1st years

Friday 3rd May                                   School Closed  

Monday 6th May                              Bank holiday school closed

Monday 20th May                             TY work experience all week. 

Monday 27th May                             TY Tour.

Wednesday 29th May                      1st, 2nd and 5th Examinations

Friday 31 May                                    Summer holidays

June                                      

Wednesday 5th 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. Dates may also change or be subject to cancellation based on health or other guidance at the time of the event. Please check this website for amendments to the calendar.

*** Denotes Change/Addition to Timetable from original publication

Yearbook

Thanks to Laura Sexton 6th year for her wonderful artwork for this years yearbook. The book is now on sale for all students at a cost of €5. The book is a nice record of all the goings-on in the school over the past year. Can be purchased each lunch break in room 27

Graduation Night

Congratulations to all of our leaving cert class on their graduation last night. A beautiful mass was celebrated by Fr Casey followed by lots of chat and reminiscing . Well done to all students for making the night so special.

An extra special congratulations to our award winners on the night;

Overall Student of the Year Grace Noonan

LCA Student of the Year Sarah Ryan

Sportsstar of the Year Cian O’Connor

Yearhead Award Keelin O’Brien

Green 3rd yr Home Ec

Last practical class for the Green 3rd yr Home Ec class. Having a break before knuckling down to some serious study for the written exam. Wonderful students. It’s been a pleasure to teach you all for the past 3 years. Good luck in the exams and for transition year 23/24, Ms O’F