Chartered Institute of Management Accountants National Quiz Final

Hazelwood College students Ciara Lenihan (left) and Emma O’Connell (right) with Irish International Rugby Star Sean O’Brien at the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants National Quiz Final, where Sean O’Brien acted as MC for the occasion.

Picture d: Hazelwood College students from left to right Thomas Twohill, Tim Larkin and Anthony Barrett pictured with Sean O’Brien, Leinster and Irish Rugby star, who was MC at the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Annual National Quiz Final. Hazelwood College’s team put up a great display, being only seven points behind the national champions.

Munster Colleges’ Maths Quiz

Hazelwood College Junior Certificate Munster Colleges’ Maths Quiz Team from left to right Emma O’Connell, Norma O’Sullivan, Thomas Twohill and Laura Stack who came fourth overall in the recent Junior Certificate Munster Maths Quiz.

Heart screening is a huge success at Hazelwood College

Pictured are (left to right) Dr Ciaran Boyce who was the chief medical supervisor of the Heart Aid campaign at Hazelwood College along with Kate Farrissey TYP, Ms Elizabeth Dolan, deputy Principal of Hazelwood College, Ciara O’Callaghan, first year, and Saoirse Murray TYP. All four members of the Hazelwood College community benefited from the Heart Aid programme, coordinated by Ms Ciara Broderick.

Over the past few weeks and months, staff at Hazelwood College led by Ms Ciara Broderick has worked very hard to organise cardiac screening in the school. This has been attempted in order to prevent Sudden Adult Death Syndrome from occurring within the school community.

Tragically, instances of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) have increased over the past few years. Approximately 100 young people under the age of 35 die in Ireland from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome every year. As a result of these shocking statistics, and to help protect our students, the school organised for the screening to be carried out in the school.

During the month of March, HeartAid, a company from Cork came to the school and screened over 200 students and staff for heart conditions related to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome. This test has, potentially, saved the lives of many within the school community, ensuring a long and healthy life for those who participated.

This is a huge achievement for the school and one in which we are very proud of.

Top Business Results

Several Hazelwood College students were presented with awards by the Business Studies Teachers Association of Ireland at a BSTAI hosted awards ceremony recently. These students had achieved an A grade in Junior Certificate Business Studies in the 2013 Junior Certificate. Pictured are back row (left to right) Darren Roche, Mairéad Lordan, Aaron Walsh, Padraig Lordan, Tara Fitzgibbon, Leanne Nolan and Niamh McCarthy. Front row (left to right) Maebh Hennessy, Cliona O’Callaghan, Dr. Michelle O’Dwyer of the Kemmy Business School, Mr Brendan Burke, Principal of Hazelwood College and Ms Margaret Griffin, Hazelwood College Business Studies teacher. Missing from photograph is Ms Marion Fox, Hazelwood College Business Studies teacher Ms Marion Fox.

Annual Concert and Variety Show

Hazelwood College presents its Annual Variety Show followed by a musical based on excerpts from the successful Movies and Broadway show franchise – Footloose.

The show takes place on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th April. (Sunday 13th – Subject to Demand)

Tickets €10 Adults, €5 Student/OAP

Time: 7.30 p.m.

Advance Ticket Sales available through reception and students

Michael Wins Silver at Chemistry Olympiad

Recently, Michael Keyes, a 6th year student at Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher competed in the Irish Chemistry Olympiad. This is a chemistry competition where students from Northern Ireland and the Republic are selected to take part. Michael won a silver medal in DCU on Saturday 15th February. This is a phenomenal achievement. Michael will now go forward to compete in a training camp over the Easter holidays where two students will be selected to represent Ireland in the World Chemistry Olympiad in Hanoi in Vietnam in July. We wish Michael all the best and congratulate him on his achievement to date.

A Healthy Heart is a Happy Heart.

Hazelwood College in conjunction with Heartaid are facilitating cardiac screening as part of a health promotion initiative in the school. Both students and staff have been informed of this service which will run over a number of consecutive days. The interest is high and the deadline for booking is the 7th February 2014. This service is extremely convenient as all screenings will take place on site with minimal disruption to pupil and teacher timetabling.

Heartaid screening includes 1) personal & family history questionnaire 2) physical examination with a medical doctor and a 12 lead electrocardiogram (ECG). The medical data & ECG are assessed and reported by a consultant cardiologist.

Ms. Ciara Broderick who is organising this health promotion initiative cannot emphasise enough the importance of availing of this service. “Up to 100 young people die each year in Ireland from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) and a recent report published stated that the incidents of SADS are higher in Ireland than many other European countries. Participating in this screening can help to identify cardiac abnormalities and hopefully save a life. This opportunity cannot be missed.”

Hazelwood students and staff prepare for the forthcoming cardiac screening which is going to be carried out by Heartaid in order to prevent Sudden Adult Death Synrome. Pictured are (left to right) Deputy Principal Elizabeth Dolan, Ava Mullane, Daniel Curtin, Ms Ciara Broderick, who is organising this potentially lifesaving initiative, Cillian Shine and Tara Reidy.

Hazelwood College graduate and current student of medicine at University College Cork, Karen O’Kelly recently paid a visit to Hazelwood College where she spoke to students at length about preparation for the Leaving Certificate and for life in Third Level. She is pictured here with some Hazelwood College Fifth Year students, interested in pursuing degrees in medicine. Pictured are (Ieft to right) Ellah Grufferty, Karen O’Kelly, Áine Fitzgibbon and Julia O’Doherty.