To celebrate World Book Day and to promote literacy within the school, staff and students of Hazelwood College decided to take a break from their busy timetables and participate in some DEAR time. On Thursay 1st March students and staff were encouraged to simply DROP EVERYTHING AND READ.
Congratulations and Best Wishes to our caretaker Mr Dan Costello who retired after 42 years service with us. In an achievement not likely to be ever repeated the retirement of Dan brings an end to a proud record of almost 70 years of service. Dan took over the position of caretaker from his father Thomas in 1970. Prior to this Dan’s father had been cartaker in the school for 26 years starting in 1944.
The Pop-In’ Bank – It’s In Your Interest!
Opening Hours
When: Wednesday
Where: Room 14 (Library)
Time: 1:10-1:40
Our Team
1.Grace Morey (Bank Manager)
2.Mariah Culloty (Assistant Manager)
3.Lara Grufferty (Sales & Marketing Executive)
4.Julia O’ Doherty (Auditor)
5.Ellah Grufferty (Teller)
6.Alannah Matthewes (Teller)
Services
• Opening Bank Accounts
• Making lodgements
• ATM Cards
• Internet Banking
• Mobile Phone Banking
Don’t Forget there’s always time to save.
The Transition Years of Hazelwood College organised a raffle of a Munster Rugby jersey in aid of The National Council of the Blind. €350 was raised for the worthy cause. In the picture we have (L-R) Ayesha McSweeney, Peter Gilmore winner and Tom Halpin games master.
First year Hazelwood College students Enya O Donnell, Emma O Connell, Daniel Noonan, Chael O Brien, Donal Molyneaux and Diarmuid Murphy who are presently participating in the JCSP reading challenge. Hazelwood’s first years are hoping to read 600 books in the coming 6 weeks
Peter Gilmore a 2nd year student in Hazelwood College put his talents to good use over the past number of weeks by making St.Bridget‘s Crosses. The crosses went on sale in the Community Hall, Dromcollogher during the hugely successful Art Exhibition on Thursday last. Many thanks tothe local community for supporting this fundraising initiative to help raisemoney in aid of the Limerick Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes.
Left to Right: Peter Gilmore, Maire Lynch, Marion Brosnan and Marian Fenton who will be travelling to Lourdes this summer as assistants.
Third year students from Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher visited the Dàil on Friday January 13 as part of their Junior Certificate studies of Irish politics.
Thirty Nine students and 2 teachers, Mr Mathew Finn and Mr Donal McCormack, left the school at 7.15 am and arrived at Dublin at 10.45. Once they got off the bus they were escorted into the Dàil. Upon entering they saw extremely impressive pictures of Pro and Anti Treaty Leaders where their guide told them a few details about the pictures and the actual building itself. They then made their way to witness the energetic discussions between the Fine Gael party and the opposition about whether to put impose taxes on people who have septic tanks on their property. This was an excellent discussion and was enjoyed by all students. The atmosphere was electric!
The students then moved on and saw a brilliant painting of Countess Markievicz, the first lady to be elected to Westminster, however she did not take the seat.
Next was a visit to the Seanad. Here the students were very impressed with the amazing artwork and learned it was originally intended to be a gallery for the Fitzgerald family. Everyone was surprised to discover that the Seanad was much more beautifully decorated than the Dàil. Afterwards they took a tour of the building and were delighted to receive Coke in the prestigious Dàil bar, compliments of TD Patrick O’ Donovan. Patrick O’ Donavan’s then gave an interesting presentation in the media room on how the Dàil functions. He also explained his proposal to introduce P.E to the Leaving Cert curriculum, something which everyone thought was a brilliant idea. Afterwards all the students went to the National Museum and saw the spectacular artefacts from various cultures.
The whole day was an all-round success and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
By the third year history students of Hazelwood College.
Hazelwood College recently held its first ever Arts Exhibition in the Community Hall in Dromcollogher. The event was an incredible success. There was barely standing room as crowds packed the Hall to see the Art and Literary talent on display. Students proudly displayed their work to parents and members of the local community. Awards were given out on the night to prize winners from local primary schools and those who had made a big contribution to Art in Hazelwood College. All proceeds on the night were given to Dromcollogher Day Care Center. Huge congratulations are due to Ms Corkery and Mr O Connor who organised the event.
Pictured below are some of the pictures taken on the night.
Picture 1: Hazelwood College Deputy Principal Mrs Elizabeth Dolan with Patricia and Michelle O’Donnell pictured with Una O Donnell who was one of the Primary School winners at the Hazelwood Art Exhibition
Picture 2: Members of the Hazelwood College Arts Committee pictured with Ms Corkery and Mr O Connor who organised the exhibition
Picture 3: Rita and Richard Hickey enjoying the Hazelwood College Art Exhibition
Picture 4: The Kiely Family, Celia, Darren, Selina and Denis enjoying the Hazelwood College Art Exhibition
Andrew Cussen chairperson of the Arts Committee presenting a cheque to Dromcollogher Day Care Center.
Recently students from Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher were invited to enter the Listowel Food Fair Home Baker of the Year Competition. Junior cycle students in the Home Economics Department presented three cookies for the judges which had to be cooked and prepared by the students. All of the entries were judged on colour, flavour and texture. The students culinary skills were put to the test and there was no bounds to the talent in the school. There was great excitement when 1st prize in the category was awarded to Emma O’ Connell a first year student in the school. Emma’s buttery chocolate chip cookies could not be resisted and went down a treat with the judges. Congratulations and continued success to Emma from the Home Economics Department on her culinary skills.
