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Cheque being presented to Mr Denis Hennebry of the St Josephs Foundation, Charleville. The cheque is part of the proceeds of a non-uniform day held recently in Hazelwood College. The cheque is presented by fifth year student Helen Hartnett who nominated the charity. Also pictured is school Principal, Mr Brendan Burke.

Congratulations to ‘Mad for Road’ two of whom are past students of Hazelwood College who have made it to live stages of the All-Ireland Talent show on RTE this weekend.

Watch the programme live or visit http://www.rte.ie/tv/talentshow/voting.html for voting details to support our local act.

Some pictures from the recent Leaving Certificate Applied Ice Skating trip

Weather Update – School Closed

Due to the continuing snow and ice in the area it has been decided that the school will remain closed until after the Christmas break. The school will reopen on Monday 10th January 2011.

Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and Peaceful New Year

Weather Update – School Closed

Due to the continuing snow and ice in the area it has been decided that the school will remain closed on Tuesday 21st December.

A decision about Wednesday will be made on Tuesday afternoon.

Parents are advised to visit the website or stay tuned to local radio stations for any updates. Our text messaging service is reporting our update texts to parents have been sent but we are aware not all parents have been receiving them.

Weather Update – School Closed

Due to the continuing snow and ice in the area it has been decided to close the school for Monday 20th December.

Please check the website regularly for information on the school re-opening.

Hazelwood College Team Hope Appeal

The students of Hazelwood College have been busily filling and wrapping Christmas presents for underprivileged children in Africa and Europe over the past few weeks. After watching the Team Hope film presentation in R.E. class the students responded enthusiastically with over 130 shoe boxes being packed, gift wrapped and presented for collection in the school for the local co-ordinator Kate Fitzgerald. Items in the boxes included soft toys, small items of clothing, colouring pencils, toiletries and sweet treats. This simple act of kindness will unite needy children this Christmas and bring love and hope into the bleakest of situations. ‘We were delighted with the generous response from the students and know that their efforts will undoubtedly make this Christmas a very happy and special occasion for many children in deprived countries in the world’ said Ms. Daly.

For the first time T.Y and L.CA. students volunteered to help check shoe boxes in the warehouse in Limerick City on Friday 5th and Monday 15th November. Unsuitable or dangerous items were removed from the shoe boxes such as food, medicines, war related toys, liquids, sharp items and books with words. The students were really astounded by the overwhelming kindness and generosity shown by people who filled boxes to the brim with gifts suitable for boys and girls from 2-14 yrs years of age. Mrs. Clarson added that ‘the two days spent in the warehouse in Limerick were simply wonderful. The students were informed by the supervisors to ‘respect the giver’ and to not to disturb the contents as much as possible. The atmosphere was one of service and warmth. We didn’t know what to expect but the students enjoyed the experience of helping so much that they didn’t even take their full lunch break. Enough said- what a success!’

Tremendous Excitement at Hazelwood College as Ciara Meaney achieves Highest Grade in Agricultural Science in the Country

There was a huge buzz of excitement around Hazelwood College recently when it was announced that Ciara Meaney achieved the highest grade in Agricultural Science in the country. Receiving 98.5% in an exam that was perceived by both students and teachers as the hardest Agricultural Science exam to date was a huge accomplishment for Ciara. She is the youngest daughter of Kevin and Geraldine Meaney, Dromcollogher. It was an extremely proud moment for them when the Irish Science Teachers Association presented the Marty Barrett Memorial Award to Ciara at their annual AGM and conference. This was the first award of its kind in this subject area.
A keen sports enthusiast, Ciara played Basketball, Camogie and Ladies Football throughout her academic studies. Ciara was a prominent member of each of the afore mentioned teams. She captained the Ladies football team to numerous Munster titles and was an essential member of the camogie team throughout her time in Hazelwood College. The pinnacle of Ciara’s sporting career probably arrived when she captained the School Basketball team to an All Ireland Final, played in the National Basketball Arena, Tallaght, Dublin.
In the classroom Ciara was always hard working and enthusiastic. A diligent student she always displayed a quest for knowledge and was rewarded with the Student of the Year award at the Hazelwood College Graduation night last May. It was evident on trips to Clonakility and Pallaskenry Agricultural College and various animal physiology dissections that Ciara was destined to achieve great things. Her greatest wish was granted when she received her CAO confirmation, securing a place to study Veterinary Medicine at University College Dublin. Her Agricultural Science teacher, Ms Michelle Herbert recognised her innate ability to absorb information and desire to excel, “Ciara was an exceptional student, an absolute pleasure to teach and it was evident from all the work she presented not only in Ag Science but Chemistry also that she only tolerated perfection! Everyone in Hazelwood College is extremely proud of Ciara and wish her well in her career and have no doubt that she will be a great addition to UCD and to the Veterinary world. “