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Denis O’Sullivan takes Easter Commemoration Award

Denis O’Sullivan who sat for this years Leaving Cert in June and achieved the magic 6A1s has had the 1916 Easter Commemoration Award for Excellence in the Leaving Certificate bestowed on him by the Minister for Education and Science, Mr Batt O’Keefe. Only seven of these awards are given out each year. In addition to the award Denis also receives a considerable annual Bursary to continue his studies.Denis recieved his award from having the highest results at Honours Level Irish, Technical Graphics and Construction Studies in the country.

Here is a selection of photographs from the recent trip to Cappanalea OEC in Co. Kerry. Over 100 first years and Transition Years particpated in the week. The objective of the week is to help the first years bond together as a group and help them settle into their new school with new classmates. The transition years  accompany the groups on activity to act as mentors to the younger students and help them through any issues they may have.

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Hazelwood College unveils plaque in honour of the O’Kelly Family

A plaque honouring the contribution made by the O’Kelly family to the
education of the young people of Dromcollogher was recently unveiled
at Hazelwood College. In his speech during the unveiling, School
Principal Liam Lenihan paid tribute to Tess O’Kelly  and the manner in
which she was not only willing to sell her property at Kells Cross to
the VEC but that she was delighted to be in a position to secure the
future of 2nd level education in Dromcollogher. He also acknowledged
that Tess O’Kelly represents all that is good in the people of the
area and that her generosity was given without expectation of reward.
As a result of this good will and generosity generations of students
and teachers will continue to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Picture 1 shows Chairperson of the VEC Bridget Teaffy and School
Principal Liam Lenihan making a presentation to Tess O’Kelly at the
unveiling

Picture 2  CEO of Co. Limerick VEC Mr Sean Burke, Canon Ambrose, Mrs
Elizabeth Dolan, Mrs Bridget Teaffy, Mr Liam Lenihan, Ms Mary Jackman,
Mrs Mary Hartnett, Mrs Nora Collins, Mr Michael O’Kelly and Dr. Jer
Lucey who were present at the unveiling of the school plaque

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Hazelwood Debators triumph over CBS Charleville

Pictured are the Hazelwood College debating team who triumphed over near neighbours Charleville CBS in the first round of this years Competition. The team of Transition Years Heather Coffey, Niamh O’Brien, Gary Hanley and Donal O’Callaghan outclassed their opponents on the motion that “G.M.O.s are essential in fighting world hunger” winning on a scoreline of 3-0. For all four team members it was their debut in the prestigious competition and they are hoping to continue on Hazelwoods proud debating tradition. They now look forward to meeting their next opponents the Patrician Academy Mallow.

Last week nearly 60 first year students from Hazelwood College were part of the 1700 strong contingent who successfully broke the record for Irelands largest Haka. The haka record event marked the beginning of Limerick Mental Health Week.

Picture 1: Hazelwood College 1st years with Munsters Jerry Flannery at the Haka event

Picture 2: Hazelwoods Shane O’Callaghan and Orla Cunningham with Munsters Ian Dowling at the Haka event

Careers Exhibition 2008

A careers exhibition will be held in the college on Thursday 13th November 2008, from 6.30 to 9.00pm.

Exhibitors will include those listed below and more to annouced closer to the date. Contact the school for further information:

University of Limerick

University College Cork

Limerick Institute of Technology

Cork Institute of Technology

Tralee Institute of Technology

FAS

Shannon College of Catering

Pallaskenry Agricultural College

Failte Ireland

St Johns College Cork

Colaiste Chiaran Croom

Desmond College Newcastlewest

The Leaving Certificate Biology Class will travel to Fota Wildlife park on 1st October to take part in an Ecology course and day of study in preperation for their State Exams

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The Leaving Cert Applied 1 class will be travelling to Kilfinane Outdoor Education Centre on the 29th and 30th September. This trip provides the new class with an oppourtunity to bond together as a group. While there they will take part in a number of activites including Rockclimbing, Hillwalking, Canoeing and Orienteering.

This year the exam classes are divided up on the following dates to take part in study skills courses. This year the second years will also participate in the courses to help develop the skills required for study earlier in their education.

Tuesday September 30th – 2nd Years

Wednesday 1st October – 3rd Years

Tuesday 7th October – Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level English Students

Thursday 9th October – Leaving Certificate Higher Level English Students

The Leaving Certificate 1 and 2 classes will travel to Croke Park on the 18th September to visit the annual Higher Options Conference. The event will be backed up with a Careers and Higher Options exhibition in the school on the 13th November 6.30pm to 9p.m.

More information about Higher Options 2008 can be found at: http://www.irishtimes.com/education/higheroptions/