Hazelwood College

‘L’Amour est Bizarre’

Jimmy Kiely and David Finn with actors from Theatre Fantastique who performed ‘L’Amour est Bizarre’ in Hazelwood College

Fantastic ‘5’ Hazelwood Projects qualify for BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2009

Fantastic ‘5’ Hazelwood Projects qualify for BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2009

Hazelwood College is delighted to have five projects taking part in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2009, which will take place in the RDS, Dublin January 6^th -10^th 2009. The projects being undertaken by the students at Hazelwood are varied in the categories for which they have qualified, from the Biological and Ecological, Social and Behavioural Sciences to the Technology category of the competition. The students partaking are from both junior and senior cycles at Hazelwood College which is a testament to the interest shown in science, across the student population here at Hazelwood College. Three first year students, Bridann Cronin, Clare Fehin and Shane O’ Callaghan are carrying out ‘A Qualitative Study on the use of Natural Horsemanship and Traditional Training Practices’. In this project the students are investigating practices used in horse training.

Niamh O’ Brien and Elizabeth Morley, two Transition Year students are busy with their project, ‘An Investigation into the Affect of Tyrosine Rich Foods on our Dreaming Patterns’. With the help of willing volunteers here at Hazelwood College, the girls project does exactly what is says on the tin!!

Transition Year students Aisling O’ Brien, Michelle Lane and Heather Coffey are carrying out ‘An investigation into the minority numbers taking Science subjects at Leaving Certificate’. With ever increasing interest in the development of ‘knowledge economies’ and home grown scientific experts, this project investigates a topical educational issue, the results of which may have a long-term impact in the success of Ireland as a centre for scientific excellence.

A most topical project is being undertaken by Transition Year student Paudie Walsh. Paudie’s project, ‘BELT UP!- A novel device to check for the wearing of seatbelts at various distances’, may prove of great interest to varies interested parties such as The Road Safety Authority and An Garda Siochana.

A project competing in the Biological and Ecological category aims ‘To investigate the various effects of pollution on fresh water Salmon and Trout’. This project is being completed by Transition year students, Louis Hodgson, Suzie Boyle and Michelle Browne. In light of this summer’s unseasonal weather events and our ever increasing concern about pollution in all its forms, this project aims to shed some light on pollution in fresh water fish.

All of the students are very excited about representing their school in such a prestigious competition. The students are being getting guidance with their work by their science teachers Ms. Herbert, Mr. McCarthy and Ms. O’ Connor. Ms. Treacy is busy organising fund-raising events to help provide assistance for the trip to Dublin in January, 2009. Best of luck to all involved, we are very proud of their efforts here in Hazelwood College.

Hazelwood takes Silver in the All Ireland Engineering

Hazelwood takes Silver in the All Ireland Engineering

At the All Ireland finals of the Engineering Project Competition, Paudie Fehin took the Silver medal. He was reperesenting the West Munster region in the All Ireland Finals. Congratulations are also due to his teacher Mr Kevin Grant on this brilliant achievement. Paudie is currently studying Agricultural Engineering at the foremost Agricultural Engineering College in Europe.

Samaritans Christmas Box Appeal.

Hazelwood College 1st year students who were involved in this years Samaritans Christmas Box Appeal.
The students are pictured with a selection of the boxes which will now be sent to children in the third world.

Easter Commemoration Award for Top Leaving Certificate Results

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.

Cappanalea 2008

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.

Haka World Record Attempt

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