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Hazelwood College Capture Two All Ireland Titles in Two Days!!

Hazelwood College Capture Two All Ireland Titles in Two Days!!

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It was an extremely busy week in Hazelwood College in the lead up to the two biggest games in the school sports calendar. Saturday morning the Junior Camogie team had an early start to reach their final destination, Ratoath, Co Meath to attempt to overcome the Ulster Champions, St Pauls, Kilrea Co Derry in the schools first ever camogie All Ireland final.

The game started at a very high tempo, Aideen O Flynn won the throw-in and gave a perfect pass to Katie Dillane who easily popped it over the bar. This was the start Hazelwood needed to diminish all nerves and anxiety that had built up so they could get on with the game. Well taken points were contributed by each of the forwards. In the first ten minutes Hazelwood had scored 1-6 and continued to play as if their lives depended on it. The back line of Joanne Murray, Sarah O’ Sullivan, Caroline Watson, Loretta Hanley and Katie O’ Sullivan were simply majestic in defence and did not allow the sliotar even touch our goalkeeper, Amy Ryan’s hands throughout the first half. Niamh O’ Brien was sensational throughout the entire game both in defence and attack scoring 1-2 throughout the game. As half time approached the scoreline read 3-11 to no score.

Despite the aches and pains of the first half, Hazelwood started the second half with the same intensity. However St Pauls were prepared for each attack and again began to use their physical strength to try and salvage the game. But the defensive lines were not going to concede any score easily. Attack after attack was set up by the Hazelwood forwards and they were unlucky not to score more in the second half.

Each of the inside forward line, centre forward line and mid field scored throughout the game. It was the best team performance the Junior Hazelwood College camogie team had displayed all year. The intensity that each girl showed throughout the game would have made it impossible for most teams in the country to beat them! When the final whistle sounded there was unbelievable excitement! As Máire Flanagan lifted the First Ever All Ireland Title the school has received huge emotion was present on all members of the team. It was great to see many supporters greet the team from the bus in Dromcollogher, giving them the recognition they deserve.

The team would like to thank the huge amount of supporters, parents, teachers and friends that travelled to Ratoath on Saturday and to all previous games during the year! Special thanks to Eddie Prunty who was the fasted first aid person ever seen on any GAA pitch! Gary Hanley, Paudie Walsh, Andrew Lenihan for helping out on the day also.

Panel: Amy Ryan (Newtown); Katie O Sullivan (Feenagh-Kilmeedy); Caroline Watson (Milford); Loretta Hanley (Feenagh-Kilmeedy); Sarah O Sullivan (Feenagh-Kilmeedy); Niamh O Brien (Milford); Joanne Murray (Killeedy); Aideen O Flynn (Milford); Máire Flanagan Captain (Milford); Kallie Hodgson (Milford); Aisling O Brien (Knockaderry); Niamh Cagney (Ballagran); Sarah Moloney (Newtown) Becky Ryan (Newtown); Katie Dillane (Milford) Grainne Sheehy (Milford); Katie Coughlan (Newtown); Ciara Fitzgibbon (Milford); Breda Larkin (Killeedy); Helen Bradley (Milford); Kara Clifford (Newtown); Gemma Barrett (Killeedy); Aine O Sullivan (Newtown); Norma Kiely (Dromcollogher); Orla Cunnigham (Killeedy); Emer Cunnigham (Killeedy); Katie O Leary

Winners Times Three

A success filled weekend for the students of Hazelwood College.

Both the Junior Camogie and Senior Hurlers won their All-Ireland Finals and CJ Fitzpatrick took his 19th All-Ireland Handball Medal this time at under 21 Level.

More details on all games to follow.

Three All Ireland Finals This Weekend for Hazelwood College

A busy weekend ahead for Hazelwood College with students involved in two sporting All Ireland Finals and one Academic All Ireland Final.

The girls are involved in the Junior Camogie All-Ireland final on Saturday 28th March.

Throw in 12.30pm – Rathoath Co. Meath – Versus – St Pauls Kilrea Coleraine Co. Derry

The boys are involved in Senior Hurling VEC Schools All Ireland final on Sunday 29th March.

Throw in 2pm – Emily Co. Tipperary- Versus – Duiske Community College, Kilkenny

Two students Darren Kiely Leaving Certificate 2008 and Paddy Sheehy Junior Certificate 2008 have been shortlisted to the final 20 best woodwork projects in the State Exams by the Technology Teachers of Ireland Association.

The final will take place at the Carlton Shearwater Hotel Ballinsaloe on Saturday 28th 2pm

Junior Cert project by Paddy Sheehy

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Leaving Certificate project by Darren Kiely

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Hazelwood College Launches New Website

<h2>Hazelwood College Launches New Website</h2>

With the help of Poziteeve Design NewcastleWest, Hazelwood College has redesigned its website www.hazelc.ie

The new colour scheme of the website reflects our location on the Limerick Cork border and uses a colour pallete based and the counties flags of green / white and red / white. It also incoporates the Hazelwood theme from which the school gets its name. The Irish place name for Dromcollogher – DromCollchaille – means the ridge of the hazelwood.

The new site gives easier access to news reports and archive data from the school. The archive data extends back over four years, giving insight into the day to day running of the school. All information can be searched for by category or by date. For example clicking the category sports will give all the sports news added in the past four years.

Enrolment for new students is now easier to find and access than before.

If you want more information on Poziteeve Design please follow www.poziteeve.com

J.P. McManus Scholarships Awards

JP McManus Scholarships for Castletroy College and Hazelwood College

J.P. McManus Scholarships Awards

Source: www.limerickvec.ie

Students in County Limerick have been awarded third level scholarships as part of a new €30 million scheme sponsored by JP McManus, at an awards ceremony last Saturday in the University Concert Hall. Declan Mills from Castletroy College and Sarah Curtin from Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher, were among the 118 recipients from all over Ireland. The scheme will provide financial assistance to many top performing students who completed their Leaving Certificate in 2008 and students were presented with certificates by the Minister for Education & Science, Batt O’Keeffe

Mr.McManus has contributed €30 million to fund the provision of these scholarships each year and it is estimated that over 1,300 students from the 32 counties will benefit from the scheme over its duration.

Scholarships are awarded to the top performing students in each county who attend any recognised non fee-paying post-primary school and is subject to a means test. A minimum of two scholarships are offered in each county.

Mr McManus said that he “would like to congratulate the 2008 winners for their tremendous hard work and achievement”.

CSPE Trip Report

On Monday the 27^th of February last, a C.S.P.E class from Hazelwood College ventured into Limerick City for an educational experience in the Limerick Circuit Court. The class had an early start to reach the court at around 10 o’clock. It was a great experience at the courts for everyone. We were all able to see how the Law works in our country. We were present for two cases and we personally felt sorry for the criminals in these courts as the judge was quite heavy on the sentences. However the Barristers really impressed us with their persuasive skills. We would urge anyone to just drop in and view a court case, although a ring in advance to the reception in the circuit court would be advisable. We really enjoyed our day and we learned so much. We would like to thank the Circuit Court for having us and Mrs Garrihy our class teacher.

Celia Cremin and Marcella Moloney – 3^rd year C.S.P.E students

The law in our lives

On Wednesday 28th February 3rd year pupils from Hazelwood College were provided with the opportunity to emerse themselves in the legal system in Limerick City. With the assistance of the court clerk Ken Butler a thoroughly enjoyable and thought provoking experience was provided.
They gained first hand information on the workings of the court and the different sentences handed down. Several real life cases dealing with offences such as possession of a dangerous weapon, assault, possession /sale of drugs, theft and behaving in a drunk and disorderly manner were witnessed. Seated in the public gallery all listened and watched attentively to the mechanics and procedures of the court proceedings. Key people such as judges, barristers, solicitors, prison officers, court clerks, journalists and the stenographer were all present and accounted for.
Pupils were greatly impressed by the impartiality and common sense shown by the judge. The experience allowed the pupils to see how the laws of the country are enforced through the courts and that failure to obey will lead to some form of penalty or punishment as evidenced. Short hearings were arranged for future dates so the court finished up early and the judge spoke very kindly to the pupils stating that he hoped to see a few of them back in wigs in later years. Here’s hoping… !

CSPE Oireachtas Visit

A second year group of CSPE students in Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher were treated to a special visit from the Oireachtas Education Officer Ms Raftery who carried out an exciting workshop based on Irish Democracy and the work of the Oireachtas. The students learned much about voting and how important it is for every eligible citizen to have his say at election time. One Student remarked “ I cannot understand why any person with a vote, would not go to cast that vote. After all that one vote could make a huge difference”.

Local TD John Cregan gave a short presentation and took questions from the students afterwards. The Oireachas Education Officer was most impressed with the warm welcome bestowed from the school and wished all the students well for the future.

The law in our lives

On Wednesday 28th January 3rd year pupils from Hazelwood College were provided with the opportunity to emerse themselves in the legal system in Limerick City. With the assistance of the court clerk Ken Butler a thoroughly enjoyable and thought provoking experience was provided.

They gained first hand information on the workings of the court and the different sentences handed down. Several real life cases dealing with offences such as possession of a dangerous weapon, assault, possession /sale of drugs, theft and behaving in a drunk and disorderly manner were witnessed. Seated in the public gallery all listened and watched attentively to the mechanics and procedures of the court proceedings. Key people such as judges, barristers, solicitors, prison officers, court clerks, journalists and the stenographer were all present and accounted for.

Pupils were greatly impressed by the impartiality and common sense shown by the judge. The experience allowed the pupils to see how the laws of the country are enforced through the courts and that failure to obey will lead to some form of penalty or punishment as evidenced. Short hearings were arranged for future dates so the court finished up early and the judge spoke very kindly to the pupils stating that he hoped to see a few of them back in wigs in later years. Here’s hoping… !

BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2009

Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher was delighted to have five projects taking part in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2009. Twelve students travelled from the train station in Charleville to Dublin Heuston on Tuesday, 6th January 2009 with science teacher, Ms. O’ Connor. Excitement and anticipation was high among the students for what was to come during their week at the RDS. The students also got a superb opportunity to make new friends from all over the country and to see what project ideas other people were working on. The judges were very pleasant and the experience of presenting their projects to the judges was a wonderful opportunity to show case their work and efforts. In the evenings the students were treated with a trip to Funderland, the cinema in Dundrum Town Centre and a disco at the RDS. The group returned back to Charleville station with Ms. O’ Connor and Ms. Herbert at eight thirty on Saturday, 10th January 2009, with awards, memories, and fun had by all!!!
Paudie Walsh’s project, ‘BELT UP! – A novel device to check for the wearing of seatbelts at various distances’, received a Highly Commended award at the Young Scientist Exhibition. Everyone at Hazelwood College is very proud of his success.
A Display Award was awarded to the project completed by Transition year students, Lewis Hodgson, Suzie Boyle and Michelle Browne. Their project entered in the Biological and Ecological category aimed ‘To investigate the various effects of pollution on fresh water Salmon and Trout’.
Transition Year students, Niamh O’ Brien and Elizabeth Morley carried out ‘An Investigation into the Affect of Tyrosine Rich Foods on our Dreaming Patterns’. The girls discovered that such foods as raisins, eggs, cheese and soy products can cause increased frequency in the number of dreams experienced by participants.
Transition Year students, Aisling O’ Brien, Michelle Lane and Heather Coffey carried 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 investigated 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.
First year students, Bridann Cronin, Clare Fehin and Shane O’ Callaghan carried out ‘A Qualitative Study on the use of Natural Horsemanship and Traditional Training Practices’. The students carried out extensive research into the training practices used by horse trainers in the mid-west region. The focus for horse trainers was on good horsemanship rather than defining if the practices being used can be classified as natural or traditional training practices.
The students are thankful to their science teachers Ms. O’ Connor, Ms. Herbert, Mr. McCarthy and Mrs. Treacy, who offered guidance and support during the preparations for the exhibition.