Monday 30 September
We said bon voyage early this morning to our senior students and their teachers participating in a French exchange programme with a school in Marseille. Plans are in place for their week’s action packed activities in school and with their host families.
 
Wednesday 2 October
Report from our students in Marseilles....
As we continue to explore the maritime city of Marseille, we all gathered at Le Vieux Port. Marseille was the European City of Culture in 2013. Then we headed to Le Mucem for a guided tour of the Museum of European and Mediterransan Civilisations.
https://www.mucem.org/votre-visite
Later we met up with our French students for a picnic.
 
Friday 3 October
 
Our French students are continuing to enjoy the sites of Marseille. Today they began their day by attending classes in Thiers, followed by a soap making workshop in the Savonnerie la Licorne. The day ended with ice cream by the sea as they celebrated their great Junior Cert results.

A group of TY students enjoyed an immersive day at Microsoft Dreamspace, where they got a glimpse into the future of mixed reality and AI technologies before completing a series of tasks aimed at developing their skills in creativity, communication, critical thinking and collaboration.

Some of our Transition Year 2 students had the wonderful opportunity to see a live presentation, and participate in a Q & A session with the legendary Dr. Jane Goodall, the world-renowned scientist and environmentalist. Primatologist Jane Goodall spoke about her study of chimpanzees & her conservation work via Skype. This was made possible through a Microsoft initiative, organised by Ms. Treacy. An educational and enjoyable experience for all involved.

First Year students competed in our Sci-fest at school recently.

First Prize was awarded to Ryan Murray for his project 'Does drinking the daily intake of water help you in daily life?'

Runner up: Paul Simpson 'Eggsellent packaging'

Best Communicators: Sophie Byrne and Mia Gilmore 'How dyslexia affects your brain'

Best Display: Aoife Healy, Tom Byrne and Kayla Sheane 'Is veganism better for us and the environment?'

Best Group: Grace Windsor and Ava Turner 'An investigation into the awareness of Cystic Fibrosis amoungst teenagers'

Well done to all of the student who entered a range of thought-provoking and innovative projects.