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UCD Ad Astra OLS stars!
Created : 06 Feb 2017, 10:01 AM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Congratulations to three of our past pupils on receiving the UCD Ad Astra Scholarships for excellence in their areas. Pictured below with our Deputy Principal Mr. Leahy are, Rachel Egan (BSc. Science), Emma Bailey (BE Engineering), and Nicola Guy (BA Information & Library Studies).
Library News!
Created : 31 Jan 2017, 11:12 AM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
January's Book Review Competition Winner is Asteria Fetsum Berihe in B4! CONGRATULATIONS ASTERIA, you have won a €10 book token which you can collect in the library! Here’s her winning book review: The eagerly anticipated ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ by Michael Morpurgo is, in my opinion, one of my favourite books of all time. It is a book that I would recommend to others in my generation because of its comprehensible tone and interesting story line. A young boy named Michael travels the sea on a boat named Peggy Sue. One night during their voyage, he mysteriously disappears, then awakens to been washed up on an island with his dog, Stella Artois. They strive for survival. But, the simplicity of this process makes Michael wonder if he really is isolated on this island. A feeble and grubby man reveals himself and helps Michael to survive. After a long time passes, the boat returns victoriously. What will the revelations be once the boat returns to rescue him? The author successfully provoked multiple emotions from me, for the duration of the story. The opening sentence begins with “I disappeared on the night before my twelfth birthday”. By this, we already know who the narrator is and there is a sense of curiosity expressed from the reader. The reader will wonder how this boy had disappeared the day before his birthday. The author has made this book interesting but comprehensible. One key emotion that was triggered the most was sympathy. One important event of the story is when Kensuke is first introduced. Kensuke explains who he is and where he is from. He speaks about his family, about how he is unaware if they are alive. I felt a brief glimpse of sadness and sympathy for him. I started to imagine how it would feel if I was placed in the shoes of Kensuke. Although, the author has disappointed me in a certain aspect of the book. There was not enough depth to the actual story. I feel that it could have went on for much longer, considering the fact it was intensely interesting. If I were to recommend this book to a certain target audience, I would say to those who are under the age of eighteen. The language is not complex and that is one of the reasons why I like it. Even people who find reading challenging or lack concentration, this book will grab a hold of their attention span. If I were to give this book a star rating, I would say four and a half stars out of five. ------------------------------------------------ Thanks Asteria! Michael Morpurgo is an incredibly popular author in the library and we have MANY of his books here for loan The deadline for next months competition is Tuesday 28th February so everyone has plenty of time to enter! You can write a review on any book you like and give it a star rating out of five. Email the review to librarian@olschool.ie for a chance to win €10 book token!
Sports news
Created : 31 Jan 2017, 9:45 AM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Congratulations to the Under 16 Badminton team who reached the Dublin final last week and will now compete in the Leinster finals! The girls competing are Sophie Quinn, Ciara Campbell, Ciara O' Brien and Sara Swaine. UPDATE: We are very proud of our Under 16 Badminton team after they came 3rd in the Leinster Finals! Well done to the 15 hockey teams participating in Leinster leagues this season. The following teams have progressed to the playoff stages - Junior A and B, Senior 3 and 4. Good Luck to all! Picured below are Our Lady's Under 16 Badminton team members at the Leinster finals! The Minor hockey team in action against New Park, and Our Lady's Dublin Camogie Final.
SciFest@OLS
Created : 30 Jan 2017, 12:00 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
On the 24th January 2017, 135 students from second and fourth year exhibited 45 projects in the second SciFest@OLS. Students demonstrated their knowledge of science, technology, engineering and maths through their creative and innovative projects. The overall prize went to Sinead McGoldrick (C2), Eimear O’Riordan (B2) and Aisling Phelan (C2) for their project entitled “Stressquest at OLS”. The two runner up prizes went to Sarah Maher (C2), Ellie Horan (C2) and Maria Finnegan (C2) for their project “How dirty is your makeup” and Rachel Tubridy(C2), Lauren O’Brien (C2) and Ellie Perris (C2). The following prizes were also presented in 2nd year: Environmental Award: Ava Shortt, Aoife Martin and Julie Traynor Chemistry Award: Laura Mitten, Sarah McNaughton and Ciara Kelly Behavioural Award: Connie Heather, Liadh Cruise and Anna O’Farrell In 4th year prizes were given for: Innovation: Hannah O’Gorman, Emily O’Gorman and Amy Dodrill Health Science: Hannah Spain and Siobhan Larkin Environmental: Oonagh O’Malley and Aimee Murphy We would like to congratulate all the girls that entered who should be very proud of themselves for doing such an excellent job in impressing all the judges. A number of the girls will go on to represent the school at SciFest@College in IT Tallaght in May. More pictures in the gallery.
Fundraising by P3 CSPE class for Child Vision
Created : 23 Jan 2017, 1:55 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
P3 CSPE Class present the money raised in their bake sale to a representative of Child Vision as part of their CSPE Action Project. They raised €305! Well done to all in P3! Alisha Shanagher (P3) presents the cheque to Annmarie Costello (Child Vision)
Internet Safety talk
Created : 13 Jan 2017, 2:13 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
The 1st, 2nd and 4th Years are getting a talk on Internet Safety today from Graham Mulhern of BeSecure Online. The talk includes the following topics: Subjects to be covered • Cyber-bullying, online stalking, password napping, zero tolerance • Instagram, Snap, WhatsApp. Code of behaviour. • What’s acceptable, What’s not. • Facebook - Did you know? • Think before you post? • Disputes & Resolution. Accessing, diffusing & resulting consequences. (cause and effect) • What’s a reasonable level of control & access for Teachers & Parents • Private photo sharing. Reduce your digital imprint, share less data from your phone, be safer. YOUR SMARTPHONE IS YOU! Using free public Wi Fi is a ‘No No’. You are in more danger from your phone now than a mugger!
The library's monthly Book Review Competition!
Created : 13 Jan 2017, 12:04 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
January’s Book Review Competition deadline is Monday 30th January. Any student can enter, and all you have to do is write a review of any book you like, give it a star rating out of five stars, and then email it to librarian@olschool.ie to be in with a chance of winning a €10 book token! Since we started running this competition we have had 6 students win a book token! Julie Traynor in P2 Ava Moore in L2 Ambereen Zafar in B5 (who won it twice!) Connie Heather in B2 Saffron Ralph in L1 and most recently Ava Power in P1! Here are the books with winning reviews
After school study 2017
Created : 10 Jan 2017, 10:03 AM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Yesterday saw the return of the after school study sessions. This term, an extended break will be allocated between the end of the school day and the start of the session. Therefore, study will begin at 4:10 and finish at 6:10. 5th Years will be in Rooms 21 & 22 and will have the option of a third hour. Students of 5th Year are encouraged to give this a free trial up to and including Thursday (12th Jan) of this week. 2nd & 3rd Years will be in Lourdes Hall and 6th Years will be in St. Joseph's Hall. Food can be pre-ordered in the canteen at Lunchtime and will be made readily available during the 20 minute break at the end of the day. Students are also strongly encouraged to adopt a study plan to maximise their productivity in the study sessions
Study Skills for Senior Students "Working smarter not harder!"
Created : 10 Jan 2017, 9:10 AM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
This week students of 5th & 6th Year are encouraged to adopt a study plan that is workable to their needs. Students have been equipped with stationary and sample study plans to aid their development of good study habits. During the week, subject teachers will also demonstrate how best to study in their particular subject area. It is hoped that the senior students will benefit from the adoption of a study plan which allow them to work smarter and not harder. In doing so, it should afford the students ample time for downtime and well being which are essential ingredients in the pursuit of a healthy school-life day.
1st year February Examination Timetable 2017
Created : 21 Dec 2016, 3:10 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
The 1st year February Examination Timetable 2017 is available now. Tap here